#  @TheAthleticFC The Athletic | Football Several football teams have been making headlines lately, including Liverpool, Arsenal, and Aston Villa. Liverpool's captain, Arne Slot, is working on instilling a "siege mentality" in his teammates, while Arsenal's defense has been impressing, with Phil Foden scoring the most goals from outside the box of any Premier League player since the start of 2023-24. 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Guehi was ineligible for Citys win over Newcastle United in the semi-final decider on Wednesday night because he joined the club from Crystal Palace after the first leg of the last-four tie against Eddie Howes side. Hopefully we can convince the Carabao Cup that Marc can play in this competition (in) the final Guardiola told Sky Sports after the match. Because its difficult to understand that the club makes" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2019185653259329636) 2026-02-04T23:05Z 1.1M followers, 1.1M engagements "Noussair Mazraoui told his Manchester United team-mates he was not prepared to wear the pro-LGBTQ+ walk-out jacket citing his Muslim faith as the reason. The team then decided that no players would wear the tracksuit at all so that Mazraoui would not be the only one seen publicly to be refusing to wear the jersey. Exclusive story from @AdamCrafton_ 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5966168/utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=twitterfc&source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5966168/utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=twitterfc&source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1864261716273508664) 2024-12-04T10:53Z 1.1M followers, 9M engagements "Bundesliga club Mainz [--] have lost an appeal against a court decision that saw them pay former player Anwar El Ghazi 1.5million (1.3m; $1.7m) after they were found to have unfairly dismissed him. El Ghazi had his contract terminated by the club on November [--] [----] after posting about the Israel-Gaza war on social media. El Ghazi was initially suspended by Mainz in October of that year for the pro-Palestinian post with the club describing it as unacceptable. His suspension was lifted shortly after and Mainz said that they had warned the player who had shown remorse. However El Ghazi said in a" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1988732390865584255) 2025-11-12T22:15Z 1.1M followers, 4.8M engagements "With more than [--] minutes on the clock Burkina Faso were 1-0 down to ten-man Equatorial Guinea in their opening fixture at the Africa Cup of Nations. Georgi Minoungou who plays for Seattle Sounders in the MLS then drew the side level before Bayer Leverkusens Edmond Tapsoba scored in the eighth minute of stoppage time to complete the late comeback. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2003855561884934544 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2003855561884934544" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2003855561884934544) 2025-12-24T15:49Z 1.1M followers, 74.4K engagements "Aston Villa forward Donyell Malen has completed his move to Roma. Malen was happy at Villa Park but wanted more minutes as a No [--] with Villa manager Unai Emery regarding him more as a second striker. As a central striker Malen tended to be less effective when he was not paired with Ollie Watkins. More from @J_Tanswell https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6969010/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6969010/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2012085431110648247) 2026-01-16T08:52Z 1.1M followers, 107.1K engagements "On January [--]. [----] Ricky Jade-Jones came off the bench for Peterborough United in their League One match at home to Leyton Orient in front of just over [----] people. On January [--] [----] Ricky Jade-Jones comes off the bench for St. Pauli in their Bundesliga match away to Borussia Dortmund to score the equaliser making it 2-2 in front of more than [-----] fans. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2012561531272069176 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2012561531272069176" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2012561531272069176) 2026-01-17T16:23Z 1.1M followers, 344.9K engagements "West Bromwich Albion are in trouble. They are just three points above the Championship relegation zone following a 5-0 home defeat by Norwich City who have lifted themselves out of bottom three. A far from ideal start for new head coach Eric Ramsay.Blackburn Rovers suffered a 3-1 away defeat against Swansea City while Portsmouth travel to Watford tomorrow. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2013729348054880263 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2013729348054880263" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2013729348054880263) 2026-01-20T21:44Z 1.1M followers, 79.5K engagements "Preston North End manager Paul Heckingbottom says the ill-discipline of his forward Milutin Osmajic is totally unacceptable after headbutting an opponent in a 3-0 defeat to Hull City last night. Having already been banned for biting Blackburn Rovers Owen Beck in October [----] and racially abusing Hannibal Mejbri of Burnley last February the latest incident will see Osmajic ruled out of [--] games in the last two seasons with Preston. More from @PJBuckingham 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6988188/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6988188/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2013939441962799356) 2026-01-21T11:39Z 1.1M followers, 185.8K engagements "Ali Radjel longs for Western Sahara. He has captained its representative team which has an entire history of unofficial friendly matches. But the territory - controlled by Spain for most of the 20th century - is disputed. Radjel dreams that one day Western Sahara could play competitively and wants people to hear about a rarely-reported story. I think we are a forgotten country and a forgotten people" he says. 📝 @Simon_Hughes__ 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6977309/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6977309/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2014314855629541576) 2026-01-22T12:31Z 1.1M followers, 62.2K engagements "Lucas Paqueta will not feature in West Ham Uniteds home game against Sunderland on Saturday Nuno Espirito Santo has said. The 28-year-old playmaker asked not to play in West Hams FA Cup third-round game against Queens Park Rangers and missed the 2-1 victory over rivals Tottenham Hotspur with a back injury. Paquetas long-term future remains uncertain after West Ham rejected a bid in the region of 35m from Brazilian club Flamengo. More from @RoshaneSport https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6991269/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6991269/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2014397065657286704) 2026-01-22T17:57Z 1.1M followers, 54.4K engagements "The kill centre is an abattoir on the edge of Marrakech away from the gaze of tourists. Here - as in other parts of the country that has just staged AFCON and will co-host the [----] World Cup - Morocco is attempting to reduce its street dog population. But it is accused of the 'massacre' of dogs and one animal welfare organisation has presented FIFA with a 91-page dossier of evidence it says includes photographs of poisonings enforced starvation and shootings. In this special report @Simon_Hughes__ investigates what is happening to dogs in Morocco - and how it is linked to football." [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2014601871495749722) 2026-01-23T07:31Z 1.1M followers, 221.1K engagements "Wrexham have entered the Championship play-off spots. Late drama at Loftus Road saw Phil Parkinson's side score in the 93rd and 94th minute against Queens Park Rangers to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. It's the first time Wrexham have taken a place in the top six this season. Can they stay there https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015110386195083765 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015110386195083765" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2015110386195083765) 2026-01-24T17:12Z 1.1M followers, 84.5K engagements "Manchester United are back level against Arsenal. Martin Zubimendi's mistake is pounced upon by Bryan Mbeumo who keeps his cool to score his 50th Premier League goal. This season Mbeumo has scored against Liverpool at Anfield in the Manchester derby at Old Trafford last weekend and now against Arsenal at the Emirates. The Cameroon international is proving to be the man for the big occasion for Manchester United. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015472898866393213 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015472898866393213" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2015472898866393213) 2026-01-25T17:12Z 1.1M followers, 54.5K engagements "From Bruno Fernandes at Manchester United to Eddie Howe at Newcastle United our writers choose who they believe to be the most important person at each Premier League club. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6993678/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6993678/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2015779506036908121) 2026-01-26T13:31Z 1.1M followers, 116.1K engagements "A month ago Coventry City had a eight point lead at the top of the Championship. Now it's down to three. Frank Lampard's side took the lead against Norwich City with a goal from Crystal Palace loanee Romain Esse but second-half strikes from Anis Ben Slimane & Ali Ahmed give Philippe Clement's side their fourth consecutive win in all competitions. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015907151567610318 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015907151567610318" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2015907151567610318) 2026-01-26T21:58Z 1.1M followers, 327K engagements "Do Arsenal have the squad depth to win the title In short yes. Depth was a factor in earlier title-challenging seasons under Mikel Arteta. William Salibas back injury in 2022-23 saw him miss the final [--] league games with Arsenal winning just five. In 2023-24 fatigue set in early and Arsenal won just one of five games between December [--] and December [--] in [----] which proved costly. Last season injuries to Bukayo Saka (13 games missed) and Martin Odegaard (eight missed) were factors. Arsenal have addressed those shortcomings and their current squad has depth in every position. More from" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2016081880978764067) 2026-01-27T09:32Z 1.1M followers, 53.5K engagements "Youri Tielemans is expected to miss around eight weeks with an ankle injury. It extends Aston Villa's recent misfortune with injuries particularly in midfield with Boubacar Kamara out for the rest of the season with a knee injury while John McGinn is expected to be ruled out for six weeks. More from @J_Tanswell https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7000173/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7000173/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2016100196267040929) 2026-01-27T10:45Z 1.1M followers, 700.8K engagements "Who are the hardest club in England to support In search of the long-suffering and to pay them tribute @mwalker2771 took a trip to three clubs across England to hear from fans of Bristol Rovers Preston North End and Darlington about loyalty boredom injustice and the willingness to endure in the face of apparent logic. We accept there are plenty of other fanbases due appreciation Bury Morecambe Sheffield Wednesday and welcome nominations for alternatives. 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6982665/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6982665/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2016104271477887337) 2026-01-27T11:01Z 1.1M followers, 129.9K engagements "The atmosphere in the City Ground boardroom when Crystal Palace visit Nottingham Forest on Sunday was already going to be intriguing. But Nottingham Forests interest in Jean-Philippe Mateta will only have added another layer of intrigue. @nottmtails and @MarkCarey93 explore what Forest would get from Jean-Philippe Mateta and why its a controversial move 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7001216/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7001216/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2016159636173345144) 2026-01-27T14:41Z 1.1M followers, 43K engagements "Although a high earner at Besiktas Tammy Abraham has made a significant financial sacrifice to clinch this move waiving money to join Aston Villa. @J_Tanswell has the inside story of the 28-year-old's return to Villa Park. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6998848/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6998848/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2016225423944769602) 2026-01-27T19:02Z 1.1M followers, 52.9K engagements "Harry Maguire is Manchester United's big-moment player - as he proved again at Arsenal last weekend. But he is also a big earner on [------] a week on a deal that runs out in June. That has given United a big problem. 📝 @AndyMitten https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7001264/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7001264/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2016451433764450727) 2026-01-28T10:01Z 1.1M followers, 178.6K engagements "Aston Villa have agreed a deal to sign Douglas Luiz on loan from Juventus. The 27-year-old is undergoing the final parts of a medical on Wednesday ahead of completing the move. Chelsea had been weighing up a loan move of their own but declined to pursue further after an initial enquiry. More from @David_Ornstein https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7001396/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7001396/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2016458830138294492) 2026-01-28T10:30Z 1.1M followers, 37.3K engagements "Nottingham Forest have renewed their interest in Wolves goalkeeper Jose Sa with John Victor unlikely to return from his knee injury this season. Talks between the clubs have opened over a move for the 33-year-old as Forest look to provide competition and cover for Matz Sels. The Portuguese goalkeeper has re-established himself in Rob Edwards side recently after a spell as understudy to Sam Johnstone. More from @nottmtails & @SteveMadeley78 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7003908/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7003908/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2016498397235089548) 2026-01-28T13:07Z 1.1M followers, 88.1K engagements "Seven years ago Rui Borges was coaching in amateur football. Now having replaced Ruben Amorim at Sporting CP he's beaten PSG and could get the Portuguese giants to the UCL quarter-finals for the first time. @ArtdeRoche speaks to those who were there for the rise. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7001214/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7001214/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2016511832307995123) 2026-01-28T14:01Z 1.1M followers, 73.4K engagements "Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has admitted Harvey Elliotts situation is not changing despite returning to the squad against Newcastle United last Sunday. Emery also confirmed that the Liverpool loanees future remains uncertain until the February [--] deadline. More from @J_Tanswell https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7004094/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7004094/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2016538905453977722) 2026-01-28T15:48Z 1.1M followers, 45.6K engagements "Fulham have reached an agreement with Manchester City over a deal to sign winger Oscar Bobb. The 22-year-old is expected to undergo his Fulham medical on Thursday before completing his move to Craven Cottage. More from @David_Ornstein https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6913951/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6913951/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2016542382401962067) 2026-01-28T16:02Z 1.1M followers, 26.6K engagements "The key things know ahead of a action-packed evening of Champions League football: Who has already qualified for the knockout stage 🏴 Arsenal Bayern Munich Who has already been eliminated Eintracht Frankfurt Slavia Prague Villarreal Kairat Who could secure a place in the top eight of the league phase with a win Real Madrid (vs. Benfica) 🏴 Tottenham (vs. Eintracht Frankfurt) 🏴 Liverpool (vs. Qarabag) Eight teams are tied on [--] points with only goal difference separating sides from sixth down to 13th. The teams that currently occupy the final three spots in the top eight are: Paris-Saint" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2016564805893595647) 2026-01-28T17:31Z 1.1M followers, 38.9K engagements "Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin's 97th-minute header against Real Madrid sent Jose Mourinho's side through to the Champions League play-offs at Marseille's expense. Benfica will play either Inter or Real Madrid for a place in the last [--] Real were third in the Champions League table going into this evening. Truly remarkable. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016634568380731652 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016634568380731652" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2016634568380731652) 2026-01-28T22:08Z 1.1M followers, 129.1K engagements "Crystal Palace are close to reaching a verbal agreement to sign Jorgen Strand Larsen from Wolves. Palace want to strengthen their attack before the winter transfer window shuts and Strand Larsen has emerged as their top target. More from @David_Ornstein https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7001524/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7001524/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2016805157657317878) 2026-01-29T09:26Z 1.1M followers, 35.7K engagements "Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has been handed a five-match suspension by the governing body of African football with players of Senegal and Morocco also banned following chaotic scenes at the Africa Cup of Nations final. Thiaw ushered his players off the pitch leading to a 16-minute delay to proceedings after the penalty decision which had immediately followed Senegal having a stoppage-time goal of their own ruled out. On Thursday the Confederation of African Football (CAF) issued Thiaw with a $100000 (72000) fine after finding the 44-year-old guilty of unsporting conduct and bringing the game" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2016834733443887153) 2026-01-29T11:24Z 1.1M followers, 40.3K engagements "Crystal Palace are in talks to sign forward Evann Guessand on loan from Aston Villa before the end of the transfer window. Guessand only joined Villa in August from French club Nice in a deal worth 35m (30.4m) consisting of a 30m upfront fee and a further 5m in add-ons. More from @David_Ornstein https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7006691/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7006691/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2016864389920440817) 2026-01-29T13:21Z 1.1M followers, 124K engagements "Crystal Palace are finalising a move to sign Evann Guessand on loan from Aston Villa. The Athletic reported earlier on Thursday that Palace were in talks with Villa over a potential deal for the 24-year-old who is now expected to travel to London to complete the move. More from @David_Ornstein @MattWoosie and @J_Tanswell https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7006691/source=twitteruk Crystal Palace are in talks to sign forward Evann Guessand on loan from Aston Villa before the end of the transfer window. Guessand only joined Villa in August from French club Nice in a deal worth 35m (30.4m)" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2016883632736964641) 2026-01-29T14:38Z 1.1M followers, 71.9K engagements "Kylian Mbappe called it a disgrace. Jude Bellingham said it was horrible. At a ground that once hosted one of their greatest ever European nights Real Madrid suffered a damaging defeat which increased the tension at the club. Fans at the Bernabeu ruthlessly rounded on the team after Xabi Alonso was sacked and his replacement Alvaro Arbeloa lost his debut game at second-division Albacete. On Sunday supporters will surely once again respond after seeing their side dumped into the Champions League play-offs. 📝 @MarioCortegana https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7006345/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2016889570927783944) 2026-01-29T15:02Z 1.1M followers, 89.4K engagements "The revamped Champions League league phase delivered drama last night but overall it feels too bloated and on its final day too frenetic. Splitting up the 36-team league would ensure the best of the old and new formats. 📝 @Zonal_Marking 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7006283/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7006283/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2016938392131354653) 2026-01-29T18:16Z 1.1M followers, 49.6K engagements "China has banned [--] people for working in football for life and deducted points from [--] professional clubs including Chinese Super League (CSL) holders Shanghai Port in its anti-corruption campaign over alleged match-fixing. Shanghai Port will begin the [----] CSL campaign on minus five points and are one of nine CSL clubs to start the campaign on negative points with last seasons runners-up Shanghai Shenhua deducted [--] points. In total a cumulative total of [--] league points have been docked from [--] clubs across the two divisions of Chinese football with a total 7.2million Chinese Yuan ($1.04m" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2016942167520940212) 2026-01-29T18:31Z 1.1M followers, 139.1K engagements "Sir Keir Starmer presented Chinas president Xi Jinping with a Premier League match ball flown [----] miles from London. According to widespread reports from UK journalists travelling with Starmer the UK Prime Minister arrived in Beijing armed with one of the yellow Puma match balls used in Sundays Premier League fixture between Arsenal and Manchester United a game he had attended at the Emirates Stadium. Xis affection for Manchester United may have been reasonably well known but more surprising was the revelation widely reported in the UK that he told Starmer he also has a fondness for Arsenal" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2016949717603647729) 2026-01-29T19:01Z 1.1M followers, 252.5K engagements "We're not sure how much Alexander Schlager knew about it; whether he meant it or not. The Red Bull Salzburg goalkeeper saves with his feet to deny Harvey Elliott in the early moments of their game against Aston Villa. Shades of Rene Higuita" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2016969845255131630) 2026-01-29T20:20Z 1.1M followers, 47K engagements "Aston Villa concede another. Red Bull Salzburg double their lead Moussa Yeo who has just come on the pitch smartly converts. Unai Emery's side are already through but the Austrians are keeping their hopes of progressing alive" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2016983516358353262) 2026-01-29T21:15Z 1.1M followers, 27.4K engagements "Bayern Munich have announced that Leon Goretzka will be leaving the club in the summer. Goretzka had been linked with a move away from Allianz Arena in January but has decided to see out the remainder of his contract which is expires in June. 📝 @SebSB 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7009431/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7009431/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2017175420857090076) 2026-01-30T09:57Z 1.1M followers, 33K engagements "With Tottenham Hotspur languishing in 14th in the Premier League manager Thomas Frank under intense pressure and another fan protest planned for the weekend there are crucial decisions to be made about the future of the club. But who will make them @JackPittBrooke takes us into the boardroom. CEO Vinai Venkateshams new leadership team Lewis family wanting input on key strategic decisions Pressure on leadership to deliver more signings before window closes 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7005728/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7005728/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2017251833454956881) 2026-01-30T15:01Z 1.1M followers, 37.5K engagements "Ajax are close to agreeing a deal with Arsenal to sign Oleksandr Zinchenko on a permanent transfer. The Ukraine international joined Nottingham Forest on loan in the summer but has only made four Premier League starts and is in the final year of his contract at Arsenal. More from @gunnerblog https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6980851/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6980851/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2017255356070527175) 2026-01-30T15:15Z 1.1M followers, 34.5K engagements "Milan are working on a deal to sign Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta ahead of the transfer window closing on Monday. Palace manager Oliver Glasner revealed the 28-year-old will not be in the squad to face Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Sunday because he is not in the right place to play. More from @JamesHorncastle and @MattWoosie https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7009995/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7009995/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2017256712185471147) 2026-01-30T15:20Z 1.1M followers, 48.9K engagements "Chelsea defender Levi Colwill could feature again this season after starting light training following nearly six months out with a serious knee injury according to head coach Liam Rosenior. Colwill tore the ACL in his left knee on the first day of pre-season training in early August. "It is brilliant to see him out on the pitch now doing his running. It is a huge step for him." - Rosenior. More from @SJohnsonSport https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7009973/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7009973/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2017261522066571435) 2026-01-30T15:40Z 1.1M followers, 97.9K engagements "Tottenham "did everything" they could to sign Antoine Semenyo according to Thomas Frank. The Spurs head coach believes the efforts to bring the Manchester City forward to north London are a "clear signal that the Lewis family is very committed" to the club. More from @EliasBurke https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7009918/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7009918/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2017263528588009796) 2026-01-30T15:47Z 1.1M followers, 68.8K engagements ""Oh my God. We could have won the Champions League." Mauricio Pochettino's Tottenham team holds great resonance with Michael McIntyre who was a special guest on The View From The Lane. https://pod.fo/e/3821c9/source=twitteruk https://pod.fo/e/3821c9/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2017274356401889720) 2026-01-30T16:31Z 1.1M followers, 82.4K engagements "Sunday's match against Manchester City will present some Tottenham fans with a familiar dilemma - losing could dent Arsenal's title hopes. No fan should be told how to follow their team nor be scolded for feeling conflicted especially as Spurs supporters have been put in this unenviable bind by the failings of their club rather than the other way around. This dilemma is not the sort which should afflict a club of #THFCs stature and resources and is a direct consequence of their consistent under-performance in the Premier League. Healthy and competitive clubs can afford to focus entirely on" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2017284198273294793) 2026-01-30T17:10Z 1.1M followers, 372.5K engagements "Jean-Philippe Mateta will not play for Crystal Palace against Nottingham Forest this weekend. He may not play for the club again with an offer on the table from Forest and talks having also taken place with Milan. That interest has left the player unsettled and according to Palace manager Oliver Glasner "not in the right place to play". So what happens next Who would replace him at Selhurst Park And who on earth leads the line at the City Ground in his absence 📝 @MattWoosie https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7003932/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7003932/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2017364953229856997) 2026-01-30T22:31Z 1.1M followers, 47.8K engagements "The Premier League's top six was gatecrashed [--] years ago. Ronald Koeman's Southampton featuring Nathaniel Clyne Morgan Schneiderlin Sadio Mane Dusan Tadic Victor Wanyama James Ward-Prowse Toby Alderweireld and Graziano Pelle among others were disrupting England's elite" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2017500973980123623) 2026-01-31T07:31Z 1.1M followers, 133.1K engagements "Out of both domestic cups [--] points off leaders Porto in the league players being forced to spend the night at the training ground and angry ultras demanding answers. @NickMiller79 went to Lisbon to find out how Jose Mourinhos return to Benfica has been going. Not well it turns out. But then came that dramatic finale against Real Madrid and a bit of the old Mourinho magic. Could this be the moment that saves his season https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7007208/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7007208/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2017519848679518280) 2026-01-31T08:46Z 1.1M followers, 109.4K engagements "Iliman Ndiaye scored the winner from the penalty spot on Everton's last trip to Brighton in January [----]. The Senegal international celebrated by flapping his arms like a seagull which earned him a yellow card. In August Ndiaye scored the first ever goal at Everton's new stadium against Brighton. What is the most bizarre yellow card you've seen given https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017538520194396594 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017538520194396594" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2017538520194396594) 2026-01-31T10:00Z 1.1M followers, 239.4K engagements "Since Manchester City saw Antoine Semenyos goal ruled out following a six-minute VAR check in the Carabao Cup semi-final against Newcastle on January [--] Pep Guardiola has been on something of a rampage. He has pulled up several examples of poor decisions that have gone against his side including one from nine years ago. The Manchester City manager has long had grievances with officials but in recent weeks he has started to imply that there is an agenda against his club. Is he just trying to build a siege mentality Or has he gone too far 📝 @SamLee" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2017549796010045790) 2026-01-31T10:45Z 1.1M followers, 74K engagements "Matthias Jaissle is a Ralf Rangnick disciple who impressed as a coach in the Red Bull system before making a controversial move to Al Ahli in Saudi Arabia. The 37-year-old German has since turned a side featuring Riyad Mahrez into Asian champions for the first time in their history. But like any talented player or coach who moves to the Saudi Pro League he has faced questions over the country's human rights record and alleged 'sportswashing'. He speaks to @SebSB about his decision and what might come next. