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Instant Reactions | United woes continue, Arsenal cruise, Bayern shocked & Sabah make their mark
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NewLeftism- Arsenal’s left wing issues present opportunity
I suspect most observers of the Premier League would agree that Arsenal have one of the deepest squads in Europe at the moment. In…
NewArsenal star says they want to win everything this season
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NewEpisode 897: On and off the pitch
Welcome to another episode of the Arsecast – the original Arsenal podcast. In this episode I’m joined by Andrew Allen to discuss the 3-0…
Eli Junior Kroupi update comes with perfect timing for Tottenham and Arsenal
Tottenham and Arsenal target Eli Junior Kroupi has taken another step towards returning from his foot injury, potentially giving Spurs an opportunity to assess…
Liverpool steps in front of Arsenal in race for World Cup prodigy
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Episode 11: The Mag Pod Special: Newcastle United and Aston Villa. Rivalry, Transfers and the Manchester City fallout Published: 14/10/2026 | Duration: 66 mins…
Empty seats at Aston Villa as Champions League pricing policy massively backfires
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First home win in 5 months as Aston Villa have six appeal ahead of Newcastle United match
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What Unai Said: Emery on 6-0 Win Over Fenerbahçe, Underdog Spirit and Villa’s Improvement
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Aston Villa Player Ratings – Fenerbahce Home
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AFC Bournemouth ‘open to offers’ in January for Alex Scott — report
Chelsea were heavily linked with Alex Scott in the summer as our preferred replacement for Enzo Fernández, but Bournemouth were unwilling to do business…
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Early Verdicts: Brighton Buzzing, Spurs Stalling
After five matchdays in the Premier League, Brighton stands out with a strong performance, scoring 16 goals despite missing key players. In contrast, Tottenham…
Why Brighton keep getting better at losing their best players
Brighton FC exemplifies how clubs can achieve success without hefty spending, thriving on player sales to improve their squad. Their strategy focuses on redefining…
Breaking Lines and Building Bonds: Pascal Groß is Leading Brighton’s Impressive Start
Brighton & Hove Albion have made an excellent start to the 2026-27 season, and their 35-year-old creative spark has been at the centre of…
Patric Ridge is joined by Jon Shea and our Alfie Biggs to look over the Hull draw and the Chesea challenge. The post ToffeeWeb…
Everton vs Chelsea Prediction: Premier League Preview
Xabi Alonso’s side will want to back up a fine Premier League showing with another win. We look ahead to Saturday’s clash with our…
Ed.note: It’s actually Thursday, which is worse. Perhaps it’s Monday in TMIL’s universe, the Hilarioverse. First Unbeaten Well
How a private equity investment analyst might view BlueCo’s acquisition of Chelsea
Before I start, a few things: This was originally posted on The Daily Hilario on Monday, 12th October. If you have already read it…
The Daily Hilario: Questings of Vision(s)
Watching the first episode of VisionQuest and maybe about to watch the second. So far, so good. Quite liked WandaVision and James Spader is…
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When Burnham’s Everton instincts met the reality of government
The discussion around lifting the ban on alcohol in football stadiums highlights a disconnection between political ideals and practical realities. Andy Burnham advocates for…
The Everton precedent and the problem with Premier League justice
Manchester City's recent guilty verdict for 114 breaches highlights the stark difference in how financial misconduct is addressed compared to Everton's immediate 10-point deduction…
Patric Ridge is joined by Jon Shea and our Alfie Biggs to look over the Hull draw and the Chesea challenge. The post ToffeeWeb…
Everton vs Chelsea Prediction: Premier League Preview
Xabi Alonso’s side will want to back up a fine Premier League showing with another win. We look ahead to Saturday’s clash with our…
It’s time for Everton, and Moyes, to step it up
It really doesn’t seem to be clicking smoothly for Everton just yet. In many ways, Everton are playing worse than in Moyes's first couple…
State of the Game… Or Just the Same Old Politics?
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Everton U21s lose at Solihull after Matos is sent off
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Patric Ridge is joined by Jon Shea and our Alfie Biggs to look over the Hull draw and the Chesea challenge. The post ToffeeWeb…
Does playing out from the back really matter? This Premier League data analysis examines Hull City’s direct approach under Sergej Jakirović, exploring long passing,…
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Liverpool steps in front of Arsenal in race for World Cup prodigy
Gilberto Mora was one of the standout teenagers at the 2026 World Cup, where he was the youngest participant in the competition. His performances…
‘My favourite’ – Ballon d’Or winner joins Liverpool stars in lauding Bradley Barcola on Instagram
A Ballon d’Or winner was among the many players lauding Bradley Barcola on Instagram after the Liverpool winger’s hat-trick against LASK on Wednesday. The…
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TNT commentator in awe of Liverpool ‘livewire’ who had LASK ‘absolutely frightened to death’
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Forget Barcola: 105-touch Liverpool powerhouse was ‘bossing it’ in high-scoring win over LASK
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Why re-awarding Manchester City’s titles would be wrong
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A verdict, not a conclusion: what the reported outcome of Manchester City’s 115 charges really means
Manchester City has reportedly been found guilty of 114 out of 115 charges regarding breaches of Premier League financial rules between 2009 and 2018.…
Episode 11: The Mag Pod Special: Newcastle United and Aston Villa. Rivalry, Transfers and the Manchester City fallout Published: 14/10/2026 | Duration: 66 mins…
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Michael Oliver, Man City and the Questions That Won’t Go Away – Opinion
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How to Beat Manchester City (Without Breaking the Law)
Using tactics instead of financial doping.
