If anything encapsulated a trying afternoon for Manchester United, it was the sight of Paul Pogba being booked for a crude challenge as the clock ticked into second-half stoppage time, seconds after the Southampton striker Che Adams made a superb slidi…
Liverpool great Terry McDermott diagnosed with dementia
Former England midfielder has Lewy body dementia‘The number of ex-players being diagnosed is frightening’The former Liverpool and England midfielder Terry McDermott has revealed he has been diagnosed with dementia. McDermott, 69, announced on Liverpool…
Jorginho’s golden touch makes him invaluable presence in Chelsea revival | Jacob Steinberg
Recognition is finally arriving for the Italy midfielder after winning the Champions League and Euro 2020Even Jorginho finds the idea that he could win the Ballon d’Or this year hard to accept. He did not take it as an insult when he heard Antonio Cass…
Opposing fans should respect ‘brave’ Sancho and Rashford, argues Solskjær
Manchester United pair missed Euro 2020 final penaltiesManager praises duo ‘brave enough to step up for their country’The celebrated leader Ole Gunnar Solskjær channels most often is Alex Ferguson, not Theodore Roosevelt, but even as he seeks to borrow…
Another defeat and Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal DNA may not be enough to save his job | Jonathan Wilson
With fans back at the Emirates, Sunday’s derby with Chelsea will show how much goodwill the manager has in reserveEverybody wants their own Pep Guardiola. Everybody wants to find a former player, steeped in the traditions of the club, who can bring gre…
Pep Guardiola challenges Jack Grealish to copy ‘machine’ Raheem Sterling
Manchester City manager praises Sterling’s scoring mindsetLauds ‘generous’ Gabriel Jesus for role in 5-0 win over NorwichPep Guardiola challenged Jack Grealish to copy Raheem Sterling and become as prolific as his new teammate after he opened his Manch…
Raphinha rescues point for Leeds in thrilling draw with Everton
As kick-off approached and the traffic gridlock that, at one point, ensnared Rafa Benítez and his Everton players, intensified, hundreds of Leeds fans emerged from near stationary cars and coaches. Tired of waiting, they streamed down a slip road leadi…
Danny Ings’ spectacular volley lights up Aston Villa’s win over Newcastle
Danny Ings’s exemplary overhead kick was a goal worthy of winning any game but Aston Villa’s victory was secured by two VAR decisions that went against Newcastle United.The former Southampton striker, signed for a quarter of the £100m Villa received fo…
Jack Grealish on target as Manchester City run riot against Norwich
As finishes go, it was more Shaun Goater than Kevin De Bruyne but Jack Grealish will not care. His first Manchester City goal may forever remain his worst but he and they are off the mark.His £100m fee owed more to the silky magnetism of his right foot…
Brighton v Watford: Premier League – live!
Minute-by-minute updates on the action at the AmexManchester City 5-0 Norwich: Grealish strikes in routAny comments? Email Barry | tweet @bglendenning 7.21pm BST 90+1 min: Solly March is booked for time-wasting. Or preventing Watford from restarting th…