Eddie Howe’s side faces an uphill battle against Southampton after defender Fabian Schar received a straight red card after just 28 minutes. Coming off the back of a relatively disappointing season, Newcastle fans would’ve been looking forward to a fresh start with newly promoted Southampton the first hurdle standing in their way. But after a promising start for the Magpies, …

An exhausting but precious win for Newcastle United as our 10 men beat Southampton after Fabian Schar’s first half red card at St James’ Park. Pope (7.5) – Huge save from Armstrong in the 2nd half. He didn’t have too many saves to make but stepped up when we needed him to. Injury concern late on which he seemed to …

Barcelona’s director of football, Deco, has been facing a challenging situation regarding the future of Vitor Roque.  The Brazilian forward, who cost the club €30 million along with an additional €31 million in variables, has become a source of concern for the management.  Despite his potential, Roque has not found favour at Barcelona, leaving the club in a difficult position …

Arsenal would start their 24/25 Premier League journey with a comfortable 2-0 win over Wolves. The Gunners managed to take Man City right to the wire last season, so they will be looking to try push them all the way again and take home the title for the first time since Arsene Wenger managed the team in 2003. Here are …

Emmanuel Petit has labelled Arsenal star Declan Rice ‘one of the best midfielders in modern football’.  Rice joined the Gunners from West Ham United last summer in a deal worth in excess of £100m (per BBC Sport). Since then, the England international — who was a key part of the Three Lions squad that went to the Euro 2024 final …

Barcelona were given a massive boost this midweek as star midfielder Pedri was given a medical discharge ahead of the Valencia tie. Pedri’s medical discharge marked an end to a ‘record quick’ recovery for the Spanish international, who has been suffering from injuries for the better part of the last three years. Barcelona to receive €300k for Pedri’s injury Since …

Newly promoted Ipswich Town started their Premier League campaign against a Liverpool side under Arne Slot for the first time in a competitive match. The Reds will be hoping to give Man City a better run in for the title this season, whereas Town will be looking to try and defy the odds by avoiding relegation. Liverpool would win the …

Ilkay Gundogan’s future at Barcelona is still hanging in the balance, claims a report from Catalunya Radio. The uncertainty surrounding his situation stems from Barcelona’s ongoing efforts to adhere to the 1:1 financial rule.  This rule, which the club is striving to meet, requires them to balance their spending with their earnings, particularly when it comes to registering new players.  …

Barcelona’s financial situation in recent years has taken the club substantially away from its former money-splashing ways towards a very conservative approach. The focus, in recent years, has been on developing homegrown talents and the strategy has paid good dividends to this point. After Pedri won the Golden Boy in 2021, Gavi took home the accolade in 2022. This year, …

Bukayo Saka doubled Arsenal’s lead with an unstoppable strike to settle the nerves around the Emirates Stadium. After a disappointing finish to last season which saw Mikel Arteta’s side just miss out on Premier League glory to Machester City once again, fans will be expecting another title challenge at least. The Gunners welcomed Wolves to the Emirates Stadium on the …