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7003704/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2017576346508042302) 2026-01-31T12:31Z 1.1M followers, 99.6K engagements "Arsenal beat Leeds United 4-0 to end a three-match winless run in the Premier League to go seven points clear at the top for now at least. Goals from Martin Zubimendi Viktor Gyokeres Gabriel Jesus and a Karl Darlow own goal secured the points for Mikel Arteta's side at Elland Road. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017643603099537525 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017643603099537525" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2017643603099537525) 2026-01-31T16:58Z 1.1M followers, 43.7K engagements "" ." Chelsea come from 2-0 down at half-time to win 3-2 against West Ham at Stamford Bridge Enzo Fernandez with the winner in the 92nd minute. Liam Rosenior's half-time substitutes worked wonders in the second half after the Chelsea manager made seven changes to his starting XI. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017683060599271536 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017683060599271536" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2017683060599271536) 2026-01-31T19:35Z 1.1M followers, 55K engagements "Antoine Semenyo took out a full-page advert in the local newspaper to thank Bournemouth fans. Sergio Aguero gifted watches to more than [--] members of Manchester City staff and raffled off his Range Rover. But player exits do not always go well. From PR-crafted texts to the team WhatsApp group and careful message management to the fanbase. what's the right way to leave a football club 📝 @GregOK 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6993731/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6993731/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2017870786179015028) 2026-02-01T08:01Z 1.1M followers, 778.2K engagements "Liam Rosenior wants his players to respond to setbacks in the right manner but he is willing to acknowledge failure before it becomes fatal and change what is not working. And that is reaping rewards. Over the last week Chelsea have plunged into holes of their own making against Napoli and West Ham. But on both occasions they drew closer together and dug deeper to find the energy and quality with the help of some decisive substitutions to claw out a win. 📝 @liam_twomey https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7012513/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7012513/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2017893435332571633) 2026-02-01T09:31Z 1.1M followers, 47.2K engagements "Juventus saw a loan enquiry for Beto rejected by Everton last week. Everton were not open to losing the 28-year-old who scored a stoppage-time equaliser for David Moyes side in Saturdays 1-1 draw at Brighton. Everton are pursuing a loan with option move for Chelsea's Tyrique George. More from @Paddy_Boyland and @David_Ornstein https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/transfer-news-live-updates-sunday-february-1/i4kFQOCHfsVQ/QLbXm4m4nNJ9/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/transfer-news-live-updates-sunday-february-1/i4kFQOCHfsVQ/QLbXm4m4nNJ9/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2017914328146469144) 2026-02-01T10:54Z 1.1M followers, 52.4K engagements "Tensions between Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace had been heightened by the summer's Europa League / Conference League furore. The teams are hovering above the relegation scrap. Ahead of the teams' meeting at the City Ground Forest then submitted a 35m bid for Palace's unsettled top scorer Jean-Philippe Mateta. Today's meeting between the sides is likely to be tense. @nottmtails and @MattWoosie discuss. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7006972/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7006972/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2017916210537431280) 2026-02-01T11:01Z 1.1M followers, 157.2K engagements "A flying save kept out Jefferson Lermas goalbound header - unfortunately for Nottingham Forest it was made by Neco Williams. The Wales international was shown a straight red card for his efforts and Crystal Palace are level at the break thanks to Ismaila Sarr converting the resulting penalty. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017979439590555868 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017979439590555868" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2017979439590555868) 2026-02-01T15:12Z 1.1M followers, 42.8K engagements "Manchester United make it three wins in a row under Michael Carrick in dramatic fashion against Fulham. Marco Silvas side drew level from 2-0 down thanks to Kevins stoppage-time stunner but Benjamin Sesko restored their lead moving Manchester United back up to fourth" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2017993432577269806) 2026-02-01T16:08Z 1.1M followers, 43.6K engagements "Brentford move up to seventh in the Premier League with a hard-fought 1-0 win at Aston Villa - despite playing the whole second half with [--] men. Tammy Abraham thought he had drawn Unai Emerys side level after the break on his second debut but his strike was ruled out after a long VAR review decided the ball had gone out of play before Villa attacked. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017995024043000007 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017995024043000007" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2017995024043000007) 2026-02-01T16:14Z 1.1M followers, 53.4K engagements "This was another game which raises the question of how and who Manchester United will replace Casemiro with in the summer. The Brazil international continues to be essential to all that is good to this side. Manchester Uniteds recruitment team will have their work cut out when replacing him. ✍ @cmckennasport 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7006948/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7006948/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2018002159934013606) 2026-02-01T16:43Z 1.1M followers, 63.2K engagements "Allan Saint-Maximin has left Mexican side Club America after a racist incident involving his children. The former Newcastle United winger signed a two-year contract at the Mexico City-based Liga MX club last August and had made [--] appearances before confirmation of his sudden departure on Saturday. Neither the 28-year-old nor Club America went into detail about the incident but both acknowledged racism as being behind his decision. Club America head coach Andre Jardine also confirmed in a press conference yesterday that an act of racism occurred against his (Saint-Maximins) daughters and" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2018009332483321975) 2026-02-01T17:11Z 1.1M followers, 191.8K engagements "Antoine Semenyo scores against Tottenham Hotspur for the second time in under a month - this time for Manchester City rather than Bournemouth. Pep Guardiolas side lead 2-0 at the break with boos ringing out from the home support after conceding and at the half-time whistle" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2018012817027219464) 2026-02-01T17:25Z 1.1M followers, 34.9K engagements "It isn't pretty but Tottenham Hotspur and Thomas Frank will not care. After a dire first half Spurs pull a goal back against Manchester City through Marc Guehis own goal. Suddenly after being so flat before the break there's life in the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium crowd" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2018018855184990427) 2026-02-01T17:49Z 1.1M followers, 39.7K engagements "Tottenham Hotspurs remarkable second-half turnaround means they earn a point at home to Manchester City - something that seemed more than improbable at half-time. However Thomas Franks side remain winless from six Premier League matches in [----] and have just two victories from [--] at home in the league this season. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018029245855891818 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018029245855891818" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2018029245855891818) 2026-02-01T18:30Z 1.1M followers, 42K engagements "Arsenal extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to six points - thanks in part to Tottenham Hotspurs second-half resurgence against Manchester City. Aston Villas defeat to Brentford means they are now seven points off the top" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2018031145653354732) 2026-02-01T18:38Z 1.1M followers, 44.2K engagements "A draw between Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspurs comeback against Manchester City mean all three move an extra point clear of the bottom three. West Ham United are now six points from safety" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2018033924732023198) 2026-02-01T18:49Z 1.1M followers, 41.7K engagements "Chelsea head coach Sonia Bompastor said she would be happy to go if the clubs hierarchy believed she was not capable of correcting the teams poor form after their 5-1 Womens Super League defeat to Manchester City on Sunday. More from @megan_feringa and @SJohnsonSport https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7013852/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7013852/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2018040049741230216) 2026-02-01T19:13Z 1.1M followers, 58.7K engagements "Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino is expected to be out for a considerable period with a suspected broken bone in his foot. Merino [--] missed Arsenals victory over Leeds United on Saturday with manager Mikel Arteta confirming before the game it was due to a foot injury. More from @David_Ornstein https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7013742/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7013742/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2018045358719258654) 2026-02-01T19:34Z 1.1M followers, 57K engagements "We are into the final hours of the winter transfer window. Some clubs are looking to do final bits of business. Who could move where and what deals are close to completion 📝 @reallycerys @anantaajith https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7009782/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7009782/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2018239590830596399) 2026-02-02T08:26Z 1.1M followers, 33.7K engagements "With the score at 2-0 to Manchester City and Cristian Romero going off at the break it felt like things could've been about to get really ugly for Tottenham Hotspur. But instead inspired by the brilliance of Xavi Simons and the stunning scorpion kick of Dominic Solanke the Spurs fans were given something to believe in. 📝 @JackPittBrooke https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7007491/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7007491/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2018244498216628438) 2026-02-02T08:46Z 1.1M followers, 38.5K engagements "Taylor Harwood-Bellis is set to stay at Southampton after West Ham United failed with two offers for a permanent transfer. The 24-year-old has started each of Southampton's past [--] league matches with the club deeming him too important to let him leave. More from @David_Ornstein in our transfer live blog https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/transfer-deadline-day-live-updates-news/1wzrE4AxaucI/csLzrrS7VMR2/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/transfer-deadline-day-live-updates-news/1wzrE4AxaucI/csLzrrS7VMR2/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2018259573740646637) 2026-02-02T09:45Z 1.1M followers, 43.7K engagements "Tyrique George has been given permission by Chelsea to travel for a medical ahead of an initial loan move to Everton. The deal also contains an option to buy at the end of the season with Everton having staved off competition from clubs both in England and in Europe for his signature. More from @Paddy_Boyland https://bit.ly/4a9VCrl https://bit.ly/4a9VCrl" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2018274614896411118) 2026-02-02T10:45Z 1.1M followers, 132.8K engagements "Everton have needed another option on the wing since Jack Grealish picked up what could be a season-ending injury. While Tyrique George is considerably younger and vastly different stylistically to the Manchester City loanee this looks like a low-risk move with considerable upside for Everton. A try-before-you-buy given the purchase option that can be activated at the start of the summer. Capable of operating across the forward line the 19-year-old should add pace and finishing prowess to a goal-shy Everton attack. But first he will need to succeed where 35m summer signing Tyler Dibling has" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2018297719840756179) 2026-02-02T12:17Z 1.1M followers, 68.1K engagements "Manchester City midfielder Rodri claimed it was clear people do not want the club to win due to their past successes but that referees must remain neutral after taking issue with a decision during Sundays draw with Tottenham Hotspur. The 29-year-old argued referee Robert Jones missed a clear foul on Marc Guehi in the lead-up to Tottenhams first goal and demanded officials pay attention suggesting the decision could have changed the course of the game. More from @JessMCHopkins https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7015311/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7015311/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2018322087094448138) 2026-02-02T13:54Z 1.1M followers, 147.7K engagements "Marcus Rashford scored his 10th goal of the season in all competitions for Barcelona against Elche on Saturday. The England forward is demonstrating why Barcelona want to keep him beyond the summer although Hansi Flick urged him to show more in his Monday press conference. @Laia_Cervello goes Inside Barcelona in the weekly column: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7015318/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7015318/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2018328929711407608) 2026-02-02T14:21Z 1.1M followers, 42.8K engagements "AC Milan have pulled out of a move for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. Medical checks have prompted the Serie A side to walk away from the deal with other clubs now expressing interest in a possible loan for the 28-year-old before Monday nights deadline. More from @David_Ornstein @MattWoosie and @JamesHorncastle https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7015234/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7015234/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2018340832865116204) 2026-02-02T15:08Z 1.1M followers, 45.2K engagements "Sandro Tonali was offered to Arsenal by his agent but there were no talks with Newcastle United and nothing will develop before Monday's transfer deadline. More from @David_Ornstein https://bit.ly/4qVswDp https://bit.ly/4qVswDp" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2018363753230635364) 2026-02-02T16:39Z 1.1M followers, 47.7K engagements "Chelsea have recalled centre-back Mamadou Sarr from his loan spell at Strasbourg. Sarr joined Chelsea from Strasbourg - two teams controlled by multi-club ownership group BlueCo - in the summer of [----] before returning on a season-long loan in August. The defender spent a season and a half playing under Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior at the French club. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018396188287082943 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018396188287082943" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2018396188287082943) 2026-02-02T18:48Z 1.1M followers, 53.5K engagements "Crystal Palace have agreed a fee of around 20million with Everton for the signing of Dwight McNeil. McNeil [--] is undergoing a medical and all parties are working to complete the deal for Mondays 7pm deadline. Full story from @David_Ornstein https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/transfer-deadline-day-live-updates-news/1wzrE4AxaucI/KjQAn5DDdA0X/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/transfer-deadline-day-live-updates-news/1wzrE4AxaucI/KjQAn5DDdA0X/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2018396709953454370) 2026-02-02T18:50Z 1.1M followers, 63.5K engagements "Crystal Palace have completed the signing of forward Jorgen Strand Larsen from Wolves. The Norway international has scored six goals for the Premier Leagues bottom side this season though just one has come in the league. Update from @David_Ornstein: Wolves have accepted a bid from Crystal Palace for Jorgen Strand Larsenfor a fee of 43million plus 5m in add-ons. https://t.co/jXzhHKodgZ Update from @David_Ornstein: Wolves have accepted a bid from Crystal Palace for Jorgen Strand Larsenfor a fee of 43million plus 5m in add-ons. https://t.co/jXzhHKodgZ" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2018403613744222348) 2026-02-02T19:18Z 1.1M followers, 69K engagements "Arsenal defender Katie McCabes future remains in doubt with her contract due to expire at the end of the season. The 30-year-old left-back is yet to receive a new contract offer from the north London club though conversations have remained respectful according to sources briefed on the matter. McCabe who joined Arsenal over [--] years ago wants to continue performing consistently at the highest level and as The Athletic reported last month has had interest from NWSL clubs. More from @charlotteharpur" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2018411855144776132) 2026-02-02T19:51Z 1.1M followers, 88K engagements "Karim Benzema is set to leave Al Ittihad for fellow Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal. Benzema joined Al Ittihad on a three-year deal upon leaving Real Madrid in the summer of [----] meaning his terms there expire in June. More from @GuillermoRai_ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7015376/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7015376/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2018423161205735678) 2026-02-02T20:35Z 1.1M followers, 107.7K engagements "Update: Karim Benzema has joined Al Hilal from Saudi Pro League rivals Al Ittihad. Karim Benzema is set to leave Al Ittihad for fellow Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal. Benzema joined Al Ittihad on a three-year deal upon leaving Real Madrid in the summer of [----] meaning his terms there expire in June. More from @GuillermoRai_ https://t.co/ruKCzvXUyy https://t.co/ed0i3V9lNe Karim Benzema is set to leave Al Ittihad for fellow Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal. Benzema joined Al Ittihad on a three-year deal upon leaving Real Madrid in the summer of [----] meaning his terms there expire in June. More" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2018434189905846385) 2026-02-02T21:19Z 1.1M followers, 65.9K engagements "Dwight McNeil will not be leaving Everton this window due to the relevant paperwork for his proposed move to Crystal Palace not being completed on time. McNeil completed his medical at Palace who submitted a deal sheet before Monday's 7pm transfer deadline but the south London club withdrew their offer before 9pm. More from @David_Ornstein @Paddy_Boyland and @MattWoosie https://bit.ly/4tfvGmG https://bit.ly/4tfvGmG" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2018441829633474575) 2026-02-02T21:50Z 1.1M followers, 74.4K engagements "Burnley are now without a Premier League win in [--] matches following their 3-0 defeat at Sunderland. Scott Parkers side are [--] points away from safety in 19th with their last league win coming in late October against bottom-side Wolves" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2018465490725925173) 2026-02-02T23:24Z 1.1M followers, 46.8K engagements "The managers of Tottenham Arsenal and West Ham have spoken about the reactions of home crowds affecting players on the pitch. Crowds airing their frustration is nothing new - but what parts of a player's game can suffer @Dan_Sheldon_ speaks to a sports psychologist to find out https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7006749/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7006749/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2018603677720744248) 2026-02-03T08:33Z 1.1M followers, 34.2K engagements "The winter window was quieter than the summer but Premier League clubs still made [--] signings across January and some of February. How do they all rank from worst to best @TimSpiers was again asked to put them all in order. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6985041/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6985041/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2018606634579214552) 2026-02-03T08:45Z 1.1M followers, 48.5K engagements "Aston Villa had an eventful transfer window - as ever. In-person Istanbul talks over Abraham Kamara injury changed the game How Gallagher saga played out Interest in Evertons Garner Summer plans for PSG star Mbaye @J_Tanswell tells the story. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7009718/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7009718/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2018610661681414414) 2026-02-03T09:01Z 1.1M followers, 52.2K engagements "James Wilson has played only [--] minutes of Scottish Premiership football for Hearts this season. Few outside Scotland had heard of him before deadline day but suddenly the 18-year-old Scotland striker found himself the subject of interest from Arsenal and then Tottenham. @JordanC1107 explains Wilson's move to England and the most unlikely deadline-day saga 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7015969/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7015969/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2018618337010336173) 2026-02-03T09:31Z 1.1M followers, 118.8K engagements "Eddie Howe has held talks with Sandro Tonali after the Italy international was linked with a move to Arsenal and has insisted the midfielder is fully committed to Newcastle United. More from @GeorgeCaulkin https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7017734/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7017734/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2018633562992640038) 2026-02-03T10:32Z 1.1M followers, 44.1K engagements "Albacete's wage budget is roughly [--] times smaller than Barcelona's. They have fallen as low as the third tier since their relegation from La Liga in 2005; Hansi Flick's team are the reigning Spanish champions. But the second-division side have not let that stop them from dreaming of a Copa del Rey quarter-final upset after shocking Real Madrid last month. "Why not again" says their goalkeeper Raul Lizoain. @GuillermoRai_ spent a day behind the scenes with them as they look to do the unthinkable once more. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7015975/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2018656086371254703) 2026-02-03T12:01Z 1.1M followers, 65.6K engagements "Harvey Elliotts move to Aston Villa last summer was meant to be a World Cup springboard. Instead it has turned into a nightmare. So why is Unai Emery not picking him why did Liverpool not take him back and what could his future hold 📝 @greggevans40 @JamesPearceLFC @J_Tanswell https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7016020/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7016020/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2018678609897050480) 2026-02-03T13:31Z 1.1M followers, 102.3K engagements "For much of his career Michael Carrick was cast as boring. Boring needs to be qualified. The typical English central midfielder template is an up-and-down box-to-box player who covers every blade of grass and determinedly attacks whenever possible; the main character. Carrick was a rare exception an intelligent midfielder who was capable of hitting diagonal balls and line-breaking passes but who understood that realistically the best option [--] per cent of the time is a boring sideways pass. English football didnt appreciate the value of boringness a trait that has seemingly extended to" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2018731583524532541) 2026-02-03T17:01Z 1.1M followers, 51.7K engagements "Bruno Fernandes could set a record for the most amount of assists in a Premier League season an achievement made even more impressive when you consider he didn't get his first until mid-October. 