FPL gameweek 35 is here and after a strong couple of chip weeks, it’s time for one last push. With only four gameweeks left, this is your final chance to make aggressive moves that actually matter. Don’t be scared to back the players your mini-league rivals are too cautious to buy – that’s where the…
It’s a huge and long weekend in the Premier League, with attention firmly back on the title race for both Arsenal and Manchester City after the latter switched focus to the FA Cup last weekend. The 10 games are spread across four days, with beaten FA Cup semi-finalists Leeds United kicking things off against relegated…
Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has signed a new contract to keep him at the club until 2031. The new five-year deal ends any lingering speculation over his future, the 21-year-old having re-established himself in the United side under Michael Carrick, whose excellent results as interim boss has seen United move to the cusp of…
LIV Golf has confirmed it is focused on “securing long-term financial partners” after Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) withdraw its backing. LIV confirmed the news this lunchtime in a statement that failed to even mention PIF but did announce the creation of a newly established independent board led by Gene Davis and Jon Zinman…
Scott Parker has left Burnley by mutual consent following the club’s relegation to the Championship. Parker guided the Clarets back into the Premier League 12 months ago but has been unable to preserve their top-flight status. Burnley are 19th having won four league games this season and just one since October. A club statement read:…
Cristiano Ronaldo lashed out at critics of Al-Nassr and says accusations of favouritism from referees is doing little for the Saudi Pro League’s credibility. Ronaldo was speaking after scoring in his side’s 2-0 win over Al-Ahli last night that puts them on the brink of clinching the title. Al-Nassr, who are backed by the Saudi…
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are halfway to creating history for the wrong reasons with the Houston Rockets refusing to go away in their Western Conference first-round series. The Rockets won Game Five 99-93 on Wednesday night to trim the Lakers’ lead to 3-2, having been 3-0 down. No team has ever come…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta made no effort to hide his fury after the Gunners had a penalty award overturned following a VAR review in the second half of their 1-1 Champions League semi-final draw with Atletico Madrid. Viktor Gyokeres’ 44th-minute penalty had given Arsenal the lead in the first leg at the Metrpolitano, but Atletico…
Arsenal were denied a first-leg win over Atletico Madrid in their Champions League semi-final as a Julian Alvarez penalty earned a 1-1 draw for the hosts in a game defined by refereeing controversy. The Gunners were rewarded for a composed first-half display in the 44th minute when Viktor Gyokeres fired home from the spot after…
Cristiano Ronaldo and Kingsley Coman were on target as Al Nassr took a huge step towards the Saudi Pro League title with a 2-0 win over Al Ahli. Following Al Hilal’s win over Damac on Tuesday, the onus was placed back on Jorge Jesus’ side, who faced a tough task against an Al Ahli side…
