MBM report of match at Stamford Bridge as second meets thirdChelsea’s Tuchel to drop Lukaku for Liverpool over interviewHow they stand: the latest Premier League tableGet in touch! Email Rob“Benching Lukaku for an extremely important match for complain…
Brighton’s Mac Allister doubles up to pile misery on Benítez and Everton
Everton unveiled an expensive new recruit before kick-off and welcomed back Dominic Calvert-Lewin for the first time in four months but any thoughts of a fresh start for Rafael Benítez were quashed by Brighton’s first ever victory at Goodison Park.Grah…
Stuart Dallas and Dan James power Leeds to victory over struggling Burnley
Leeds United moved eight points clear of the Premier League relegation zone after a thoroughly deserved victory against a Burnley side who remain entrenched in the bottom three.Second-half goals from Stuart Dallas and Dan James were enough to consign B…
Premier League fans’ January transfer window wish lists
Dusan Vlahovic to Spurs? Raphinha to Liverpool? Supporters set out their hopes for the monthAfter a surprisingly lavish summer it’s hard to see Silent Stan sliding down the chimney with a bag full of swag for a January blowout. But, unless Gabriel Mart…
Liverpool ‘have to be perfect’ to keep Manchester City in sight, admits Klopp
Liverpool nine points behind City as trip to Chelsea loomsJürgen Klopp: ‘the problem is City’s quality, not motivation’Having been there, done that, just fallen short and finally succeeded, Jürgen Klopp knows exactly what it takes to compete with Manch…
Manchester City’s João Cancelo ready to face Arsenal despite assault by intruders
Full-back tells Guardiola he wants to be considered for selectionManager calls opponents the ‘best Arsenal’ he’s ever seenJoão Cancelo is available for Manchester City’s game at Arsenal on Saturday despite a violent assault on the Portuguese at his fam…
The Guardian Footballer of the Year Simon Kjær: ‘Football has become secondary for me’
Denmark and Milan defender reflects on a year in which he helped to save Christian Eriksen’s life and reached a Euros semi-finalThe Guardian Footballer of the Year is an award given to a player who has done something remarkable, whether by overcoming a…
Bruno Fernandes in danger of being swept away on digital wave of revisionism | Barney Ronay
The Manchester United player began the year as a Ballon d’Or contender but ends it being branded a whingerOn days like these, as the calendar ticks around, as we link hands and sing of our joy at being one notch further on the doomsday clock, it is cus…
The John Madden Video Game Concussion Drama, Explained
Legendary NFL coach John Madden died on the morning of Tuesday, December 28. While many took the occasion of his passing to celebrate the man’s coaching, broadcasting, and video game legacy, others used it as an opportunity to call Madden out for his p…
Brentford v Manchester City: Premier League – live!
Premier League updates from the 8.15pm GMT kick-off Chelsea v Brighton: join David Tindall for our MBMLive scoreboard! Keep up with all the day’s goals and gamesGet in touch! You can email Rob with your thoughts here2 min City have started with Jack Gr…