🎙 @jj_bull" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2018739384376336761) 2026-02-03T17:32Z 1.1M followers, 82.7K engagements "If Arsenal avoid defeat tonight they will progress to their first final since [----]. They face a resurgent Chelsea who under Liam Rosenior have won six of their last seven games. But that one defeat did come against Mikel Arteta's side. Follow the action with our live coverage: https://nyti.ms/4asXZXA https://nyti.ms/4asXZXA" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2018769206288716075) 2026-02-03T19:31Z 1.1M followers, 43.4K engagements "After Ronald Araujo shielded the ball from Albacete's Antonio Puertas Barcelona's Joan Garcia went over to congratulate his defender. But in doing so Garcia took the ball over the touchline and gave away a corner" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2018795038638309490) 2026-02-03T21:13Z 1.1M followers, 65K engagements "Arsenal have reached their first men's cup final in six years. After a 3-2 win at Stamford Bridge in the first leg Mikel Arteta's side finished the job with a 1-0 win against Chelsea tonight. Kai Havertz scored the game's only goal in the seventh minute of added time" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2018806526757208162) 2026-02-03T21:59Z 1.1M followers, 49.4K engagements "Whatever neutrals believe with this being the Carabao Cup Arsenal reaching their first cup final in six years is a big deal. If anything for this group it is an opportunity to prove to themselves that they are able to get over the line in a competition that could be vital come May. Of those in the current squad only Bukayo Saka was in the matchday squad for their last cup final appearance the [----] FA Cup final win over Chelsea. They now have the chance to avenge past failings in this competition that mean their last triumph came in [----]. There will be supporters under the age of [--] who have" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2018809495707660783) 2026-02-03T22:11Z 1.1M followers, 174.8K engagements "It might be unusual for a football manager to speak out on political issues but not Pep Guardiola. So it should perhaps not be surprising to hear him bring up the Israel-Gaza war the Russia-Ukraine war and the recent killings in Minneapolis during a press conference. As @SamLee explains he has a long history of voicing support for causes he believes in dating back to his support for Catalan independence during his playing days. 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7018508/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7018508/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2018818279880769970) 2026-02-03T22:46Z 1.1M followers, 56.2K engagements "Welcome to The Athletics final Transfer DealSheet for the winter window. In this edition we look at: @David_Ornsteins One To Watch for the summer window Raheem Sterling speaking to clubs in UK and abroad Club windows reviewed plus plans for the summer https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7010600/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7010600/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2018958246145327604) 2026-02-04T08:02Z 1.1M followers, 30.6K engagements "Fenerbahce have completed the signing of NGolo Kante from Al Ittihad. The Turkish club released a statement on Wednesday thanking the countrys president Recep Tayyip Erdogan for his significant support in finalising the deal a day after they had blamed the Saudi Pro League side for the proposed transfer falling through. More from @JessMCHopkins 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7020618/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7020618/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2018972392521867628) 2026-02-04T08:58Z 1.1M followers, 147.2K engagements "Paul Merson called Chelseas approach to tackling Arsenal on Tuesday gobsmacking. He wasnt alone in questioning Liam Roseniors tactics. But they simply reflected the reality that this was Chelseas best chance of beating a superior team. The plan didnt work but there were positives to take. 📝 @Liam_Twomey https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7020095/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7020095/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2018988134118068422) 2026-02-04T10:00Z 1.1M followers, 67.4K engagements "Everton have sacked head coach Brian Sorensen with the club four points clear of the Womens Super Leagues relegation zone. Assistant coach Stephen Nilgen has also been dismissed and Jennifer Foster who has been part of Sorensens backroom staff for [--] months is set to be placed in interim charge. Exclusive from @megan_feringa https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7020689/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7020689/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2018993608758645156) 2026-02-04T10:22Z 1.1M followers, 39.7K engagements "It might be unusual for a football manager to speak out on political issues but not Pep Guardiola. So it should perhaps not be surprising to hear him bring up the Israel-Gaza war the Russia-Ukraine war and the recent killings in Minneapolis during a press conference. As @SamLee explains he has a long history of voicing support for causes he believes in dating back to his support for Catalan independence during his playing days. 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7018508/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7018508/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2019003374176219143) 2026-02-04T11:01Z 1.1M followers, 28.5K engagements "Pep Guardiola has spoken about Palestine Ukraine Sudan and the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. For someone in his position to speak on difficult subjects is welcome. The fact he is ultimately employed by Abu Dhabi a state whose Amnesty International page makes for pretty spicy reading doesnt negate that. @NickMiller79 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7018841/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7018841/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2019003374452998172) 2026-02-04T11:01Z 1.1M followers, 45.3K engagements "The vice president of Lionel Messis boyhood team Newells Old Boys says the club are working on plans to bring the eight-time Ballon dOr winner back to the side in [----]. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7020697/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7020697/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2019015746915881142) 2026-02-04T11:50Z 1.1M followers, 33.2K engagements "Lens trail European champions PSG by just two points in the French top tier and were top at Christmas. @TBurrows16 visited northern France to speak to the key figures at a small club taking on the might of a team funded by a nation state. 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7017685/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7017685/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2019018347858579901) 2026-02-04T12:01Z 1.1M followers, 34.9K engagements "Former England striker Andy Carroll has indicated a not guilty plea to breaching a non-molestation order. More from @TBurrows16 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7020879/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7020879/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2019058597817147888) 2026-02-04T14:40Z 1.1M followers, 44.1K engagements "🦅 Why did Palace pursue Strand Larsen 🦅 What happened with Mateta 🦅 Johnson and the lull after early record-breaking business 🦅 McNeil midfielders and centre-halves 🦅 Are Palace stronger now than they were on December [--] Crystal Palace broke their transfer record twice in a chaotic winter window but will Oliver Glasner be appeased 📝 @MattWoosie 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7013812/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7013812/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2019063772355133616) 2026-02-04T15:01Z 1.1M followers, 42.2K engagements "Chelsea and West Ham United have been charged by the Football Association following their mass altercation in the final stages of Saturdays Premier League match at Stamford Bridge. It is alleged Chelsea failed to prevent their players from behaving in an improper and/or provocative way while West Ham allegedly failed to ensure their players did not behave in an improper and/or provocative and/or violent way. The two clubs have until Friday February [--] to provide a response. 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7021343/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7021343/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2019090132695998858) 2026-02-04T16:46Z 1.1M followers, 85.8K engagements "The draw for the [----] World Cup set off an immediate domino effect. Ticket prices surged as did hotel rates. Now as fans begin mapping out their summer itineraries the world of Airbnb and other short-term rental platforms has taken center stage. The rates for a two-night stay at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott near MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford N.J. for example now start at $4510 per night for a two-night stay during the weekend of the World Cup final and these rooms are nearly sold out. Thats a roughly [----] percent increase compared to weekend rates for a similar weekend in January" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2019093971658547705) 2026-02-04T17:01Z 1.1M followers, 70.4K engagements "Omar Marmoush has scored four goals for Manchester City in 2025-26 and two of those have come tonight against Newcastle United. Pep Guardiola's side lead 4-0 on aggregate and there's still [--] minutes to play" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2019147366474153999) 2026-02-04T20:33Z 1.1M followers, 34.8K engagements "It's five goals in five games for Endrick at Lyon. His recent strike came in the French Cup to give his side the lead against Stade Lavallois. Paulo Fonseca's team won the game 2-0" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2019161159816126587) 2026-02-04T21:28Z 1.1M followers, 36.3K engagements "A 3-1 win for Manchester City on the night and a 5-1 victory on aggregate puts Pep Guardiola's side through to the Carabao Cup final. First-half goals from Omar Marmoush (two) and Tijjani Reijnders extended the home side's advantage. Anthony Elanga scored a consolation for Newcastle United in the second half. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019168813166600662 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019168813166600662" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2019168813166600662) 2026-02-04T21:58Z 1.1M followers, 30.8K engagements "The [----] Carabao Cup final will be contested between Manchester City and Arsenal. Pep Guardiola will be looking to win the competition for the fifth time; Mikel Arteta for the first. Who do you think will come out on top" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2019168846993846412) 2026-02-04T21:59Z 1.1M followers, 43.3K engagements "Whos that team we call United boomed around the Etihad. It was the 34th minute and the 5400-strong away contingent had just seen Newcastle United concede a third goal and finally part with the Carabao Cup but they were defiant. Those Newcastle supporters had travelled despite the forlorn nature of the trip. Not only were Eddie Howes side already 2-0 down from the first leg but it is now one win in [--] visits to the Etihad. Under Howe they had never actually scored at this ground. The most recent Newcastle player to do so before Elangas consolation DeAndre Yedlin in September [----] [---] minutes" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2019173904577630436) 2026-02-04T22:19Z 1.1M followers, 73.9K engagements "Sources briefed on situation indicated the EFL was not expected to amend the relevant rule before this seasons Carabao Cup final between Arsenal and Manchester City meaning Marc Guehi is set to miss out. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7022482/source=twitteruk Pep Guardiola says Manchester City intends to write to the English Football League (EFL) to request a rule change so that Marc Guehi is available for the Carabao Cup final against Arsenal. Guehi was ineligible for Citys win over Newcastle United in the semi-final decider on https://t.co/eqPi2O7S6e" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2019392722373640390) 2026-02-05T12:48Z 1.1M followers, 81.5K engagements "That stutter step skip and little jump at the end is so difficult to react to. His approach throws off any goalkeeper." Raul Jimenez can now lay claim to being the Premier League's deadliest penalty taker having scored all [--] of the ones he has attempted. No one else has taken so many and maintained a [---] per cent record. So how did he become English football's penalty master And what is about his method that makes him so difficult to stop @TimSpiers 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7015228/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7015228/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2019395961525572059) 2026-02-05T13:01Z 1.1M followers, 35.8K engagements "Readings assistant kit manager has been given a six-match ban after making a homophobic comment about a referee during a League One fixture. An independent commission found Readings Richard Bone acted in an improper manner and/or used insulting and/or abusive words with a reference either express or implied to sexual orientation in a remark about referee Matt Corlett. During the first half of Augusts League One fixture between Reading and Huddersfield Town at the Select Car Leasing Stadium Bone was heard commenting on Corlett: He should be in the National League. He has sucked d*** to get to" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2019420029893173722) 2026-02-05T14:37Z 1.1M followers, 56K engagements "Head coach Liam Rosenior has confirmed Jamie Gittens has suffered a hamstring tear and is expected to be a more long-term absentee for Chelsea. More from @reallycerys https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7024036/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7024036/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2019426034366415263) 2026-02-05T15:01Z 1.1M followers, 30.4K engagements "Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior says Arsenals coaching staff showed a lack of respect after accusing them of encroaching on his sides half of the pitch during the warm-ups in Tuesdays Carabao Cup semi-final defeat. Footage captured by Sky Sports showed the 41-year-old coach appearing to shout thats your half Thats your f****** half. F****** stay there during the two sides half-time preparations at the Emirates Stadium. Rosenior was asked about the incident during Thursdays press conference and clarified he had taken issue with the alleged behaviour of Arsenals coaching staff not the" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2019450146694611330) 2026-02-05T16:36Z 1.1M followers, 132.9K engagements "Leicester City have been given an immediate six-point deduction for breaching profit and sustainability rules (PSR). More from @RobTannerLCFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7024569/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7024569/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2019451219429769704) 2026-02-05T16:41Z 1.1M followers, 57.3K engagements "James Rodriguez is finalising a deal to sign with Minnesota United. Talks between the MLS side and the player first emerged on Tuesday. Rodriguez is set to join the club on a non-designated-player deal. More from @tombogert & @FelipeCar https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7021223/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7021223/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2019469666398134543) 2026-02-05T17:54Z 1.1M followers, 30.3K engagements "Liverpool must pay an initial fee worth 2.8million ($3.79m) which could rise by a further 4m for the signing of Rio Ngumoha from Chelsea. Ngumoha moved to Anfield as a 16-year-old in September [----] after leaving Chelseas academy. That entitled the Stamford Bridge club to receive costs for the wingers training and development with the amount being decided by a Professional Football Compensation Committee (PFCC) tribunal. The settlement is non-negotiable but bonuses can follow the fixed price if certain milestones are met. More from @David_Ornstein 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2019489466906472577) 2026-02-05T19:13Z 1.1M followers, 83.4K engagements "Inside Michael Carrick's Manchester United: 🔴 What he told players in first meeting 🔴 Hollands homework for players 🔴 More individual coaching & shorter sessions 🔴 Commitment to watching academy sides 🔴 Why team bus arrival for home games has been delayed 📝 @AndyMitten @cmckennasport & @lauriewhitwell 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7023845/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7023845/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2019682725872169462) 2026-02-06T08:01Z 1.1M followers, 47.8K engagements "Mathys Tel Conor Gallagher and Radu Dragusin have been added to Tottenham Hotspurs Champions League squad but Yves Bissouma Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison remain out while newly-injured pair Ben Davies and Rodrigo Bentancur have also been excluded. More from @jaydmharris https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7023890/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7023890/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2019722413877956925) 2026-02-06T10:38Z 1.1M followers, 54.7K engagements "Only three Premier League managers have been in their jobs longer than Eddie Howe. Newcastle's hierarchy have "full faith" in him and the new CEO has spoken of the "alignment" that exists between Howe and the decision-makers at the club. But after a Carabao Cup exit in what has been an underwhelming season so far there may be choppy waters for Howe to navigate. @GeorgeCaulkin & @ChrisDHWaugh 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7023789/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7023789/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2019728150171934760) 2026-02-06T11:01Z 1.1M followers, 77.7K engagements "Wolves head coach Rob Edwards said that centre-back Emmanuel Agbadou and winger Jhon Arias are both close to completing deals to leave Molineux. More from @SteveMadeley78 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7026732/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7026732/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2019782585128304667) 2026-02-06T14:37Z 1.1M followers, 83K engagements "McDonalds have declined the option to provide food and beverages at FIFA Fan Fests in North America during the World Cup. This is what were hearing about the [----] World Cup where @AdamCrafton_ also reveals: FIFA president Gianni Infantino was back at the Kennedy Center to attend the Melania premiere Host cities shocked by the per-person cost for guests attending hospitality suites 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7024467/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7024467/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2019791943648051683) 2026-02-06T15:14Z 1.1M followers, 91.6K engagements "Dominic Calvert-Lewin is back on the scoresheet for Leeds United. He diverts Ilia Gruev's shot past Stefan Ortega and Nottingham Forest are sinking without a trace. Daniel Farke's side lead 3-0" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2019881757697544450) 2026-02-06T21:11Z 1.1M followers, 32.8K engagements "A 3-1 victory for Leeds United over Nottingham Forest helps put further distance between themselves and the relegation zone. Jayden Bogle Noah Okafor & Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored the goals for the home side. West Ham United play Burnley tomorrow" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2019893254490370246) 2026-02-06T21:57Z 1.1M followers, 52.2K engagements "Speaking out on a contentious political issue can come at a cost for football managers and players. There is the prospect of abuse damaging commercial relationships and even breaching club contracts. But apart from highlighting a topic they care deeply about it can bring wider personal benefits making them stand out and increasing their profile. Either way making the decision not to 'stick to football' is likely to have significant implications. 📝 @reallycerys 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7023570/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7023570/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2020052663149228457) 2026-02-07T08:31Z 1.1M followers, 381.2K engagements "Frank Lampard thought Enzo Fernandez could play as an eight. Now hes developed into a Lampard-esque goal threat with the same type of dangerous runs into the box. And he has [--] goals in his first [---] Chelsea appearances which is the same as Lampard. @liam_twomey @anantaajith & @Conor0Neill_ look at how hes done it and how its helping Chelsea. 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7026562/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7026562/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2020075438295421296) 2026-02-07T10:01Z 1.1M followers, 49.5K engagements "Barcelona has begun the process of withdrawing from the European Super League (ESL) leaving Real Madrid as the only founding member. Of the [--] founding ESL members nine pulled out swiftly following its launch. Another Juventus said in [----] that they had withdrawn from the proposal leaving just Barca and Madrid attached to the project. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7028881/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7028881/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2020112994198327473) 2026-02-07T12:30Z 1.1M followers, 18.4K engagements "Barcelona have begun the process of withdrawing from the European Super League (ESL) leaving Real Madrid as the only founding member. Of the [--] founding ESL members nine pulled out swiftly following its launch. Another Juventus said in [----] that they had withdrawn from the proposal leaving just Barca and Madrid attached to the project. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7028881/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7028881/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2020117216583159826) 2026-02-07T12:47Z 1.1M followers, 101.4K engagements "Cristian Romero's week goes from bad to worse. The Tottenham Hotspur captain is sent off for a reckless tackle on Casemiro" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2020121729717141778) 2026-02-07T13:05Z 1.1M followers, 45.1K engagements "Michael Carrick's Manchester United win four Premier League games in a row beating Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 at Old Trafford. That's their first league win against Spurs in seven attempts (W1 D3 L3)" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2020142474023346262) 2026-02-07T14:27Z 1.1M followers, 29.9K engagements "Is a bad season turning into a good one for Manchester United With their 2-0 win against Tottenham Hotspur they now have [--] points two more than they achieved last season. 📝 @Ankaman616 @Conor0Neill_ 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7015743/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7015743/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2020153008227516887) 2026-02-07T15:09Z 1.1M followers, 34.1K engagements "It's a first-half hat-trick for Cole Palmer against Wolves. His first two came from the penalty spot which were both won by Joao Pedro. He got his third in the 37th minute. It has been a very easy afternoon so far for Liam Rosenior's side" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2020163448198598965) 2026-02-07T15:51Z 1.1M followers, 33.3K engagements "West Ham lead 2-0 at half-time against Burnley and will be hoping history doesn't repeat itself this weekend. Crysencio Summerville scored the opener taking his tally to five goals in his last five appearances across all competitions for West Ham after scoring just once in his first [--] for the club. The last West Ham player to score in five in a row was Jesse Lingard in March/April [----]. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020163800737943662 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020163800737943662" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2020163800737943662) 2026-02-07T15:52Z 1.1M followers, 53.4K engagements "Martin Zubimendi has given Arsenal the lead against Sunderland. It's another goal from the Spaniard from outside the box whose shot bounces off the post and goes in" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2020164247175721357) 2026-02-07T15:54Z 1.1M followers, 33.4K engagements "Everton come from behind at Craven Cottage to complete their first league double over Fulham since 2013-14. David Moyes' side are up to seventh two points behind Liverpool" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2020180159383630196) 2026-02-07T16:57Z 1.1M followers, 37K engagements "A 2-0 win for West Ham United closes the gap to Nottingham Forest in 17th to three points. Defeats for Burnley & Wolves mean the bottom two drift further away from Premier League safety" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2020181460070854689) 2026-02-07T17:02Z 1.1M followers, 13.5K engagements "Rasmus Hojlund's penalty in the fifth minute of added time gave Napoli the three points against Genoa. It was the striker's second goal of the game having scored in the first half. Antonio Conte's side went down to [--] men after Juan Jesus received a second yellow in the 77th minute. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020211744057249966 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020211744057249966" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2020211744057249966) 2026-02-07T19:03Z 1.1M followers, 73.5K engagements "Brentford take the points at St. James' Park. Dango Ouattara's goal in the 85th minute puts Keith Andrews' side on level points with Liverpool in 6th. It's the third successive defeat in the Premier League for Eddie Howe's Newcastle United" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2020218875871461839) 2026-02-07T19:31Z 1.1M followers, 30.2K engagements "It has been an eventful start to life at Lyon for Endrick. Before tonight's game he had scored five goals in five games. And in Lyon's game with Nantes this evening he has been shown a red card for this upgraded from the referee's original yellow" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2020249351763923124) 2026-02-07T21:32Z 1.1M followers, 77.7K engagements "Antoine Semenyo Jamie Vardy and others have shown that non-League can provide a viable pathway into elite football. The Athletic spoke to a range of scouts and loans managers to understand why it is becoming increasingly attractive to professional clubs and is seen as an untapped market. And who do the scouts think could be the next hidden gem @JordanC1107 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7018122/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7018122/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2020407627226796260) 2026-02-08T08:01Z 1.1M followers, 36.7K engagements "Viktor Gyokeres start to life in north London has not been straightforward. But he now has eight goal contributions in as many games in all competitions. Whats changed And has he found his role in Mikel Artetas squad @ArtdeRoche 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7029570/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7029570/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2020415176357605477) 2026-02-08T08:31Z 1.1M followers, 32.9K engagements "Everybody recognises Cristian Romero is one of the best players in Tottenham Hotspur's squad. The 27-year-old has moments of magic but does not have the tactical or emotional discipline required to be an effective captain. @jaydmharris 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7029330/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7029330/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2020437700109832400) 2026-02-08T10:01Z 1.1M followers, 40.7K engagements "🏆 Did Manchester City just save the title race Can Cristian Romero really be considered a leader ❓ Is an old-school tactic making a return @stujames75 addresses the major talking points from the weekend's Premier League action. