Roger Varian

Tyrrhenian Sea out to start New Year party at Lingfield

Lingfield gets the New Year’s Eve party going with the Listed Quebec Stakes, plus jumping action from Uttoxeter, all live on Sky Sports Racing. 1.44 Lingfield – Last year’s winner Tyrrhenian Sea faces Royal Champion Roger Varian’s Tyrrhenian Sea was successful in the Listed BetUK Quebec Stakes (1.44) 12 months ago and is only rated…

He's like Kane: Arsenal could sign huge upgrade on Jesus all for just £58m

Jesus upgrade: Arsenal lead race for "outstanding" £60m goal-machine

After back-to-back seasons of challenging Manchester City for the Premier League title, there was hope that it would be the third time’s the charm for Arsenal this year. Unfortunately, that’s looking rather unlikely at the moment, as Mikel Arteta’s side currently find themselves nine points off league leaders Liverpool and are set to be without…

Historic VAR decision made for Carabao Cup semi-finals

Historic VAR decision made for Carabao Cup semi-finals

For the first time in English football history, referees will announce VAR decisions via the stadium’s public address system during a match, with the historic development set to be trialled across the upcoming Carabao Cup semi-finals. Arsenal host Newcastle at the Emirates Stadium on 7 January while Liverpool travel to Tottenham Hotspur the following day…

Littler survives Joyce thriller to reach Worlds quarter-finals

Littler survives Joyce thriller to reach Worlds quarter-finals

Luke Littler came through a thrilling contest against Ryan Joyce to reach the quarter-finals of the World Darts Championship with a tense 4-3 win at Alexandra Palace. The 17-year-old, who is trying to go one better than his remarkable runner-up finish on debut at the tournament last year, never trailed but was pushed to the…

Wrexham's 10 most expensive signings of all time - list

Wrexham's 10 most expensive signings of all time – list

Wrexham’s rise up the leagues has been extraordinary, with owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney transforming the Welsh side both on and off the pitch. Reynolds and McElhenney have splashed the cash on a number of signings since arriving in 2020, with the Red Dragons eventually hoping to be playing Premier League football. But who…

Manchester United

Manchester United 0-2 Newcastle: Magpies cruise past blunt Devils

Newcastle secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Monday night, capping off 2024 with another excellent performance. Goals from Alexander Isak and Joelinton in the opening 20 minutes propelled the Magpies to the win, while Manchester United struggled to muster any meaningful response. First Half The visitors wasted no time…

Man Utd 0-2 Newcastle: Match report and talking points from chastening Red Devils defeat

Man Utd 0-2 Newcastle: Match report and talking points from chastening Red Devils defeat

Two early Newcastle goals were enough to condemn Manchester United to a fourth-straight defeat under Ruben Amorim. Alexander Isak and Joelinton breached the Red Devils’ backline in the opening stages to set up a rare victory for the Magpies at Old Trafford. United staged a recovery in the second half, but Newcastle were able to…

Man Utd 0-2 Newcastle: Player ratings as Magpies condemn Red Devils to fourth straight defeat

Man Utd 0-2 Newcastle: Player ratings as Magpies condemn Red Devils to fourth straight defeat

Newcastle piled the misery on Ruben Amorim and Manchester United as they condemned the Red Devils to a fourth-straight defeat on Monday night. The signs were ominous from the get-go as Newcastle instantly asserted themselves on the contest and took no more than three minutes to open the scoring. Alexander Isak scored for the sixth…

Ipswich 2-0 Chelsea: Match report and talking points from crushing Blues defeat

Ipswich 2-0 Chelsea: Match report and talking points from crushing Blues defeat

Chelsea took their determination to prove they are not in a title race to a new level on Monday with a shocking 2-0 defeat away at Ipswich Town. The Blues never looked themselves after Liam Delap netted a controversial first-half penalty, and things went from bad to worse when former Chelsea winger Omari Hutchinson slotted…

Ipswich 2-0 Chelsea: Player ratings as Blues stunned at Portman Road

Ipswich 2-0 Chelsea: Player ratings as Blues stunned at Portman Road

Chelsea’s winless run extended to three games on Monday as they fell to a frustrating 2-0 defeat to Ipswich Town at Portman Road. A controversial penalty gave Ipswich the chance to take an early lead. Filip Jorgensen was deemed to have tripped Liam Delap, who dusted himself off and dispatched from the spot in emphatic…

He wants to join: Liverpool can replace Gomez with move for £65m "tank"

He wants to join: Liverpool can replace Gomez with move for £65m "tank"

Once Luis Diaz swept a strong finish past the gallant Alphonse Areola, few onlookers sat in the London Stadium would have bet on anything other than a Liverpool victory. West Ham United were crushed, picked apart and played with by Arne Slot’s unstoppable side. Liverpool are now eight points clear of second-placed Nottingham Forest with…

EVERYTHING Neville said about 'awful' Man Utd during Newcastle 'mauling'

EVERYTHING Neville said about 'awful' Man Utd during Newcastle 'mauling'

Sky Sports’ Gary Neville reacted with dismay to a dismal Manchester United performance in the 2-0 loss to Newcastle. This is what Neville said live on co-commentary… Sky Sports pundit Neville was on co-commentary at Old Trafford and witnessed another abject display from his former side. Here is how the Man Utd legend reacted as…

Havertz upgrade: Arsenal target prolific £352k-p/w "goal-machine"

Havertz upgrade: Arsenal target prolific £352k-p/w "goal-machine"

It’s been a frustrating campaign for Arsenal this year. Mikel Arteta’s side have lost just two games in the Premier League and are the only team to remain unbeaten at home, yet they find themselves nine points off leaders Liverpool. The main reason the Gunners currently find themselves so far behind the Reds then is…

Man City want Nottingham Forest star as part of Guardiola’s January revamp

Man City want Nottingham Forest star as part of Guardiola’s January revamp

Manchester City have a Nottingham Forest star on their wishlist with Pep Guardiola looking to revamp his side in the January transfer market, according to a new report. Manchester City latest news City won just their second Premier League win in 10 games on Sunday as they beat Leicester City 2-0 at the King Power…

Romero upgrade: Spurs hold internal talks to sign £35k-p/w PL "monster"

Romero upgrade: Spurs hold internal talks to sign £35k-p/w PL "monster"

It’s been a dismal season for Tottenham Hotspur so far this year. Ange Postecoglou’s side came into the campaign hopeful of building on their fifth-place finish last year but currently find themselves down in 11th place in the Premier League, with more losses than wins to their name. Now, the North Londoners are the second-highest…

Even better than Aaronson: Leeds in mix to sign "energetic" £45k-p/w star

Even better than Aaronson: Leeds in mix to sign "energetic" £45k-p/w star

Leeds United will end 2024 at the top of the Championship table after they travelled to Pride Park to secure a 1-0 win against Derby County on Sunday. The Whites are two points clear of Sheffield United in second and three points ahead of Burnley in third, which illustrates how tight it is at the…

Imagine him & Engels: Celtic considering offer to sign "fabulous" star

Imagine him & Engels: Celtic considering offer to sign "fabulous" star

Celtic are set to take an astonishing lead of 14 points at the top of the Scottish Premiership table into the new year after their 4-0 win over St Johnstone on Sunday. The Hoops secured a comprehensive victory at Parkhead at the weekend to ensure that they start 2025 in a sensational position in the…