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Ranking every Premier League XI – first choice, second choice and Chelsea’s C team
Building the perfect goalkeeper: Alisson’s one-on-ones, Ederson’s passing, Raya’s catching
Red Trousers, Storks and Breisgau Brazilians: The origins of German football club nicknames
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Inside Mauricio Pochettino’s USMNT deal: Hayes’ role, Chelsea delays and Argentine steak
Mauricio Pochettino appointed USMNT head coach to lead team through 2026 World Cup
In search of ‘seal dribbler’, Odegaard injury, and Gibraltar
Chelsea are learning the hard way that co-owners rarely work in football
Meet Jorrel Hato, the Ajax teenager tracked by Arsenal: ‘I want to achieve big things’
Kylian Mbappe’s Real Madrid start: Low profile, finding his place, ‘totally different’ to Cristiano Ronaldo
Gibraltar, Rodri and Alvaro Morata’s chanting and a misunderstood British territory
How English football academies went from peripheral to essential in the space of a decade
USMNT Player Tracker: How U.S. talent is flourishing in Belgium, and De la Torre consolation
How Brady’s Birmingham shocked the game, Chelsea’s power struggle, English club nicknames
The Chelsea ownership crisis: Why Clearlake and Boehly’s marriage is at breaking point
In search of Kerlon and his seal dribble
Gylfi Sigurdsson’s Icelandic return: ‘Everybody here was happy to see him back in football’
Villans, Cherries, Toffees and Tractor Boys: The origins of English football club nicknames
Alex Morgan ends soccer career with a final 13 minutes for the Wave against the Courage
Why England are a better team with Anthony Gordon in than Phil Foden
Canada’s win over USMNT shows Copa was no fluke as they ascend to be CONCACAF’s top side
Dismal USMNT lacked pride and intensity against Canada – that’s on the players
Nagelsmann’s smart use of Gross and Havertz shows Germany there is life after Kroos
How Premier League footballers have turned two Surrey villages into ‘Beverly Hills of Britain’
The Business of Football: Inside UEFA’s ticket price cap vote and the player break puzzle
USMNT 1 Canada 2 takeaways – Pochettino arrival can’t come soon enough
Lee Carsley lives for coaching – but anthem furore shows England job has another side to it
Inter Miami and David Beckham’s long road to a new home
How Jesse Marsch looked to emulate the USMNT to coax more swagger from Canada
From world players’ union to NWSL, Sarah Gregorius is ready to effect change is women’s soccer
World’s worst team win first match in 20 years, Ronaldo nets 900, Morgan retires
The Athletic’s Friday football quiz question #20
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What next for Atlanta United?
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Generated by AI (1 hour ago)
In recent football news, several key stories have captured attention. Chelsea is reportedly looking for a replacement for Fofana, aiming to sign a player compared to a hybrid of Gabriel and Saliba with a substantial £67m price tag. On the other side, Celtic has shown ambition by submitting a significant bid to sign an "incredible" player deemed an upgrade on Maeda, although their £10m offer was turned down by a Premier League side.
Arsenal's performance in their match against Aston Villa has brought focus onto a few players, particularly a star who lost the ball 18 times, drawing criticism and calls for changes in the lineup. Meanwhile, Spurs are in discussions to sign a talent touted as the next Harry Kane, showcasing their intent to build for the future.
Injuries have plagued Arsenal, with Mikel Arteta highlighting the team's crippling injury list following a draw with Aston Villa. The situation has put Arsenal in a challenging position, impacting their title hopes. Elsewhere, Manchester United is making moves in the transfer market, considering an improved bid from Real Betis for Antony and turning their attention towards Wolves left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri, indicating a strategic approach to strengthen their squad.
These developments suggest an intensely competitive atmosphere among clubs to secure talents that can change their fortunes. Chelsea's ambitious pursuit, Celtic's transfer endeavors, Arsenal's challenges on the pitch and in terms of squad depth, alongside Manchester United's tactical maneuvers in the transfer market, outline the dynamic state of European football as teams vie for glory and improvement.
