Recent News from The Athletic (Include All Sources)
Five tactical takeaways from the Premier League’s first five weekends
No wins in their first five Premier League games: How worried should the bottom six be?
CONCACAF announces venues for 2025 Gold Cup
Who replaces Kylian Mbappe in Real Madrid’s starting line-up for the derby?
Who are the Premier League MVPs? Mbappe and Bellingham combine for first time
Barcelona fans have high hopes for Ansu Fati. Can he shine again under Hansi Flick?
‘We sinned in our arrogance’ – Real Madrid’s night of reflection after Alaves close call
Barcelona’s Camp Nou reconstruction is 24/7 – but will they really be back this year?
Revealed: The Premier League’s ‘real’ MVPs
Manchester United’s Noussair Mazraoui – ‘He always had to fight for his future’
From Drake in pink to ‘Blokecore’: How football shirts became fashionable
The Debate: Is manager and player behaviour on the pitch out of hand?
The Athletic FC: Will Rodri’s injury shape the title race? Plus: How Everton takeover could work
Breaking down Erling Haaland’s 100 City goals: Back-post menace, one-v-ones and the occasional screamer
Rodri is a symptom of a sport at breaking point – and we’re all to blame
Erik ten Hag’s FC Twente years – ‘He always thought he knew better than the coach’
How do Premier League shirt names work? Can players put any name on their kit?
Arsenal’s turnaround: How Mikel Arteta transformed them from soft touch to streetwise
Is there a trend of Premier League head coaches getting younger?
Everton takeover by The Friedkin Group: What’s next? Will it be completed? How is it being funded?
USMNT Player Tracker: Richards blunts United, Busio’s perfect day and ‘special’ Tillman
Marc-Andre ter Stegen is out for the season – so what’s Barcelona’s plan?
How Milan’s brave use of Christian Pulisic in a narrow position helped them defeat Inter
The colour and contradictions of James Rodriguez’s surprising new start in Spain
City vs Arsenal – now an official rivalry, Friedkin Group on cusp of Everton takeover
Barcelona briefing: Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s serious injury overshadows Villarreal rout
Serie A briefing: Milan have lift off, Juventus a work in progress, Roma fans protest
The Briefing: Who expected a City-Arsenal thriller? Point proven for Rodri? And are Chelsea good?
Arsenal stood tall and left a mark on Manchester City – there was animosity and menace
We need to talk about the Anfield atmosphere
Rodri injury may be the most significant moment for Man City in a match of a million things
Man City 2 Arsenal 2 – Controversial red, quick free-kicks and rivalry ignited in classic
Trent Alexander-Arnold discusses his Liverpool future – what he said and what he meant
Wrexham 2 Crawley Town 1: Mullin returns, an important response, Gresford remembered
Real Madrid briefing: Is Tchouameni’s future at the back? Modric excels (again), Rodrygo makes point
Manchester City vs Arsenal: Handling Haaland, set-piece threat – and does Arteta need the three points?
Payet, Bolasie and Depay — why are so many random European players heading to Brazil?
Mikel Arteta’s time at Man City and the training drill that transformed Raheem Sterling
The decline of Girondins de Bordeaux: ‘It’s like the Titanic’
What is the true value of a Premier League goal?
Generated by AI (4 hours ago)
In recent football news, former Tottenham star Dele Alli faces challenges at Everton, having not played competitively for 19 months due to injuries. The club confirmed he's had another setback, complicating his efforts to secure a new contract. On the parental front, Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White credits fatherhood for a newfound calmness in life, offering a personal glimpse into the life of a footballer.
In European club competitions, a range of outcomes for British teams was noted. Manchester United managed a dramatic draw against Porto, while both Chelsea and Tottenham secured wins in their respective matches. However, Rangers faced a disappointing defeat against Lyon. The reaction to these fixtures highlights the unpredictable nature of football on the international stage.
Juventus is reportedly considering signing Real Madrid legend Sergio Ramos following the injury of Gleison Bremer. This potential move underlines the ongoing importance of experienced players in European football. Meanwhile, Manchester United's manager, Erik ten Hag, remains under scrutiny despite a draw that was salvaged by unlikely substitutes Harry Maguire and Jonny Evans.
