If you want a snapshot of modern football fandom, look no further than Frank Illett — better known as The United Strand — who’s sworn off the scissors until Manchester... read more

Here we go again. Newcastle’s season has drifted, the mood’s turned scratchy on Tyneside, and now one of their crown jewels is attracting heavyweight glances from Catalonia. Anthony Gordon’s camp... read more

From Schmeichel to Cech, Seaman to van der Sar, England’s top flight has always loved a safe pair of hands. But the modern No 1 isn’t just a shot-swallower —... read more

Confusion? Cleared. Controversy? Put to bed. The Premier League has explained exactly why Thierno Barry’s equaliser for Everton against Manchester City was allowed to stand, despite first-glance optics screaming offside.... read more

Tell you what, Arsenal aren’t hanging about. With the title race crackling and a Champions League semi-final second leg looming, Mikel Arteta’s lot are already plotting next season’s upgrades —... read more

Manchester United have kicked in the Champions League door again and, on the back of a rousing 3-2 win over Liverpool at Old Trafford, the chatter is getting louder: go... read more

Only in English football could you get a Premier League dust-up on a Monday afternoon. Chelsea host Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge in a bank holiday 3pm slot that looks... read more