Bigger, yes, but better? Pep Guardiola tweaks template for latest City kick to line | Jonathan Wilson
Champions have become less guardiolista to allow Haaland to flourish and it is telling the best player of late has been Gvardiol
Familiarity...
Manchester United in better position than last year, says Erik ten Hag
United, in eighth place, could miss European qualification
‘We have more high-quality players in the squad now'
Erik ten Hag believes Manchester...
Arsenal should have no crisis of faith if they miss out on title
A narrow margin of failure to claim the Premier League will frustrate, Mikel Arteta has moulded a steely team of winners
It was a one-word answer...
Guardiola had not heard of Stefan Ortega before Manchester City move
Goalkeeper identified by club's specialist department
Ortega will start against West Ham with Ederson missing
Pep Guardiola admits he had no...
Jürgen Klopp's Liverpool rescued the league from brand-busting monotony
No manager has combined heart and soul with details and hard maths like the German, no wonder he has run out of energy
“I am, how can I say it,...
Emma Hayes ‘hasn't got another drop to give' after Chelsea WSL title triumph
Exhausted Chelsea manager signs off with fifth successive title
‘I felt we deserved title,' says Manchester City's Gareth Taylor
Emma Hayes said...
WSL roundup: Vivianne Miedema says goodbye to Arsenal with goal
Russo scores twice as Gunners thrash Brighton
Liverpool seal fourth with Kiernan hat-trick
Vivianne Miedema scored in her final appearance for...
Chelsea eye up Kieran McKenna with Mauricio Pochettino's future in balance
Owners undecided on whether to keep Pochettino
Brighton want McKenna as replacement for De Zerbi
Chelsea have identified Ipswich's Kieran McKenna...
Oxford beat Bolton in League One playoff final thanks to Murphy double
And so, the fabled Oxfordshire adage rings true again. Yes, revenge truly is a main course best dished up in the Wembley sunshine, in front of a...
Rodri redefines role of holding midfielder to become City's fulcrum | Jonathan Liew
Spaniard has added individual flourish to collective duty in an evolution that is key to Manchester City's success
Rodri was pretty young when he...
Aston Villa back in big time on their own merits
Victories over Arsenal and Manchester City were highlights of season that has produced club's highest finish for 28 years
The Sky Sports cameras on...
European football: Bayer Leverkusen complete unbeaten Bundesliga season
Leverkusen beat Augsburg 2-1 on final day
Bayern Munich lose to finish third behind Stuttgart
Bayer Leverkusen edged past Augsburg 2-1 to become...
Chelsea thrash Manchester United to win WSL title as Hayes bids farewell
The screams of delight from the departing Emma Hayes in her technical area, the roar and chest-thumping of the injured Sam Kerr sat high above the...
Manchester City suffer WSL title agony despite win at Aston Villa
Manchester City's hopes of winning the Barclays WSL for the first time in eight years ended in despair at Villa Park. Despite a 2-1 victory on the...
Roberto De Zerbi to leave role as Brighton head coach at end of season
Premier League club ‘mutually agree' to end Italian's contract
Chairman Tony Bloom says move ‘suits both parties'
Brighton head coach Roberto De...
End of an era: Emma Hayes leaves Chelsea after 12 transformative years – video
Emma Hayes has left her role as Chelsea Women's manager after 12 years as she gets set to become the head coach of the USWNT. Hayes is widely...
Bolton v Oxford United: League One play-off final – live
Updates from the 4.15pm BST kick-off at Wembley
Have any thoughts? Send them to Will via email
Hello! Playoff final season is upon us. An entire...
Celtic enjoy late win over St Mirren before Scottish Premiership title party
Luis Palma's 86th minute goal secures 3-2 comeback win
Tagawa strikes as Hearts share draw with Rangers
Luis Palma scored a late winner as...
Xavi says he retains trust of Laporta amid rumours he faces sack at Barça
Xavi Hernández made a U-turn on decision to resign in April
‘We have the same enthusiasm to take on this season and next'
Xavi Hernández insists...
Premier League winner Shinji Okazaki getting emotional farewell message from Leicester sister club OH Leuven
Embed from Getty Images Shinji Okazaki was part of the celebration party when Leicester finished their season at home to Blackburn, coming out on...
Manchester United v Chelsea: Women's Super League final day – live
Updates from 3pm BST kick-off at Old Trafford
Hayes puts emotion aside with title up for grabs
Live scoreboard | And feel free to email...