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7031363/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7031363/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2020770015071305824) 2026-02-09T08:01Z 1.1M followers, 22.6K engagements "Tottenham Hotspur Women went into Sunday's game vs Chelsea just one point behind the reigning WSL champions. But the brutal reality for a team on the rise is that in [--] matches against the established big-three sides since promotion they have won just twice. So how far away are Spurs from catching up with the WSL's elite 📝 @megan_feringa https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7031494/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7031494/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2020815188157444587) 2026-02-09T11:01Z 1.1M followers, 43.6K engagements "Eddie Howe has no doubt that he is still the man to lead Newcastle United forward" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2020823001529213430) 2026-02-09T11:32Z 1.1M followers, 29.9K engagements "Tonights 3-2 defeat against Burnley means Crystal Palace are now eight matches without a league win at Selhurst Park. Palace last went on an eight-game winless run at home in the top flight in December [----] following a 3-0 defeat to Liverpool when: 🔴 Arsenal were sixth in the Premier League before winning [--] points from [--] matches to win the league 🎶 Teletubbies Say 'Eh-Oh' was number one in the charts Ronaldo won his first Ballon d'Or at the age of [--] 🍺 An average pint cost [----] https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021701868074958896 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021701868074958896" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2021701868074958896) 2026-02-11T21:44Z 1.1M followers, 31.7K engagements "Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane has been accused by an opponent of causing injury. In the first half of Wednesdays 4-0 win over Mainz in the second round of the DFB-Pokal Kane collided with Mainz goalkeeper Robin Zentner after challenging for a loose ball following a cross from Serge Gnabry. The incident left Zentner with a cut above his right eyebrow and needing lengthy treatment. He was able to continue and finish the game but in an interview with German broadcaster ZDF after the game the 30-year-old said that Kane was at fault and had no reason to challenge for the ball. Yes I think you" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1851909682819919988) 2024-10-31T08:50Z 1.1M followers, 7.8M engagements "Ipswich Town captain Sam Morsy chose not to wear a rainbow armband during Saturdays defeat to Nottingham Forest due to his religious beliefs. The 33-year-old midfielder was the only captain in the Premier League not wearing a rainbow armband across Rainbow Laces weekend an initiative run by the English top flight in partnership with LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall to promote equality diversity and LGBTQ+ acceptance. Morsy capped by Egypt nine times is a practicing Muslim and Ipswich said they respected their midfielders decision. 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1863595306731872272) 2024-12-02T14:45Z 1.1M followers, 37.1M engagements "Manchester United players abandoned the clubs plans to wear an Adidas jacket in support of the LGBTQ+ community ahead of Sundays Premier League match against Everton after Noussair Mazraoui refused to join the initiative. #MUFC #PL More from @AdamCrafton_" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1864256371090444605) 2024-12-04T10:32Z 1.1M followers, 8.3M engagements "In [----] Barcelona recorded the biggest loss for a football club ever: 555.4m. Today they still have the deepest debt in the world game: 1.45bn. Many others would have drastically cut costs. Barca have instead found refuge in ever more novel ways of raising money while also driving phenomenal commercial growth. Here in @CWeatherspoon_'s Special Report is the full details of the levers the salary limits the Messi legacy and the annual registration drama. 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6754098/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6754098/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1985301302918643768) 2025-11-03T11:01Z 1.1M followers, 957.4K engagements "Liverpool wanted a penalty after the ball hit Aurelien Tchouameni's hand but the referee didn't give it" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1985810304471535826) 2025-11-04T20:44Z 1.1M followers, 172.4K engagements "A standing ovation and a dislocated shoulder against Fulham How a trip to Zanzibar put his toils at Basel into perspective Sleeping rough ahead of a trial at Clermont Foot as a teenager Using Hugo Ekitike and Nick Woltemade as reference points A penchant for Everton retro kits Thierno Barry talks exclusively to @Paddy_Boyland about adapting to life in the Premier League and shot stat. 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6806909/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6806909/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1990321884404044238) 2025-11-17T07:31Z 1.1M followers, 241.3K engagements "Arsenal jump to second in the Women's Super League taking all three points from Goodison Park as Everton's wait for a home point in the league continues. Goals from Katie McCabe Alessia Russo and Olivia Smith sealed the win for Arsenal with Leah Williamson also on the pitch for the first time since the Euro [----] final. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1999846067945214354 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1999846067945214354" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1999846067945214354) 2025-12-13T14:17Z 1.1M followers, 76.3K engagements "Benfica have come from behind to lead Real Madrid at Estadio da Luz. Vangelis Pavlidis' penalty has given the Portuguese giants the advantage at half-time. Reckon Jose Mourinho is enjoying himself" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2016616310558298456) 2026-01-28T20:56Z 1.1M followers, 33K engagements "Crystal Palace have made an offer to sign Jorgen Strand Larsen from Wolverhampton Wanderers for a fee of 43million plus 5m in add-ons. There is a strong chance the offer will be accepted by Wolves. Exclusive from @David_Ornstein https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7006585/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7006585/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2017951966257610917) 2026-02-01T13:23Z 1.1M followers, 79.8K engagements "Nottingham Forest have reached an agreement with Borussia Monchengladbach for the signing of left-back Luca Netz on a permanent deal. The 22-year-old is undergoing a medical ahead of the proposed move to the Premier League club and is set to sign a four-and-a-half-year contract. More from @David_Ornstein in The Athletics transfer deadline day live blog: https://bit.ly/4kj7trW https://bit.ly/4kj7trW" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2018345434578612444) 2026-02-02T15:27Z 1.1M followers, 64.1K engagements "Pathetic in the first half against Manchester City all-action in the second. Thomas Frank's tactical tweak transformed Tottenham. 📼 @Jon_Mackenzie" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2018376619165897034) 2026-02-02T17:31Z 1.1M followers, 57.6K engagements "Raheem Sterling at Union Berlin Sometimes you have to rub your eyes In this case it didnt really seem serious Union's general manager Horst Heldt said to Sky on being offered the 31-year-old free agent. We didnt pursue it any further. A representative for Raheem Sterling has denied to The Athletic that the winger was offered a surprise move to the Bundesliga club. ✍ @SebSB https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018391789548216521 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018391789548216521" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2018391789548216521) 2026-02-02T18:31Z 1.1M followers, 102.9K engagements "Harvey Elliott is expected to stay at Aston Villa after failing to find an agreement on a return to Liverpool. Club sources say there had been no recent discussions on the removal of the 10-game obligation that exists in the deal for Elliott which indicates that Villa need to pay a permanent fee between 30-35m to sign the 22-year-old permanently. If Villa wished to end the agreement they would have to pay to a termination fee while Liverpool did not want to recall Elliott. ✍ @J_Tanswell & @GreggEvans40 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018399655722184725" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2018399655722184725) 2026-02-02T19:02Z 1.1M followers, 240.5K engagements "Jeremy Jacquet will join Liverpool on July [--] after signing in a deal worth 55million plus 5m in add-ons. Here's how the Premier League champions beat out competition from Chelsea for the highly-rated young defender: ♦ Impressed scouts at U19 Euros ♦ Idolises Virgil van Dijk & Ibrahima Konate ♦ Saw clearer first-team pathway at Liverpool ♦ Part of plan to build for future ✍ @JamesPearceLFC & @adjones_journo 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7016085/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7016085/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2018580462583660730) 2026-02-03T07:01Z 1.1M followers, 195.8K engagements "After the excess of the summer where over 3bn was spent by Premier League clubs for the first time this was a reacquaintance with moderation for most. Only eight clubs committed to deals worth more than 10m and eight others including Arsenal Liverpool Manchester United and Newcastle United declined to hand over a penny. Around [--] per cent of the Premier League's total spend in January was down to Crystal Palace and Manchester City. @PJBuckingham and @CWeatherspoon_ break down the key numbers https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7016975/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2018716484675973521) 2026-02-03T16:01Z 1.1M followers, 38.8K engagements "Chelseas fans taunted the Emirates with chants of Weve won it all. They have a reputation as winners Arsenal as a perennial project. Right now however its Chelsea who look more like a work-in-progress. And while Tuesdays semi-final wasnt pretty Arsenal fans wont care. Their team is here to win not entertain. 📝 @Gunnerblog https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7020034/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7020034/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2018974182327959601) 2026-02-04T09:05Z 1.1M followers, 185.5K engagements "Crystal Palace initially entered into negotiations with Everton over Dwight McNeil anticipating the 26-year-old would cost around 10m-12m. The negotiations that followed pushed up that price but once their own sale of Jean-Philippe Mateta to Milan fell through Palace pivoted to a loan with 20m obligation structure for the winger. Even then the potential fee was deemed far too good to turn down for a player who will enter the final year of his deal this summer. McNeil travelled to complete a medical terms were thrashed out and a deal sheet was submitted. All seemed in order with ample time" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2019049903939260718) 2026-02-04T14:06Z 1.1M followers, 248.4K engagements "Cristiano Ronaldo is the best-paid footballer on the planet earning more than [---] million a year at Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League. Yet on Monday he was absent from their squad for the win against Al Riyadh and there is no guarantee he will return for Fridays match versus Al Ittihad. The forward who turns [--] today is unhappy with how the club is being managed while their biggest rivals Al Hilal have just signed his old Real Madrid team-mate Karim Benzema. Ronaldo signed a new contract in the summer and is an ambassador for the [----] World Cup in Saudi Arabia but this week has cast doubt over" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2019320747479474320) 2026-02-05T08:02Z 1.1M followers, 109K engagements "Manchester United posted record commercial revenues last year but their operation is concerning the Glazers: Min. 24m sponsorship shortfall No training kit partner; shirt-sleeve deal in doubt 10m Adidas UCL penalty Commercial staff cut by 24% No new NFTs being minted Rivals growing faster @mjcritchley @lauriewhitwell & @AdamCrafton_ 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7015588/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7015588/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2019335563346661838) 2026-02-05T09:01Z 1.1M followers, 221.9K engagements "🔴 Manchester United's successfully rebuilt attack 🔵 Joao Pedro and Hugo Ekitike 🟣 Aston Villa's wait goes on ⚪ And why Leeds United nailed their recruitment in [----] On this week's Alternative Premier League Table @anantaajith looks at how last summer's influx of new faces are doing in front of goal for their new clubs. 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7020985/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7020985/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2019441133957341605) 2026-02-05T16:01Z 1.1M followers, 261.5K engagements "The Saudi Pro League has told Cristiano Ronaldo no individual however significant determines decisions beyond their own club after his future at Al Nassr has come into focus. More from @Dan_Sheldon_ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7026457/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7026457/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2019690854282350882) 2026-02-06T08:33Z 1.1M followers, 41K engagements "Arsenal now call the Emirates in north London home. But back in the 1800s they were based in south London and played in Plumstead. @DTathletic visited the street where the terraces of their old Invicta ground remain in peoples back gardens. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6991197/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6991197/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2019709466749612170) 2026-02-06T09:47Z 1.1M followers, 120.5K engagements "Mikel Arteta claims that Arsenals Martin Odegaard Jurrien Timber Bukayo Saka and Max Dowman are all progressing well but may have different return dates for their respective injuries. Timber and Odegaard are most likely to come back ahead of this weekends clash with Sunderland while on Sakas potential return Arteta said: Hopefully he will be with us very soon. More from @ArtdeRoche https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7027050/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7027050/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2019803531088167005) 2026-02-06T16:01Z 1.1M followers, 56.3K engagements "Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta will make the final decision on whether to undergo surgery on a knee injury. A deal to sell the 28-year-old to AC Milan for a fee of around 30million fell through on transfer deadline day with the Italian side pulling out partly due to concerns over his knee which were flagged during a medical. Palace manager Oliver Glasner says a call on whether to continue managing the problem or seek a longer-term solution will be taken by Mateta after a final medical opinion has been sought with the strikers hopes of making Frances World Cup squad this summer in" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2019809054369915249) 2026-02-06T16:22Z 1.1M followers, 61.9K engagements "Erling Haaland is in a slump and it's one we've seen before. The Norwegian's seasons have a familiar pattern: a blistering start followed by a mid-season slowdown @SamLee investigates. 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7025464/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7025464/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2020060464537866517) 2026-02-07T09:02Z 1.1M followers, 79.6K engagements "Curtis Jones wants to start every game and thinks he is good enough to do so. But he has only started [--] Premier League games for Liverpool this season. His World Cup hopes are fading fast and under [--] months remain on his contract. What next for Jones 📝 @greggevans40 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7023799/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7023799/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2020067762559717380) 2026-02-07T09:31Z 1.1M followers, 94K engagements "Arsenal extend their lead at the top of the Premier League while a win for Chelsea moves them to within one point of Manchester United in fourth. Aston Villa miss the chance to go second dropping points against Bournemouth" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2020181259599872381) 2026-02-07T17:02Z 1.1M followers, 43.1K engagements "Martin Zubimendi is Artetas Mr Dependable. He not only scores and creates goals but also has a wicked passing range and gets stuck in with the defensive work whether that is sliding into tackles winning headers or gaining back possession. No sooner had Zubimendi got to his feet after being fouled by Brian Brobbey than Arsenals midfielder was headed towards the corner flag to mimic the injured Mikel Merinos celebration. Zubimendi had just scored his sixth goal of the season which is now two more than he has managed in a single campaign in his career. It is an example of why the Spaniard is so" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2020184243477832117) 2026-02-07T17:13Z 1.1M followers, 99.5K engagements "Newcastle United have dropped more points from winning positions than any other side in the Premier League this season (19). Opta" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2020220431580688453) 2026-02-07T19:37Z 1.1M followers, 525.4K engagements "Hull City vs. Bristol City is likely to linger in the memory for everyone who attended at the MKM Stadium. A topsy-turvy game between two teams chasing a place in the Premier League. And it was stopped by a squirrel. Twice. Emil Riis had just put Gerhard Strubers visitors 3-1 up before the match was stopped in the 54th minute when the squirrel first appeared and sprinted across the pitch. There was three minutes of comedy chasing and evasive action before play resumed only for the four-legged fiend to return to wreak more havoc than the home attack had previously shown. 🔗" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2020257900476919980) 2026-02-07T22:06Z 1.1M followers, 67.5K engagements "Cole Palmers Chelsea role may look the same but improvements around him make a difference. His hat-trick showed he is still a game-changer but he is now under less pressure to be a talisman. That is a luxury he has not had before and the hope is that it makes him even better. @reallycerys 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7029558/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7029558/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2020430276225110175) 2026-02-08T09:31Z 1.1M followers, 46.3K engagements "Borja Iglesias had just given his shirt to a fan in the car park when the homophobic abuse began. The Spain international striker - he is heterosexual - was taunted as a result of his decision to paint his nails. In response team-mates and more than [----] fans came to the next match with painted nails. The incident and the reaction to it has sparked a wider debate in Spain 📝 @Millar_Colin 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7021257/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7021257/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2020483124669694091) 2026-02-08T13:01Z 1.1M followers, 203.5K engagements "Since the beginning of the season Manchester United have been smartly using the players outside the penalty area on corner kicks creating favourable shooting situations for Mbeumo Amad and Bruno Fernandes. Whether it has been with old staff or new they have used additional training time this season to improve their set pieces in terms of ideas and execution and they are seeing the results. 📝 @Walid_4 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7030487/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7030487/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2020777564730495472) 2026-02-09T08:31Z 1.1M followers, 106.9K engagements "This is what things will look like if Manchester City's rebuild comes together. In fact it should be better than the victory over Liverpool. Pep Guardiolas side are not the finished article yet but you can see what they are trying to build as they chase down Arsenal. 📝 @SamLee https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7031259/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7031259/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2020785115060666552) 2026-02-09T09:01Z 1.1M followers, 29.1K engagements "Dominik Szoboszlai has been one of the few Liverpool title-winners to stand up and be counted this season. He has been outstanding in midfield and selflessly filled in at right-back. His free kick against Manchester City was awe inspiring. Yet by the end he had been dismissed as Arne Slot's side imploded. Not for the first time this season Szoboszlai was badly let down by those around him. 📝 @JamesPearceLFC 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7031035/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7031035/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2020792538441871473) 2026-02-09T09:31Z 1.1M followers, 50K engagements "There was a sense at Anfield on Sunday that despite Manchester Citys clashes with Liverpool no longer being title deciders this remains the Premier Leagues must-see fixture. And Liverpool's naivety in the [--] minutes in which they led they made no attempt to retain possession and slow the tempo or waste time ensured that the two sides produced another Premier League classic. 📝 @Zonal_Marking https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7032612/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7032612/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2020845513331941701) 2026-02-09T13:01Z 1.1M followers, 51.7K engagements "Big spenders are routinely pilloried or applauded for improving their squad or splurging wastefully regardless of whether theyve been careful in years past. The more frugal sides are decried as misers or praised for their market savvy no matter the surrounding factors. One way to delve a little deeper is to look beyond the money spent and instead at what exactly it was spent on. Positions spring to mind as one way of doing this but another and one that can prove quite telling in terms of where a club are on their particular journey is to look at the ages of players signed. @CWeatherspoon_ has" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2020853188463563145) 2026-02-09T13:32Z 1.1M followers, 48.3K engagements "Dani Carvajal is not happy. Well-placed sources have said Real Madrid are having doubts about offering him a renewal. Sources on the players side are not convinced he will end up staying either. They also said he does not feel like Alvaro Arbeloa has explained why he is not playing. In recent weeks sources close to the dressing room have spoken of an improvement in atmosphere since Xabi Alonsos sacking as manager. It will be interesting to see how the Carvajal situation affects that. It could also lead Madrid to look to strengthen at right-back in the transfer market. The idea has already" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2020890811500544004) 2026-02-09T16:01Z 1.1M followers, 79.9K engagements "Womens Super League (WSL) Football the organisation which oversees the top two tiers of womens football in England is monitoring developments with Xs artificial intelligence (AI) tool Grok due to concerns regarding its creation of sexualised images. Some WSL clubs are also monitoring Grok and another has said it has provided updated guidance to players and staff on safe use of all platforms including X. Other teams are monitoring the evolving social media landscape and will take action accordingly. More from @charlotteharpur https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7032797/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2020956331184693268) 2026-02-09T20:21Z 1.1M followers, 53.8K engagements "Middlesbroughs 2-1 win at Sheffield United moves Kim Hellbergs side top of the Championship knocking Frank Lampards Coventry City off the summit for the first time since October. The Teesside outfit were [--] points behind Coventry when Hellberg took charge in November" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2020980006617493939) 2026-02-09T21:55Z 1.1M followers, 48.6K engagements "This was Coca-Cola and Pepsi teaming up Marvel and DC - two of the biggest names in the business in an alliance. On February [--] [----] Manchester United and the New York Yankees announced a partnership. This is the story of that day why it might have been a missed opportunity - and a push for the Steinbrenner family to buy Manchester United. ✍ @OliverKay 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7004057/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7004057/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2021124601338589257) 2026-02-10T07:30Z 1.1M followers, 78.2K engagements "Thomas Frank's Spurs host Eddie Howe's Newcastle United with both sides in the bottom half and struggling to fix flaws in their sides that have been ruthlessly exposed in the Premier League of late. It is a crucial game for two coaches who have spent years building their reputations. @ThomHarris_ explains what is going wrong and what it means for how tonight may play out 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7032933/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7032933/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2021132277011435647) 2026-02-10T08:01Z 1.1M followers, 36.6K engagements "Alexis Mac Allister is the World Cup winner who was pivotal to Liverpools title win last season. But the data and the eye test suggest his form has slumped. So whats going wrong - and how can it be put right @greggevans40 and @JamesPearceLFC investigate https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7032771/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7032771/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2021147502569771174) 2026-02-10T09:01Z 1.1M followers, 45.4K engagements "♦ Cristiano Ronaldo Saudi Arabia and a moral dilemma ♦ The striker averaging a club every [----] months ♦ Thomas Frank's baffling blind spot ♦ The manager merry-go-round Watford are Still at it In this week's Row Z @TimSpiers looks at some of the more unusual stories from the past week in football 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7032782/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7032782/source=twitteruk" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2021192675609977169) 2026-02-10T12:01Z 1.1M followers, 24.5K engagements "Arne Slot has admitted that missing out on Champions League qualification would have a big impact on Liverpools summer transfer budget" [X Link](https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2021196198082687145) 2026-02-10T12:15Z 1.1M followers, 32K engagements Limited data mode. 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Several football teams have been making headlines lately, including Liverpool, Arsenal, and Aston Villa. Liverpool's captain, Arne Slot, is working on instilling a "siege mentality" in his teammates, while Arsenal's defense has been impressing, with Phil Foden scoring the most goals from outside the box of any Premier League player since the start of 2023-24. Meanwhile, Aston Villa has agreed to a new contract with Morgan Rogers until 2031, and the team beat Maccabi Tel Aviv despite protests outside the stadium.
