Too soon to call Erling Haaland the Premier League’s best ever, says Lianne Sanderson May 8, 2023 The pool of strikers whose statistics measure up to Erling Haaland’s prodigious goal scoring record is even smaller than the Uefa fan club at Manchester City. Dixie Dean’s 63-goal haul in 1927-28 remains the benchmark for a single season in English football but there is another, less frequently cited tally that Haaland is still to [...]
Everton hold talks about new investment, reports May 4, 2023 Premier League strugglers Everton have reportedly held discussions with 777 Partners and MSP Sports Capital. The discussions, reported by BBC Sport, would appear to back up comments made by 777 Partners to City A.M. in relation to the Toffees. “We are looking for interesting assets,” a senior figure at the firm told City A.M. last month [...]
Erling Haaland in numbers: Man City striker hits goal No35 May 4, 2023 He’s not even been in the Premier League for a full season yet Erling Haaland has taken the English top flight by storm. The Leeds-born Norway striker netted his 35th league goal last night as Manchester City beat West Ham 3-0 to return to the top of the Premier League table. It was his 51st [...]
Play it again, Sam: Leeds confirm Allardyce appointment for four-game rescue mission May 3, 2023 Leeds United have confirmed the appointment of former England manager Sam Allardyce in a bid to swerve relegation from the Premier League. Allardyce becomes the club’s third manager this season and replaces Javi Gracia, who has been sacked after winning just three times in his 12 games. Leeds currently sit 17th in the Premier League, [...]
Sam Allardyce set for comeback as Premier League manager bloodbath continues May 2, 2023 Leeds United are poised to ring the changes and hire survival specialist Sam Allardyce in a desperate bid to preserve their Premier League status. Owner Andrea Radrizzani is set to sack Javi Gracia just 12 games into his tenure after the Spaniard failed to drag Leeds clear of the relegation fight. Radrizzani dispensed with his [...]
English football eyes change to post-Brexit transfers – here’s what it means May 2, 2023 For better or for worse remains to be seen, but Brexit’s impact on English football has changed the game for how teams now operate in the transfer market. Clubs now face various legal hurdles and visa requirements to get international talent in their colours, with immigration rules allowing teams to sponsor an elite player who [...]
Arteta says fire for title fight still there as Arsenal look ahead to Chelsea match May 1, 2023 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has insisted that his side can still win the Premier League title despite falling behind Manchester City in the table. The Gunners will tonight face a Chelsea side still without a win after five games under interim head coach Frank Lampard as they look to stay on the toes of Pep [...]
NFL star and US footballer invest in Premier League-bound Burnley May 1, 2023 NFL star JJ Watt and international US football Kealia Watt have invested in Championship club Burnley Football Club. The Clarets, who are set to return to the Premier League this summer under former Manchester City player Vincent Kompany, have added the couple to their investment roster. JJ Watt is a three-time defensive player of the [...]
Sheikh Jassim aims to win Manchester United takeover battle with extra $1bn May 1, 2023 The Qatari bid for Manchester United, led by Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani, hopes to swing the takeover battle in its favour with the promise of an extra $1bn set aside for investment in the club. The $1bn (£800m) is additional to Sheikh Jassim’s offer for the club, which values United at around £5bn, [...]
Premier League: City beat Arsenal and inch towards title April 26, 2023 Kevin De Bruyne netted a brace as Manchester City beat Arsenal 4-1 last night in the Premier League to close the gap to their title rivals to just two points. In what many described as the title decider, De Bruyne and John Stones netted before the break before the Belgian midfielder added his second in [...]