There is a bitter irony to the fact that Chelsea will face Brighton on Tuesday at one of the lowest ebbs of the BlueCo 'project'. The Blues travel to the south coast with their hopes of a top-five Premier League finish hanging by a thread, and the club hierarchy is finally ready to move away from a transfer model that was inspired by the Seagulls' success as a result.
Former Manchester United academy chief Nicky Butt has delivered a blunt assessment of Alejandro Garnacho’s attitude during his time at Old Trafford. The ex-midfielder claims the Argentine winger, who left for Chelsea last summer, “got above his station way too quick” after coming through the Red Devils' youth system.
YouTube star KSI is reportedly targeting former West Ham and Newcastle midfielder Kevin Nolan to become the new permanent manager of Dagenham & Redbridge. The National League South side are looking to move in a fresh direction following a high-profile takeover, with Nolan earmarked to take over from current interim boss Andy Carroll.
“We would have taken the title from Liverpool.” A confident PSG supporter believes his team’s star power is enough. Kamal Marley counters that avoiding a proper 38-game campaign has left them untested against the real depth and intensity of English football.
Wolverhampton Wanderers’ relegation from the Premier League is now official after West Ham United and Crystal Palace played out a 0-0 draw on Monday night. Wolves, stuck on 17 points after 33 games under Rob Edwards, can’t mathematically claw their way out of trouble and are heading down to the Championship for the 2026-27 season.
Former RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund head coach Marco Rose will take over as Bournemouth manager at the end of the season, the Premier League club confirmed on Monday. The German will step into the role soon to be vacated by Andoni Iraola, who announced earlier this year that he will leave in May. Iraola is expected to be a hot commodity this summer, with multiple clubs having already been linked with appointing him.
Claudio Ranieri has revealed the "unbelievable" reason that Leicester City sacked him in February 2017, just nine months after a miraculous Premier League title run. The Foxes shocked the world by becoming 2015-16 champions of England, having started the season as 1000-1 underdogs, but they suffered a dramatic decline in the following campaign that ultimately cost Ranieri his job.
Chelsea have been told that they should be worried about the transfer talk that continues to rage around Cole Palmer, with the Manchester United-linked playmaker considered to have “lost” his spark and adopted the “face of a card shark”. Ex-Blues defender Paul Parker has told GOAL why exit rumours at Stamford Bridge come as no surprise due to the way Todd Boehly and Co are running the club.
Michael Carrick is in line to land Manchester United’s managerial job on a permanent basis, with Paul Parker informing GOAL of the key decision that has allowed the Red Devils’ interim boss to put himself in that position. Reins were handed to Carrick in mid-January, with the expectation being that Champions League qualification will earn him a full-time contract.
Newcastle have been warned off taking a huge gamble on Jose Mourinho, with Michael Owen explaining to GOAL why Eddie Howe sack talk at St James’ Park has left him baffled. The Magpies are, in the midst of a disappointing 2025-26 campaign, reported to be considering a change in their dugout. Former Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham boss Mourinho has seen a Premier League return speculated on.
Liverpool have lost Hugo Ekitike to injury, Mohamed Salah is preparing to depart and Alexander Isak has endured fitness issues, but Michael Owen has explained to GOAL why Robert Lewandowski should not be a short-term fix at Anfield. The prolific Polish striker is preparing to sever ties with Barcelona as a free agent, and has never graced the Premier League, but the Reds are considered to have more pressing issues to address.
Alex Iwobi has explained what it is like to face all-time greats Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, with the former having an “aura” while the latter boasts a “force field”. Speaking on the Beast Mode On Podcast, former Arsenal midfielder Iwobi - who is now on the books of Fulham - has lifted the lid on how he became the unfortunate star of a Messi-themed compilation reel.
Gary Lineker has jumped to the defence of Arsenal following their 2-1 defeat to Manchester City, insisting he will not listen to claims that the Gunners have "choked" in the Premier League title race. Despite Erling Haaland’s winner putting City just three points behind Arsenal with a game in hand, Lineker believes there is still reason for optimism for Mikel Arteta's side.
Jamie Carragher was forced to endure a hostile reception from Everton supporters as he was ushered away after facing a barrage of insults before the Merseyside derby. The Liverpool legend, who was working as a pundit for Sky Sports, became the centre of an ugly flashpoint as tensions briefly threatened to boil over at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs has thrown his support behind Michael Carrick to become the club’s next permanent manager following an impressive interim spell. The former winger also believes that the club should not turn their back on Rasmus Hojlund, who is set to return from a loan spell at Napoli this summer.
Ibrahima Konate has handed Liverpool a massive boost by confirming that he is on the verge of signing a new long-term contract at Anfield. The French powerhouse, who has been linked with a move to Real Madrid, is entering the final months of his current deal but looks set to extend his stay on Merseyside.
Arsenal's Premier League title hopes have taken a significant blow following a defeat to Manchester City, but the post-match fallout has focused on individual failings. Former Watford forward Troy Deeney has led the criticism, identifying six key players who failed to meet expectations in the high-stakes encounter, including his "friend" Declan Rice.
Curtis Jones has delivered a scathing assessment of Everton's mentality following Liverpool's dramatic 2-1 victory in the Merseyside derby. The midfielder mocked the suggestion that the Toffees would have celebrated only being two points behind the Reds had they won the game, after one of the "worst" seasons in recent times for the Anfield club.
Erling Haaland has admitted that his long-term partner, Isabel Haugseng Johansen, is often left unimpressed by the physical toll of his Premier League battles. The Manchester City striker was involved in a bruising encounter with Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes during Sunday's' pivotal 2-1 victory at the Etihad. The individual duel has become one of the Premier League's most captivating rivalries in recent years.
Dominik Szoboszlai has admitted that his long-term future at Liverpool is "not really in my hands anymore" as talks over a contract extension hit a standstill. The Hungarian midfielder has been one of the standout performers in an otherwise taxing season for the Reds, but his latest comments suggest that the club has yet to table a formal offer that reflects his importance.
Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon is reportedly "open" to swapping the Premier League for the Bundesliga as Bayern Munich step up their pursuit of the England international. The 25-year-old has emerged as a primary target for the Bavarian side, who are looking to bolster their attacking options this summer with high-level European experience.
Wayne Rooney has hit out at Manchester City’s "premature" celebrations following their crucial 2-1 victory over Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium. The Manchester United legend believes the unrestrained scenes at the final whistle could come back to haunt Pep Guardiola’s side as the Premier League title race enters its final stretch.
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice was caught on camera sending a clear message to his team-mates in the immediate aftermath of Sunday's damaging 2-1 defeat to Manchester City. As the full-time whistle blew at the Etihad Stadium, lipreaders spotted the England international issuing a rallying cry despite the Gunners losing their grip on the Premier League title race.
Mikel Arteta is displaying major signs of internal distress as Arsenal’s Premier League title charge continues to unravel after a damaging 2-1 defeat to Manchester City, according to a body language expert. The Spaniard has also been deemed to be distancing himself from his players in a desperate attempt to shift accountability for the Gunners' late-season stumble.
Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva has hailed Erling Haaland's "animal" instincts after the Norwegian striker inspired his side to a vital 2-1 victory over title rivals Arsenal. The result at the Etihad Stadium has blown the race for the Premier League trophy wide open, moving Pep Guardiola's side within striking distance of the Gunners.
Gabriel Jesus was involved in a heated confrontation with Manchester City supporters after being labelled a "Judas" during Arsenal’s Premier League trip to the Etihad Stadium. While warming up on the touchline in the 2-1 loss for Gunners, the Brazilian turned and spoke to fans who were targeting him with negative chants.
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