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Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by @david_ornstein @davidornstein @suntay29 @jaydmharris @samlee @jtanswell @sebsb @wallywomble1979 @bradfoy30 @nottmtails @millarcolin @mattwoosie @grok @mariocortegana @dansheldon @jamespearcelfc @pjbuckingham @markcarey93 @jackpittbrooke @adamcrafton
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"Pep Guardiola says Manchester City intends to write to the English Football League (EFL) to request a rule change so that Marc Guehi is available for the Carabao Cup final against Arsenal. Guehi was ineligible for Citys win over Newcastle United in the semi-final decider on Wednesday night because he joined the club from Crystal Palace after the first leg of the last-four tie against Eddie Howes side. Hopefully we can convince the Carabao Cup that Marc can play in this competition (in) the final Guardiola told Sky Sports after the match. Because its difficult to understand that the club makes"
X Link 2026-02-04T23:05Z 1.1M followers, 1.1M engagements
"Noussair Mazraoui told his Manchester United team-mates he was not prepared to wear the pro-LGBTQ+ walk-out jacket citing his Muslim faith as the reason. The team then decided that no players would wear the tracksuit at all so that Mazraoui would not be the only one seen publicly to be refusing to wear the jersey. Exclusive story from @AdamCrafton_ 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5966168/utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=twitterfc&source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5966168/utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=twitterfc&source=twitteruk"
X Link 2024-12-04T10:53Z 1.1M followers, 9M engagements
"Bundesliga club Mainz [--] have lost an appeal against a court decision that saw them pay former player Anwar El Ghazi 1.5million (1.3m; $1.7m) after they were found to have unfairly dismissed him. El Ghazi had his contract terminated by the club on November [--] [----] after posting about the Israel-Gaza war on social media. El Ghazi was initially suspended by Mainz in October of that year for the pro-Palestinian post with the club describing it as unacceptable. His suspension was lifted shortly after and Mainz said that they had warned the player who had shown remorse. However El Ghazi said in a"
X Link 2025-11-12T22:15Z 1.1M followers, 4.8M engagements
"With more than [--] minutes on the clock Burkina Faso were 1-0 down to ten-man Equatorial Guinea in their opening fixture at the Africa Cup of Nations. Georgi Minoungou who plays for Seattle Sounders in the MLS then drew the side level before Bayer Leverkusens Edmond Tapsoba scored in the eighth minute of stoppage time to complete the late comeback. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2003855561884934544 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2003855561884934544"
X Link 2025-12-24T15:49Z 1.1M followers, 74.4K engagements
"Aston Villa forward Donyell Malen has completed his move to Roma. Malen was happy at Villa Park but wanted more minutes as a No [--] with Villa manager Unai Emery regarding him more as a second striker. As a central striker Malen tended to be less effective when he was not paired with Ollie Watkins. More from @J_Tanswell https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6969010/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6969010/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-01-16T08:52Z 1.1M followers, 107.1K engagements
"On January [--]. [----] Ricky Jade-Jones came off the bench for Peterborough United in their League One match at home to Leyton Orient in front of just over [----] people. On January [--] [----] Ricky Jade-Jones comes off the bench for St. Pauli in their Bundesliga match away to Borussia Dortmund to score the equaliser making it 2-2 in front of more than [-----] fans. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2012561531272069176 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2012561531272069176"
X Link 2026-01-17T16:23Z 1.1M followers, 344.9K engagements
"West Bromwich Albion are in trouble. They are just three points above the Championship relegation zone following a 5-0 home defeat by Norwich City who have lifted themselves out of bottom three. A far from ideal start for new head coach Eric Ramsay.Blackburn Rovers suffered a 3-1 away defeat against Swansea City while Portsmouth travel to Watford tomorrow. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2013729348054880263 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2013729348054880263"
X Link 2026-01-20T21:44Z 1.1M followers, 79.5K engagements
"Preston North End manager Paul Heckingbottom says the ill-discipline of his forward Milutin Osmajic is totally unacceptable after headbutting an opponent in a 3-0 defeat to Hull City last night. Having already been banned for biting Blackburn Rovers Owen Beck in October [----] and racially abusing Hannibal Mejbri of Burnley last February the latest incident will see Osmajic ruled out of [--] games in the last two seasons with Preston. More from @PJBuckingham 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6988188/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6988188/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-01-21T11:39Z 1.1M followers, 185.8K engagements
"Ali Radjel longs for Western Sahara. He has captained its representative team which has an entire history of unofficial friendly matches. But the territory - controlled by Spain for most of the 20th century - is disputed. Radjel dreams that one day Western Sahara could play competitively and wants people to hear about a rarely-reported story. I think we are a forgotten country and a forgotten people" he says. 📝 @Simon_Hughes__ 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6977309/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6977309/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-01-22T12:31Z 1.1M followers, 62.2K engagements
"Lucas Paqueta will not feature in West Ham Uniteds home game against Sunderland on Saturday Nuno Espirito Santo has said. The 28-year-old playmaker asked not to play in West Hams FA Cup third-round game against Queens Park Rangers and missed the 2-1 victory over rivals Tottenham Hotspur with a back injury. Paquetas long-term future remains uncertain after West Ham rejected a bid in the region of 35m from Brazilian club Flamengo. More from @RoshaneSport https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6991269/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6991269/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-01-22T17:57Z 1.1M followers, 54.4K engagements
"The kill centre is an abattoir on the edge of Marrakech away from the gaze of tourists. Here - as in other parts of the country that has just staged AFCON and will co-host the [----] World Cup - Morocco is attempting to reduce its street dog population. But it is accused of the 'massacre' of dogs and one animal welfare organisation has presented FIFA with a 91-page dossier of evidence it says includes photographs of poisonings enforced starvation and shootings. In this special report @Simon_Hughes__ investigates what is happening to dogs in Morocco - and how it is linked to football."
X Link 2026-01-23T07:31Z 1.1M followers, 221.1K engagements
"Wrexham have entered the Championship play-off spots. Late drama at Loftus Road saw Phil Parkinson's side score in the 93rd and 94th minute against Queens Park Rangers to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. It's the first time Wrexham have taken a place in the top six this season. Can they stay there https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015110386195083765 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015110386195083765"
X Link 2026-01-24T17:12Z 1.1M followers, 84.5K engagements
"Manchester United are back level against Arsenal. Martin Zubimendi's mistake is pounced upon by Bryan Mbeumo who keeps his cool to score his 50th Premier League goal. This season Mbeumo has scored against Liverpool at Anfield in the Manchester derby at Old Trafford last weekend and now against Arsenal at the Emirates. The Cameroon international is proving to be the man for the big occasion for Manchester United. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015472898866393213 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015472898866393213"
X Link 2026-01-25T17:12Z 1.1M followers, 54.5K engagements
"From Bruno Fernandes at Manchester United to Eddie Howe at Newcastle United our writers choose who they believe to be the most important person at each Premier League club. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6993678/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6993678/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-01-26T13:31Z 1.1M followers, 116.1K engagements
"A month ago Coventry City had a eight point lead at the top of the Championship. Now it's down to three. Frank Lampard's side took the lead against Norwich City with a goal from Crystal Palace loanee Romain Esse but second-half strikes from Anis Ben Slimane & Ali Ahmed give Philippe Clement's side their fourth consecutive win in all competitions. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015907151567610318 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015907151567610318"
X Link 2026-01-26T21:58Z 1.1M followers, 327K engagements
"Do Arsenal have the squad depth to win the title In short yes. Depth was a factor in earlier title-challenging seasons under Mikel Arteta. William Salibas back injury in 2022-23 saw him miss the final [--] league games with Arsenal winning just five. In 2023-24 fatigue set in early and Arsenal won just one of five games between December [--] and December [--] in [----] which proved costly. Last season injuries to Bukayo Saka (13 games missed) and Martin Odegaard (eight missed) were factors. Arsenal have addressed those shortcomings and their current squad has depth in every position. More from"
X Link 2026-01-27T09:32Z 1.1M followers, 53.5K engagements
"Youri Tielemans is expected to miss around eight weeks with an ankle injury. It extends Aston Villa's recent misfortune with injuries particularly in midfield with Boubacar Kamara out for the rest of the season with a knee injury while John McGinn is expected to be ruled out for six weeks. More from @J_Tanswell https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7000173/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7000173/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-01-27T10:45Z 1.1M followers, 700.8K engagements
"Who are the hardest club in England to support In search of the long-suffering and to pay them tribute @mwalker2771 took a trip to three clubs across England to hear from fans of Bristol Rovers Preston North End and Darlington about loyalty boredom injustice and the willingness to endure in the face of apparent logic. We accept there are plenty of other fanbases due appreciation Bury Morecambe Sheffield Wednesday and welcome nominations for alternatives. 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6982665/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6982665/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-01-27T11:01Z 1.1M followers, 129.9K engagements
"The atmosphere in the City Ground boardroom when Crystal Palace visit Nottingham Forest on Sunday was already going to be intriguing. But Nottingham Forests interest in Jean-Philippe Mateta will only have added another layer of intrigue. @nottmtails and @MarkCarey93 explore what Forest would get from Jean-Philippe Mateta and why its a controversial move 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7001216/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7001216/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-01-27T14:41Z 1.1M followers, 43K engagements
"Although a high earner at Besiktas Tammy Abraham has made a significant financial sacrifice to clinch this move waiving money to join Aston Villa. @J_Tanswell has the inside story of the 28-year-old's return to Villa Park. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6998848/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6998848/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-01-27T19:02Z 1.1M followers, 52.9K engagements
"Harry Maguire is Manchester United's big-moment player - as he proved again at Arsenal last weekend. But he is also a big earner on [------] a week on a deal that runs out in June. That has given United a big problem. 📝 @AndyMitten https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7001264/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7001264/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-01-28T10:01Z 1.1M followers, 178.6K engagements
"Aston Villa have agreed a deal to sign Douglas Luiz on loan from Juventus. The 27-year-old is undergoing the final parts of a medical on Wednesday ahead of completing the move. Chelsea had been weighing up a loan move of their own but declined to pursue further after an initial enquiry. More from @David_Ornstein https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7001396/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7001396/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-01-28T10:30Z 1.1M followers, 37.3K engagements
"Nottingham Forest have renewed their interest in Wolves goalkeeper Jose Sa with John Victor unlikely to return from his knee injury this season. Talks between the clubs have opened over a move for the 33-year-old as Forest look to provide competition and cover for Matz Sels. The Portuguese goalkeeper has re-established himself in Rob Edwards side recently after a spell as understudy to Sam Johnstone. More from @nottmtails & @SteveMadeley78 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7003908/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7003908/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-01-28T13:07Z 1.1M followers, 88.1K engagements
"Seven years ago Rui Borges was coaching in amateur football. Now having replaced Ruben Amorim at Sporting CP he's beaten PSG and could get the Portuguese giants to the UCL quarter-finals for the first time. @ArtdeRoche speaks to those who were there for the rise. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7001214/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7001214/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-01-28T14:01Z 1.1M followers, 73.4K engagements
"Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has admitted Harvey Elliotts situation is not changing despite returning to the squad against Newcastle United last Sunday. Emery also confirmed that the Liverpool loanees future remains uncertain until the February [--] deadline. More from @J_Tanswell https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7004094/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7004094/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-01-28T15:48Z 1.1M followers, 45.6K engagements
"Fulham have reached an agreement with Manchester City over a deal to sign winger Oscar Bobb. The 22-year-old is expected to undergo his Fulham medical on Thursday before completing his move to Craven Cottage. More from @David_Ornstein https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6913951/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6913951/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-01-28T16:02Z 1.1M followers, 26.6K engagements
"The key things know ahead of a action-packed evening of Champions League football: Who has already qualified for the knockout stage 🏴 Arsenal Bayern Munich Who has already been eliminated Eintracht Frankfurt Slavia Prague Villarreal Kairat Who could secure a place in the top eight of the league phase with a win Real Madrid (vs. Benfica) 🏴 Tottenham (vs. Eintracht Frankfurt) 🏴 Liverpool (vs. Qarabag) Eight teams are tied on [--] points with only goal difference separating sides from sixth down to 13th. The teams that currently occupy the final three spots in the top eight are: Paris-Saint"
X Link 2026-01-28T17:31Z 1.1M followers, 38.9K engagements
"Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin's 97th-minute header against Real Madrid sent Jose Mourinho's side through to the Champions League play-offs at Marseille's expense. Benfica will play either Inter or Real Madrid for a place in the last [--] Real were third in the Champions League table going into this evening. Truly remarkable. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016634568380731652 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016634568380731652"
X Link 2026-01-28T22:08Z 1.1M followers, 129.1K engagements
"Crystal Palace are close to reaching a verbal agreement to sign Jorgen Strand Larsen from Wolves. Palace want to strengthen their attack before the winter transfer window shuts and Strand Larsen has emerged as their top target. More from @David_Ornstein https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7001524/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7001524/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-01-29T09:26Z 1.1M followers, 35.7K engagements
"Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has been handed a five-match suspension by the governing body of African football with players of Senegal and Morocco also banned following chaotic scenes at the Africa Cup of Nations final. Thiaw ushered his players off the pitch leading to a 16-minute delay to proceedings after the penalty decision which had immediately followed Senegal having a stoppage-time goal of their own ruled out. On Thursday the Confederation of African Football (CAF) issued Thiaw with a $100000 (72000) fine after finding the 44-year-old guilty of unsporting conduct and bringing the game"
X Link 2026-01-29T11:24Z 1.1M followers, 40.3K engagements
"Crystal Palace are in talks to sign forward Evann Guessand on loan from Aston Villa before the end of the transfer window. Guessand only joined Villa in August from French club Nice in a deal worth 35m (30.4m) consisting of a 30m upfront fee and a further 5m in add-ons. More from @David_Ornstein https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7006691/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7006691/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-01-29T13:21Z 1.1M followers, 124K engagements
"Crystal Palace are finalising a move to sign Evann Guessand on loan from Aston Villa. The Athletic reported earlier on Thursday that Palace were in talks with Villa over a potential deal for the 24-year-old who is now expected to travel to London to complete the move. More from @David_Ornstein @MattWoosie and @J_Tanswell https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7006691/source=twitteruk Crystal Palace are in talks to sign forward Evann Guessand on loan from Aston Villa before the end of the transfer window. Guessand only joined Villa in August from French club Nice in a deal worth 35m (30.4m)"
X Link 2026-01-29T14:38Z 1.1M followers, 71.9K engagements
"Kylian Mbappe called it a disgrace. Jude Bellingham said it was horrible. At a ground that once hosted one of their greatest ever European nights Real Madrid suffered a damaging defeat which increased the tension at the club. Fans at the Bernabeu ruthlessly rounded on the team after Xabi Alonso was sacked and his replacement Alvaro Arbeloa lost his debut game at second-division Albacete. On Sunday supporters will surely once again respond after seeing their side dumped into the Champions League play-offs. 📝 @MarioCortegana https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7006345/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-01-29T15:02Z 1.1M followers, 89.4K engagements
"The revamped Champions League league phase delivered drama last night but overall it feels too bloated and on its final day too frenetic. Splitting up the 36-team league would ensure the best of the old and new formats. 📝 @Zonal_Marking 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7006283/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7006283/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-01-29T18:16Z 1.1M followers, 49.6K engagements
"China has banned [--] people for working in football for life and deducted points from [--] professional clubs including Chinese Super League (CSL) holders Shanghai Port in its anti-corruption campaign over alleged match-fixing. Shanghai Port will begin the [----] CSL campaign on minus five points and are one of nine CSL clubs to start the campaign on negative points with last seasons runners-up Shanghai Shenhua deducted [--] points. In total a cumulative total of [--] league points have been docked from [--] clubs across the two divisions of Chinese football with a total 7.2million Chinese Yuan ($1.04m"
X Link 2026-01-29T18:31Z 1.1M followers, 139.1K engagements
"Sir Keir Starmer presented Chinas president Xi Jinping with a Premier League match ball flown [----] miles from London. According to widespread reports from UK journalists travelling with Starmer the UK Prime Minister arrived in Beijing armed with one of the yellow Puma match balls used in Sundays Premier League fixture between Arsenal and Manchester United a game he had attended at the Emirates Stadium. Xis affection for Manchester United may have been reasonably well known but more surprising was the revelation widely reported in the UK that he told Starmer he also has a fondness for Arsenal"
X Link 2026-01-29T19:01Z 1.1M followers, 252.5K engagements
"We're not sure how much Alexander Schlager knew about it; whether he meant it or not. The Red Bull Salzburg goalkeeper saves with his feet to deny Harvey Elliott in the early moments of their game against Aston Villa. Shades of Rene Higuita"
X Link 2026-01-29T20:20Z 1.1M followers, 47K engagements
"Aston Villa concede another. Red Bull Salzburg double their lead Moussa Yeo who has just come on the pitch smartly converts. Unai Emery's side are already through but the Austrians are keeping their hopes of progressing alive"
X Link 2026-01-29T21:15Z 1.1M followers, 27.4K engagements
"Bayern Munich have announced that Leon Goretzka will be leaving the club in the summer. Goretzka had been linked with a move away from Allianz Arena in January but has decided to see out the remainder of his contract which is expires in June. 📝 @SebSB 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7009431/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7009431/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-01-30T09:57Z 1.1M followers, 33K engagements
"With Tottenham Hotspur languishing in 14th in the Premier League manager Thomas Frank under intense pressure and another fan protest planned for the weekend there are crucial decisions to be made about the future of the club. But who will make them @JackPittBrooke takes us into the boardroom. CEO Vinai Venkateshams new leadership team Lewis family wanting input on key strategic decisions Pressure on leadership to deliver more signings before window closes 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7005728/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7005728/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-01-30T15:01Z 1.1M followers, 37.5K engagements
"Ajax are close to agreeing a deal with Arsenal to sign Oleksandr Zinchenko on a permanent transfer. The Ukraine international joined Nottingham Forest on loan in the summer but has only made four Premier League starts and is in the final year of his contract at Arsenal. More from @gunnerblog https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6980851/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6980851/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-01-30T15:15Z 1.1M followers, 34.5K engagements
"Milan are working on a deal to sign Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta ahead of the transfer window closing on Monday. Palace manager Oliver Glasner revealed the 28-year-old will not be in the squad to face Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Sunday because he is not in the right place to play. More from @JamesHorncastle and @MattWoosie https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7009995/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7009995/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-01-30T15:20Z 1.1M followers, 48.9K engagements
"Chelsea defender Levi Colwill could feature again this season after starting light training following nearly six months out with a serious knee injury according to head coach Liam Rosenior. Colwill tore the ACL in his left knee on the first day of pre-season training in early August. "It is brilliant to see him out on the pitch now doing his running. It is a huge step for him." - Rosenior. More from @SJohnsonSport https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7009973/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7009973/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-01-30T15:40Z 1.1M followers, 97.9K engagements
"Tottenham "did everything" they could to sign Antoine Semenyo according to Thomas Frank. The Spurs head coach believes the efforts to bring the Manchester City forward to north London are a "clear signal that the Lewis family is very committed" to the club. More from @EliasBurke https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7009918/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7009918/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-01-30T15:47Z 1.1M followers, 68.8K engagements
""Oh my God. We could have won the Champions League." Mauricio Pochettino's Tottenham team holds great resonance with Michael McIntyre who was a special guest on The View From The Lane. https://pod.fo/e/3821c9/source=twitteruk https://pod.fo/e/3821c9/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-01-30T16:31Z 1.1M followers, 82.4K engagements
