A season of grand expectations for Arsenal has so far been dampened by injuries, but the Gunners enter a new calendar year well in the mix. Martin Odegaard’s ankle issue facilitated a stodgy autumn and Bukayo Saka’s hamstring tear has many supporters bearish over the club’s chances during the second half of the season. Having…
While there was an acceptance that it was going to take Ruben Amorim time to oversee an improvement at Old Trafford, few foreshadowed the Portuguese coach admitting that Manchester United are in a relegation battle within two months of taking the job. A fourth-straight defeat in their final outing of 2024 means the Red Devils…
From Arsenal to Doncaster Rovers, points do not always win prizes when it comes to the teams who topped the tables on games played in 2024. The Premier League top two over the calendar year, Arsenal and Liverpool, both missed out on the title, while only two of the teams to finish as the top…
The last month or so has been far from ideal for Arsenal. Mikel Arteta’s side have dropped points in the Premier League and are now set to be without the talismanic Bukayo Saka for at least a couple of months. However, the one positive development has been the return to form of Gabriel Jesus, who’s…
Manchester United’s form in the Premier League during 2024/25 has been a wake-up call to many in and around the club, with the current crop of players simply not at the level required for England’s top flight. The run of four consecutive losses and a 14th place standing in the division has demonstrated that the…
Liverpool look to be coasting to the Premier League title at this moment in time, but Arne Slot’s Reds will want to guard against any complacency seeping in heading into what could be a sensational 2025. Of course, it’s hard not to get carried away if you’re a fan of the Anfield giants currently, especially…
Ange Postecoglou’s tenure as Tottenham Hotspur manager has been challenging to say the least. The Australian has undoubtedly brought back the entertainment factor, but he’s also failed to eliminate the inconsistent streak that has seen them lose at home to Ipswich Town and then beat Manchester City 4-0 away in their next game. He has…
High-ranking figures at Leeds United are said to be aware of a potentially damaging revelation on a top January transfer target, according to a new update. Leeds transfer news The Whites continue to set the pace in the Championship this season, topping the table heading into 2025 and arguably improving all the time. The 1-0…
Arsenal enter 2025 second in the Premier League and 11 games unbeaten, yet the mood in north London doesn’t exactly paint the rosiest of pictures. Much of that has to do with Bukayo Saka’s recent injury setback which will keep him sidelined for a couple of months at least. Life without their superstar winger began…
A “sensational” Manchester City player could agree a deal to leave the club in just a matter of days, according to a new report. Man City’s ageing squad proving problematic Pep Guardiola may have to be the mastermind behind a major rebuild in January and the summer, given that his ageing squad has been way…
Celtic ran out comfortable winners yet again in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday as they secured a 4-0 win over St Johnstone in their last game of the year. The Hoops will now head into 2025 at the top of the division, 14 points clear of Rangers in second place, and are on course to…
A trophy winning machine is thought to be on Everton’s radar if they sack Sean Dyche, according to an intriguing new claim. Dyche under huge pressure at Everton At the beginning of the season, there was hope that the Blues would enjoy a much improved campaign under Dyche having once again staved off the threat…
There is little debate that Cole Palmer has been one of the best players in the Premier League since his £40m move from Manchester City in the summer of 2023, with his former employers undoubtedly regretting their decision to sell him. The 22-year-old has registered 34 goals and 17 assists in his 54 outings in…
The Scottish Premiership may already be out of reach, but Rangers are aiming to claim Old Firm bragging rights at the start of 2025. It’s been a tough season for Philippe Clement’s Gers, with the 2020/21 Scottish champions already 14 points back from runaway leaders Celtic. Few are confident over Clement’s capacity to restore Rangers…
Celtic have entered the new year in an imperious position at the summit of the Scottish Premiership and well on course for a 55th league title. The signs were ominous for the rest of Scotland as early as pre-season with Brendan Rodgers’ side embarking on an impressive summer which saw them admirably compete with some…
Celtic have entered the new year in an imperious position at the summit of the Scottish Premiership and well on course for a 55th league title. The signs were ominous for the rest of Scotland as early as pre-season with Brendan Rodgers’ side embarking on an impressive summer which saw them admirably compete with some…
The Scottish Premiership may already be out of reach, but Rangers are aiming to claim Old Firm bragging rights at the start of 2025. It’s been a tough season for Philippe Clement’s Gers, with the 2020/21 Scottish champions already 14 points back from runaway leaders Celtic. Few are confident over Clement’s capacity to restore Rangers…
Arsenal have made club-to-club contact over signing a striker for manager Mikel Arteta, as the Gunners look to potentially take advantage of the player’s talks over fresh contract terms hitting a brick wall. Arsenal open to signing new striker in January alongside winger Much of the noise ahead of January’s imminent transfer window has centered…
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has backed Mohamed Salah to win the Ballon d’Or in 2025 after putting up numbers in the first half of this season to rival the very best of his generation. Salah’s goal and two assists in Liverpool’s thrashing of West Ham United on Sunday took him to 30 combined Premier League…
Philippe Clement insists Rangers’ season is not over ahead of Thursday’s Old Firm clash, while Brendan Rodgers has vowed Celtic will not “soften up” despite their 14-point lead in the Scottish Premiership. The latest instalment of this fixture – live on Sky Sports – comes weeks after the two met in a controversial League Cup…
