William Saliba (Arsenal), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa) and Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool): Three exceptional centre-backs and leaders – it’s not necessarily about picking captains but figureheads from a defensive point of view. The team will only be as good as these three guys defend. Van Dijk obviously won the league, and signed a new Liverpool...
Everton: 13th McNulty’s pre-season prediction: 11th A season that was one of despair until Sean Dyche’s sacking in January ended full of hope. The Friedkin Group, ambitious new American owners, took charge, and David Moyes returned to inspire a superb revival. Three successive league wins at the end, including victories at Fulham and Newcastle United,...
When Postecoglou said that in “all the best TV series, season three is better than season two” at Spurs’ trophy parade on Friday, it was seen as an indication that he had been told he was staying at the club. But, as he remarked during his pre-match media conference before the visit of Brighton: “Sometimes...
The Premier League season will come to an end on Sunday evening with Liverpool lifting the prestigious trophy at Anfield. How closely have you been paying attention to what’s been going on over the past 10 months in England’s top flight? See how you get on with our quiz. Have fun! Read full article at...
Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah has been named Premier League player of the season. It is the second time the 32-year-old Egyptian has won the award, which is decided after votes from the public are combined with those from a panel of football experts, having also claiming it in the 2017-18 campaign. Salah, who led his...
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou told fans “season three is better than season two” as they gathered at a victory parade for the Europa League champions. The Australian is in his second year with the club and before landing a first trophy for Spurs in 17 years, it had been anticipated he would lose his job...
Bruno Fernandes (Man Utd) In a season, Europa League apart – although even that ended in defeat in the final – of complete mediocrity for Manchester United, captain Bruno Fernandes has been a shining light. Often questioned about his suitability for leadership, Fernandes has at least tried to set standards of quality and resilience several...
The BBC will be across all the drama as the Premier League concludes on Sunday, 22 May with all 10 matches kicking off at 16:00 BST. BBC One starts the day’s coverage with an hour-long episode of Football Focus at 12:00 BST on Sunday, while you can follow updates on all the games from 17:00...
Mark Poynting Climate reporter, BBC News Noaa/Reuters Hurricane Milton, in October 2024, was one of the Atlantic’s strongest recorded storms The coming Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be busier than usual, US science agency NOAA has warned, just as cuts to American research are raising fears about the ability to track and prepare for...
“Of course, it’s important to qualify, but except for Newcastle who won the Carabao Cup, Liverpool won the Premier League and Manchester City that won the Community Shield – the other teams didn’t win trophies,” Guardiola said. “So the other teams like Chelsea, who can win one title [Europa Conference League] against Real Betis, and...
Mikel Arteta says he is “unsatisfied and upset” that Arsenal are finishing another season without a major trophy. The Gunners manager delivered a powerful and emotional speech as he addressed fans at Emirates Stadium after Sunday’s 1-0 win over Newcastle – Arsenal’s final home match of the season. The result guarantees Arsenal a place in...
Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo says it feels “crazy” to have been nominated for the Premier League’s player of the season award. The 25-year-old Cameroon international has scored 18 goals and provided seven assists in 36 league outings for the Bees, who are chasing a place in European competition for the first time. “I didn’t really...
Three members of Liverpool’s title-winning squad have been nominated for the Premier League player of the season award. Captain Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah and Ryan Gravenberch lead the eight-player shortlist after helping the Reds to a 20th league title. Defender Van Dijk has played every game for Liverpool this season, helping them record 14...
The cup final against Palace will be one last Wembley appearance with City for midfielder Kevin de Bruyne, with the 33-year-old Belgium international leaving the club on a free transfer in the summer when his contract expires. De Bruyne has won six Premier League titles, the Champions League, two FA Cups and the League Cup...
Manchester United have decided not to hold an end of year players’ awards night for the second season running. United cancelled their plans 12 months ago as the senior men’s team finishing eighth in the Premier League, even though they won the FA Cup. This year, the club have opted not to arrange anything. The...