Aston Villa v Manchester City: Women's Super League final day – live
Updates from 3pm BST kick-off at Villa Park
Live Scoreboard | And feel free to mail Emillia
Hello, good afternoon and welcome to coverage of...
Chelsea close to securing €60m transfer for Palmeiras youngster Estêvão Willian
Teenage winger considered one of the top talents in Brazil
Transfer fee will be broken up into initial €34m plus add-ons
Chelsea are set to...
Argentinian couple moves to US to allow their toddler to join gene therapy trial
The Lovatos relocated from Guatemala to Ohio for their son, who has the rare genetic disorder Canavan disease
The birth of their first child three...
Six of the best: Manchester City's mainstays who have gone distance
A core of players have seen all or most of Pep Guardiola's Etihad tenure and are on the verge of a sixth title winner's medal
It takes a lot for...
Mauricio Pochettino has built momentum out of chaos at Chelsea
The manager's job had been in jeopardy but the team's improved recent form looks likely to salvage a European place
It shouldn't be a debate. When...
Crawley's ‘crypto bros' find their feet and focus on brighter future
League Two playoff finalists' American owners endured the jeers but beating Crewe would prompt tears not triumphalism
Preston Johnson has been to...
Great Premier League final days, from Blackburn in 95 to Agüerooo!
Leadership of the Premier League has never changed hands on the final day, but there have been plenty of nail-biting finishes
Kenny Dalglish's...
In Both Camps; Barnsley
Embed from Getty Images Looking at the list of players to have had a life at Leicester and Barnsley, you have several with a special bond in both...
Farewell Emma Hayes: her incredible Chelsea career – in pictures
As the Women's Super League's most decorated coach leaves west London to manage the USWNT, we take a look back at Emma Hayes's trophy-laden 12...
Melbourne Victory defeat Wellington Phoenix in A-League Men semi-final thriller
Victory outlast Phoenix in extra-time after late exchange of goals
Melbourne to face Sydney FC or Central Coast in grand final
Melbourne Victory...
Sam Kerr's fight to clear her name of criminal charges hits fresh hurdle
Kerr's court case on charges of racial harassment delayed until 2025
Matildas striker facing charges after alleged abuse of police officer
Sam...
Baggies to Barcelona: 10 standout moments of Klopp's Liverpool reign
The German's nine-year Anfield tenure has contained some unforgettable highs – and a handful of agonising near-misses
Recruiting Jürgen Klopp was a...
Andoni Iraola: ‘When 10 players are behind the ball, I don't feel very comfortable'
Bournemouth's manager on Marcelo Bielsa's lessons, his love for cycling and why Unai Emery should beat him to awards
After an unforgiving start,...
Reading FC Review of the Season: March brings crucial wins
After being hit with the two point deduction at the end of February, nobody could have complained had the players downed tools and accepted their...
Exclusive: “Really furious” – Barcelona could part ways with Xavi says Romano
It’s only been a few weeks since Xavi Hernandez reversed his decision to leave Barcelona after Joan Laporta managed to persuade the legendary...
PSG Must Ponder Hard Over Crystal Palace Star as Premier League Stay Could Inflate Price, Expert Says
Paris Saint-Germain will be looking to replace Kylian Mbappé’s production when the Frenchman departs for Real Madrid in a few weeks. One of the...
Mauricio Pochettino admits Wolves defeat could have cost him his job
Chelsea manager was in ‘lonely place' after loss at home
Europa League ‘is not enough for the club, owners or players'
Mauricio Pochettino has...
Arteta embraces ‘magic and chaos' as Arsenal take title race down to wire
Arsenal manager vows to try again should the Gunners fail in their quest for a first Premier League crown in 20 years
Mikel Arteta pondered the...
Armstrong double sinks West Brom and sends Southampton to Wembley
From the rubble to the Ritz? The rousing pre-match welcome Southampton's supporters gave their players left a wreckage of flares, smoke bombs,...
Everyone sees the grassy backyard – but you could have 20/20 vision and a high IQ if you spot a hidden cat in 20 secs
YOU may have cat-like senses if you can spot the sneaky feline camouflaged in this picture.
Although spring is in full bloom right now, this...
Guardiola's obsessive will to win takes Manchester City to verge of history
Arsenal have been impressive challengers but a unique fourth English title in a row is there for the taking at the Etihad
The Manchester City...
Trophy Time! 🏆 | Access All Areas - Berks & Bucks Cup Final!
Behind the scenes with Noel Hunt and his Under-21 side, as they saw off Marlow 2-1 in the Berks & Bucks Cup Final! 😁____________________________👉...
