Meet Bambino Pons: Singing commentator, Scholes and Premier League May 28, 2024 He may not look like he belongs to Argentina’s selection of messianic football figures. But while Maradona, Messi, Kempes, Bielsa and Simeone have all brought joy and innovation, fellow countryman Bambino Pons, perhaps the game’s most eccentric commentator, delivers music, laughter and absurdity. Clips of Pons’ unique commentary style went viral in April following Everton’s [...]
Premier League: Maresca set for Chelsea as Emery signs five-year deal May 27, 2024 Chelsea have set their sights on signing Leicester City boss Enzo Maresca to succeed the departed Mauricio Pochettino with Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna no longer in the running. The Blues parted ways with their Argentinian coach after just one season at Stamford Bridge, citing mutual consent. And in the days that followed that departure, [...]
Ed Warner: Why football clubs have a problem with season ticket holders May 23, 2024 Our sport business columnist on why clubs tend to prefer day trippers.
Mauricio Pochettino has left Chelsea after just one season at Stamford Bridge May 21, 2024 Mauricio Pochettino and Chelsea have parted ways after just one season, the club have confirmed. The 52-year-old joined the Stamford Bridge club last season and led the side to European football during his first year in charge. It marked a stark improvement from the 2022-23 season, where the club finished in a lowly 12th. But [...]
Slot confirmed as new Liverpool manager May 20, 2024 Liverpool have confirmed the appointment of Arne Slot as their replacement for Jurgen Klopp, who left the Anfield club on Sunday. Slot joins Liverpool from Feyenoord ahead of next season and is the first Dutchman to manage the Merseyside club. The departed Klopp asked supporters to embrace the 45-year-old as they did when the German [...]
Manchester City win fourth consecutive Premier League trophy May 19, 2024 Blue Moon rang around the Etihad on Sunday evening after Manchester City won an unprecedented fourth consecutive Premier League title. In a riveting title race between Pep Guardiola’s men and Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal that went down to the final day, it was Manchester City that came out on top as the men in blue made [...]
Liverpool crowd say ‘Danke’ as Jurgen Klopp leaves Premier League May 19, 2024 The Anfield crowd serenaded Jurgen Klopp on Sunday after the Liverpool manager signed off on his career in Merseyside with a 2-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers. Liverpool were on for a quadruple when German Klopp announced he’d be leaving the club earlier this year but the club were unable to win three of those four [...]
Luton Town relegated from Premier League as Forest spoils miracle dream May 19, 2024 It is only the second time in Premier League history where all three clubs promoted to the Premier League were relegated back to the Championship.
Premier League table IN FULL as Manchester City crowned champions May 19, 2024 Manchester City won their fourth consecutive Premier League title on Sunday with a 3-1 victory over West Ham United. Combined with Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Everton, Pep Guardiola’s side picked up their sixth title in seven seasons at the Etihad. Liverpool and Aston Villa complete the top four and qualify for the Champions LEague. Luton [...]
How do Manchester City and Arsenal win the Premier League today? May 19, 2024 The Premier League will be decided today. And while 20 teams will be fighting for the final win for the season, only two of them can still win the tile: Manchester City and Arsenal. City will win their fourth consecutive title and sixth in seven years if they finish today’s matches top of the pile. [...]