Recent News from The Athletic (Include All Sources)
Real Madrid’s options to replace Carvajal – and the state of play on transfers
Manchester City vs Premier League and APTs explained; Brazil’s big betting question
Aidan Morris’s path to Pochettino’s USMNT: Embracing the uncomfortable and building relationships
The Manchester United meeting where Erik ten Hag’s role as manager will be discussed
Analysing Manchester United manager alternatives to Erik ten Hag: Hoeness, Van Nistelrooy, Tuchel and more
Barcelona must keep their wages down – but Araujo, Pedri and Yamal need new deals
Are you entertained? Ange Postecoglou and the contradictory nature of football fandom
Brazilian struggles and a new era for USMNT: What to look out for this international break
Manchester City vs the Premier League: The APT verdict (briefly) explained
Manchester City vs the Premier League – explaining the 115* charges and what happens next
USMNT Player Tracker: Unlucky Balogun, Tillman has no equals – and Pulisic to step up?
Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho withdraws from Argentina squad with knee injury
How Paulo Gazzaniga saved three penalties in one game – just another day in a dramatic career
Pogba ‘nightmare’ over – but what now? Plus: Premier League manager pressure gauge
The Briefing: Can Liverpool really challenge City for title? Can the real Spurs please stand up?
Erik ten Hag’s big calls staved off the worst but a sense of flux remains at Manchester United
Paul Pogba spies light at the end of the tunnel and a chance to play again
The Brighton widemen who overran Tottenham – and their importance to Hurzeler
Brighton 3 Tottenham 2: An incredible collapse and where the defence went wrong
USMNT striker Folarin Balogun dislocates shoulder in Monaco win
USMNT striker Falorin Balogun dislocates shoulder in Monaco win
Sickle cell and football: Why the disease that mainly affects Black people needs more research
What does Wojciech Szczesny’s Barcelona signing mean for Inaki Pena with Ter Stegen out?
NWSL expansion: Where things stand as the league looks to add a 16th team
Why the super sub is one of football’s most valuable roles (and why nobody wants to be one)
What’s going on with Jude Bellingham’s shoulder?
Manchester United hierarchy to meet on Tuesday after Ratcliffe watches Ten Hag’s side play Aston Villa
Premier League predicted line-ups: Who do our writers think will start in Gameweek 7?
USMNT’s Gio Reyna suffers setback in groin injury recovery, expected to return after November international break
Slot machine that needs no luck, United’s problems after Porto, Suarez blasts Bielsa
Some of FIFA’s transfer rules contrary to EU law in Lassana Diarra case ruling, says European Court of Justice
Luis Suárez details toxic culture under Uruguay’s Marcelo Bielsa: ‘Players are going to reach a limit and explode’
Antonee Robinson: My game in my words
How Arne Slot prepares Liverpool: ‘Body wake-up’, ice baths and wellness checks
Row Z: Ronaldo the team player, Celtic’s 70,716 miles of suffering and a blow-up Kane
Do Premier League red cards apply across all competitions – and how long do suspensions last?
Champions League projections: All the talking points from Matchday 2
Champions League projections 2024-25: Each team’s probability of qualifying for knockouts
How Hansi Flick orchestrated a Barcelona revival; Plus: Champions League upsets and more Messi success
Reading Barcelona’s accounts – and why a ‘€12m profit’ is actually a €91m loss
Generated by AI (5 hours ago)
In recent football news, there's been a lot of action on and off the field. Starting with the transfer market, Arsenal and Chelsea are both interested in Swedish striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle United. However, they find the £115 million asking price too high and are considering a more achievable £80 million deal.
On the Champions League front, several teams have been making headlines. Arsenal celebrated an exceptional win, trouncing Sporting with a score of 5-1, showcasing the team's formidable form and depth as they advance in the competition. In a twist of events, Manchester City experienced a shocking draw against Feyenoord, surrendering a three-goal lead in the final minutes, which has raised questions about the team's current form and resilience under Pep Guardiola. This draw has extended City's winless streak to six games, putting added pressure on the team and management.
Meanwhile, Polish striker Robert Lewandowski has joined the elite ranks alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi by scoring his 100th goal in the Champions League, demonstrating his continued prowess and consistency at the highest levels of European football.
In other news, England's national team has introduced newcomers Ruby Mace and Laura Blindkilde Brown, signaling a refreshing change and investment in new talent for the upcoming matches against the USA and Switzerland.
