As Enzo Fernandez completed his €121million (£106m, $131m) move to Chelsea from Benfica on deadline day, Jack Grealish handed over the baton. At the age of 22, Fernandez is at the center of a British record transfer, making him the most expensive player in the Premier League and placing him under a spotlight that some … Read more
There’s a convenient shortcut one can use to assess Weston McKennie’s fit at Leeds United: an increasingly strong connective tissue colored red, white, and blue. His coach at Elland Road is fellow American Jesse Marsch, who could also commiserate with McKennie about their respective stays in the German Bundesliga. He’ll join a midfield including their … Read more
There is rarely a dull day when it comes to Everton lately but even in that context, Tuesday was exceptional. As the club searched for its latest manager, star players were linked with an exit while deals for new recruits were hijacked. Then just when supporters tried to take a breath, the evening saw a … Read more
In some respects, Arsenal would be a surprising destination for Leandro Trossard. Mikel Arteta’s project has largely been built around youth and potential. Trossard does not fit the profile: the Belgium international turned 28 in December. He is already a known quantity in the Premier League. For Arsenal, on this occasion, that is part of … Read more
Arsenal were engaged in two London derbies this weekend: one on the pitch, and one in the transfer market. They lost out in the first, with Chelsea winning the battle for Mykhailo Mudryk’s signature. As Arsenal prepared to face Tottenham, the €100million (£88.7m; $108m) winger they had so prized was paraded at Stamford Bridge. But … Read more
‘How can this be happening?’: Piers Morgan leads the fury from Arsenal fans after Chelsea hijack their £88m move for Mykhailo Mudryk as supporters hit out at the club for failing to land their main target By Michael Pavitt For Mailonline Published: 7:40 PM EST, 14 January 2023 | updated: 19:57 EST, 14 January 2023 … Read more
Manchester United sent out a statement of intent to the rest of the Premier League with a dramatic comeback victory against Manchester City. A local derby which was already rich in sub-plots delivered plenty of drama, especially in the second half when Jack Grealish’s opener was overturned by Bruno Fernandes’ controversial equaliser and then Marcus … Read more
Bruno Fernandes equalized for Manchester United against Manchester City on Saturday — but there was an element of controversy to the goal. The goal was initially flagged as offside, with the decision then being overturned after referee Stuart Attwell spoke to assistant referee Darren Cann. The Athletic explains why the goal stood below. What happened? … Read more
First, the good news: Manchester United have begun on the crest of a wave. A run of 11 wins out of 12 games has taken Erik ten Hag’s men to fourth in the Premier League table, set up a Carabao Cup semi-final meeting with Nottingham Forest, and Reading to come in the fourth round of … Read more
Manchester City edged past Chelsea 1-0 thanks to a winner from substitute Riyad Mahrez on Thursday night. The result, thanks to strong performances from Kevin De Bruyne and Jack Grealish, sees City move five points off leaders Arsenal, while the indifferent run continues for Chelsea, who saw Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Marc Cucurella struggle. Below, Ian … Read more