After squandering the chance to squeeze the life out of this Premier League title race, Arsenal’s lead has been trimmed to four points. Matheus Cunha’s outstanding finish from distance was celebrated across Manchester and the West Midlands, as Michael Carrick’s re-emerging Red Devils scored a 3–2 victory at a nervous Emirates Stadium to embolden the…
Declan Rice should be Arsenal captain, not Martin Ødegaard. Rice is a more natural on-field leader, the more ruthless competitor and the more likely to impose himself more effectively on opponents. Ødegaard is a fine role model for Arsenal, more of a club captain, and undeniably represents them well. Arsenal’s board and marketing department must…
Another weekend boxed off, and the Premier League narratives continue to be written. With Arsenal without a win in three league games, is their title charge beginning to wobble? Could Aston Villa continue to stick in the three-horse race for the rest of the season? Are West Ham United building enough momentum to escape relegation?…
2 Borussia Dortmund continued their fine form in the Bundesliga this weekend with a comfortable 3-0 win over Union Berlin at the Alte Försterei. Crucial to their victory were the performances of several players, but defender Nico Schlotterbeck stood out with a commanding display. Despite the noise surrounding his uncertain future beyond this season, Schlotterbeck…
We may be wrapping up only the first month of 2026, but The Athletic already has major honors being decided in this week’s super schedule of live coverage. It’s all eyes on Melbourne as tennis’ opening Grand Slam of the season comes to its conclusion. This week is important in UEFA Champions League soccer, too,…
‘You don’t win a league and get it all your own way’published at 09:12 GMT 09:12 GMT Arsenal 2-3 Man Utd Lee DixonFormer Arsenal defender on BBC Radio 5 Live That is the sloppiest I have seen Arsenal in a long time. It was a disappointing performance. I think they were in control for the…
‘You don’t win a league and get it all your own way’published at 09:12 GMT 09:12 GMT Arsenal 2-3 Man Utd Lee DixonFormer Arsenal defender on BBC Radio 5 Live That is the sloppiest I have seen Arsenal in a long time. It was a disappointing performance. I think they were in control for the…
Football has long been about much more than just the 11 players representing a side. From the manager to the owner, the kit man to the chief executive, Premier League clubs are made up of multiple components all working together behind the scenes in pursuit of a common goal. So, who is the most important…
Barcelona’s Spanish forward #10 Lamine Yamal scores his team’s third goal during the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and Real Oviedo at Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona on Jan 25, 2026. (PHOTO / AFP) BARCELONA – Barcelona capitalized on two defensive mistakes by bottom-of-the-table Real Oviedo to seal a 3-0 victory at a…
Jan 25, 2026, 01:57 PM ET LONDON — Manchester United dealt Arsenal a huge blow in the Premier League title race as Matheus Cunha‘s 87th-minute winner gave the visitors a stunning 3-2 win at Emirates Stadium on Sunday. The Gunners end the day just four points clear of Manchester City and Aston Villa after losing…