Chelsea trustees have not agreed to ‘stewardship’ following Roman Abramovich statement

The move to hand over ‘stewardship’ to the Chelsea Foundation’s trustees was strongly criticised by Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville, who ahead of Chelsea’s appearance in the…

Misfiring Manchester United booed off after drawing blank in Watford draw

Remarkable to think that of Manchester United’s two Premier League fixtures against Watford this season, it was this hope-sapping, road-block of a game that was in fact…

Premier League and English football must rip away veil of secrecy that surrounds who owns our clubs

Key players in the takeover even later spoke about the adrenalin rush of getting it done at breakneck speed and everyone congratulated themselves that it all took…

‘No one deserves this’: Antonio Conte casts doubt on Tottenham future in incredible outburst

It was led by Mee, whose winner capped his fine performance in keeping Harry Kane relatively quiet. With the Burnley captain and James Tarkowski at the heart…

Anthony Elanga song proves we are living in the golden age of football chants

He’s Norwegian / He plays for the Blades with John Egan  We’re playing in Europe next season / He’s Sander Berge This Norwegian variant has only developed…

Wilfried Zaha inspires Crystal Palace to first Premier League win of 2022 at Watford

Think Wilfried Zaha’s Crystal Palace crown has slipped? Think again. Clinical, efficient and with minimal fuss, the forward excelled all evening. A self-less yet dictatorial showing, without…

‘No one deserves this’: Antonio Conte casts doubt on Tottenham future in incredible outburst after Burnley defeat

Antonio Conte is set for talks over his future after questioning whether he is the right man for the job at Tottenham. The Italian will speak to…

The nine most irritating aesthetic annoyances in football today

Never knowingly whistled by a milkman. Win probability A stinking new addition to the broadcast furniture, provided by Oracle Cloud, winners of this year’s raffle for most…

How Harry Kane’s perfect performance led to a dressing-room inquest at Manchester City

Work-rate “I was really sad at the start of the season when he wasn’t scoring goals and people were talking,” said Son. “He was playing for the…

Premier League top four race: Our predictions on who will get last Champions League spot – and why

Mentality The worst of their powderpuff tendencies in recent seasons seem to be abating, and getting knocked out of both domestic cups last month and no European…

£106m for failure: the eye-watering sum Premier League’s bottom club will pocket as winners get £176m

A Premier League club is guaranteed over £100 million in prize money for finishing bottom next season as a boom in overseas broadcast interest sends total TV…

Fewer crosses, more passes and the death of the piledriver: how Premier League goalscoring has changed

When Crystal Palace scored a glorious team goal against Brighton last month, it was rightly heralded as proof of their development as a side under Patrick Vieira….

Tottenham upheaval continues as Steve Hitchen resigns – and is targeted by Everton

Everton have targeted Steve Hitchen for the club’s vacant director of football role after he became the latest high-profile member of staff to quit Tottenham Hotspur. Hitchen…

Premier League in talks to approve imminent BT Sport takeover

The Premier League is in talks to approve the sale of BT Sport midway through the broadcaster’s latest term as one of the top tier’s main rights-holders….

January transfer latest: Newcastle remain hopeful of bolstering squad with Eddie Nketiah and Matty Targett

Spurs have been negotiating with the Italian club for Sweden forward Dejan Kulusevski to add to Conte’s attack after missing out to Barcelona on a deal for…

Tottenham hit transfer panic button in bid to salvage January window with late move for Juventus attacker

Tottenham Hotspur have hit the panic button ahead of the final three days of the January transfer window after missing out on three of their main targets….

Tottenham on verge of finally agreeing deal to offload flop Tanguy Ndombele

Tottenham Hotspur are finally close to agreeing a deal to move on their flop record signing Tanguy Ndombele. Paris Saint-Germain want to sign the 25-year-old midfielder and…

Premier League puts end to possibility of clubs ‘gaming the system’ with new postponement rules

Premier League clubs will have to prove there are at least four positive Covid tests in their squad if they want a fixture to be postponed in…

From ominous texts to farewell paintings – what really happens when a manager is sacked

“My young nephew came over to me at the final whistle and said: ‘You’re sacked’,” Jol subsequently revealed. “There was a bit going on during the game…

Harry Kane’s return to form exposes gulf in class with Tottenham team-mates – it is time to let him leave

The good news for Tottenham Hotspur is that Harry Kane is back. The bad news for Tottenham is that his return to form has once again exposed…

Keith Hackett’s referee rankings: Premier League officials rated and marked

6) Andy Madley This referee has established himself quickly and referees with confidence and maturity. His no-nonsense approach has gained him respect and I expect him to…

Harry Kane’s return to form exposes gulf in class with Tottenham team-mates – it is time to let him leave

The good news for Tottenham Hotspur is that Harry Kane is back. The bad news for Tottenham is that his return to form has once again exposed…

Spurs fans warned over ‘outdated’ use of ‘anti-Semitic insult’ as CPS threaten criminal action

Tottenham Hotspur have been urged to take action over the “abusive and outdated” use of the word ‘Y–’ after the Crown Prosecution Service warned that supporters could…

Premier League will not adjust rules for controversial Covid postponement system

The Premier League will resist calls to overhaul their controversial Covid postponement system despite increasing fears that the competition’s integrity has been compromised following 21 rearranged fixtures….

Daniel Levy flies to Bahamas for talks with Spurs owner Joe Lewis over investment and transfer budgets

Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy has travelled to the Bahamas to meet with the club’s owner Joe Lewis on the billionaire’s luxury boat as head coach Antonio…