Author: Andrew Rogers

Arsenal reached the Women’s Champions League quarter-finals with a 3-1 win at Meadow Park.The holders progressed 7-1 on aggregate after a demanding run of fixtures. Alessia Russo opened the scoring early for the Gunners.Sara Pusztai equalised after testing Arsenal’s reshuffled defence.Mariona Caldentey restored the lead from the penalty spot.Russo added her second late on to secure the result. Renée Slegers rotated her side again during a heavy schedule.Poor weather and defensive changes disrupted Arsenal’s rhythm in the first half.Communication improved after the break as they regained control. Arsenal have won seven of their last nine matches across five competitions.They also…

Keith Andrews hailed Macclesfield FC after Brentford FC edged past them in the FA Cup fourth round.He went straight to the home dressing room to congratulate the players on their performance. Brentford progressed thanks to Sam Heathcote’s second-half own goal.Until then, the National League North side’s disciplined defending frustrated the Premier League visitors.Macclesfield had hoped for another upset after eliminating Crystal Palace in the previous round. Andrews said the tie showed the spirit and adaptability of John Rooney’s team.He called their display immense and a proper cup contest.He also praised the club’s rise since its rebirth in 2020 after the…

Chris Kavanagh will not referee in the next round of Premier League matches after several major errors in FA Cup action between Aston Villa and Newcastle United.The decision was taken by Professional Game Match Officials Limited, which also removed assistant Nick Greenhalgh from duties.Gary Beswick will officiate at Nottingham Forest against Liverpool. Newcastle’s 3-1 win featured three contentious moments.Tammy Abraham’s opener appeared offside.Lucas Digne avoided punishment for a high challenge on Jacob Murphy.Digne then handled in the box, but Kavanagh awarded only a free-kick outside the area. The incidents reignited debate about video assistant referees.VAR is not used in the…

Youssef Chermiti scored a hat-trick as Rangers FC defeated Heart of Midlothian FC in the most dramatic match of the Premiership season.The win cut Hearts’ lead at the top to two points and intensified the title race. Hearts struck first after a mix-up in midfield.Marc Leonard won possession, combined with Cláudio Braga and fired past Jack Butland.Rangers replied quickly when Michael Steinwender turned Mikey Moore’s shot into his own net. Steinwender redeemed himself with a precise cross for Braga to head Hearts back in front.Chermiti equalised before half-time by converting the rebound from his own blocked effort. Rangers dominated the…

Mohamed Salah returned to top form as Liverpool defeated Brighton with authority.Two months ago, tension surrounded his role and future at the club.Now he starts, scores and shapes matches for Arne Slot. Salah created the second goal with a sublime assist and converted a penalty.Liverpool FC controlled the tie and advanced comfortably.Brighton showed effort for Fabian Hürzeler but lacked attacking precision. Curtis Jones opened the scoring before half-time from close range.Dominik Szoboszlai added a stunning strike after Salah’s clever touch.Salah then won and scored the penalty for the third goal. Slot praised Salah’s defensive work and overall intensity.He said more…

Pep Guardiola said blaming immigrants for a country’s problems is wrong.He spoke after Jim Ratcliffe claimed the UK was being “colonised by immigrants”.Ratcliffe later apologised for his language after strong criticism. Guardiola praised Ratcliffe but avoided direct comment on his remarks.He said societies often treat immigrants as the source of national problems.He called this attitude a major global issue.He said people never choose their birthplace.He added that everyone seeks better opportunities for their families. Guardiola said modern travel makes movement between countries easy.He stressed that skin colour and origin should not create division.He said cultural exchange improves both personality and…

Raheem Sterling has joined Feyenoord on a deal until the end of the season after leaving Chelsea as a free agent. The 31-year-old, capped 82 times by England, terminated his Chelsea contract in January despite having 18 months remaining. Sterling has not played competitively since the final day of last season during a loan spell at Arsenal. He struggled for opportunities earlier this campaign after being frozen out of the first-team squad by former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca. Sterling said he wanted to carefully choose his next step and felt convinced by discussions with Feyenoord head coach Robin van Persie.…

Tottenham Hotspur have begun their search for a new manager after dismissing Thomas Frank following a run of two wins in 17 Premier League games. Chief executive Vinai Venkatesham and sporting director Johan Lange are leading the process and could appoint an interim coach before the summer. Roberto De Zerbi has emerged as a leading contender after leaving Marseille. The Italian previously impressed at Brighton with his attacking style and Premier League experience. Spurs are also considering current assistant John Heitinga as a short-term option. Supporters again voiced support for Mauricio Pochettino during Tuesday’s defeat by Newcastle. Pochettino, now managing…

Newcastle United piled further pressure on Thomas Frank as a 2-1 victory at Tottenham Hotspur left the hosts edging closer to a relegation fight. The mood inside the stadium turned toxic, with fans chanting for the return of former manager Mauricio Pochettino and jeering Frank at full time. Spurs, depleted by injuries and suspension, produced a dire first half as Newcastle dominated possession and territory. The visitors finally broke through just before the interval when Malick Thiaw capitalised on poor defending and weak goalkeeping. Spurs briefly showed life after the break and equalised through Archie Gray, who volleyed home after…

Eddie Howe has insisted he would resign if he believed he was no longer the right man to lead Newcastle United. Speaking ahead of Tuesday’s trip to Tottenham Hotspur, Howe said the club must always come before personal ambition. Newcastle sit 12th after three straight Premier League defeats, but the manager remains confident he can reverse the slump despite fatigue caused by a heavy schedule and Champions League commitments. Howe admitted momentum is currently against his side but believes results can change quickly. While the club’s Saudi-backed hierarchy continues to support him, frustration has grown among some supporters over Newcastle’s…