A new era for the Ballon d’Or in the post-Messi and Ronaldo landscape | Alex Reid
The two multiple winners are not on this year’s shortlist, and a new name on the old trophy can only help to restore respect for this historic award The Ballon…
Norwich deny Middlesbrough with storming comeback in six-goal thriller
Norwich launched a storming comeback to secure a 3-3 draw with Middlesbrough in a thrilling Championship clash at Carrow Road. The Canaries looked down and out when the visitors took…
Arsenal and Liverpool show hustle and grit but neither look like breaking City’s grip | Barney Ronay
Energy abounded during this 2-2 draw but the hosts are too dependent on Saka while Slot’s side are a work in progress As the referee and his assistants left the…
Marcel Desailly: ‘I don’t know if I was a star, but I’m now a legend’
The World Cup winner has firm grip on the game’s pulse and praises those players taking on the right in his native France “I love watching the Championship,” Marcel Desailly…
Mohamed Salah strikes late to deny Arsenal and rescue point for Liverpool
The numbers speak for themselves. Mohamed Salah does not only make hay against the Premier League’s lesser lights, he routinely damages Liverpool’s rivals in the so‑called Big Six. And so…
Jarrod Bowen piles pain on Manchester United with late winner for West Ham
There are some Sunday afternoons when the national sport is laying into Manchester United’s latest capitulation under Erik ten Hag. On this occasion, though, United’s inability to take their chances…
Cole Palmer the mastermind to give Chelsea victory over Newcastle
Enzo Maresca’s concern that Chelsea lack leaders may have foundation but one of his players is consistently setting the right tone. This was another match-winning display from Cole Palmer, his…
Jean-Philippe Mateta sinks Tottenham to give Crystal Palace first win
Oliver Glasner does not believe in magic. He is an admirably pragmatic man who trusts his principles. He trusted them at the end of last season when Palace looked like…
Ten Hag blames ‘injustice’, but is poor finishing costing Man Utd?
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag says it feels “unfair and unjust” that his team lost after West Ham were awarded a late controversial penalty.
‘A reason why people pay’, as Palmer vows to stay grounded
With a goal and a pass described as one of the best in Premier League history, Cole Palmer is why fans pay to watch football, according to Chelsea boss Enzo…