Saudis ‘sportswashing their appalling human rights record’Charity wants change to league’s owners’ and directors’ testThe Premier League has been urged to consider Saudi Arabia’s “appalling” human rights record before it gives the green light to the Sa…
Saudi-backed takeover of Newcastle imminent after 18-month wrangle
Mike Ashley’s 14-year-old ownership of the club set to endPremier League assured Saudi state will not be involvedA Saudi Arabian-led consortium is close to finally taking over Newcastle United and ending Mike Ashley’s 14-year ownership of the club, wit…
Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action
Liverpool and Arsenal find defensive solidity, Leon Bailey changes the game for Villa, and Ivan Toney for England?It is true that Thomas Tuchel’s decision to replace Mason Mount with N’Golo Kanté at half-time against Tottenham had a profound impact on …
Newcastle United v Leeds United: Premier League – live!
Premier League updates from the 8pm BST kick-offBruce’s defiance is in stark contrast to Bielsa’s humilityGet in touch! Send your thoughts to Scott by email here 9.51pm BST 90 min +1: Firpo is slightly fortunate not to see yellow again after hauling Fr…
Cristiano Ronaldo makes dream return as Manchester United rout Newcastle
It was the hottest ticket in town for some time and Cristiano Ronaldo was never going to disappoint. It is rare that one individual transcends a match but that is how it was at Old Trafford from the moment Manchester United’s returning icon first stepp…
Newcastle impasse underscored by brazen transfer window statement | Louise Taylor
Steve Bruce broke owner Mike Ashley’s unwritten rule that managers on Tyneside are best seen and not heardMike Ashley is often described as brass-necked but behind the brash and brazen exterior Newcastle’s owner can also be extremely thin-skinned. A pr…
Arteta and Bruce may have preferred to stay far from the madding crowd | Barry Glendenning
Is playing in front of fans again good for everyone? Two Premier League managers are already sporting that haunted lookThree weeks into the Premier League campaign, the international break has presented us with an early opportunity to take stock. And w…
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
Raphaël Varane’s Manchester United debut and Romelu Lukaku’s desire to show Liverpool what he is made ofRomelu Lukaku’s first eight league games against Liverpool, when he was a much rawer prospect, yielded five goals, with Daniel Agger, Martin Skrtel …
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…
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…