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Pressure mounting on Man United, Carrick | UCL Matchday 2 Predictions
After a three week slog through the international break, dominated by the headlines surrounding Manchester City’s conviction by the Premier League, the Champions League…
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Lisandro Martinez takes aim at United hierarchy after Atletico defeat
Lisandro Martinez has publicly questioned Manchester United’s summer transfer business following our 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid, directly challenging technical director Jason Wilcox over the club’s failure to strengthen sufficiently. The Argentine defender was visibly frustrated after United suffered another disappointing result, with the defeat increasing pressure on Michael Carrick following a difficult start to the campaign. Martinez argued that responsibility for United’s struggles extends beyond the manager and players, pointing instead towards decisions made above them. We did a fantastic season last season and now we expect more from the top, more players to compete because many teams bring many players as well. Atletico have an amazing team and they deserved to win today. I expect more [investment]. 100%. I expect more from our technical director [Jason Wilcox]. I have to be honest, as players we have to do more but it is also important when you make a strong squad to be ready for this kind of night. Tonight it is easy to [blame] the coach, easy to say the players but also we have to see other areas. United invested approximately £160 million in new players during the summer transfer window, with Carlos Baleba, Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans accounting for £155 million of that expenditure. However, all three were midfielders, leaving other positions without significant reinforcements. By comparison, Manchester City spent approximately £458 million, Chelsea £340 million, Tottenham £312 million, Newcastle £273 million and Liverpool £243 million. United’s net expenditure was approximately £103 million, the seventh-highest in the Premier League. However, the concern isn’t simply how much United spent, but whether their recruitment adequately prepared them for the demands of the new season. Last season, United had no European football, allowing Carrick considerably more time between matches to prepare his players and manage their fitness. Having secured Champions League qualification through a third-place finish, United now face at least eight additional fixtures in the league phase alone, with potentially more should they progress. That makes squad depth considerably more important. Injuries, suspensions and fatigue become increasingly difficult to manage when players are required to compete twice a week, particularly against Europe’s strongest opposition. United’s failure to strengthen at left-back, despite concerns over Luke Shaw’s fitness,…
Saturday was a shithouse of a day. It began with a real-life version of Schrödinger’s cat. Not something you expect to encounter outside a…
Carrick Calls for United to Show More Fire as He Reflects on Extended Break
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Carrick Provides Disappointing Injury Update on Sesko
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Episode 11: The Mag Pod Special: Newcastle United and Aston Villa. Rivalry, Transfers and the Manchester City fallout Published: 14/10/2026 | Duration: 66 mins…
‘This will be the next club for Eddie Howe’ Chris Waddle
When returning for Newcastle United pre-season Eddie Howe informed the club that the time had come for him to leave. The then United boss…
Empty seats at Aston Villa as Champions League pricing policy massively backfires
There was a huge backlash from Aston Villa fans when their club announced Champions League prices for the 2024/25 season. Prices set from £70…
A much-needed double injury boost for Matthias Jaissle
Matthias Jaissle watched on as his Newcastle United team managed to lose 4-1 at the CBS Arena on Monday, despite having far more clear…
First home win in 5 months as Aston Villa have six appeal ahead of Newcastle United match
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Photo of the Week: Sunderland’s fiery return to Europe
Sunderland's emotional return to European football after 25 years was highlighted by a vibrant atmosphere at the Stadium of Light. The team celebrated with…
Forget Solanke: The Porto striker Spurs should be chasing in January
Tottenham Hotspur is experiencing a positive atmosphere despite their low Premier League standing, largely due to improved performances. However, the team's struggle with goal…
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Tottenham Hotspur are considering a move for a Champions League-winning defender next summer, but they have one concern about the player. A lot of…
NewChris Waddle makes £68m claim about Troy Parrott returning to Tottenham
Chris Waddle has questioned whether Tottenham Hotspur should consider bringing Troy Parrott back to North London, with the striker’s value having risen considerably since…
Eli Junior Kroupi update comes with perfect timing for Tottenham and Arsenal
Tottenham and Arsenal target Eli Junior Kroupi has taken another step towards returning from his foot injury, potentially giving Spurs an opportunity to assess…
Tottenham accused of 'big club snobbery' that cost them a £20m 'physical powerhouse'
Darren Bent believes Tottenham Hotspur made a huge mistake in the summer that they will come to massively regret very soon. There was a…
Tottenham consider big Luca Williams-Barnett decision for 2027
Despite being seen as a generational talent by many at Tottenham, Luca Williams-Barnett is still waiting for his Premier League debut. At a time…
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