"Sunday's match against Manchester City will present some Tottenham fans with a familiar dilemma - losing could dent Arsenal's title hopes. No fan should be told how to follow their team nor be scolded for feeling conflicted especially as Spurs supporters have been put in this unenviable bind by the failings of their club rather than the other way around. This dilemma is not the sort which should afflict a club of #THFCs stature and resources and is a direct consequence of their consistent under-performance in the Premier League. Healthy and competitive clubs can afford to focus entirely on"
X Link 2026-01-30T17:10Z 1.1M followers, 372.5K engagements
"Jean-Philippe Mateta will not play for Crystal Palace against Nottingham Forest this weekend. He may not play for the club again with an offer on the table from Forest and talks having also taken place with Milan. That interest has left the player unsettled and according to Palace manager Oliver Glasner "not in the right place to play". So what happens next Who would replace him at Selhurst Park And who on earth leads the line at the City Ground in his absence 📝 @MattWoosie https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7003932/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7003932/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-01-30T22:31Z 1.1M followers, 47.8K engagements
"The Premier League's top six was gatecrashed [--] years ago. Ronald Koeman's Southampton featuring Nathaniel Clyne Morgan Schneiderlin Sadio Mane Dusan Tadic Victor Wanyama James Ward-Prowse Toby Alderweireld and Graziano Pelle among others were disrupting England's elite"
X Link 2026-01-31T07:31Z 1.1M followers, 133.1K engagements
"Out of both domestic cups [--] points off leaders Porto in the league players being forced to spend the night at the training ground and angry ultras demanding answers. @NickMiller79 went to Lisbon to find out how Jose Mourinhos return to Benfica has been going. Not well it turns out. But then came that dramatic finale against Real Madrid and a bit of the old Mourinho magic. Could this be the moment that saves his season https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7007208/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7007208/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-01-31T08:46Z 1.1M followers, 109.4K engagements
"Iliman Ndiaye scored the winner from the penalty spot on Everton's last trip to Brighton in January [----]. The Senegal international celebrated by flapping his arms like a seagull which earned him a yellow card. In August Ndiaye scored the first ever goal at Everton's new stadium against Brighton. What is the most bizarre yellow card you've seen given https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017538520194396594 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017538520194396594"
X Link 2026-01-31T10:00Z 1.1M followers, 239.4K engagements
"Since Manchester City saw Antoine Semenyos goal ruled out following a six-minute VAR check in the Carabao Cup semi-final against Newcastle on January [--] Pep Guardiola has been on something of a rampage. He has pulled up several examples of poor decisions that have gone against his side including one from nine years ago. The Manchester City manager has long had grievances with officials but in recent weeks he has started to imply that there is an agenda against his club. Is he just trying to build a siege mentality Or has he gone too far 📝 @SamLee"
X Link 2026-01-31T10:45Z 1.1M followers, 74K engagements
"Matthias Jaissle is a Ralf Rangnick disciple who impressed as a coach in the Red Bull system before making a controversial move to Al Ahli in Saudi Arabia. The 37-year-old German has since turned a side featuring Riyad Mahrez into Asian champions for the first time in their history. But like any talented player or coach who moves to the Saudi Pro League he has faced questions over the country's human rights record and alleged 'sportswashing'. He speaks to @SebSB about his decision and what might come next. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7003704/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-01-31T12:31Z 1.1M followers, 99.6K engagements
"Arsenal beat Leeds United 4-0 to end a three-match winless run in the Premier League to go seven points clear at the top for now at least. Goals from Martin Zubimendi Viktor Gyokeres Gabriel Jesus and a Karl Darlow own goal secured the points for Mikel Arteta's side at Elland Road. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017643603099537525 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017643603099537525"
X Link 2026-01-31T16:58Z 1.1M followers, 43.7K engagements
"" ." Chelsea come from 2-0 down at half-time to win 3-2 against West Ham at Stamford Bridge Enzo Fernandez with the winner in the 92nd minute. Liam Rosenior's half-time substitutes worked wonders in the second half after the Chelsea manager made seven changes to his starting XI. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017683060599271536 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017683060599271536"
X Link 2026-01-31T19:35Z 1.1M followers, 55K engagements
"Antoine Semenyo took out a full-page advert in the local newspaper to thank Bournemouth fans. Sergio Aguero gifted watches to more than [--] members of Manchester City staff and raffled off his Range Rover. But player exits do not always go well. From PR-crafted texts to the team WhatsApp group and careful message management to the fanbase. what's the right way to leave a football club 📝 @GregOK 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6993731/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6993731/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-01T08:01Z 1.1M followers, 778.2K engagements
"Liam Rosenior wants his players to respond to setbacks in the right manner but he is willing to acknowledge failure before it becomes fatal and change what is not working. And that is reaping rewards. Over the last week Chelsea have plunged into holes of their own making against Napoli and West Ham. But on both occasions they drew closer together and dug deeper to find the energy and quality with the help of some decisive substitutions to claw out a win. 📝 @liam_twomey https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7012513/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7012513/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-01T09:31Z 1.1M followers, 47.2K engagements
"Juventus saw a loan enquiry for Beto rejected by Everton last week. Everton were not open to losing the 28-year-old who scored a stoppage-time equaliser for David Moyes side in Saturdays 1-1 draw at Brighton. Everton are pursuing a loan with option move for Chelsea's Tyrique George. More from @Paddy_Boyland and @David_Ornstein https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/transfer-news-live-updates-sunday-february-1/i4kFQOCHfsVQ/QLbXm4m4nNJ9/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/transfer-news-live-updates-sunday-february-1/i4kFQOCHfsVQ/QLbXm4m4nNJ9/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-01T10:54Z 1.1M followers, 52.4K engagements
"Tensions between Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace had been heightened by the summer's Europa League / Conference League furore. The teams are hovering above the relegation scrap. Ahead of the teams' meeting at the City Ground Forest then submitted a 35m bid for Palace's unsettled top scorer Jean-Philippe Mateta. Today's meeting between the sides is likely to be tense. @nottmtails and @MattWoosie discuss. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7006972/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7006972/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-01T11:01Z 1.1M followers, 157.2K engagements
"A flying save kept out Jefferson Lermas goalbound header - unfortunately for Nottingham Forest it was made by Neco Williams. The Wales international was shown a straight red card for his efforts and Crystal Palace are level at the break thanks to Ismaila Sarr converting the resulting penalty. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017979439590555868 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017979439590555868"
X Link 2026-02-01T15:12Z 1.1M followers, 42.8K engagements
"Manchester United make it three wins in a row under Michael Carrick in dramatic fashion against Fulham. Marco Silvas side drew level from 2-0 down thanks to Kevins stoppage-time stunner but Benjamin Sesko restored their lead moving Manchester United back up to fourth"
X Link 2026-02-01T16:08Z 1.1M followers, 43.6K engagements
"Brentford move up to seventh in the Premier League with a hard-fought 1-0 win at Aston Villa - despite playing the whole second half with [--] men. Tammy Abraham thought he had drawn Unai Emerys side level after the break on his second debut but his strike was ruled out after a long VAR review decided the ball had gone out of play before Villa attacked. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017995024043000007 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017995024043000007"
X Link 2026-02-01T16:14Z 1.1M followers, 53.4K engagements
"This was another game which raises the question of how and who Manchester United will replace Casemiro with in the summer. The Brazil international continues to be essential to all that is good to this side. Manchester Uniteds recruitment team will have their work cut out when replacing him. ✍ @cmckennasport 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7006948/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7006948/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-01T16:43Z 1.1M followers, 63.2K engagements
"Allan Saint-Maximin has left Mexican side Club America after a racist incident involving his children. The former Newcastle United winger signed a two-year contract at the Mexico City-based Liga MX club last August and had made [--] appearances before confirmation of his sudden departure on Saturday. Neither the 28-year-old nor Club America went into detail about the incident but both acknowledged racism as being behind his decision. Club America head coach Andre Jardine also confirmed in a press conference yesterday that an act of racism occurred against his (Saint-Maximins) daughters and"
X Link 2026-02-01T17:11Z 1.1M followers, 191.8K engagements
"Antoine Semenyo scores against Tottenham Hotspur for the second time in under a month - this time for Manchester City rather than Bournemouth. Pep Guardiolas side lead 2-0 at the break with boos ringing out from the home support after conceding and at the half-time whistle"
X Link 2026-02-01T17:25Z 1.1M followers, 34.9K engagements
"It isn't pretty but Tottenham Hotspur and Thomas Frank will not care. After a dire first half Spurs pull a goal back against Manchester City through Marc Guehis own goal. Suddenly after being so flat before the break there's life in the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium crowd"
X Link 2026-02-01T17:49Z 1.1M followers, 39.7K engagements
"Tottenham Hotspurs remarkable second-half turnaround means they earn a point at home to Manchester City - something that seemed more than improbable at half-time. However Thomas Franks side remain winless from six Premier League matches in [----] and have just two victories from [--] at home in the league this season. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018029245855891818 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018029245855891818"
X Link 2026-02-01T18:30Z 1.1M followers, 42K engagements
"Arsenal extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to six points - thanks in part to Tottenham Hotspurs second-half resurgence against Manchester City. Aston Villas defeat to Brentford means they are now seven points off the top"
X Link 2026-02-01T18:38Z 1.1M followers, 44.2K engagements
"A draw between Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspurs comeback against Manchester City mean all three move an extra point clear of the bottom three. West Ham United are now six points from safety"
X Link 2026-02-01T18:49Z 1.1M followers, 41.7K engagements
"Chelsea head coach Sonia Bompastor said she would be happy to go if the clubs hierarchy believed she was not capable of correcting the teams poor form after their 5-1 Womens Super League defeat to Manchester City on Sunday. More from @megan_feringa and @SJohnsonSport https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7013852/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7013852/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-01T19:13Z 1.1M followers, 58.7K engagements
"Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino is expected to be out for a considerable period with a suspected broken bone in his foot. Merino [--] missed Arsenals victory over Leeds United on Saturday with manager Mikel Arteta confirming before the game it was due to a foot injury. More from @David_Ornstein https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7013742/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7013742/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-01T19:34Z 1.1M followers, 57K engagements
"We are into the final hours of the winter transfer window. Some clubs are looking to do final bits of business. Who could move where and what deals are close to completion 📝 @reallycerys @anantaajith https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7009782/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7009782/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-02T08:26Z 1.1M followers, 33.7K engagements
"With the score at 2-0 to Manchester City and Cristian Romero going off at the break it felt like things could've been about to get really ugly for Tottenham Hotspur. But instead inspired by the brilliance of Xavi Simons and the stunning scorpion kick of Dominic Solanke the Spurs fans were given something to believe in. 📝 @JackPittBrooke https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7007491/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7007491/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-02T08:46Z 1.1M followers, 38.5K engagements
"Taylor Harwood-Bellis is set to stay at Southampton after West Ham United failed with two offers for a permanent transfer. The 24-year-old has started each of Southampton's past [--] league matches with the club deeming him too important to let him leave. More from @David_Ornstein in our transfer live blog https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/transfer-deadline-day-live-updates-news/1wzrE4AxaucI/csLzrrS7VMR2/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/transfer-deadline-day-live-updates-news/1wzrE4AxaucI/csLzrrS7VMR2/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-02T09:45Z 1.1M followers, 43.7K engagements
"Tyrique George has been given permission by Chelsea to travel for a medical ahead of an initial loan move to Everton. The deal also contains an option to buy at the end of the season with Everton having staved off competition from clubs both in England and in Europe for his signature. More from @Paddy_Boyland https://bit.ly/4a9VCrl https://bit.ly/4a9VCrl"
X Link 2026-02-02T10:45Z 1.1M followers, 132.8K engagements
"Everton have needed another option on the wing since Jack Grealish picked up what could be a season-ending injury. While Tyrique George is considerably younger and vastly different stylistically to the Manchester City loanee this looks like a low-risk move with considerable upside for Everton. A try-before-you-buy given the purchase option that can be activated at the start of the summer. Capable of operating across the forward line the 19-year-old should add pace and finishing prowess to a goal-shy Everton attack. But first he will need to succeed where 35m summer signing Tyler Dibling has"
X Link 2026-02-02T12:17Z 1.1M followers, 68.1K engagements
"Manchester City midfielder Rodri claimed it was clear people do not want the club to win due to their past successes but that referees must remain neutral after taking issue with a decision during Sundays draw with Tottenham Hotspur. The 29-year-old argued referee Robert Jones missed a clear foul on Marc Guehi in the lead-up to Tottenhams first goal and demanded officials pay attention suggesting the decision could have changed the course of the game. More from @JessMCHopkins https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7015311/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7015311/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-02T13:54Z 1.1M followers, 147.7K engagements
"Marcus Rashford scored his 10th goal of the season in all competitions for Barcelona against Elche on Saturday. The England forward is demonstrating why Barcelona want to keep him beyond the summer although Hansi Flick urged him to show more in his Monday press conference. @Laia_Cervello goes Inside Barcelona in the weekly column: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7015318/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7015318/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-02T14:21Z 1.1M followers, 42.8K engagements
"AC Milan have pulled out of a move for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. Medical checks have prompted the Serie A side to walk away from the deal with other clubs now expressing interest in a possible loan for the 28-year-old before Monday nights deadline. More from @David_Ornstein @MattWoosie and @JamesHorncastle https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7015234/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7015234/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-02T15:08Z 1.1M followers, 45.2K engagements
"Sandro Tonali was offered to Arsenal by his agent but there were no talks with Newcastle United and nothing will develop before Monday's transfer deadline. More from @David_Ornstein https://bit.ly/4qVswDp https://bit.ly/4qVswDp"
X Link 2026-02-02T16:39Z 1.1M followers, 47.7K engagements
"Chelsea have recalled centre-back Mamadou Sarr from his loan spell at Strasbourg. Sarr joined Chelsea from Strasbourg - two teams controlled by multi-club ownership group BlueCo - in the summer of [----] before returning on a season-long loan in August. The defender spent a season and a half playing under Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior at the French club. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018396188287082943 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018396188287082943"
X Link 2026-02-02T18:48Z 1.1M followers, 53.5K engagements
"Crystal Palace have agreed a fee of around 20million with Everton for the signing of Dwight McNeil. McNeil [--] is undergoing a medical and all parties are working to complete the deal for Mondays 7pm deadline. Full story from @David_Ornstein https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/transfer-deadline-day-live-updates-news/1wzrE4AxaucI/KjQAn5DDdA0X/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/transfer-deadline-day-live-updates-news/1wzrE4AxaucI/KjQAn5DDdA0X/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-02T18:50Z 1.1M followers, 63.5K engagements
"Crystal Palace have completed the signing of forward Jorgen Strand Larsen from Wolves. The Norway international has scored six goals for the Premier Leagues bottom side this season though just one has come in the league. Update from @David_Ornstein: Wolves have accepted a bid from Crystal Palace for Jorgen Strand Larsenfor a fee of 43million plus 5m in add-ons. https://t.co/jXzhHKodgZ Update from @David_Ornstein: Wolves have accepted a bid from Crystal Palace for Jorgen Strand Larsenfor a fee of 43million plus 5m in add-ons. https://t.co/jXzhHKodgZ"
X Link 2026-02-02T19:18Z 1.1M followers, 69K engagements
"Arsenal defender Katie McCabes future remains in doubt with her contract due to expire at the end of the season. The 30-year-old left-back is yet to receive a new contract offer from the north London club though conversations have remained respectful according to sources briefed on the matter. McCabe who joined Arsenal over [--] years ago wants to continue performing consistently at the highest level and as The Athletic reported last month has had interest from NWSL clubs. More from @charlotteharpur"
X Link 2026-02-02T19:51Z 1.1M followers, 88K engagements
"Karim Benzema is set to leave Al Ittihad for fellow Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal. Benzema joined Al Ittihad on a three-year deal upon leaving Real Madrid in the summer of [----] meaning his terms there expire in June. More from @GuillermoRai_ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7015376/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7015376/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-02T20:35Z 1.1M followers, 107.7K engagements
"Update: Karim Benzema has joined Al Hilal from Saudi Pro League rivals Al Ittihad. Karim Benzema is set to leave Al Ittihad for fellow Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal. Benzema joined Al Ittihad on a three-year deal upon leaving Real Madrid in the summer of [----] meaning his terms there expire in June. More from @GuillermoRai_ https://t.co/ruKCzvXUyy https://t.co/ed0i3V9lNe Karim Benzema is set to leave Al Ittihad for fellow Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal. Benzema joined Al Ittihad on a three-year deal upon leaving Real Madrid in the summer of [----] meaning his terms there expire in June. More"
X Link 2026-02-02T21:19Z 1.1M followers, 65.9K engagements
"Dwight McNeil will not be leaving Everton this window due to the relevant paperwork for his proposed move to Crystal Palace not being completed on time. McNeil completed his medical at Palace who submitted a deal sheet before Monday's 7pm transfer deadline but the south London club withdrew their offer before 9pm. More from @David_Ornstein @Paddy_Boyland and @MattWoosie https://bit.ly/4tfvGmG https://bit.ly/4tfvGmG"
X Link 2026-02-02T21:50Z 1.1M followers, 74.4K engagements
"Burnley are now without a Premier League win in [--] matches following their 3-0 defeat at Sunderland. Scott Parkers side are [--] points away from safety in 19th with their last league win coming in late October against bottom-side Wolves"
X Link 2026-02-02T23:24Z 1.1M followers, 46.8K engagements
"The managers of Tottenham Arsenal and West Ham have spoken about the reactions of home crowds affecting players on the pitch. Crowds airing their frustration is nothing new - but what parts of a player's game can suffer @Dan_Sheldon_ speaks to a sports psychologist to find out https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7006749/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7006749/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-03T08:33Z 1.1M followers, 34.2K engagements
"The winter window was quieter than the summer but Premier League clubs still made [--] signings across January and some of February. How do they all rank from worst to best @TimSpiers was again asked to put them all in order. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6985041/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6985041/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-03T08:45Z 1.1M followers, 48.5K engagements
"Aston Villa had an eventful transfer window - as ever. In-person Istanbul talks over Abraham Kamara injury changed the game How Gallagher saga played out Interest in Evertons Garner Summer plans for PSG star Mbaye @J_Tanswell tells the story. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7009718/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7009718/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-03T09:01Z 1.1M followers, 52.2K engagements
"James Wilson has played only [--] minutes of Scottish Premiership football for Hearts this season. Few outside Scotland had heard of him before deadline day but suddenly the 18-year-old Scotland striker found himself the subject of interest from Arsenal and then Tottenham. @JordanC1107 explains Wilson's move to England and the most unlikely deadline-day saga 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7015969/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7015969/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-03T09:31Z 1.1M followers, 118.8K engagements
"Eddie Howe has held talks with Sandro Tonali after the Italy international was linked with a move to Arsenal and has insisted the midfielder is fully committed to Newcastle United. More from @GeorgeCaulkin https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7017734/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7017734/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-03T10:32Z 1.1M followers, 44.1K engagements
"Albacete's wage budget is roughly [--] times smaller than Barcelona's. They have fallen as low as the third tier since their relegation from La Liga in 2005; Hansi Flick's team are the reigning Spanish champions. But the second-division side have not let that stop them from dreaming of a Copa del Rey quarter-final upset after shocking Real Madrid last month. "Why not again" says their goalkeeper Raul Lizoain. @GuillermoRai_ spent a day behind the scenes with them as they look to do the unthinkable once more. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7015975/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-03T12:01Z 1.1M followers, 65.6K engagements
"Harvey Elliotts move to Aston Villa last summer was meant to be a World Cup springboard. Instead it has turned into a nightmare. So why is Unai Emery not picking him why did Liverpool not take him back and what could his future hold 📝 @greggevans40 @JamesPearceLFC @J_Tanswell https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7016020/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7016020/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-03T13:31Z 1.1M followers, 102.3K engagements
