Goals from Jack Rudoni, Sidiki Cherif, Ellis Simms and Stephen Mfuni – Cherif’s and Mfuni’s blinders – gave Coventry their first Premier League home win in 25 yearsSo where is our game? Coventry will want to use their wide attackers to get them up the pitch. Down their left in particular, I’d expect
If ever validation is needed for attack being the best form of defence, Frank Lampard can call this game up on Wyscout. Coventry climbed out of the relegation zone to the heady heights of 14th place after their second successive win showcased the benefits of their manager’s willingness to balance ri
Michael Carrick is wary of ‘Dr Tottenham’, Oliver Glasner returns to Selhurst Park and will Manchester City summon a siege mentality at Anfield?Premier League top scorers | View the league tableDeclan Rice’s future role in England’s midfield was questioned by Gary Lineker after Alex Scott’s impressi
Liverpool look stronger at the back, youngsters shine for Brighton and Brentford, and James Trafford makes his England case with LeedsPremier League table | Top scorersIn the week that 16-year-old Max Dowman has been thrust into the spotlight, it was another teenager who gave us a glimpse of the fut
Hull always knew, sooner or later, they would lose a Premier League game, but no one can say they did not do everything in their power to try to delay that inaugural top-tier defeat.After conceding two goals in the opening seven minutes, Hull could easily have folded but they are made of sterner stu
Spurs and Villa meet in desperation derby and Andoni Iraola faces test on south-coast returnPremier League top scorers: check the latest standingsChelsea have not won this west London derby since Brentford’s first Premier League season. Each visit since October 2021’s 1-0 win, Ben Chilwell the score
A dominant performance from Leeds sees them run over Newcastle and move up to third in the leagueJaissle did, of course, have a choice; he might’ve picked Touré. But it makes sense that in so competitive a contest and such an intimidating environment, he’s decided that one new face is enough.Elanga,
At what stage does a good start become something more significant? Perhaps we are not quite there yet; maybe we are. But as the goals flew in on a chaotic night at Elland Road, it was difficult not to think the boundaries of expectation for Leeds were potentially being redrawn.Ask those close to the
How will Leeds United and Newcastle United fare today? Here is what to know, including kick-off time, TV channels and live stream optionsLeeds United and Newcastle United have both enjoyed an unbeaten start to the Premier League season, hinting that Monday’s encounter could be highly competitive bet
Leeds manager embraces bravery and is encouraging ambition after leading a remarkable turnaround in fortunesEleven years have passed since Daniel Farke mounted a magnificent palomino horse and rode round the perimeter of the pitch at Lippstadt, waving farewell to a capacity crowd. It seemed a fun wa
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Nicolas Jackson is ready to impress, Spurs are scrambled and the 199th Manchester derby takes place at Old TraffordPremier League top scorers 2026-27: who is leading race for the golden boot?With 10 top-flight goal contributions between them across three games already this season, the Chelsea trio o
Newcastle did just enough in south-east London to progress to the next round of the Carabao Cup. Joe Willock scored the only goal of this boisterous, fun, slightly vague cup tie against a spirited Millwall team that was not so much down to the bare bones, as the bones beneath the bones.By the end th
Sporting director disappointed to lose Bruno GuimarãesManchester United target Lewis Hall agrees new contractNewcastle’s sporting director, Ross Wilson, has revealed he began planning at the start of this year for Eddie Howe’s departure.Howe stepped down as manager in late July and the club turned t
Fulham need a win, Tottenham show some spirit and Jack Grealish offers Everton much-needed energyWith 25 minutes to go against Manchester United, the Everton supporters had something to roar about as Jack Grealish made his return after rejoining on loan. The attacking midfielder remains universally
Jacob Ramsey scored a late equaliser as Newcastle came from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with BournemouthHere come the teams! Some August sunshine adds to the sense of optimism and excitement in the ground. Giddy on those rays, Glenn Hoddle predicts either a 3-3 or 2-2 draw.It’s certainly not the case with
Just as Bournemouth’s Alex Scott seemed to have succeeded in building a personal playground by the Tyne, another midfielder emerged from the shadows and stripped the shine from his afternoon.Since Matthias Jaissle succeeded Eddie Howe as Newcastle’s manager Jacob Ramsey has been largely shunted to t
Florian Wirtz has a chance to shine, there’s a Red Bull reunion on Tyneside and Chelsea face litmus test at ArsenalFlorian Wirtz is easing himself into his second season at Liverpool after a forgettable first. There were signs of promise against Nottingham Forest, where he set up the second equalise
The British transfer record was equalled and one club signed no fewer than 18 players in another hectic summerBringing in Christos Tzolis, Bruno Guimarães and Ezri Konsa was a strong start to the window but could Arsenal’s failure to sign a marquee attacker cost them in the long run? They began targ
Gabriel Jesus completes move from Arsenal to BarcelonaHarvey Elliott joins Valencia on loan from LiverpoolAston Villa completed the signings of Ibrahim Mbaye and Taylor Harwood-Bellis on deadline day, with Unai Emery confident that the club’s radical summer overhaul has left Villa in position to re