Amidst all the excitement, one concerning story has emerged involving referee David Coote, who is under investigation by the FA for allegedly discussing a booking prior to a match, bringing integrity into question within the sport's officiating circles.
1 | Liverpool | 12 | 16 | 31 |
2 | Manchester City | 12 | 5 | 23 |
3 | Chelsea | 12 | 9 | 22 |
4 | Arsenal | 12 | 9 | 22 |
5 | Brighton | 12 | 5 | 22 |
6 | Tottenham | 12 | 14 | 19 |
7 | Nottingham Forest | 12 | 2 | 19 |
8 | Aston Villa | 12 | 0 | 19 |
9 | Fulham | 12 | 0 | 18 |
10 | Newcastle | 12 | 0 | 18 |
11 | Brentford | 12 | 0 | 17 |
12 | Manchester United | 12 | 0 | 16 |
13 | Bournemouth | 12 | -1 | 15 |
14 | West Ham | 12 | -4 | 15 |
15 | Everton | 12 | -7 | 11 |
16 | Leicester | 12 | -8 | 10 |
17 | Wolves | 12 | -8 | 9 |
18 | Ipswich | 12 | -10 | 9 |
19 | Crystal Palace | 12 | -7 | 8 |
20 | Southampton | 12 | -15 | 4 |
1 | Barcelona | 14 | 28 | 34 |
2 | Real Madrid | 13 | 17 | 30 |
3 | Atletico Madrid | 14 | 13 | 29 |
4 | Villarreal | 13 | 4 | 25 |
5 | Athletic Club | 14 | 7 | 23 |
6 | Osasuna | 14 | -3 | 22 |
7 | Girona | 14 | 2 | 21 |
8 | Mallorca | 14 | 1 | 21 |
9 | Real Betis | 14 | 0 | 20 |
10 | Real Sociedad | 14 | 0 | 18 |
11 | Celta Vigo | 14 | -2 | 18 |
12 | Sevilla | 14 | -5 | 18 |
13 | Rayo Vallecano | 13 | -1 | 16 |
14 | Leganes | 14 | -6 | 14 |
15 | Getafe | 14 | -1 | 13 |
16 | Alaves | 14 | -9 | 13 |
17 | Las Palmas | 14 | -7 | 12 |
18 | Valencia | 12 | -7 | 10 |
19 | Espanyol | 13 | -14 | 10 |
20 | Valladolid | 14 | -17 | 9 |
1 | Napoli | 13 | 11 | 29 |
2 | Inter | 13 | 17 | 28 |
3 | Atalanta | 13 | 18 | 28 |
4 | Fiorentina | 13 | 17 | 28 |
5 | Lazio | 13 | 14 | 28 |
6 | Juventus | 13 | 14 | 25 |
7 | AC Milan | 12 | 6 | 19 |
8 | Bologna | 12 | -1 | 18 |
9 | Udinese | 13 | -3 | 17 |
10 | Empoli | 13 | -1 | 16 |
11 | Torino | 13 | -3 | 15 |
12 | AS Roma | 13 | -4 | 13 |
13 | Parma | 13 | -4 | 12 |
14 | Lecce | 13 | -15 | 12 |
15 | Verona | 13 | -15 | 12 |
16 | Cagliari | 13 | -10 | 11 |
17 | Genoa | 13 | -13 | 11 |
18 | Como | 13 | -12 | 10 |
19 | Monza | 13 | -5 | 9 |
20 | Venezia | 13 | -11 | 8 |
1 | Bayern Munich | 11 | 29 | 29 |
2 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 11 | 11 | 23 |
3 | RB Leipzig | 11 | 9 | 21 |
4 | Bayer Leverkusen | 11 | 8 | 20 |
5 | Borussia Dortmund | 11 | 4 | 19 |
6 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 11 | 3 | 17 |
7 | SC Freiburg | 11 | -2 | 17 |
8 | FSV Mainz 05 | 11 | 4 | 16 |
9 | VfB Stuttgart | 11 | 2 | 16 |
10 | Union Berlin | 11 | 0 | 16 |
11 | VfL Wolfsburg | 11 | 2 | 15 |
12 | Werder Bremen | 11 | -5 | 15 |
13 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 11 | -5 | 12 |
14 | FC Augsburg | 11 | -10 | 12 |
15 | FC Heidenheim | 11 | -5 | 10 |
16 | FC St. Pauli | 11 | -7 | 8 |
17 | Holstein Kiel | 11 | -16 | 5 |
18 | Vfl Bochum | 11 | -22 | 2 |