"For much of his career Michael Carrick was cast as boring. Boring needs to be qualified. The typical English central midfielder template is an up-and-down box-to-box player who covers every blade of grass and determinedly attacks whenever possible; the main character. Carrick was a rare exception an intelligent midfielder who was capable of hitting diagonal balls and line-breaking passes but who understood that realistically the best option [--] per cent of the time is a boring sideways pass. English football didnt appreciate the value of boringness a trait that has seemingly extended to"
X Link 2026-02-03T17:01Z 1.1M followers, 51.7K engagements
"Bruno Fernandes could set a record for the most amount of assists in a Premier League season an achievement made even more impressive when you consider he didn't get his first until mid-October. 🎙 @jj_bull"
X Link 2026-02-03T17:32Z 1.1M followers, 82.7K engagements
"If Arsenal avoid defeat tonight they will progress to their first final since [----]. They face a resurgent Chelsea who under Liam Rosenior have won six of their last seven games. But that one defeat did come against Mikel Arteta's side. Follow the action with our live coverage: https://nyti.ms/4asXZXA https://nyti.ms/4asXZXA"
X Link 2026-02-03T19:31Z 1.1M followers, 43.4K engagements
"After Ronald Araujo shielded the ball from Albacete's Antonio Puertas Barcelona's Joan Garcia went over to congratulate his defender. But in doing so Garcia took the ball over the touchline and gave away a corner"
X Link 2026-02-03T21:13Z 1.1M followers, 65K engagements
"Arsenal have reached their first men's cup final in six years. After a 3-2 win at Stamford Bridge in the first leg Mikel Arteta's side finished the job with a 1-0 win against Chelsea tonight. Kai Havertz scored the game's only goal in the seventh minute of added time"
X Link 2026-02-03T21:59Z 1.1M followers, 49.4K engagements
"Whatever neutrals believe with this being the Carabao Cup Arsenal reaching their first cup final in six years is a big deal. If anything for this group it is an opportunity to prove to themselves that they are able to get over the line in a competition that could be vital come May. Of those in the current squad only Bukayo Saka was in the matchday squad for their last cup final appearance the [----] FA Cup final win over Chelsea. They now have the chance to avenge past failings in this competition that mean their last triumph came in [----]. There will be supporters under the age of [--] who have"
X Link 2026-02-03T22:11Z 1.1M followers, 174.8K engagements
"It might be unusual for a football manager to speak out on political issues but not Pep Guardiola. So it should perhaps not be surprising to hear him bring up the Israel-Gaza war the Russia-Ukraine war and the recent killings in Minneapolis during a press conference. As @SamLee explains he has a long history of voicing support for causes he believes in dating back to his support for Catalan independence during his playing days. 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7018508/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7018508/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-03T22:46Z 1.1M followers, 56.2K engagements
"Welcome to The Athletics final Transfer DealSheet for the winter window. In this edition we look at: @David_Ornsteins One To Watch for the summer window Raheem Sterling speaking to clubs in UK and abroad Club windows reviewed plus plans for the summer https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7010600/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7010600/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-04T08:02Z 1.1M followers, 30.6K engagements
"Fenerbahce have completed the signing of NGolo Kante from Al Ittihad. The Turkish club released a statement on Wednesday thanking the countrys president Recep Tayyip Erdogan for his significant support in finalising the deal a day after they had blamed the Saudi Pro League side for the proposed transfer falling through. More from @JessMCHopkins 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7020618/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7020618/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-04T08:58Z 1.1M followers, 147.2K engagements
"Paul Merson called Chelseas approach to tackling Arsenal on Tuesday gobsmacking. He wasnt alone in questioning Liam Roseniors tactics. But they simply reflected the reality that this was Chelseas best chance of beating a superior team. The plan didnt work but there were positives to take. 📝 @Liam_Twomey https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7020095/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7020095/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-04T10:00Z 1.1M followers, 67.4K engagements
"Everton have sacked head coach Brian Sorensen with the club four points clear of the Womens Super Leagues relegation zone. Assistant coach Stephen Nilgen has also been dismissed and Jennifer Foster who has been part of Sorensens backroom staff for [--] months is set to be placed in interim charge. Exclusive from @megan_feringa https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7020689/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7020689/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-04T10:22Z 1.1M followers, 39.7K engagements
"It might be unusual for a football manager to speak out on political issues but not Pep Guardiola. So it should perhaps not be surprising to hear him bring up the Israel-Gaza war the Russia-Ukraine war and the recent killings in Minneapolis during a press conference. As @SamLee explains he has a long history of voicing support for causes he believes in dating back to his support for Catalan independence during his playing days. 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7018508/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7018508/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-04T11:01Z 1.1M followers, 28.5K engagements
"Pep Guardiola has spoken about Palestine Ukraine Sudan and the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. For someone in his position to speak on difficult subjects is welcome. The fact he is ultimately employed by Abu Dhabi a state whose Amnesty International page makes for pretty spicy reading doesnt negate that. @NickMiller79 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7018841/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7018841/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-04T11:01Z 1.1M followers, 45.3K engagements
"The vice president of Lionel Messis boyhood team Newells Old Boys says the club are working on plans to bring the eight-time Ballon dOr winner back to the side in [----]. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7020697/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7020697/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-04T11:50Z 1.1M followers, 33.2K engagements
"Lens trail European champions PSG by just two points in the French top tier and were top at Christmas. @TBurrows16 visited northern France to speak to the key figures at a small club taking on the might of a team funded by a nation state. 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7017685/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7017685/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-04T12:01Z 1.1M followers, 34.9K engagements
"Former England striker Andy Carroll has indicated a not guilty plea to breaching a non-molestation order. More from @TBurrows16 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7020879/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7020879/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-04T14:40Z 1.1M followers, 44.1K engagements
"🦅 Why did Palace pursue Strand Larsen 🦅 What happened with Mateta 🦅 Johnson and the lull after early record-breaking business 🦅 McNeil midfielders and centre-halves 🦅 Are Palace stronger now than they were on December [--] Crystal Palace broke their transfer record twice in a chaotic winter window but will Oliver Glasner be appeased 📝 @MattWoosie 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7013812/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7013812/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-04T15:01Z 1.1M followers, 42.2K engagements
"Chelsea and West Ham United have been charged by the Football Association following their mass altercation in the final stages of Saturdays Premier League match at Stamford Bridge. It is alleged Chelsea failed to prevent their players from behaving in an improper and/or provocative way while West Ham allegedly failed to ensure their players did not behave in an improper and/or provocative and/or violent way. The two clubs have until Friday February [--] to provide a response. 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7021343/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7021343/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-04T16:46Z 1.1M followers, 85.8K engagements
"The draw for the [----] World Cup set off an immediate domino effect. Ticket prices surged as did hotel rates. Now as fans begin mapping out their summer itineraries the world of Airbnb and other short-term rental platforms has taken center stage. The rates for a two-night stay at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott near MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford N.J. for example now start at $4510 per night for a two-night stay during the weekend of the World Cup final and these rooms are nearly sold out. Thats a roughly [----] percent increase compared to weekend rates for a similar weekend in January"
X Link 2026-02-04T17:01Z 1.1M followers, 70.4K engagements
"Omar Marmoush has scored four goals for Manchester City in 2025-26 and two of those have come tonight against Newcastle United. Pep Guardiola's side lead 4-0 on aggregate and there's still [--] minutes to play"
X Link 2026-02-04T20:33Z 1.1M followers, 34.8K engagements
"It's five goals in five games for Endrick at Lyon. His recent strike came in the French Cup to give his side the lead against Stade Lavallois. Paulo Fonseca's team won the game 2-0"
X Link 2026-02-04T21:28Z 1.1M followers, 36.3K engagements
"A 3-1 win for Manchester City on the night and a 5-1 victory on aggregate puts Pep Guardiola's side through to the Carabao Cup final. First-half goals from Omar Marmoush (two) and Tijjani Reijnders extended the home side's advantage. Anthony Elanga scored a consolation for Newcastle United in the second half. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019168813166600662 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019168813166600662"
X Link 2026-02-04T21:58Z 1.1M followers, 30.8K engagements
"The [----] Carabao Cup final will be contested between Manchester City and Arsenal. Pep Guardiola will be looking to win the competition for the fifth time; Mikel Arteta for the first. Who do you think will come out on top"
X Link 2026-02-04T21:59Z 1.1M followers, 43.3K engagements
"Whos that team we call United boomed around the Etihad. It was the 34th minute and the 5400-strong away contingent had just seen Newcastle United concede a third goal and finally part with the Carabao Cup but they were defiant. Those Newcastle supporters had travelled despite the forlorn nature of the trip. Not only were Eddie Howes side already 2-0 down from the first leg but it is now one win in [--] visits to the Etihad. Under Howe they had never actually scored at this ground. The most recent Newcastle player to do so before Elangas consolation DeAndre Yedlin in September [----] [---] minutes"
X Link 2026-02-04T22:19Z 1.1M followers, 73.9K engagements
"Sources briefed on situation indicated the EFL was not expected to amend the relevant rule before this seasons Carabao Cup final between Arsenal and Manchester City meaning Marc Guehi is set to miss out. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7022482/source=twitteruk Pep Guardiola says Manchester City intends to write to the English Football League (EFL) to request a rule change so that Marc Guehi is available for the Carabao Cup final against Arsenal. Guehi was ineligible for Citys win over Newcastle United in the semi-final decider on https://t.co/eqPi2O7S6e"
X Link 2026-02-05T12:48Z 1.1M followers, 81.5K engagements
"That stutter step skip and little jump at the end is so difficult to react to. His approach throws off any goalkeeper." Raul Jimenez can now lay claim to being the Premier League's deadliest penalty taker having scored all [--] of the ones he has attempted. No one else has taken so many and maintained a [---] per cent record. So how did he become English football's penalty master And what is about his method that makes him so difficult to stop @TimSpiers 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7015228/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7015228/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-05T13:01Z 1.1M followers, 35.8K engagements
"Readings assistant kit manager has been given a six-match ban after making a homophobic comment about a referee during a League One fixture. An independent commission found Readings Richard Bone acted in an improper manner and/or used insulting and/or abusive words with a reference either express or implied to sexual orientation in a remark about referee Matt Corlett. During the first half of Augusts League One fixture between Reading and Huddersfield Town at the Select Car Leasing Stadium Bone was heard commenting on Corlett: He should be in the National League. He has sucked d*** to get to"
X Link 2026-02-05T14:37Z 1.1M followers, 56K engagements
"Head coach Liam Rosenior has confirmed Jamie Gittens has suffered a hamstring tear and is expected to be a more long-term absentee for Chelsea. More from @reallycerys https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7024036/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7024036/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-05T15:01Z 1.1M followers, 30.4K engagements
"Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior says Arsenals coaching staff showed a lack of respect after accusing them of encroaching on his sides half of the pitch during the warm-ups in Tuesdays Carabao Cup semi-final defeat. Footage captured by Sky Sports showed the 41-year-old coach appearing to shout thats your half Thats your f****** half. F****** stay there during the two sides half-time preparations at the Emirates Stadium. Rosenior was asked about the incident during Thursdays press conference and clarified he had taken issue with the alleged behaviour of Arsenals coaching staff not the"
X Link 2026-02-05T16:36Z 1.1M followers, 132.9K engagements
"Leicester City have been given an immediate six-point deduction for breaching profit and sustainability rules (PSR). More from @RobTannerLCFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7024569/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7024569/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-05T16:41Z 1.1M followers, 57.3K engagements
"James Rodriguez is finalising a deal to sign with Minnesota United. Talks between the MLS side and the player first emerged on Tuesday. Rodriguez is set to join the club on a non-designated-player deal. More from @tombogert & @FelipeCar https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7021223/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7021223/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-05T17:54Z 1.1M followers, 30.3K engagements
"Liverpool must pay an initial fee worth 2.8million ($3.79m) which could rise by a further 4m for the signing of Rio Ngumoha from Chelsea. Ngumoha moved to Anfield as a 16-year-old in September [----] after leaving Chelseas academy. That entitled the Stamford Bridge club to receive costs for the wingers training and development with the amount being decided by a Professional Football Compensation Committee (PFCC) tribunal. The settlement is non-negotiable but bonuses can follow the fixed price if certain milestones are met. More from @David_Ornstein 🔗"
X Link 2026-02-05T19:13Z 1.1M followers, 83.4K engagements
"Inside Michael Carrick's Manchester United: 🔴 What he told players in first meeting 🔴 Hollands homework for players 🔴 More individual coaching & shorter sessions 🔴 Commitment to watching academy sides 🔴 Why team bus arrival for home games has been delayed 📝 @AndyMitten @cmckennasport & @lauriewhitwell 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7023845/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7023845/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-06T08:01Z 1.1M followers, 47.8K engagements
"Mathys Tel Conor Gallagher and Radu Dragusin have been added to Tottenham Hotspurs Champions League squad but Yves Bissouma Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison remain out while newly-injured pair Ben Davies and Rodrigo Bentancur have also been excluded. More from @jaydmharris https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7023890/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7023890/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-06T10:38Z 1.1M followers, 54.7K engagements
"Only three Premier League managers have been in their jobs longer than Eddie Howe. Newcastle's hierarchy have "full faith" in him and the new CEO has spoken of the "alignment" that exists between Howe and the decision-makers at the club. But after a Carabao Cup exit in what has been an underwhelming season so far there may be choppy waters for Howe to navigate. @GeorgeCaulkin & @ChrisDHWaugh 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7023789/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7023789/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-06T11:01Z 1.1M followers, 77.7K engagements
"Wolves head coach Rob Edwards said that centre-back Emmanuel Agbadou and winger Jhon Arias are both close to completing deals to leave Molineux. More from @SteveMadeley78 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7026732/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7026732/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-06T14:37Z 1.1M followers, 83K engagements
"McDonalds have declined the option to provide food and beverages at FIFA Fan Fests in North America during the World Cup. This is what were hearing about the [----] World Cup where @AdamCrafton_ also reveals: FIFA president Gianni Infantino was back at the Kennedy Center to attend the Melania premiere Host cities shocked by the per-person cost for guests attending hospitality suites 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7024467/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7024467/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-06T15:14Z 1.1M followers, 91.6K engagements
"Dominic Calvert-Lewin is back on the scoresheet for Leeds United. He diverts Ilia Gruev's shot past Stefan Ortega and Nottingham Forest are sinking without a trace. Daniel Farke's side lead 3-0"
X Link 2026-02-06T21:11Z 1.1M followers, 32.8K engagements
"A 3-1 victory for Leeds United over Nottingham Forest helps put further distance between themselves and the relegation zone. Jayden Bogle Noah Okafor & Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored the goals for the home side. West Ham United play Burnley tomorrow"
X Link 2026-02-06T21:57Z 1.1M followers, 52.2K engagements
"Speaking out on a contentious political issue can come at a cost for football managers and players. There is the prospect of abuse damaging commercial relationships and even breaching club contracts. But apart from highlighting a topic they care deeply about it can bring wider personal benefits making them stand out and increasing their profile. Either way making the decision not to 'stick to football' is likely to have significant implications. 📝 @reallycerys 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7023570/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7023570/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-07T08:31Z 1.1M followers, 381.2K engagements
"Frank Lampard thought Enzo Fernandez could play as an eight. Now hes developed into a Lampard-esque goal threat with the same type of dangerous runs into the box. And he has [--] goals in his first [---] Chelsea appearances which is the same as Lampard. @liam_twomey @anantaajith & @Conor0Neill_ look at how hes done it and how its helping Chelsea. 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7026562/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7026562/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-07T10:01Z 1.1M followers, 49.5K engagements
"Barcelona has begun the process of withdrawing from the European Super League (ESL) leaving Real Madrid as the only founding member. Of the [--] founding ESL members nine pulled out swiftly following its launch. Another Juventus said in [----] that they had withdrawn from the proposal leaving just Barca and Madrid attached to the project. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7028881/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7028881/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-07T12:30Z 1.1M followers, 18.4K engagements
"Barcelona have begun the process of withdrawing from the European Super League (ESL) leaving Real Madrid as the only founding member. Of the [--] founding ESL members nine pulled out swiftly following its launch. Another Juventus said in [----] that they had withdrawn from the proposal leaving just Barca and Madrid attached to the project. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7028881/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7028881/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-07T12:47Z 1.1M followers, 101.4K engagements
"Cristian Romero's week goes from bad to worse. The Tottenham Hotspur captain is sent off for a reckless tackle on Casemiro"
X Link 2026-02-07T13:05Z 1.1M followers, 45.1K engagements
"Michael Carrick's Manchester United win four Premier League games in a row beating Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 at Old Trafford. That's their first league win against Spurs in seven attempts (W1 D3 L3)"
X Link 2026-02-07T14:27Z 1.1M followers, 29.9K engagements
"Is a bad season turning into a good one for Manchester United With their 2-0 win against Tottenham Hotspur they now have [--] points two more than they achieved last season. 📝 @Ankaman616 @Conor0Neill_ 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7015743/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7015743/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-07T15:09Z 1.1M followers, 34.1K engagements
"It's a first-half hat-trick for Cole Palmer against Wolves. His first two came from the penalty spot which were both won by Joao Pedro. He got his third in the 37th minute. It has been a very easy afternoon so far for Liam Rosenior's side"
X Link 2026-02-07T15:51Z 1.1M followers, 33.3K engagements
"West Ham lead 2-0 at half-time against Burnley and will be hoping history doesn't repeat itself this weekend. Crysencio Summerville scored the opener taking his tally to five goals in his last five appearances across all competitions for West Ham after scoring just once in his first [--] for the club. The last West Ham player to score in five in a row was Jesse Lingard in March/April [----]. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020163800737943662 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020163800737943662"
X Link 2026-02-07T15:52Z 1.1M followers, 53.4K engagements
"Martin Zubimendi has given Arsenal the lead against Sunderland. It's another goal from the Spaniard from outside the box whose shot bounces off the post and goes in"
X Link 2026-02-07T15:54Z 1.1M followers, 33.4K engagements
"Everton come from behind at Craven Cottage to complete their first league double over Fulham since 2013-14. David Moyes' side are up to seventh two points behind Liverpool"
X Link 2026-02-07T16:57Z 1.1M followers, 37K engagements
"A 2-0 win for West Ham United closes the gap to Nottingham Forest in 17th to three points. Defeats for Burnley & Wolves mean the bottom two drift further away from Premier League safety"
X Link 2026-02-07T17:02Z 1.1M followers, 13.5K engagements
"Rasmus Hojlund's penalty in the fifth minute of added time gave Napoli the three points against Genoa. It was the striker's second goal of the game having scored in the first half. Antonio Conte's side went down to [--] men after Juan Jesus received a second yellow in the 77th minute. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020211744057249966 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020211744057249966"
X Link 2026-02-07T19:03Z 1.1M followers, 73.5K engagements
"Brentford take the points at St. James' Park. Dango Ouattara's goal in the 85th minute puts Keith Andrews' side on level points with Liverpool in 6th. It's the third successive defeat in the Premier League for Eddie Howe's Newcastle United"
X Link 2026-02-07T19:31Z 1.1M followers, 30.2K engagements
"It has been an eventful start to life at Lyon for Endrick. Before tonight's game he had scored five goals in five games. And in Lyon's game with Nantes this evening he has been shown a red card for this upgraded from the referee's original yellow"
X Link 2026-02-07T21:32Z 1.1M followers, 77.7K engagements
"Antoine Semenyo Jamie Vardy and others have shown that non-League can provide a viable pathway into elite football. The Athletic spoke to a range of scouts and loans managers to understand why it is becoming increasingly attractive to professional clubs and is seen as an untapped market. And who do the scouts think could be the next hidden gem @JordanC1107 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7018122/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7018122/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-08T08:01Z 1.1M followers, 36.7K engagements
"Viktor Gyokeres start to life in north London has not been straightforward. But he now has eight goal contributions in as many games in all competitions. Whats changed And has he found his role in Mikel Artetas squad @ArtdeRoche 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7029570/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7029570/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-08T08:31Z 1.1M followers, 32.9K engagements
