The miserable run continues for Aston Villa as they were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Brentford on penalties. Both sides made numerous changes to their starting XIs, but neither team really dominated the game. Brentford Performance Keith Andrews' side probably executed the game plan they set out for the match. Defending in a low-block and trying to hit Villa on the counter was clear to see, but in open play they didn't really look like scoring. Their main threat, as it has been so far th

Aston Villa travel to Sunderland this weekend still searching for their first Premier League win of the season, with Unai Emery juggling a growing injury list. Villa are winless in their last four league games and are yet to score a single goal in the top flight, a frustrating run that has raised questions about their cutting edge in attack. There was at least some encouragement in midweek as they found the net in the Carabao Cup against Brentford, but Emery knows his side must quickly transla

Aston Villa get their first taste of Carabao Cup football, as they take on Brentford tomorrow night. The two sides have already faced each other this season, with Brentford taking the three points in a 1-0 win. The Bees defeated Bournemouth in their previous cup game 2-0 and are looking to go beyond their Quarter-Final finish that they reached last season. Villa on the other hand, were knocked out by Crystal Palace in the fourth round last year. They will be hoping that they can go on a run to

The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) has officially announced the referees and match officials for Matchweek 5 of the 2025/26 Premier League season. As fans gear up for intense battles across the pitch, these appointments highlight the league's focus on experienced officiating to manage high-stakes encounters. The action kicks off with the fierce Merseyside derby, Liverpool vs Everton, at 12:30 on Saturday, promising passion and intensity at Anfield. Later that day, Manchester

It's what being a supporter is all about isn't it? Jumping the gun, making outlandish claims that one team is destined for glory whilst the other couldn't compete with your Sunday League side; predictions and making conclusions are an integral part of fan culture. So here's some conclusions after four gameweeks of Premier League football (that will no doubt all be wrong come May). The Champions keep their throne Hardly a bold claim but despite underperforming by their own admittance, Liverp

Aston Villa managed to hold on to a 0-0 draw against Everton, who will be disappointed they only walked away with one point. The Toffees had some great chances to take the lead, but Emiliano Martínez put in a fine performance to keep the game level. Despite his transfer saga, he certainly proved his worth to the Villa supporters and may have already made up for his behaviour. Everton Performance Everton started the game well, controlling possession and coming close on a number of occasions. B

Tottenham Hotspur kicked off their Champions League campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Villarreal on September 16, 2025, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. In a match defined by defensive resilience and opportunistic attacking play, 19-year-old Swedish sensation Lucas Bergvall emerged as the unlikely hero, capitalizing on a goalkeeper error to secure the win. Post-match analysis on Amazon Prime Sport saw Wayne Rooney and Michael Carrick showering praise on the young midfielder's forwar

Arsenal opened their UEFA Champions League campaign in style with a 2-0 win away at Athletic Bilbao on Tuesday night. The story of the match wasn’t just the result but the impact of two substitutes, Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard, who came off the bench to turn the game. Trossard replaced Viktor Gyökeres in the 65th minute, and just six minutes later, Martinelli came on for Eberechi Eze. Within half a minute of entering the pitch, the Brazilian made the difference. Trossard slipped him

A Tale of Two Clubs In English football, the margins between survival and relegation are measured in points, goals, and sometimes even inches. For Burnley in the 2021-22 season, the margin was four points. A single win might have kept them in the Premier League, securing another year of top-flight revenue, prestige, and the ability to attract players capable of taking the club forward. Instead, Burnley dropped into the Championship. For a club of modest means, that relegation was a financial e

The Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) has intervened in Chelsea’s handling of Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi, with both players currently training away from the first team after being frozen out by head coach Enzo Maresca, as per the BBC. Sterling and Disasi were both expected to leave Stamford Bridge during the summer transfer window, having been made available for transfer early on. Yet while other members of Chelsea’s so-called “bomb squad”, including established names such like B

Daniel Farke faced the media on Thursday afternoon, ahead of Leeds United's match against Wolves on Saturday. Here is everything he had to say. Team news: "We have a few doubts. James is a major doubt. He's still struggling a bit with hit in core muscle. Gnonto is a doubt with calf problems. Missed a few sessions. Will be a late call." On our lack of goals: "We need to stay calm. First step is to be rock solid and difficult to beat . We played good last away game at Fulham. Normally if this

Sunderland’s ambitious recruitment drive may not be over just yet. Despite a busy summer window that saw the arrivals of Omar Alderete, Nordi Mukiele, and Arthur Masuaku, the Black Cats remain firmly in pursuit of their top defensive target: Colombian international Jhon Lucumí. The 27-year-old Bologna centre-back was heavily linked with a move to Wearside during the summer, but the Serie A club held firm, refusing to part ways with one of their key assets. Now, as January approaches, Sunderland

In the high-stakes world of Premier League football, where young talents can skyrocket to stardom overnight, Tottenham Hotspur's latest signing is turning heads. Lucas Bergvall, the 18-year-old Swedish midfielder, has drawn glowing comparisons to one of the game's brightest stars: Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham. Former Spurs winger David Bentley, speaking on talkSPORT's Inside Spurs podcast, didn't hold back in his praise, labelling Bergvall a "Bellingham type" for his fearless forward runs and

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is under increasing pressure after a poor start to the 2025/26 Premier League season, despite heavy investment in the summer transfer window. United have won just one of their opening four league games and suffered a humiliating Carabao Cup first-round exit to fourth-tier Grimsby Town. The disappointing run continued with a 3-0 defeat to Manchester City in the derby, further raising doubts about Amorim’s suitability for the job. Ruben Amorim’s Struggles

Fabio Carvalho’s stoppage-time strike rescued Brentford a point vs Chelsea and reignited the VAR debate after a chaotic long-throw routine at the Gtech. ⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽ Saturday's equaliser was our 7th long throw goal since the start of the 2024/25 season ... no other side has scored more than two@Playmaker_EN look at how we are are leading the way with long throws back in fashion ⤵️@cynergybank — Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) September 15, 2025 What happened Chelsea fell behind to Kevin Schade’

As the Premier League returns, Chelsea fans are buzzing with anticipation for our trip to Old Trafford. Kick-off at 5:30PM BST on Saturday promises fireworks in this Premier League classic, where Enzo Maresca's high-flying Blues look to extend our unbeaten Premier League run against a scrambling Manchester United side under Ruben Amorim. With summer signings like Alejandro Garnacho and João Pedro looking set to start, we're primed to exploit United's injury woes and defensive frailties. In this