Emma Hayes takes emotion out of Chelsea farewell with title up for grabs
Manager determined to depart on a high while Manchester City aim to spoil leaving party on what could be a dramatic final day
Emma Hayes is not...
Southampton v West Brom: Championship playoff semi-final, second leg – live
Updates from second leg, first leg ended 0-0 (8pm BST)
Norwich sack Wagner after heavy playoff loss to Leeds
Get in touch! Email Taha with your...
The Guardian view on footballing greats: their words reach beyond beautiful game | Editorial
The departure this weekend of Chelsea's Emma Hayes from the WSL and Liverpool's Jürgen Klopp will be felt outside sport
The departure this weekend...
Lazio goalkeeper linked as Leicester return looks delayed with previous years of competition should be noticed
Embed from Getty Images Kasper Schmeichel will become a free agent in the summer, when his contract at Anderlecht runs out, being positive to a...
‘We live in hope': Arsenal fans full of pride whatever league finale brings
Supporters understand their club is on an upward trajectory on and off the field and are determined to enjoy the ride
Manchester City under Pep...
Juventus fire Massimiliano Allegri for misbehaviour in Coppa Italia final
Conduct ‘incompatible with values of Juventus', say club
Juve currently sit fourth in the Serie A standings
Juventus have sacked manager...
Harrison Butker's jersey sales rise as right wing lauds Chiefs kicker after rant
Josh Hawley among conservatives delighted by football player's commencement speech pummeling Pride and working women
Harrison Butker's university...
Hope, torment and joy – it's business time in the Premier League and WSL
First up, an apology to Arsenal fans and any others desperately wishing for a final-day Premier League upset. We just can't see it happening. We've...
NLS Allocations: 23 teams at Step 6 – that’ll fix things
The National League System allocations for Steps 1-6 of the English Football Pyramid are out and make for some interesting reading.
Thatcham...
Postecoglou tries to bring calm at Spurs after ‘worst experience' as a manager
Spurs manager admits he misread the atmosphere in City match
‘If we're in that situation again we would approach it differently'
Ange Postecoglou...
'I couldn't have done more': Klopp pays tribute to Liverpool in final press conference – video
Jürgen Klopp paid tribute to the city of Liverpool and said he 'couldn't have done more' as he reflected on his time at the club in his final...
Arne Slot confirms he will replace Jürgen Klopp as Liverpool manager
‘I will become the trainer there,' says Feyenoord coach
Liverpool expected to announce appointment next week
Feyenoord's coach, Arne Slot, has...
2023/24 Season Review: The Forwards
Aidan Dausch Appearances: 2, Minutes Played: 17, Goals: 0, Assists: 0 A youngster who had scored goals at under-18 level throughout the campaign...
‘I'm going to show them how good they are': Guardiola's plan to inspire players
Manchester City manager expects battle against West Ham
Kevin De Bruyne facing a late fitness test for final day
Pep Guardiola will remind his...
New Robson Play at Eastern Angles
Eastern Angles is staging a reading of a new play, Bobby Robson Saved My Life, as part of its Play, Pizza & Pints platform on Wednesday 29th May at...
Jurgen Klopp recalls ‘bursting into tears’ reading fan letters in emotional final Liverpool press conference
Jurgen Klopp revealed he ‘burst into tears’ after reading fan letters ahead of his final game as Liverpool manager.
The curtain falls on Klopp's...
Heading to be banned in under-11 football and below in England after trial
Deliberate headers to become punishable with a free-kick
Decision comes after two-year Ifab trial to ‘reduce potential risk'
Deliberate heading is...
Player took Brentford playbook with him to new club – Reaping the rewards ever since
Set pieces are all the rage in the Premier League these days and it seems their influence is spreading, at least if former Brentford star Pontus...
Michael Stickland nominated for PL2 Player of the Season!
Under 21s captain recognised for impressive season
Michael Stickland has been nominated for the Premier League 2 Player of the Season award thanks...
Reading FC January exits: How did foursome fare elsewhere?
In a controversial January transfer window, with some players sold before alerting boss Ruben Selles, Reading lost five first-team players for...
Jürgen Klopp reveals he would vote to scrap VAR in Premier League
Klopp says ‘these people are not able to use it properly'
Liverpool manager may not give Sunday's pre-game team talk
Jürgen Klopp has said he...
Thomas Tuchel confirms Bayern Munich exit to fuel talk of summer options
Tuchel will take charge of final Bayern game on Saturday
Confirmation will add to speculation over Old Trafford move
Thomas Tuchel has confirmed...
