Stephen Darwin

Senior editor

Stephen has been following football for as long as he can remember, playing at a semi-professional level before pursuing a career in sports journalism. He received a BA (Honours) degree from the University of Huddersfield in 2008 and has been working for GOAL since 2009. He was a ball boy at the 2002 Champions League final in Glasgow but sadly didn't witness Zinedine Zidane's iconic volley as he was already in the changing room getting ready for the second half. Never mention it to him.

Articles by Stephen Darwin

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Transfers Premier League
Transfers LIVE: Ajax eye sensational Erik ten Hag reunion
GOAL takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from around the world
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Manchester United Premier League
Man Utd 2024-25 kit: Everything we know so far
Everything you need to know about the new Manchester United kits for the 2024-25 season
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Player ratings Manchester City
De Bruyne dominates & must now be unleashed on Madrid
The champions climbed back to the top of the Premier League table after an utterly dominant win over the struggling Hatters.
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Wrexham League Two
Mullin hat-trick blows Accrington away ⚽⚽⚽
Paul Mullin scored an incredible first-half hat-trick as Wrexham romped to a 4-0 win over Accrington Stanley to boost their promotion hopes.
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Wrexham League Two
Bizarre scenes at Wrexham after opposition manager gesture 😳
Accrington Stanley boss John Coleman delighted Wrexham fans as he told his own player to give the ball back after disagreeing with a decision.
Saudi Arabian Football Federation
Saudi Arabia World Cup
Saudi Arabia launches bid campaign to host FIFA World Cup 2034
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation has officially launched the campaign for its bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2034.
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Manchester United Christian Eriksen
'WTF is that?' - Man Utd criticised for strange Eriksen post
Manchester United fans expressed bewilderment at the club's social media team after they posted a bizarre 'more life' message to Christian Eriksen.
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FEATURES Analysis
Next Liverpool boss: The top candidates to replace Klopp
The Reds are on the lookout for a new manager after the German's bombshell announcement that he would be leaving - so who could step in?
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Player ratings Chelsea
Palmer's cold as ice but reckless Gusto's a lucky boy!
The England winger was the difference maker yet again to help the Blues - who could easily have been down to 10 men - get over the line.
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Manchester United Rasmus Hoejlund
How many PL goals will Hojlund score this season?
Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund is finally off the mark in the Premier League - how many will he manage to score before the season ends?

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Premier League LaLiga
Who would be your club's perfect January signing?
The winter transfer window opens in just seven days - who would you like to see your club land to improve their fortunes?
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QUIZ Premier League
Take GOAL's ultimate quiz of the year! ⚽
Put your knowledge to the test and let us know how many you get right in the comments below!
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COMMUNITY Champions League
Are you worried about the European Super League?
The Super League could be back after it was ruled UEFA and FIFA had unlawfully blocked its inception - are you worried about football's future?
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Liverpool vs Manchester United Manchester United
Would ANY Man Utd players get in Liverpool's team?
The north-west rivals renew hostilities on Sunday - but would any of Manchester United's current squad get in the Liverpool team?
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Wrexham Wrexham vs Colchester
Wrexham survive George Evans' moment of madness
Ten-man Wrexham battled to a 2-1 win over Colchester United to stay within six points of League Two leaders Stockport County.
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Manchester United Erik ten Hag
Who could do a better job than Ten Hag at Man Utd?
The Manchester United boss is seeing his job called into question after his side were thrashed by Bournemouth before exiting the Champions League
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Erling Haaland Manchester City
Are you selling Erling Haaland?
The Norwegian could be set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines but with it unclear exactly how long he'll be out for, will you be selling in FPL?
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Crystal Palace vs Liverpool Liverpool
'Gobsmacked!' - Did Liverpool get lucky?
Jurgen Klopp's side snatched all three points to move top of the Premier League table, with the controversial sending off aiding their comeback win
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Premier League Arsenal
Who will win the Premier League title?
Manchester City's defeat to Aston Villa means Pep Guardiola's side are now six points behind leaders Arsenal - will they still be crowned champions?
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Arsenal David Raya
What should Arteta do about his Arsenal goalkeeper dilemma?
The Gunners edged past Luton Town despite a below-par performance from David Raya on Tuesday night - so what is the solution for Mikel Arteta?