"Everybody recognises Cristian Romero is one of the best players in Tottenham Hotspur's squad. The 27-year-old has moments of magic but does not have the tactical or emotional discipline required to be an effective captain. @jaydmharris 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7029330/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7029330/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-08T10:01Z 1.1M followers, 40.7K engagements
"🏆 Did Manchester City just save the title race Can Cristian Romero really be considered a leader ❓ Is an old-school tactic making a return @stujames75 addresses the major talking points from the weekend's Premier League action. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7031363/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7031363/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-09T08:01Z 1.1M followers, 22.6K engagements
"Tottenham Hotspur Women went into Sunday's game vs Chelsea just one point behind the reigning WSL champions. But the brutal reality for a team on the rise is that in [--] matches against the established big-three sides since promotion they have won just twice. So how far away are Spurs from catching up with the WSL's elite 📝 @megan_feringa https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7031494/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7031494/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-09T11:01Z 1.1M followers, 43.6K engagements
"Eddie Howe has no doubt that he is still the man to lead Newcastle United forward"
X Link 2026-02-09T11:32Z 1.1M followers, 29.9K engagements
"Tonights 3-2 defeat against Burnley means Crystal Palace are now eight matches without a league win at Selhurst Park. Palace last went on an eight-game winless run at home in the top flight in December [----] following a 3-0 defeat to Liverpool when: 🔴 Arsenal were sixth in the Premier League before winning [--] points from [--] matches to win the league 🎶 Teletubbies Say 'Eh-Oh' was number one in the charts Ronaldo won his first Ballon d'Or at the age of [--] 🍺 An average pint cost [----] https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021701868074958896 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021701868074958896"
X Link 2026-02-11T21:44Z 1.1M followers, 31.7K engagements
"Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane has been accused by an opponent of causing injury. In the first half of Wednesdays 4-0 win over Mainz in the second round of the DFB-Pokal Kane collided with Mainz goalkeeper Robin Zentner after challenging for a loose ball following a cross from Serge Gnabry. The incident left Zentner with a cut above his right eyebrow and needing lengthy treatment. He was able to continue and finish the game but in an interview with German broadcaster ZDF after the game the 30-year-old said that Kane was at fault and had no reason to challenge for the ball. Yes I think you"
X Link 2024-10-31T08:50Z 1.1M followers, 7.8M engagements
"Ipswich Town captain Sam Morsy chose not to wear a rainbow armband during Saturdays defeat to Nottingham Forest due to his religious beliefs. The 33-year-old midfielder was the only captain in the Premier League not wearing a rainbow armband across Rainbow Laces weekend an initiative run by the English top flight in partnership with LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall to promote equality diversity and LGBTQ+ acceptance. Morsy capped by Egypt nine times is a practicing Muslim and Ipswich said they respected their midfielders decision. 🔗"
X Link 2024-12-02T14:45Z 1.1M followers, 37.1M engagements
"Manchester United players abandoned the clubs plans to wear an Adidas jacket in support of the LGBTQ+ community ahead of Sundays Premier League match against Everton after Noussair Mazraoui refused to join the initiative. #MUFC #PL More from @AdamCrafton_"
X Link 2024-12-04T10:32Z 1.1M followers, 8.3M engagements
"In [----] Barcelona recorded the biggest loss for a football club ever: 555.4m. Today they still have the deepest debt in the world game: 1.45bn. Many others would have drastically cut costs. Barca have instead found refuge in ever more novel ways of raising money while also driving phenomenal commercial growth. Here in @CWeatherspoon_'s Special Report is the full details of the levers the salary limits the Messi legacy and the annual registration drama. 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6754098/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6754098/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2025-11-03T11:01Z 1.1M followers, 957.4K engagements
"Liverpool wanted a penalty after the ball hit Aurelien Tchouameni's hand but the referee didn't give it"
X Link 2025-11-04T20:44Z 1.1M followers, 172.4K engagements
"A standing ovation and a dislocated shoulder against Fulham How a trip to Zanzibar put his toils at Basel into perspective Sleeping rough ahead of a trial at Clermont Foot as a teenager Using Hugo Ekitike and Nick Woltemade as reference points A penchant for Everton retro kits Thierno Barry talks exclusively to @Paddy_Boyland about adapting to life in the Premier League and shot stat. 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6806909/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6806909/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2025-11-17T07:31Z 1.1M followers, 241.3K engagements
"Arsenal jump to second in the Women's Super League taking all three points from Goodison Park as Everton's wait for a home point in the league continues. Goals from Katie McCabe Alessia Russo and Olivia Smith sealed the win for Arsenal with Leah Williamson also on the pitch for the first time since the Euro [----] final. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1999846067945214354 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1999846067945214354"
X Link 2025-12-13T14:17Z 1.1M followers, 76.3K engagements
"Benfica have come from behind to lead Real Madrid at Estadio da Luz. Vangelis Pavlidis' penalty has given the Portuguese giants the advantage at half-time. Reckon Jose Mourinho is enjoying himself"
X Link 2026-01-28T20:56Z 1.1M followers, 33K engagements
"Crystal Palace have made an offer to sign Jorgen Strand Larsen from Wolverhampton Wanderers for a fee of 43million plus 5m in add-ons. There is a strong chance the offer will be accepted by Wolves. Exclusive from @David_Ornstein https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7006585/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7006585/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-01T13:23Z 1.1M followers, 79.8K engagements
"Nottingham Forest have reached an agreement with Borussia Monchengladbach for the signing of left-back Luca Netz on a permanent deal. The 22-year-old is undergoing a medical ahead of the proposed move to the Premier League club and is set to sign a four-and-a-half-year contract. More from @David_Ornstein in The Athletics transfer deadline day live blog: https://bit.ly/4kj7trW https://bit.ly/4kj7trW"
X Link 2026-02-02T15:27Z 1.1M followers, 64.1K engagements
"Pathetic in the first half against Manchester City all-action in the second. Thomas Frank's tactical tweak transformed Tottenham. 📼 @Jon_Mackenzie"
X Link 2026-02-02T17:31Z 1.1M followers, 57.6K engagements
"Raheem Sterling at Union Berlin Sometimes you have to rub your eyes In this case it didnt really seem serious Union's general manager Horst Heldt said to Sky on being offered the 31-year-old free agent. We didnt pursue it any further. A representative for Raheem Sterling has denied to The Athletic that the winger was offered a surprise move to the Bundesliga club. ✍ @SebSB https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018391789548216521 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018391789548216521"
X Link 2026-02-02T18:31Z 1.1M followers, 102.9K engagements
"Harvey Elliott is expected to stay at Aston Villa after failing to find an agreement on a return to Liverpool. Club sources say there had been no recent discussions on the removal of the 10-game obligation that exists in the deal for Elliott which indicates that Villa need to pay a permanent fee between 30-35m to sign the 22-year-old permanently. If Villa wished to end the agreement they would have to pay to a termination fee while Liverpool did not want to recall Elliott. ✍ @J_Tanswell & @GreggEvans40 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018399655722184725"
X Link 2026-02-02T19:02Z 1.1M followers, 240.5K engagements
"Jeremy Jacquet will join Liverpool on July [--] after signing in a deal worth 55million plus 5m in add-ons. Here's how the Premier League champions beat out competition from Chelsea for the highly-rated young defender: ♦ Impressed scouts at U19 Euros ♦ Idolises Virgil van Dijk & Ibrahima Konate ♦ Saw clearer first-team pathway at Liverpool ♦ Part of plan to build for future ✍ @JamesPearceLFC & @adjones_journo 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7016085/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7016085/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-03T07:01Z 1.1M followers, 195.8K engagements
"After the excess of the summer where over 3bn was spent by Premier League clubs for the first time this was a reacquaintance with moderation for most. Only eight clubs committed to deals worth more than 10m and eight others including Arsenal Liverpool Manchester United and Newcastle United declined to hand over a penny. Around [--] per cent of the Premier League's total spend in January was down to Crystal Palace and Manchester City. @PJBuckingham and @CWeatherspoon_ break down the key numbers https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7016975/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-03T16:01Z 1.1M followers, 38.8K engagements
"Chelseas fans taunted the Emirates with chants of Weve won it all. They have a reputation as winners Arsenal as a perennial project. Right now however its Chelsea who look more like a work-in-progress. And while Tuesdays semi-final wasnt pretty Arsenal fans wont care. Their team is here to win not entertain. 📝 @Gunnerblog https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7020034/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7020034/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-04T09:05Z 1.1M followers, 185.5K engagements
"Crystal Palace initially entered into negotiations with Everton over Dwight McNeil anticipating the 26-year-old would cost around 10m-12m. The negotiations that followed pushed up that price but once their own sale of Jean-Philippe Mateta to Milan fell through Palace pivoted to a loan with 20m obligation structure for the winger. Even then the potential fee was deemed far too good to turn down for a player who will enter the final year of his deal this summer. McNeil travelled to complete a medical terms were thrashed out and a deal sheet was submitted. All seemed in order with ample time"
X Link 2026-02-04T14:06Z 1.1M followers, 248.4K engagements
"Cristiano Ronaldo is the best-paid footballer on the planet earning more than [---] million a year at Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League. Yet on Monday he was absent from their squad for the win against Al Riyadh and there is no guarantee he will return for Fridays match versus Al Ittihad. The forward who turns [--] today is unhappy with how the club is being managed while their biggest rivals Al Hilal have just signed his old Real Madrid team-mate Karim Benzema. Ronaldo signed a new contract in the summer and is an ambassador for the [----] World Cup in Saudi Arabia but this week has cast doubt over"
X Link 2026-02-05T08:02Z 1.1M followers, 109K engagements
"Manchester United posted record commercial revenues last year but their operation is concerning the Glazers: Min. 24m sponsorship shortfall No training kit partner; shirt-sleeve deal in doubt 10m Adidas UCL penalty Commercial staff cut by 24% No new NFTs being minted Rivals growing faster @mjcritchley @lauriewhitwell & @AdamCrafton_ 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7015588/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7015588/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-05T09:01Z 1.1M followers, 221.9K engagements
"🔴 Manchester United's successfully rebuilt attack 🔵 Joao Pedro and Hugo Ekitike 🟣 Aston Villa's wait goes on ⚪ And why Leeds United nailed their recruitment in [----] On this week's Alternative Premier League Table @anantaajith looks at how last summer's influx of new faces are doing in front of goal for their new clubs. 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7020985/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7020985/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-05T16:01Z 1.1M followers, 261.5K engagements
"The Saudi Pro League has told Cristiano Ronaldo no individual however significant determines decisions beyond their own club after his future at Al Nassr has come into focus. More from @Dan_Sheldon_ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7026457/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7026457/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-06T08:33Z 1.1M followers, 41K engagements
"Arsenal now call the Emirates in north London home. But back in the 1800s they were based in south London and played in Plumstead. @DTathletic visited the street where the terraces of their old Invicta ground remain in peoples back gardens. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6991197/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6991197/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-06T09:47Z 1.1M followers, 120.5K engagements
"Mikel Arteta claims that Arsenals Martin Odegaard Jurrien Timber Bukayo Saka and Max Dowman are all progressing well but may have different return dates for their respective injuries. Timber and Odegaard are most likely to come back ahead of this weekends clash with Sunderland while on Sakas potential return Arteta said: Hopefully he will be with us very soon. More from @ArtdeRoche https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7027050/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7027050/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-06T16:01Z 1.1M followers, 56.3K engagements
"Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta will make the final decision on whether to undergo surgery on a knee injury. A deal to sell the 28-year-old to AC Milan for a fee of around 30million fell through on transfer deadline day with the Italian side pulling out partly due to concerns over his knee which were flagged during a medical. Palace manager Oliver Glasner says a call on whether to continue managing the problem or seek a longer-term solution will be taken by Mateta after a final medical opinion has been sought with the strikers hopes of making Frances World Cup squad this summer in"
X Link 2026-02-06T16:22Z 1.1M followers, 61.9K engagements
"Erling Haaland is in a slump and it's one we've seen before. The Norwegian's seasons have a familiar pattern: a blistering start followed by a mid-season slowdown @SamLee investigates. 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7025464/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7025464/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-07T09:02Z 1.1M followers, 79.6K engagements
"Curtis Jones wants to start every game and thinks he is good enough to do so. But he has only started [--] Premier League games for Liverpool this season. His World Cup hopes are fading fast and under [--] months remain on his contract. What next for Jones 📝 @greggevans40 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7023799/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7023799/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-07T09:31Z 1.1M followers, 94K engagements
"Arsenal extend their lead at the top of the Premier League while a win for Chelsea moves them to within one point of Manchester United in fourth. Aston Villa miss the chance to go second dropping points against Bournemouth"
X Link 2026-02-07T17:02Z 1.1M followers, 43.1K engagements
"Martin Zubimendi is Artetas Mr Dependable. He not only scores and creates goals but also has a wicked passing range and gets stuck in with the defensive work whether that is sliding into tackles winning headers or gaining back possession. No sooner had Zubimendi got to his feet after being fouled by Brian Brobbey than Arsenals midfielder was headed towards the corner flag to mimic the injured Mikel Merinos celebration. Zubimendi had just scored his sixth goal of the season which is now two more than he has managed in a single campaign in his career. It is an example of why the Spaniard is so"
X Link 2026-02-07T17:13Z 1.1M followers, 99.5K engagements
"Newcastle United have dropped more points from winning positions than any other side in the Premier League this season (19). Opta"
X Link 2026-02-07T19:37Z 1.1M followers, 525.4K engagements
"Hull City vs. Bristol City is likely to linger in the memory for everyone who attended at the MKM Stadium. A topsy-turvy game between two teams chasing a place in the Premier League. And it was stopped by a squirrel. Twice. Emil Riis had just put Gerhard Strubers visitors 3-1 up before the match was stopped in the 54th minute when the squirrel first appeared and sprinted across the pitch. There was three minutes of comedy chasing and evasive action before play resumed only for the four-legged fiend to return to wreak more havoc than the home attack had previously shown. 🔗"
X Link 2026-02-07T22:06Z 1.1M followers, 67.5K engagements
"Cole Palmers Chelsea role may look the same but improvements around him make a difference. His hat-trick showed he is still a game-changer but he is now under less pressure to be a talisman. That is a luxury he has not had before and the hope is that it makes him even better. @reallycerys 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7029558/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7029558/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-08T09:31Z 1.1M followers, 46.3K engagements
"Borja Iglesias had just given his shirt to a fan in the car park when the homophobic abuse began. The Spain international striker - he is heterosexual - was taunted as a result of his decision to paint his nails. In response team-mates and more than [----] fans came to the next match with painted nails. The incident and the reaction to it has sparked a wider debate in Spain 📝 @Millar_Colin 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7021257/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7021257/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-08T13:01Z 1.1M followers, 203.5K engagements
"Since the beginning of the season Manchester United have been smartly using the players outside the penalty area on corner kicks creating favourable shooting situations for Mbeumo Amad and Bruno Fernandes. Whether it has been with old staff or new they have used additional training time this season to improve their set pieces in terms of ideas and execution and they are seeing the results. 📝 @Walid_4 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7030487/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7030487/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-09T08:31Z 1.1M followers, 106.9K engagements
"This is what things will look like if Manchester City's rebuild comes together. In fact it should be better than the victory over Liverpool. Pep Guardiolas side are not the finished article yet but you can see what they are trying to build as they chase down Arsenal. 📝 @SamLee https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7031259/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7031259/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-09T09:01Z 1.1M followers, 29.1K engagements
"Dominik Szoboszlai has been one of the few Liverpool title-winners to stand up and be counted this season. He has been outstanding in midfield and selflessly filled in at right-back. His free kick against Manchester City was awe inspiring. Yet by the end he had been dismissed as Arne Slot's side imploded. Not for the first time this season Szoboszlai was badly let down by those around him. 📝 @JamesPearceLFC 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7031035/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7031035/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-09T09:31Z 1.1M followers, 50K engagements
"There was a sense at Anfield on Sunday that despite Manchester Citys clashes with Liverpool no longer being title deciders this remains the Premier Leagues must-see fixture. And Liverpool's naivety in the [--] minutes in which they led they made no attempt to retain possession and slow the tempo or waste time ensured that the two sides produced another Premier League classic. 📝 @Zonal_Marking https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7032612/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7032612/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-09T13:01Z 1.1M followers, 51.7K engagements
"Big spenders are routinely pilloried or applauded for improving their squad or splurging wastefully regardless of whether theyve been careful in years past. The more frugal sides are decried as misers or praised for their market savvy no matter the surrounding factors. One way to delve a little deeper is to look beyond the money spent and instead at what exactly it was spent on. Positions spring to mind as one way of doing this but another and one that can prove quite telling in terms of where a club are on their particular journey is to look at the ages of players signed. @CWeatherspoon_ has"
X Link 2026-02-09T13:32Z 1.1M followers, 48.3K engagements
"Dani Carvajal is not happy. Well-placed sources have said Real Madrid are having doubts about offering him a renewal. Sources on the players side are not convinced he will end up staying either. They also said he does not feel like Alvaro Arbeloa has explained why he is not playing. In recent weeks sources close to the dressing room have spoken of an improvement in atmosphere since Xabi Alonsos sacking as manager. It will be interesting to see how the Carvajal situation affects that. It could also lead Madrid to look to strengthen at right-back in the transfer market. The idea has already"
X Link 2026-02-09T16:01Z 1.1M followers, 79.9K engagements
"Womens Super League (WSL) Football the organisation which oversees the top two tiers of womens football in England is monitoring developments with Xs artificial intelligence (AI) tool Grok due to concerns regarding its creation of sexualised images. Some WSL clubs are also monitoring Grok and another has said it has provided updated guidance to players and staff on safe use of all platforms including X. Other teams are monitoring the evolving social media landscape and will take action accordingly. More from @charlotteharpur https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7032797/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-09T20:21Z 1.1M followers, 53.8K engagements
"Middlesbroughs 2-1 win at Sheffield United moves Kim Hellbergs side top of the Championship knocking Frank Lampards Coventry City off the summit for the first time since October. The Teesside outfit were [--] points behind Coventry when Hellberg took charge in November"
X Link 2026-02-09T21:55Z 1.1M followers, 48.6K engagements
"This was Coca-Cola and Pepsi teaming up Marvel and DC - two of the biggest names in the business in an alliance. On February [--] [----] Manchester United and the New York Yankees announced a partnership. This is the story of that day why it might have been a missed opportunity - and a push for the Steinbrenner family to buy Manchester United. ✍ @OliverKay 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7004057/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7004057/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-10T07:30Z 1.1M followers, 78.2K engagements
"Thomas Frank's Spurs host Eddie Howe's Newcastle United with both sides in the bottom half and struggling to fix flaws in their sides that have been ruthlessly exposed in the Premier League of late. It is a crucial game for two coaches who have spent years building their reputations. @ThomHarris_ explains what is going wrong and what it means for how tonight may play out 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7032933/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7032933/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-10T08:01Z 1.1M followers, 36.6K engagements
"Alexis Mac Allister is the World Cup winner who was pivotal to Liverpools title win last season. But the data and the eye test suggest his form has slumped. So whats going wrong - and how can it be put right @greggevans40 and @JamesPearceLFC investigate https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7032771/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7032771/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-10T09:01Z 1.1M followers, 45.4K engagements
"♦ Cristiano Ronaldo Saudi Arabia and a moral dilemma ♦ The striker averaging a club every [----] months ♦ Thomas Frank's baffling blind spot ♦ The manager merry-go-round Watford are Still at it In this week's Row Z @TimSpiers looks at some of the more unusual stories from the past week in football 🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7032782/source=twitteruk https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7032782/source=twitteruk"
X Link 2026-02-10T12:01Z 1.1M followers, 24.5K engagements
"Arne Slot has admitted that missing out on Champions League qualification would have a big impact on Liverpools summer transfer budget"
X Link 2026-02-10T12:15Z 1.1M followers, 32K engagements
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