Steve Nicol questions why Toni Kroos would choose to leave Real Madrid for Manchester United. ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol rips into the decision not to give Manchester United a penalty in their draw at Wolves. Steve Nicol says the draw between Wolves and Manchester United was the worst possible result for both sides. ESPN FC’s
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Two first half goals against the Red Devils proved enough for Arsenal to secure their new manager Mikel Arteta a first victory at the helm. Stewart Robson explains how he’d approach the January transfer window if he was a decision maker at Arsenal. Arsenal defender Calum Chambers is set to miss the rest of the
Ian Darke believes Mikel Arteta is attempting to bridge the gap between players and fans at Arsenal. LONDON — It had just gone 11.30 p.m. on New Year’s Day when new Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta left Emirates Stadium victorious against Manchester United, driving off in his Mercedes with his wife, Lorena, beside him, flashing a
It didn’t take Liverpool long to score against Sheffield United as they cruised to a 2-0 victory at Anfield. Stewart Robson dives into Liverpool’s aggressive style of play and how it elevates the team to a new level. Liverpool, Gareth Bale and Brendan Rodgers’ head all feature in the Exploding Heads’ resolutions for 2020. Jurgen
ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol says the allure of Real Madrid may be enough to lure Sadio Mane away from Liverpool. Liverpool, Gareth Bale and Brendan Rodgers’ head all feature in the Exploding Heads’ resolutions for 2020. Liverpool restored their 13-point lead at the top of the Premier League table thanks to a comfortable 2-0 victory
ESPN FC’s Stewart Robson explains how Chelsea allowed Brighton back into the game in the 2nd half. Alireza Jahanbakhsh’s stunning late goal costs Chelsea the win on their visit to Brighton. BRIGHTON, England — What did we all realistically expect from Chelsea at the beginning of the season? This was a team with a new
The FA Cup third round signals the entrance of the Premier League and Championship clubs to the tournament. Nick Miller previews the action, which kicks off this weekend on ESPN+, focusing on some of the bigger games and storylines to watch for. JUMP TO: Will Rooney announce himself back into English football? | Will history
With Paul Pogba rumoured to be having an operation, the FC TV crew speculate on his future at Manchester United. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer backs Mason Greenwood and Man United’s forwards as he discusses the January window. Manchester United have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Lyon’s Moussa Dembele after the Ligue 1 side released
Pep Gaurdiola heaps praise on new Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti ahead of their New Year’s Day fixture. Don Hutchison explains why this will not be Manchester City’s year in the Champions League. Pep Guardiola says Manchester City are out of the title race with Liverpool 14 points ahead of them. Manchester City beat Everton for
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, England — Former Newcastle defender Steve Howey can vividly recall the day he was on the open-top bus that was welcomed back to the city by 250,000 supporters, the day after the 1998 FA Cup Final against Arsenal. As it snaked towards St James’s Park, there was a sea of black-and-white shirts, all the
Alireza Jahanbakhsh’s stunning late goal costs Chelsea the win on their visit to Brighton. ESPN FC’s Stewart Robson explains how Chelsea allowed Brighton back into the game in the 2nd half. The first Premier League match of 2020 served up an incredible overhead kick that brought to mind some of the most amazing acrobatic goals ever scored
ESPN FC’s Stewart Robson explains how Chelsea allowed Brighton back into the game in the 2nd half. Steve Nicol and Stewart Robson say Frank Lampard and Chelsea need to play with four at the back. With the January transfer approaching, Stewart Robson details the areas where Chelsea can add reinforcements. Three fans were arrested for
Two first half goals against the Red Devils proved enough for Arsenal to secure their new manager Mikel Arteta a first victory at the helm. With Paul Pogba rumoured to be having an operation, the FC TV crew speculate on his future at Manchester United. LONDON — Manchester United arrived at the Emirates with hope
The transfer window opens on Jan. 1 and clubs across Europe have a month-long chance to add to their squads before it slams shut again. But with many clubs preferring to wait until the summer to do their business, which players might move in January? Who could be a bargain because of their contract or
Former Premier League referee Bobby Madley has admitted he was sacked because a tasteless video he described as a “dark-humoured joke” between friends was sent to his employers. Madley has not officiated in the Premier League since August 2018, with the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) originally stating that he was relocating to Norway.
The FC guys pick the best UCL comeback from Roma-Barca, Barca-PSG, Tottenham-Ajax and Liverpool-Barca. It’s the end of one decade and the start of another, but how have the biggest names in football changed over the past 10 years? The Toe Poke Daily is here every day to bring you all the weirdest stories, quirkiest
Steve Nicol explains why teams like Tottenham and Manchester United are not locks to finish top four. Shaka Hislop and Steve Nicol push back against Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s optimism regarding Man United. Steve Nicol analyses Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s dilemma surrounding Mason Greenwood’s playing time. Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said he is “optimistic”
Everything you need to know about this weekend’s Premier League action, all in one place. Jump to: Can Liverpool keep this up? | Can Saints threaten Spurs? | Can Ancelotti pick up a big win? | Man to watch | Match to watch | Stats of the weekend | Team that needs some luck | One
African footballers are ubiquitous in almost all of the world’s biggest leagues, with the continent’s players still one of the greatest contributions to global sport. In 2019, some have been among the top performers in their respective divisions, setting the standard for African players abroad. Here, ESPN’s Ed Dove picks out the outstanding African talent
Stewart Robson slams the Premier League’s sense of superiority after continued VAR controversies. Wolves’ manager doesn’t think VAR decisions should be made miles away from where the match is being played. VAR may have gotten things right in Liverpool-Wolves, but Shaka Hislop says its implementation has been flawed. Where do you start with VAR? Seriously:
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