1 | Liverpool | 21 | 30 | 50 |
2 | Arsenal | 22 | 22 | 44 |
3 | Nottingham Forest | 21 | 10 | 41 |
4 | Newcastle | 22 | 12 | 38 |
5 | Chelsea | 21 | 15 | 37 |
6 | Bournemouth | 22 | 10 | 37 |
7 | Aston Villa | 22 | -1 | 36 |
8 | Manchester City | 21 | 9 | 35 |
9 | Fulham | 22 | 4 | 33 |
10 | Brighton | 21 | 3 | 31 |
11 | Brentford | 22 | 1 | 28 |
12 | Crystal Palace | 22 | -3 | 27 |
13 | Manchester United | 21 | -3 | 26 |
14 | West Ham | 22 | -16 | 26 |
15 | Tottenham | 21 | 11 | 24 |
16 | Everton | 20 | -11 | 17 |
17 | Wolves | 21 | -17 | 16 |
18 | Ipswich | 21 | -17 | 16 |
19 | Leicester | 22 | -25 | 14 |
20 | Southampton | 21 | -34 | 6 |
1 | Atletico Madrid | 20 | 21 | 44 |
2 | Real Madrid | 19 | 24 | 43 |
3 | Barcelona | 20 | 29 | 39 |
4 | Athletic Club | 19 | 12 | 36 |
5 | Villarreal | 19 | 3 | 30 |
6 | Mallorca | 19 | -2 | 30 |
7 | Real Sociedad | 19 | 4 | 28 |
8 | Girona | 20 | 1 | 28 |
9 | Sevilla | 20 | -6 | 26 |
10 | Rayo Vallecano | 19 | 0 | 25 |
11 | Real Betis | 20 | -4 | 25 |
12 | Osasuna | 19 | -5 | 25 |
13 | Celta Vigo | 19 | -2 | 24 |
14 | Leganes | 20 | -10 | 22 |
15 | Las Palmas | 19 | -5 | 22 |
16 | Getafe | 20 | -3 | 20 |
17 | Alaves | 20 | -8 | 20 |
18 | Espanyol | 20 | -13 | 19 |
19 | Valladolid | 20 | -25 | 15 |
20 | Valencia | 19 | -11 | 13 |
1 | Napoli | 21 | 21 | 50 |
2 | Inter | 19 | 31 | 44 |
3 | Atalanta | 21 | 22 | 43 |
4 | Juventus | 21 | 17 | 37 |
5 | Lazio | 20 | 6 | 36 |
6 | Bologna | 20 | 6 | 33 |
7 | Fiorentina | 19 | 12 | 32 |
8 | AC Milan | 20 | 8 | 31 |
9 | AS Roma | 21 | 4 | 27 |
10 | Udinese | 20 | -5 | 26 |
11 | Genoa | 21 | -12 | 23 |
12 | Torino | 20 | -5 | 22 |
13 | Lecce | 20 | -18 | 20 |
14 | Empoli | 20 | -6 | 20 |
15 | Como | 20 | -11 | 19 |
16 | Verona | 20 | -20 | 19 |
17 | Parma | 20 | -10 | 19 |
18 | Cagliari | 20 | -14 | 18 |
19 | Venezia | 20 | -15 | 14 |
20 | Monza | 21 | -11 | 13 |
1 | Bayern Munich | 18 | 41 | 45 |
2 | Bayer Leverkusen | 18 | 20 | 41 |
3 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 18 | 18 | 36 |
4 | VfB Stuttgart | 18 | 10 | 32 |
5 | RB Leipzig | 18 | 5 | 31 |
6 | FSV Mainz 05 | 17 | 9 | 28 |
7 | VfL Wolfsburg | 18 | 8 | 27 |
8 | SC Freiburg | 18 | -9 | 27 |
9 | Werder Bremen | 17 | -1 | 26 |
10 | Borussia Dortmund | 18 | 1 | 25 |
11 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 18 | -2 | 24 |
12 | FC Augsburg | 17 | -14 | 19 |
13 | FC St. Pauli | 18 | -7 | 17 |
14 | Union Berlin | 17 | -9 | 17 |
15 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 18 | -12 | 17 |
16 | FC Heidenheim | 18 | -15 | 14 |
17 | Holstein Kiel | 18 | -20 | 11 |
18 | Vfl Bochum | 18 | -23 | 10 |