Football

Ayman Ahmer Manchester United’s transformation into a confident and resolute side is testament to the strong management of Erik Ten Hag. United’s comfortable victory against Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final brought them their first trophy since 2017 – a watershed moment in a bright future.  Few would have...

Matthew Boyd This time last season, some were saying Marcus Rashford could be ‘finished’ at an elite level club. His revival has been truly remarkable. On the back of missing one of the deciding penalties of Euro 2021, Rashford’s 2021-22 season was disastrous. Matthew Boyd assesses what went wrong, and...

Ben Broadbent There is an animal in Greek mythology called a hydra. When one tried to slaughter the hydra by cutting off its head, two grew back in its place. The European Super League feels a little bit like that. Two years ago, when the proposal was first made...

Arsenal seem to be cursed when it comes to defeating Manchester City in the Premier League - this was City’s 11th straight victory against Arsenal. All doubts surrounding Financial Fair Play and the integration of Erling Haaland were silenced, as City cruised to a 3-1 victory. Guardiola’s strikers are...

Through an untrained eye, Manchester’s slightly murky canals and rain-filled clouds may make it appear as your average city in the north-west of England. However, Grace Carty can lead us, with fresh eyes, through this famous city on her "Hometown Holiday"....

Matthew Boyd Before discussing the matchups for the four English teams in the competition, it is important to note that these are the first Champions League games for three months. During this hiatus from the competition, there has been an incredible amount of football, including the World Cup, of...

Ayman Ahmer Have Arsenal turned over a new leaf? Have they become more financially astute? How significant was this January transfer window? For years Arsenal have failed to use the transfer window effectively to bolster their squad. The Gunners have always been short of one or two key signings...