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Boxing Day has officially been ruined by the lack of Premier League football
2+ hour, 10+ min ago (521+ words) The reasons for this tradition being quashed are difficult to stomach Was 2025 the tipping point for anyone who still believed that those who run football give a flying fig about those who watch it? Long before Fifa's World Cup ticket…...
At 17, I was an Everton wonderkid - I ended up petrified in prison
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (677+ words) Michael Branch went from being dubbed 'the next Robbie Fowler' as a teenager to earning a seven-year prison sentence, before turning his life around The sound of the prison door slamming shut will be forever etched in Michael Branch's memory....
The Score: Newcastle's weak spot, Leeds' lucky charm and Frank is fooling no one
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (1843+ words) Our chief football writer reviews the main talking points from the weekend's action We're as you were in the top three, with Arsenal establishing a lead at Christmas that they finally hope to turn into a maiden league title for…...
Man Utd pull clear in race for Semenyo - if they can sign him by 10 January
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (537+ words) Bournemouth are now resigned to losing the winger with Manchester City, Liverpool and Tottenham also interested in the 25-year-old Manchester United are one of four clubs to have formally opened talks with Antoine Semenyo over a "65m winter window move, but…...
Hero stopped Liverpool title parade rampage then 'went for a pint' with his brother
1+ week, 2+ day ago (895+ words) Bystander Dan Barr managed to force Paul Doyle's vehicle into park, bringing it to a standstill and saving lives A hero has described how he saved lives by bringing a car rampage at Liverpool FC's title parade to a halt…...
The Score: Trouble brews for Chelsea, Forest's rare gem and Man City are back
1+ week, 4+ day ago (1848+ words) Our chief football writer reviews the main talking points from the weekend's action It's as you were in the title race, albeit Arsenal and Manchester City (and Aston Villa?!) all achieved their wins in very different ways, the former requiring…...
Arsenal reek of a desperation I last saw in April 2023 - that isn't sustainable
1+ week, 5+ day ago (625+ words) It's going to be a long five months for Gooners if the win over Wolves is anything to go by EMIRATES STADIUM " If any Premier League win can be called jittery then surely it was this: a narrow, last-gasp victory…...
Liverpool fans should thank Mo Salah for his outburst
1+ week, 5+ day ago (759+ words) The Egyptian might have just saved their season ANFIELD " It would be one hell of a parting gift. Something else to remember him by. The Egyptian King's Midas Touch knowing no bounds. Mohamed Salah certainly acted like this was goodbye....
Salah benched on Liverpool return and Norwich score Hand of God goal
1+ week, 5+ day ago (205+ words) Mo Salah is back in the Liverpool squad following showdown talks with Arne Slot on Friday. The i Paper understands the forward's issues have not been entirely resolved after his sensational interview in which he claimed he was being "thrown…...
Two own-goals spare Arsenal blushes after Salah assists on Liverpool return
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1482+ words) Mo Salah provided an assist on his Liverpool return as he was brought on as a substitute in his side's 2-0 win at home to Brighton today. Salah returned to the Liverpool squad following showdown talks with Arne Slot on Friday…...