Twenty-one players have already made at least five Premier League appearances for 2024-25 champions Liverpool this season, guaranteeing them a medal. They are: Goalkeepers – Alisson Becker, Caoimhin Kelleher Defenders – Trent Alexander-Arnold, Conor Bradley, Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Joe Gomez, Jarell Quansah, Andrew Robertson, Kostas Tsimikas Midfielders – Ryan Gravenberch, Wataru Endo, Alexis...
Much of the criticism towards positional football is rooted in frustration: “If we can’t do it well, let’s not do it at all.” But that’s not how progress works. Just because only the top teams can currently execute the model exceptionally well doesn’t mean it’s flawed. It means we’re watching football in transition. The conversation...
Former Manchester City and Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given assesses Arsenal’s chances of beating Paris St-Germain in the Champions League and also looks at the second semi-final between Inter Milan and Barcelona – before predicting the final line-up. READ MORE: Who will win Champions League? BBC Sport’s predictions Read full article at source...
Arsenal’s run to the Champions League semi-finals has been a “beautiful story” but the Gunners “want much more”, says manager Mikel Arteta as they prepare to host Paris St-Germain. Arteta said Tuesday’s first leg (20:00 BST) is “one of the biggest games the Emirates Stadium has seen”, and called on fans to “play every ball...
The rate of hamstring injuries in the Premier League is set to decrease this season compared to the 2023/24 campaign, although data shows players are being ruled out for longer. Marcus Rashford’s injury is the 124th of its kind this season. With an average of four hamstring injuries recorded every game week – and with...
This season’s Champions League is nearing its conclusion, with Arsenal, Paris St-Germain, Inter Milan and Barcelona the four sides left vying for a place in the final. Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal will take on Ligue 1 champions PSG, while La Liga leaders Barcelona will go up against Simone Inzaghi’s Inter Milan in the semi-finals. The Gunners...
Angela Ferguson BBC News, Liverpool PA Media Huge numbers of Liverpool fans lined the streets for the club’s last victory parade in 2022 Premier League champions Liverpool will parade through the city on an open-top bus, it has been announced. The Reds won 5-1 against Tottenham at Anfield on Sunday to secure their second Premier...
BBC 5Live’s Ian Dennis describes the moment Liverpool seal their 20th league title amid jubilant scenes at Anfield. Read full article at source...
With the relegation places already set in stone, the remaining teams at the bottom are involved in a rather unglamorous race to avoid finishing just above the drop zone. Wolverhampton Wanderers, who have won their past six in the top flight, top that mini-league, which also features Everton, Manchester United, Tottenham and West Ham United....
There are questions in defence, especially in the full-back positions, while even Virgil van Dijk’s decision to sign a new contract may not rule out additions at centre-back. Trent Alexander-Arnold is expected to join Real Madrid on a free transfer, while Andrew Robertson is 31, with speculation rife that Bournemouth’s Hungary left-back Milos Kerkez will...
Smith – whose acrobatic goal helped deliver promotion and earn lavish praise from Reynolds – became Wrexham’s record signing for a reported £2m in January. Big money for a side operating on frees and non-contracts not so long ago, but small fry when it comes to pushing for the Premier League. “Money talks in football,”...
It has been a long journey to the final for Arsenal. From round one of qualifying against Rangers back in September to now, they have played in 14 Champions League matches this season. No team has ever done so in this format. With Chelsea looking set to lift the Women’s Super League title for a...
Aston Villa have objected to Tottenham Hotspur’s request to move their Premier League game in May to aid the London club’s chances of possible success in Europe. Spurs are in the Europa League semi-finals and, should they reach the showpiece, they will be required to play in Bilbao on 21 May – just three days...
Liverpool’s long wait ended as the giant red and white clock in the corner of the Kop flicked over to 18:24 BST on the day that was Anfield’s destiny. The small detail was Tottenham Hotspur had been swept aside. The big picture was Liverpool were now officially Premier League champions and, with great significance, had...
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices? Read full article at source...