Released West Ham striker Michail Antonio has made a bold call ahead of this season’s European campaign, backing Manchester City to reclaim their Champions League crown. Our #UCL campaign begins tonight! ✨ City vs Napoli. 20:00 (UK) 🩵 pic.twitter.com/Y88YsccHcR — Manchester City (@ManCity) September 18, 2025 City Still Among Europe’s Elite Despite what many considered a below-par campaign last year, Pep Guardiola’s side still finished comfortably inside the Premier League’s top five a

West Ham’s poor start to the 2025-26 Premier League season has left Graham Potter under serious pressure. Despite being brought in to steady things and build long term, the results have been underwhelming: heavy defeats, defensive frailties, and a fanbase growing increasingly restless. Bookmakers now list him as the front-runner to be the next Premier League manager to lose his job. According to OddsChecker, Potter is currently the 4/6 favourite in the “Next Manager To Leave Post” market for t

Graham Potter finds himself under mounting pressure at West Ham United after a disastrous start to the Premier League season. The Hammers’ new manager, brought in to steady the ship and usher in a fresh era in January last season, is already facing serious questions over his future with results failing to convince either supporters or the club’s hierarchy. Potter’s tenure has been marked by flat performances and a lack of cutting edge in both boxes. One win in the first four games, on top of an

The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) has officially announced the referees and match officials for Matchweek 5 of the 2025/26 Premier League season. As fans gear up for intense battles across the pitch, these appointments highlight the league's focus on experienced officiating to manage high-stakes encounters. The action kicks off with the fierce Merseyside derby, Liverpool vs Everton, at 12:30 on Saturday, promising passion and intensity at Anfield. Later that day, Manchester

Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna was a surprise guest in the West Ham United boardroom during their 3-0 Premier League defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, sources have told Football Insider. McKenna, dressed casually in a jacket and jeans, was invited to the London Stadium for the London derby, sparking fresh speculation over his future. His appearance came less than 24 hours after his Ipswich side thrashed Sheffield United 5-0 in the Championship. McKenna Tipped as Leading Candidate

It's what being a supporter is all about isn't it? Jumping the gun, making outlandish claims that one team is destined for glory whilst the other couldn't compete with your Sunday League side; predictions and making conclusions are an integral part of fan culture. So here's some conclusions after four gameweeks of Premier League football (that will no doubt all be wrong come May). The Champions keep their throne Hardly a bold claim but despite underperforming by their own admittance, Liverp

There’s a quiet tactical shift happening in the Premier League: the long throw-in is back in fashion. Fresh Opta data shows long throws have nearly doubled this season, up to 3.03 per game — the highest rate in five years. Michael Kayode's long throws are incredible #BrentfordFC pic.twitter.com/lcZgBjSvka — Hive (@BrentfordHive) August 23, 2025 Why teams are going long In an era of high pressing and Guardiola-style build-up, a flat, fast throw into the box skips the press and creates in

Leeds United owners 49ers Enterprises have added a new investor to their syndicate, creating an indirect link to South American football through their growing multi-club strategy. 49ers Enterprises took full control of Leeds United in 2023. Since then, the group has aggressively pursued opportunities in the multi-club ownership model. They sold a minority stake in Leeds to global football powerhouse Red Bull and, alongside American businessman Andrew Cavenagh, completed a takeover of Scottish P

Sunderland’s summer signing Omar Alderete has already made a strong impression on Wearside — and now it’s been revealed that the Paraguayan defender turned down a move to Italian giants AS Roma to join the newly promoted Premier League side. According to his agent, Renato Bittar, Alderete saw Sunderland as a club with history, ambition, and the right environment to take the next step in his career. Alderete Chooses Premier League Over Serie A Alderete joined Sunderland from La Liga outfit Get

The first Merseyside Derby of the season takes place this weekend, and history suggests the odds are stacked firmly in Liverpool’s favour. Here are some key stats and storylines ahead of the clash at Anfield. 🔴 Fortress Anfield Liverpool have lost just one of their last 28 home games against Everton in all competitions (W17 D10). The Reds have won each of the last four in a row since Everton’s 2-0 victory in February 2021. * If Liverpool win again this weekend, it’ll be the first time sinc

In the world of Premier League punditry, few debates get as heated as those involving Chelsea FC's turbulent journey under new ownership. On a recent CBS Sports broadcast, former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher and ex-Manchester City star Micah Richards went head-to-head, dissecting Chelsea's progress under the new ownership, with an eye-watering £2 billion investment. The exchange highlighted the divide in opinions on the Blues' strategy, with Carragher labelling it a step backward and Rich

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is expected to make a swift return from a shoulder injury sustained during the Gunners’ 3–0 win over Nottingham Forest, with hopes high that he could be fit in time for this weekend’s Premier League clash against Manchester City. ⚠️ Injury Recap: A Familiar Concern Odegaard was forced off in the first half at the Emirates after a collision involving teammate Jurrien Timber and Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White. The Norwegian landed heavily on his left shoulder and wa

Sunderland’s goalless draw away to Crystal Palace may not have lit up the scoreboards, but it was a defensive masterclass — and at the heart of it was Nordi Mukiele. The French defender delivered a standout performance, neutralizing Palace’s top scorer Jean-Philippe Mateta with precision and poise. Now, Mukiele has revealed the secret behind his success: familiarity. Mukiele’s Tactical Edge: Knowing the Opponent Speaking after the match, Mukiele explained that his prior experience with Mateta

Arsenal’s strong start to the 2025/26 season has been powered by defensive solidity, attacking flair, and the emergence of new signings who are already making their mark. Among them, Noni Madueke has quickly silenced early doubts and earned high praise from teammate Jurrien Timber, who described the England international as the kind of player “opponents hate facing.” Madueke’s Impact: From Doubts to Dominance Madueke arrived at Arsenal from Chelsea over the summer to mixed reactions from fans

Sunderland’s return to the Premier League has been marked by grit, structure, and a promising start under head coach Régis Le Bris. With seven points from their first four matches, the Black Cats sit comfortably in the mid-table — a solid foundation for a newly promoted side. But while the results have been encouraging, a deeper look into the numbers reveals room for improvement, particularly in attack. Expected Goals: Sunderland Rank 17th According to data shared by the Sunderland Echo, Sund

It's been a mental few months for Leeds United talent Harry Gray. He's been in the Leeds men's team, England U17s and smashing life with Leeds U21s. However last night was really a night to remember for Harry. ▶️ 𝗦𝗰𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗲 𝟭-𝟯 #LUFCU21 Gray (33', 73', 88') pic.twitter.com/mFNxAJaFVX — Leeds United Academy (@LUFCacad) September 16, 2025 RECENT FORM Gray has been absolutely unstoppable recently. Gray has played three games in the PL2, scoring a brace against Aston Villa a