Roman Abramovich used to rule the Kings Road like a benevolent tyrant, impatient with underperformance but relentless in his pursuit of silver. Two decades, a cabinet packed with trophies, and... read more

What makes the best team on the planet? Ask ten fans and you’ll get twelve answers. Opta’s latest Elo-based Power Rankings cut through the pub chat and deliver a data-led... read more

The Premier League curtain is about to rise, but for Arsenal prospect Louie Copley it’s turned into a gut-punch of a summer. The 19-year-old has confirmed an ACL rupture suffered... read more

Manchester United’s midfield rebuild has a new focal point: Tyler Adams. The Bournemouth powerhouse is understood to be keen on swapping the south coast for Old Trafford, but any deal... read more

Some footballers quietly fade into the background after hanging up the boots. Brian McClair has done the opposite—he’s stepped back into the limelight without even trying, simply by turning up... read more

Tottenham are not messing about. Six signings in, three weeks to go, and Roberto De Zerbi still wants more dynamite in the wide areas. Spurs have now sounded out Chelsea... read more

Liverpool’s rumoured pursuit of Djed Spence has hit the buffers — at least for now. Transfer oracle Fabrizio Romano has played down talk of an Anfield swoop for the Tottenham... read more