Lastly, PSG's manager Luis Enrique was noted giving an unusually intense pep talk to Kylian Mbappe, making a vivid comparison to basketball legend Michael Jordan. This insight into managerial tactics and motivational strategies adds another layer to the complex world of professional football management.
| 1 | Liverpool | 6 | 10 | 15 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| 3 | Arsenal | 6 | 7 | 14 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 6 | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Aston Villa | 6 | 3 | 13 |
| 6 | Fulham | 6 | 3 | 11 |
| 7 | Newcastle | 6 | 1 | 11 |
| 8 | Tottenham | 6 | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | Brighton | 6 | 2 | 9 |
| 10 | Nottingham Forest | 6 | 1 | 9 |
| 11 | Bournemouth | 6 | -1 | 8 |
| 12 | Brentford | 6 | -2 | 7 |
| 13 | Manchester United | 6 | -3 | 7 |
| 14 | West Ham | 6 | -4 | 5 |
| 15 | Ipswich | 6 | -5 | 4 |
| 16 | Everton | 6 | -8 | 4 |
| 17 | Leicester | 6 | -4 | 3 |
| 18 | Crystal Palace | 6 | -4 | 3 |
| 19 | Southampton | 6 | -9 | 1 |
| 20 | Wolves | 6 | -10 | 1 |
| 1 | Barcelona | 8 | 16 | 21 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 8 | 11 | 18 |
| 3 | Villarreal | 8 | 2 | 17 |
| 4 | Atletico Madrid | 8 | 8 | 16 |
| 5 | Athletic Club | 8 | 4 | 14 |
| 6 | Osasuna | 8 | -1 | 14 |
| 7 | Mallorca | 8 | 2 | 14 |
| 8 | Real Betis | 8 | 1 | 12 |
| 9 | Rayo Vallecano | 8 | 1 | 10 |
| 10 | Celta Vigo | 8 | 0 | 10 |
| 11 | Alaves | 8 | -1 | 10 |
| 12 | Girona | 8 | -2 | 9 |
| 13 | Sevilla | 8 | -2 | 9 |
| 14 | Real Sociedad | 8 | -1 | 8 |
| 15 | Getafe | 8 | -1 | 7 |
| 16 | Leganes | 8 | -4 | 7 |
| 17 | Espanyol | 8 | -5 | 7 |
| 18 | Valencia | 8 | -8 | 5 |
| 19 | Valladolid | 8 | -13 | 5 |
| 20 | Las Palmas | 8 | -7 | 3 |
| 1 | Napoli | 6 | 7 | 13 |
| 2 | Juventus | 6 | 9 | 12 |
| 3 | AC Milan | 6 | 7 | 11 |
| 4 | Inter | 6 | 6 | 11 |
| 5 | Torino | 6 | 2 | 11 |
| 6 | Empoli | 6 | 3 | 10 |
| 7 | Udinese | 6 | -1 | 10 |
| 8 | Lazio | 6 | 2 | 10 |
| 9 | AS Roma | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| 10 | Como | 6 | -2 | 8 |
| 11 | Atalanta | 6 | -1 | 7 |
| 12 | Fiorentina | 6 | 0 | 7 |
| 13 | Bologna | 6 | -2 | 7 |
| 14 | Verona | 6 | -1 | 6 |
| 15 | Parma | 6 | -2 | 5 |
| 16 | Genoa | 6 | -6 | 5 |
| 17 | Lecce | 6 | -8 | 5 |
| 18 | Cagliari | 6 | -6 | 5 |
| 19 | Venezia | 6 | -6 | 4 |
| 20 | Monza | 6 | -4 | 3 |
| 1 | Bayern Munich | 5 | 13 | 13 |
| 2 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 5 | 5 | 12 |
| 3 | RB Leipzig | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| 4 | Bayer Leverkusen | 5 | 4 | 10 |
| 5 | Borussia Dortmund | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| 6 | FC Heidenheim | 5 | 3 | 9 |
| 7 | SC Freiburg | 5 | 1 | 9 |
| 8 | VfB Stuttgart | 5 | 4 | 8 |
| 9 | Union Berlin | 5 | 1 | 8 |
| 10 | Werder Bremen | 5 | -3 | 8 |
| 11 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 5 | -2 | 6 |
| 12 | FSV Mainz 05 | 5 | -2 | 5 |
| 13 | VfL Wolfsburg | 5 | -1 | 4 |
| 14 | FC St. Pauli | 5 | -2 | 4 |
| 15 | FC Augsburg | 5 | -7 | 4 |
| 16 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 5 | -6 | 3 |
| 17 | Vfl Bochum | 5 | -6 | 1 |
| 18 | Holstein Kiel | 5 | -10 | 1 |
