The expansion paradox: why the Women’s World Cup became more competitive
When FIFA confirmed that the Women’s World Cup would grow from 24 teams to 32 in 2023, the expansion was widely welcomed. But it also prompted concerns about co...
Florian Wirtz v Martin Ødegaard: what the first 55 games really tell us
Jamie Carragher is entitled to ask why Florian Wirtz is not doing more for Liverpool. The harder question is whether 55 appearances are enough to decide how muc...
Why Premier League spending means little without a clear identity
Money buys better players. It buys depth, options and, increasingly in the Premier League, the ability to correct an expensive mistake by making another expensi...
Five things the Premier League weekend told us before the international break
Five games are nowhere near enough to define a Premier League season, but they are enough for the first assumptions of August to begin colliding with reality. T...
Fulham 1-1 Manchester United: Cunha rescues late point at Craven Cottage
Matheus Cunha rescued Manchester United with an 89th-minute equaliser as Michael Carrick’s side escaped Craven Cottage with a 1-1 draw against Fulham. Lis...
Bournemouth 0-1 Liverpool: Isak delivers as Reds grind out valuable win
Alexander Isak scored the only goal as Liverpool battled to a 1-0 Premier League victory over Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. The Sweden striker struck in ...
Why Leeds have the edge over Manchester United, and what it says about both
Manchester United may be the bigger name in Sunday’s meeting at Elland Road, but Leeds United have made the more convincing start to the Premier League se...
Liverpool vs Manchester City: can Iraola’s reshaped attack stop the leaders?
Liverpool welcome Manchester City to Anfield on Sunday with an unbeaten record to protect and an attack to rebuild. Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo are out, Erlin...