Match report – Player ratings – Arteta reaction – Video At times it felt like it was going to be one of those frustrating days. A team that came to sit deep and defend did that pretty well for most of the first half. I wasn’t sure if that was how Burnley would approach this, but you can understand why …

I want to begin this one by saying that I am not writing Nicolas Jackson off, far from it. I do have my doubts about him, but I can also acknowledge that he is still young and has chances to develop as time goes by. But my concerns were there, and yes, they are still there after he scored a …

Fabrizio Romano has some reassuring Chelsea transfer news today as he insists he’s not aware of Manchester City actively pursuing Blues right-back Reece James at the moment. Writing in his exclusive column for the Daily Briefing, Romano insisted that James was happy at Stamford Bridge, whilst also making it clear that Man City were happy with current right-back Kyle Walker, …

Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri has reportedly held talks with his club’s board over January transfer targets, including Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey. The Ghana international has endured a difficult season at the Emirates Stadium, hardly playing at all so far due to injuries, and it could be that the Gunners will allow him to leave if the right offer comes in …

Despite not having played at the senior level yet, Jordan Hackett is reportedly highly regarded at Newcastle United, according to the Athletic. After being let go by Tottenham Hotspur, he signed on a free transfer for the Magpies. After making an impression on the club during a trial, Hackett was signed to a contract with Newcastle. The 19-year-old is yet …

The history of Canadian football is permeated with geographical complexities, infrastructural failings, and a collective exasperation amongst native fans—but has a newly-established league put an end to decades of disillusionment? In this five-part series, Ryan Murray attempts to understand whether the Canadian Premier League is the vehicle that will help to awake a sleeping giant from its slumber, and re-address …

As revealed by The Telegraph, talks are underway about introducing semi-automated offsides into the Premier League as of next season. Football’s lawmakers have been discussing what changes could be made to overhaul the current VAR system, which is coming under increasing pressure every week following a host of controversial decisions. The technology for semi-automated offsides had first been used in …

Arsenal and Newcastle United are reportedly both still interested in a potential transfer deal for Borussia Dortmund attacking midfielder Julian Brandt, despite him recently signing a new contract with the Bundesliga giants. Brandt has impressed in his time in his native Germany, and it could be that clubs in the Premier League will soon try luring him to England, though …

It’s gut-check time for the U.S. men’s national team as Gregg Berhalter’s squad prepares for their latest challenge in CONCACAF Nations League play. Trinidad & Tobago opposes the Americans in the upcoming quarterfinal round, with Final Four and Copa America berths on the line. Despite their recent success against the Soca Warriors, the USMNT will need to be ready for …

Former Leicester City forward Ayoze Perez has made it clear just how happy he is again after leaving the club for Real Betis this season. The Spaniard endured a difficult spell at the King Power Stadium, and it always seemed likely he could move on at the end of last season when the club were relegated from the Premier League …