Tag: Premier League

Deco explains why Rashford is thriving away from Old Trafford

Marcus Rashford
December 2025

Deco says Rashford “suffered” under the weight of being a homegrown leader at a struggling Manchester United, arguing that a reset at Barcelona, where expectations are shared more evenly across the squad, has allowed the forward to relax and rediscover his attacking instincts. The sporting director highlights United’s chaotic rebuild over the last five years and insists Barca specifically targeted Rashford’s versatility across the front line, adding that his desire to wait for their financial situation to clear so a loan with option to buy was possible shows how badly he wanted the move

Premier League set for clampdown on ‘timeout’ keeper injuries

IFAB lawmakers
December 2025

Lawmakers are exploring changes to stop goalkeepers going down for treatment to create de-facto timeouts and tactical huddles, closing a loophole that has grown since outfield players were forced to leave the pitch briefly after physio interventions. Proposals include forcing a nominated outfield player to leave the field for 30 seconds whenever a goalkeeper receives treatment, or banning players from approaching the touchline during such stoppages, with the “outfield player off” option gathering support after Farke’s criticism of Manchester City’s use of the tactic.

Amorim calls out anxious Dorgu and demands calm

Patrick Dorgu
November 2025

Ruben Amorim has publicly challenged Patrick Dorgu, saying the 21 year old looks more composed and decisive for Denmark than at Manchester United and admitting he feels “anxiety every time Patrick touches the ball” as the full back continues to struggle for rhythm in a new role. Signed mid season from Lecce and used as a wing back in a 3 4 3, Dorgu has been blamed for lapses in boxes, with Amorim citing a miss against Everton and insisting he must relax, cope with pressure and will get time to develop alongside Diogo Dalot in a still evolving system.

Liverpool’s Guehi gamble invites Atletico raid

Marc Guehi
November 2025

Liverpool are ready to revive their pursuit of Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi, but now face strong competition from Atletico Madrid and other European clubs, with the defender having turned down new terms and able to sign a pre contract with foreign sides from 1 January. A £35m transfer collapsed on deadline day when Palace pulled out without a replacement, a call now haunting Liverpool as defensive injuries and missed targets like Martin Zubimendi and Leny Yoro stack up, while Atleti can tempt Guehi with a free move next summer and secure Champions League football.

Manchester United weigh huge move for unsettled Valverde

Federico Valverde
November 2025

Manchester United are preparing an offer of around £87 million for Federico Valverde as they chase a flagship midfield signing, encouraged by reports of a recent bust up with Xabi Alonso that has left the Uruguayan more open than before to the idea of leaving Real Madrid. Real are expected to demand close to £100m or point to his release clause, while United must persuade a two time Champions League winner and vice captain, who prides himself on playing any role for the team, to leave a dominant side and front a rebuild without guaranteed Champions League football.

Salah benched as Slot swings the axe at Liverpool

Mohamed Salah
November 2025

Mohamed Salah was dropped to the bench for Liverpool’s trip to West Ham as Arne Slot reacted to a brutal 4-1 home defeat to PSV and a run of six league losses in seven games, choosing a reshuffled forward line after four matches in ten days. Slot told Sky Sports he is simply rotating in a packed schedule, pointing out he has “many good players” and that big names like Alexander Isak or Florian Wirtz have also sat out, insisting the focus is on the eleven selected rather than framing it as a permanent demotion for Salah.

Thomas Frank blasts Spurs fans for booing Vicario

Thomas Frank
November 2025

Tottenham’s grim November continued with a 2-1 home defeat to Fulham, leaving them with one win from six games this month and three straight losses, after another defensive collapse saw them concede twice inside six minutes and fail to overhaul the early damage. Vicario’s dreadful error for Fulham’s second goal triggered loud boos from sections of the home crowd, prompting Frank to brand jeering during play “unacceptable” and claim those supporters are not “true Tottenham fans,” arguing criticism should wait until full time while the team fights on the pitch.

Vicario horror mistake deepens Spurs’ early Fulham nightmare

Guglielmo Vicario (Tottenham Hotspur)
November 2025

With Spurs already 1–0 down to Kenny Tete’s early strike, goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario badly misjudged a dash from his area, miscontrolling on his weaker foot and gifting possession that led directly to Fulham’s second, a blunder that saw him savaged across social media. Chasing Raul Jimenez toward the corner flag, Vicario lost control under pressure, then sliced a clearance straight to Josh King, who calmly squared for Harry Wilson to curl into an empty net. The Italian appeared to shout at team mates rather than immediately apologise, a reaction that further inflamed online criticism on a damaging night for his confidence.

Guardiola explains heated post match exchange with Haaland

Pep Guardiola
November 2025

Haaland endured a rare goalless ninety minutes in City’s dramatic 3–2 win over Leeds, leaving his chase for a 100th Premier League goal on hold and leading to a visibly tense touchline conversation with Pep Guardiola at full time, watched closely by cameras. City surrendered a two goal lead before Phil Foden’s stoppage time winner rescued the points and lifted them to second. Haaland, top scorer with fourteen in thirteen, was frustrated by missed chances and the delayed milestone, while Guardiola later said the animated exchange was simply him demanding higher standards and refocusing his striker on the team’s victory, before both men ended the discussion smiling and embracing.

Lisandro Martinez back in contention for Crystal Palace trip

Lisandro Martinez (Manchester United)
November 2025

Martinez is available again after recovering from the ACL injury he suffered against Crystal Palace in February, having returned to the bench versus Everton and now cleared to feature as United try to restart their European push from a congested mid-table. Amorim confirmed that if Martinez is on the bench he is ready to play, though his minutes will be managed after ten months out, with United hoping his aggression and leadership can steady a defence that has failed to win in three league games and has struggled away at Palace.

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