It’s early days, but you fear Southampton might set a few unwanted records this season. After seven games, they are winless, with only a point to...
It is a rarity to see Yunus Musah without a smile. An ear-to-ear grin is a mostly-permanent feature for the 21-year-old midfielder. But as he sprinted...
A couple of years ago, Hannah Deacon took a call from a football agent. Deacon, who had no background in football, was surprised. What she did...
As Liverpool’s manager, Jurgen Klopp did not like long meetings. Rather than sitting around, poring over the latest big decision, he would regularly have important conversations...
Manchester City have won the Premier League four times in a row and are unbeaten after seven matches this season. But they are more likely to...
Manchester United fans must feel like they are trapped in a recurring nightmare. A goalless draw against Aston Villa was underpinned by an improved defensive performance...
Manchester City and the Premier League are both claiming victories after a ruling regarding the league’s Associated Party Transaction (APT) regulations was published. The ruling states...
This article is part of The Athletic’s series marking UK Black History Month. To view the whole collection, click here. Lassana Diarra was preparing for the...
Ask any forward tagged with the ‘super sub’ label if they take pride in it, and you’ll get the same response. “I hate it,” says Adam...
First, a sizeable yellow metal office container appeared outside turnstiles 42 and 43 of the East Stand, partly blocking those two entry points into St James’...
