How Mikel Arteta Ranks Among Premier League Legends Ahead of Milestone Fixture Arsenal’s manager secured his 150th Premier League victory by beating Coventry City last time out. Sports Illustrated · Aug 29
Carlos Babela Given Man Utd Number With Serious Meaning United’s newest acquisition is under pressure to deliver—and his new digits carry their own weight of expectation. Sports Illustrated · Aug 26
After Dom Ballard’s backheel, what is the earliest goal of the season to be scored? Plus: player-managers earning international caps, out-of-position goalkeepers sent off and footballers called up to jury service The Guardian - UK · Aug 26
The Michael Carrick question sparked by Man United’s dismal Premier League start Carrick’s calm and measured approach was just what United needed last season after the chaos of Ruben Amorim. After the insipid opening day defeat at Hull, the question now is if he can be a galvanising force in the long term The Independent UK · Aug 24
Shambolic Man United exposed by a familiar mistake in stunning Hull loss Hull 2-0 Manchester United: Talisman Bruno Fernandes and manager Michael Carrick gave contrasting responses to their disastrous start to the Premier League campaign The Independent UK · Aug 22
“I shook Alex Ferguson’s hand after I beat him 5-0, but Eric Cantona was the only one that spoke to me. He shook my hand and said: ‘F**king great team’” Kevin Keegan’s greatest memory as Newcastle United manager THAT game against Manchester United at St James' Park in 1996 holds a special place in the heart of Newcastle fans FourFourTwo · Aug 21
The Premier League truth revealed by a summer of drastic change PREMIER LEAGUE 2026/27: After major change and an absence of star names, Miguel Delaney explains how the Premier League’s unique selling point has shone brightly despite an absence of star power The Independent UK · Aug 20
Man Utd’s Carlos Baleba Twist Helps Sir Jim Ratcliffe Make Good on ‘Dumb Money’ Jibe United have been uncharacteristically conscientious with their transfer spending this summer. Sports Illustrated · Aug 19
The Sliding Doors of Wayne Rooney’s Proposed Transfer From Man Utd to Barcelona Rooney has opened up on a potential move which would have had major repercussions across European soccer. Sports Illustrated · Aug 18
Man Utd’s Best and Worst Alternate Jerseys After 2026–27 Beauty The Red Devils have released some iconic changed strips over the years—for good and bad. Sports Illustrated · Aug 18
Why haven't Arsenal made the most obvious signing in three years? Arsenal will shock and surprise us all constantly in the market - but they simply won't go and do the obvious FourFourTwo · Aug 18
The transfer reality holding Man United back from the next step under Michael Carrick SEASON PREVIEW : United have missed out on two of their top targets and look short of the firepower to outbid their rivals ahead of a first full campaign under Carrick and the ultimate aim to challenge for the title once more, writes Richard Jolly The Independent UK · Aug 18
Imagining Jose Mourinho’s Man Utd If He’d Replaced Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013 Things could have been ever so different had the legendary Portuguese manager rocked up at Old Trafford several years before his eventual appointment. Sports Illustrated · Aug 13
Self-aggrandisement, backslapping and news from the past: it’s José time In today’s Football Daily: It’s documentary time on Netflix. Tudum! The Guardian - UK · Aug 10
Sports Illustrated · Aug 10 Jose Mourinho’s Bombshell Man Utd Revelation Changes Everything Mourinho’s experience at Real Madrid ended up changing English football history.
The Independent UK · Aug 10 Would Jose Mourinho have worked as Alex Ferguson’s replacement? Mourinho has revealed he had signed a contract to replace Sir Alex in 2013, only to tearfully renege on the agreement
The Independent UK · Aug 10 Jose Mourinho turned down chance to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United IN FULL
The National (Scotland) · Aug 10 Jose Mourinho reveals Manchester United secret amid Sir Alex Ferguson exit Mourinho has revealed he signed a contract to succeed Ferguson as Manchester United manager in 2013 only to tearfully renege on the deal and return…
The Independent UK · Aug 10 Jose Mourinho reveals he agreed to replace Alex Ferguson at Man United before U-turn The Portuguese has said in a new Netflix documentary about his life he had agreed to move to Old Trafford in 2013
The Guardian - UK · Aug 8 Premier League managers have never been less English, title-winning or secure in their jobs Huge turnover between seasons means 11 clubs start the 2026-27 campaign led by people with under a year in their dugout
The National (Scotland) · Aug 3 Stephen McGowan: No obvious candidate for Scotland job after demise of 'Largs mafia' So much for international football being the poor relation. Overlooked in Gianni Infantino’s rush to flog the World Cup to the highest bidders,…
FourFourTwo · Jul 29 "Keep saying it, keep saying it, keep saying it" Sean Dyche reveals the brilliant bit of advice Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson gave him that helped Burnley win promotion Ferguson acted as a mentor for Dyche and had an influence as Burnley reached the Premier League
The Guardian - UK · Jul 28 Retaining Rodri is key to Manchester City success under Enzo Maresca New manager’s No 1 priority must be to persuade World Cup-winning captain to stay as Real Madrid circle
The Guardian - UK · Jul 24 ‘You need to evolve’: Enzo Maresca plots life after Pep at Manchester City The Italian does not shy away from the task of following a legend in Pep Guardiola but his previous time at the club may help him
FourFourTwo · Jul 24 "Sir Alex Ferguson crossed a line, and therein lies the difference between me and him, that’s how he won 13 league titles and I won none" Kevin Keegan on Newcastle United's 1995/96 Premier League challenge 30 years on from the 'Love it' rant Thirty years on from Kevin Keegan's infamous "love it" moment, King Kev explains exactly how Newcastle blew a title that should have been theirs