Author: Grace Johnson

Villarreal midfielder Thomas Partey will play against Tottenham in the Champions League on Tuesday, just a day before his court appearance on rape and sexual assault charges. Villarreal manager Marcelino says Partey is fully prepared for the match. Partey denies serious allegations Ghanaian midfielder Partey, 32, faces five counts of rape involving two women and one charge of sexual assault against a third. The alleged offences reportedly occurred between 2021 and 2022 during his time at Arsenal. Partey denies all charges. His lawyer, Jenny Wiltshire, stated he welcomes the chance to clear his name. Villarreal backing their player Partey received…

It was a Manchester derby to forget for Ruben Amorim. His Manchester United suffered a 3-0 defeat at the Etihad. The loss means the Portuguese coach now has eight wins from 31 Premier League games. The question remains: was this result down to Amorim’s philosophy, costly mistakes, or simply City’s brilliance? We analyse how the game was won and lost, with focus on both teams’ tactics. How City built a four against two in midfield City concentrated much of their first-half play down the left. Pep Guardiola designed a plan to exploit United’s defensive set-up. His idea targeted their back…

Tottenham celebrated a clear Premier League victory over ten-man West Ham at London Stadium and increased the pressure on Graham Potter. The result lifted Spurs to second in the table, level on points with leaders Arsenal. Brentford and Chelsea still have to play on Saturday evening. Coach Thomas Frank made club history. He became only the third Tottenham manager to win his first two away matches in the top flight. Previously, only Ossie Ardiles in 1993-94 and Tim Sherwood in 2013-14 achieved this feat. West Ham endured another bitter home game. Potter’s team have not won a Premier League home…

Altay Bayindir will start in goal for Manchester United against Manchester City on Sunday. Coach Ruben Amorim believes new signing Senne Lammens could become first choice for years. United paid £18.1 million for Lammens from Royal Antwerp on deadline day. The club passed on Emi Martinez, who wanted to leave Aston Villa. Andre Onana has left on loan to Trabzonspor, raising questions over the goalkeeping role at Old Trafford. Bayindir keeps faith despite mistakes Bayindir has played all three Premier League games this season but made errors against Arsenal and Burnley. Amorim confirmed he will start at the Etihad. The…

Wayne Rooney has experienced some of the most memorable Manchester derbies, both triumphant and painful. He even celebrated with opposition players after one of the worst defeats in Sir Alex Ferguson’s era. Rooney shared the story with former City winger Shaun Wright-Phillips on his podcast, The Wayne Rooney Show. City will host United on Sunday at 16:30 BST in their first game since the international break. Fans can watch the show on Sport YouTube and iPlayer or listen on streaming platforms. get me off this pitch One of the most shocking derbies came in October 2011, when City defeated United…

Former Leicester striker Jamie Vardy says “age is just a number” as he begins a new chapter with Italian side Cremonese. The 38-year-old, regarded as one of Leicester’s greatest players, left the club after 13 years. During his spell, he scored 200 goals in 500 appearances and played a pivotal role in their Premier League title-winning 2015-16 season, scoring 24 goals that year. A new challenge in Serie A Vardy signed with newly-promoted Serie A side Cremonese on a free transfer earlier this month. He could make his debut against Verona on Monday. When asked if he and other veterans,…

Arsenal return to Premier League action this weekend as Nottingham Forest visit the Emirates. The match marks their first league game since the Liverpool defeat at Anfield before the international break. The Gunners faced criticism for their attacking display against the champions, and Gabriel Martinelli became a focal point for scrutiny. The Brazilian winger has struggled to find consistency in recent weeks, surprising some supporters who expected other options after Arsenal’s £300m summer investment. Trust in Martinelli Despite recent struggles, Martinelli remains one of the most reliable wingers in executing tactical instructions and defensive duties. Manager Mikel Arteta trusted him…

The U.S. men’s national team faces mounting pressure as the road to the World Cup remains rocky. After a disappointing 2-0 loss to South Korea on Saturday, questions continue to swirl about the team’s progress under head coach Mauricio Pochettino. Tuesday’s friendly against Japan offers one final chance for the U.S. to reset before crucial World Cup qualifiers next month. The U.S. team returned to international play with a defeat marked by defensive lapses. Tristan Blackmon, making his debut at center back, struggled to contain South Korea’s attack, while Sergino Dest, playing his first international match since an ACL injury,…

Manchester City and the Premier League have settled their long-running dispute over rules governing commercial contracts. Both sides agreed to end the legal process. City accepted that the rules for Associated Party Transactions (APT) are valid and binding. The club had previously launched legal action, claiming the new rules were unlawful. In a joint statement, both parties said they would not comment further on the matter. Disciplinary case still ongoing Manchester City is still awaiting the outcome of a landmark disciplinary hearing. The Premier League has charged the club with more than 100 alleged breaches of financial rules. City denies…

Paris Saint-Germain accuse the French national team of ignoring clear medical risks. The club blames this negligence for the “avoidable” injuries suffered by Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue during the World Cup qualifier against Ukraine. Key players sidelined for weeks Dembele faces around six weeks out with a serious hamstring problem. Doue will miss about four weeks. Both players will sit out crucial games, including the start of the Champions League title defence. PSG stressed the blow in a strongly worded statement. The European champions said they had written to the French Football Federation. The letter demanded more transparency and…