From the 2015 FA Cup to beating Barça: Emma Hayes's best Chelsea moments
There has been no shortage of stunning games during manager's spell at club. Here are 10 of the most memorable
Chelsea secured their inaugural FA...
What Reading Need For Next Season: Attack
Photo by James Baylis - AMA/Getty ImagesAlex looks into how the forward positions are shaping up ahead of this summer's recruitment. Football's a...
Norwich sack David Wagner as manager after playoff hammering by Leeds
Wagner in charge of Norwich since January 2023
Club likely to appoint younger head coach
Norwich City sacked David Wagner hours after they were...
Klopp admits he ‘burst into tears’ amid Liverpool goodbyes
Jurgen Klopp has admitted he ‘burst into tears’ when reading letters of tribute from Liverpool fans as he prepares to leave the club this summer....
‘Bigger, better, stronger': why the EFL's appeal has never been greater
The Football League chief, Trevor Birch, on the record numbers below the Premier League, even if financial losses are a concern
It's the time of...
‘We get punched hard, get up and go again': Jürgen Klopp on love, leadership and Liverpool
Before his final game, the manager reflects on an Anfield career that delivered seven major trophies and made him a club legend
Firstly, how do you...
Two points in it: the fine margins that could haunt Arsenal in title battle
As the Premier League's final day looms with Manchester City top we look at the key results and controversy that may cost Gunners
Arsenal played...
Thiago and Matip to leave Liverpool, final days in Premier League and WSL: football news – live
Premier League: 10 things to look out for on the final day
Farewell to Emma Hayes | And you can drop David a mail
And for the final time in the...
MLS power rankings: Christian Benteke has Zlatan-ified DC United
The managerial merry-go-round has started to spin, there are concerns in Atlanta and the rich keep getting richer in Miami
Welcome back to the...
2023/24 Season Review: The Midfielders
Jamie Allen Appearances: 25, Minutes Played: 1,352, Goals: 1, Assists: 3 A season effectively bookended by two injuries, Jamie Allen has made a...
Q&A: Reading's Breach Of FA Intermediary Regulations
Photo by Pete Norton/Getty ImagesThis week, the club was fined £200,000 while various members of staff were reprimanded. It's been two whole months...
2024-25 Home Kit On Sale Now!
Buy 2024-25 Home Kit Online
Own The Show for next season
BUY ONLINE
Own The Show with 2024-25 Home Kit
The wait is over for Royals supporters, as...
In Both Camps; Shrewsbury Town
Embed from Getty Images Not a lot of players have been in both camps, but a few of course. Most recently Kanya Leshabela spent time on loan at...
VAR is not the question of the day: there is something much, much bigger
Tottenham have reason to be concerned about how supporters’ behaviour is seen overseas What the Premier League London derbies did for Arsenal...
Brazil to host 2027 Women's World Cup after seeing off European bid
Brazil gets 119 votes to 78 for Belgium-Netherlands-Germany
Infantino says legal threats over Club World Cup are ‘futile'
Brazil was declared the...
Sean Dyche, Vincent Kompany and Burnley's surprising red card stats | Richard Foster
Burnley went 119 league games without a red card under Sean Dyche. They've picked up seven in 37 games this season
By Richard Foster for The...
Brighton's Katie Robinson: ‘I want to be playing with and against the best'
The forward on growing up fast in Bristol, her surprised delight at World Cup call and the lure of new challenges
The Brighton forward Katie...
Erith & Belvedere FC U18s
Erith & Belvedere FC under 18s are looking to players to join its existing squad ahead of the 2024/25 season. Training conducted by UEFA qualified...
Beckenham Town U18s
Beckenham Town U18s are looking for talented new players to join our current (U18 Central league) squad in the Kent Youth League for the 2024/25...
Rusthall FC U18s
Rusthall FC U18 are looking for more players for the 2024/25 season to build on their double success in 2023/24. Benefits include: -Play on...
Sex education is now just another political football. For the children's sake, the adults must grow up | Gaby Hinsliff
Teenagers need and want good information about sex. The government's review, and this ideological tug-of-war, is failing them
Imagine a teenage...
talkSPORT betting tips – Best football bets and expert advice for Friday 17 May
The second Championship play-off semi-final takes centre stage on Friday as Southampton host West Brom at St. Mary's Stadium, with everything still...
Manchester United In Active Contact with PSG-Linked Player Open to Crystal Palace Exit
Crystal Palace standout Michael Olise is a name in the rumor mill linked to Paris Saint-Germain. Additionally, Premier League clubs are showing...