Minding the gap in Manchester It has not been uncommon in recent times for the Manchester derby to be a battle of first versus second. But since Sir Alex Ferguson retired almost eight years ago there has not been a six-pointer to determine the destiny of the...

A pressing engagement for Manchester United Atlético Madrid sat deep hoping to hit Chelsea on the break in midweek but got little or no change out of a well-drilled side that made it difficult for the Spanish league leaders to muster much in the way of counterattacks...

Without a win at Anfield in 22 years, an Everton side blowing hot more often than cold will fancy their chances of chalking one up against a Liverpool side who had lost three consecutive league matches before sparking back into life in the Champions League against RB...

After a crushing defeat against top-four rivals Leicester in midweek, Liverpool's hopes of salvaging their season perhaps now rely on Champions League success. The Premier League champions conceded three goals in just seven minutes in a 3-1 defeat at the King Power...

Guardiola set on putting Klopp out of title race The Manchester City manager has proven as much with his tendency to overcomplicate things in big matches. Few know this better than Jürgen Klopp, whose Liverpool team have more than once been grateful beneficiaries of...

Arsenal learning to lift burden on Aubameyang Arsenal hope Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang can face Manchester United, although the priority is his mother’s recovery from the illness that led him to miss the two games against Southampton. His teammates dedicated their...

Liverpool favourites but United look better side Since the end of October, Manchester United have won 12 more points than Liverpool (playing one game more), a long enough period for us to say with some certainty they are currently a better side. Despite that, the...

Arsenal have taken out a £120m loan from the Bank of England in an effort to ease cashflow issues that have mounted during the Covid-19 pandemic. The loan, which must be paid back by the end of May along with an undisclosed sum of interest, is designed to cover losses...