English Premier League

English Premier League

The match against Newcastle has been one of the best we have performed throughout the season, both at a defensive and offensive level and in the control of the game. Against PSG we also played well, although in the second half we dropped the level. The one in Newcastle was perfect and that means that, if we want to go through, we will have to do it perfect.

Traditional promotion and relegation to and from the top-tier Prem will be scrapped from the start of the 2026-27 season after landmark changes to English rugby were voted through. Instead of earning a play-off shot at replacing the Prem's bottom side by finishing top of the second-tier Champ and meeting the top flight's minimum standards, ambitious clubs will instead apply to join and be judged across a range of criteria.

If you jumped on João Pedro for Chelsea's fixture run, you've been paid handsomely. Returns in six straight gameweeks is elite stuff and the form argument is strong. But now the fixtures turn, starting with Arsenal in Gameweek 28 and a tricky spell after that. A couple of his hauls have come from winning penalties, which won't always be there, and with so many forwards and mids entering great runs, this feels like an ideal 'sell high' moment.

From the €450m that we spent, I have only been able to use €250m. Alexander Isak has never been fit so far. Giovanni Leoni is ruled out for the entire season. [Jeremie] Frimpong has only had an impact in five or six games. We bought a second goalkeeper for €35m (Giorgi Mamardashvili) who barely plays.

I can say that if Arsenal beat City, we won't see City in the race any more. Then you can say that if City lose, they will be upset and go on a run. First and foremost, a trophy is at stake. We all know that we've needed one for a very long time. City are not in need of trophies, but we know that they like to eat.

Savinho, for all his potential, is struggling to make an impact at the Etihad Stadium, with just two goals and two assists in 23 appearances so far this season. We know Tottenham showed a strong interest in the Brazilian winger last summer, with a 70m bid swiftly rejected by City. I'm told that interest from Spurs is still there, even if there haven't been any fresh contacts or approaches made.

I think it's been all season like this. For me, it's just the way it is. It is the Premier League. It's a bit of war in the 16 [metre penalty area]. It's also one of my strengths, so sometimes I like the challenge as well.

But we're mid-season, we're in the middle of some of the biggest games of his career, and who knows what's going to happen internationally with Anthony in the summer as well. He's not got time to look left or right. He's got to be fully focused on straight ahead and the next game, and trying to be as good as he can be.

New Balance is one of the world's fastest-growing sports brands. It has already taken a chunk out of Nike's trainers market worldwide with reported growth 19% in 2025 with revenue of over $9bn, according to figures in CNBC. It is now targeting the world of football and the brand that once adorned the shirts of then Premier League champions Liverpool is increasingly popular with some of the game's best players.

Manchester United are interested in signing the talented young midfielder, and they are the strongest contenders to secure his signature. They need more physicality and defensive cover in the middle of the park, and Baleba would be an excellent addition.

For the first time the Premier League is going to have its own customers. We're looking to build a business, but we're also looking to learn to see how that might be replicable around the world.

Physically robust and quick across the ground, Ahanor excels in defensive duels while also contributing offensively. His ability to overlap, deliver accurate crosses and recover quickly in transition makes him the prototype of the modern attacking full-back or even a hybrid centre-back in systems requiring tactical flexibility.

A disastrous appointment was how Albion fan writer Chris Hall described it, while BBC Radio WM's Baggies reporter Steve Hermon called it a horror movie. Whatever the assessments, by appointing 34-year-old Ramsay in the first place, Albion showed they were prepared to stick with a high-stakes strategy.

I still think they'll be alright. I'm not falling for this 'they're too good to go down' but I do think they'll find a bit more than Nottingham Forest and West Ham. It's as simple as that. West Ham have got a little bit of momentum going and Forest were hit with a killer blow last minute against Liverpool. These are all little momentum turners - it can all change week to week.

Chelsea had started brightly in a strong first half, with Phallon Tullis-Joyce making some fine saves to keep the scoreline level. Girma also saw an effort cleared off the line before the break, but the Blues finally found the breakthrough in the 78th minute as Sam Kerr came off the bench to turn in Veerle Buurman's knockdown. However, United were back on level terms just three minutes later as substitute Simi Awujo arrived at the back post to profit during a scramble in the box.

The 18-year-old centre-back has impressed during his loan spell at Hamburg in the Bundesliga, attracting admiration after brilliant performances. As interest intensifies, Tottenham are understood to value the Croatian prospect at up to 61 million, a figure that shows both his potential and their determination to retain control over his future. Vuskovic has experience a meteoric rise in Bundesliga Hamburger SV have benefited significantly from Vuskovic's composure and physical maturity this season.

Celtic are willing to consider a big offer for Sweden midfielder Benjamin Nygren, 24, in the summer amid increasing interest from Premier League clubs.

Ethan Ampadu, oh my word. His energy... his football intelligence, his technique. Do you remember him early doors at Chelsea? It was so different at Chelsea because he was a centre-half who was good on the ball, now he's playing centre-midfield and dictating play. He's been amazing.

Manchester City are five points and a game in hand behind Arsenal with three months to go. The Gunners stuttered against Wolves last Wednesday in a 2-2 draw, then demolished Tottenham 4-1 on Sunday. It's developed into the classic game of cat and mouse.

It would be a huge shock to see the Irons relegated back to the Championship for the first time since 2012, but an even greater surprise could still occur, as their London rivals, Tottenham Hotspur, are only four points clear of the drop zone following their second 4-1 loss of the season in the North London derby to league leaders, Arsenal, on Sunday afternoon.

We're three points behind eighth place, eighth place qualifies for Europe it looks like, with the five Champions League places again next year. So why throw the Premier League away? It makes no sense. I know that we'll try to win the game tomorrow. That's what we can do. But on the other side, think about the Premier League.

Thanks to moving from Upton Park to the London Stadium, West Ham have theoretically gained the most fans over the past 10 years. Their gates have risen by over 27,000 on average since 2015-16, although a large section of the Hammers fanbase still regret the stadium switch. While the London Stadium has a far higher capacity than Upton Park, it doesn't have a modicum of its charm.

Millwall will look to bounce back from Saturday's shock 3-1 home defeat by Portsmouth and consolidate their position in the Championship play-off places, against a Birmingham side who are aiming to narrow the gap to the top six.

Still only in his early twenties, the academy graduate has evolved into a sophisticated, multi-role performer who embodies the modern game's demand. His performances have not only strengthened Brighton's midfield and defensive structure but have also drawn serious attention from England's elite clubs, sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside.