Erling Haaland has hit back at comments from Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold that his side’s trophies ‘mean more’ than Manchester City’s. Alexander-Arnold was asked to discuss the rivalry between the teams in recent seasons, with Liverpool and Manchester City having gone head-to-head for the game’s biggest prizes. The two teams meet in a huge Premier League clash this weekend and ahead of the game Alexander-Arnold has stoked the fire with a dig in the direction of the Citizens’ regime. “It’s tough,” Alexander-Arnold told FourFourTwo. ‘We’re up against a machine that’s built to wi ..read more

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he has no preference on who wins Sunday’s showdown between Premier League title rivals Liverpool and Manchester City. Arsenal currently sit in third in the table but can move top of the Premier League with a win against Brentford on Saturday evening. The current top two then meet on Sunday at Anfield, in a fixture which could have huge consequences for the destination of the title. Speaking at his pre-match press conference ahead of this weekend’s games, Arteta said his side are only focused on themselves and that he has no preference for who comes out on t ..read more

Jurgen Klopp has insisted that Liverpool will not overlook Sparta Prague this evening, despite a huge showdown against Manchester City at the weekend. Liverpool take on the Czech champions in their Europa League last-16 tie tonight, before a crucial showdown with title rivals City in the Premier League on Sunday. Sparta have lost just once domestically this season and have won nine consecutive games in the Czech First League heading into the clash, while Brian Priske’s side thrashed Galatasaray 4-1 in their last European fixture on home soil. Klopp admits it would be foolish to overlook Spa ..read more

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed that Manchester United twice rejected Erling Haaland after he had recommended the forward to the club. In an in-depth interview with The Overlap, Solskjaer has opened up on his time at Manchester United and revealed the club twice missed out on the chance to sign Haaland. Solskjaer had worked alongside Haaland at Molde and first recommended the striker to Manchester United in 2018, six months before his appointment as manager at Old Trafford. He said that the Red Devils turned down the chance to sign Haaland at that stage, before missing out on a second opp ..read more

England have learned their opposition for qualification for the 2025 women’s European Championship. The Lionesses are the defending champions after winning the tournament on home soil in 2022, before finishing as runners-up to Spain at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Sarina Wiegman’s side will face France, Sweden, and the Republic of Ireland in their qualification pool for the next European Championship, following the draw at UEFA’s headquarters on Tuesday. It represents a tough draw for the Lionesses, with both France and Sweden semi-finalists at Euro 2022. The latter also finished third at ..read more

Pep Guardiola believes the UEFA Champions League is getting ‘tougher’ to win as Manchester City look to defend their crown this season. The European champions host Copenhagen in the second leg of their last-16 tie on Wednesday evening, holding a 3-1 advantage from the first leg in Denmark. City have won all seven fixtures in European competition this season and are looking to become just the second team, after Real Madrid, to defend the trophy in the Champions League era. Guardiola, however, has discussed the size of that task and believes the Champions League is getting harder to win with ea ..read more

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will break new ground as world football’s biggest tournament expands its format. After a first-ever winter World Cup hosted in Qatar in 2022, the next edition of the finals will also see a series of firsts, as three nations host the games in a 48-team competition. The increase in competing teams will rise from the 32-team format of recent tournaments, with 12 groups of four teams. The top two teams from each group automatically qualify for the Round of 32, alongside the eight best third-placed teams. Where will the next World Cup take place? The United States, Canada a ..read more

Have you ever witnessed a goalkeeper whose reflexes seem almost supernatural? Alisson Becker’s talent goes beyond just quick instincts; a display of goalkeeping brilliance sets him apart on the field. From remarkable penalty stops to commanding his area with authority, Alisson’s prowess is undeniable. But that’s just the beginning. Discover how his lightning-quick reactions and dominant aerial ability have solidified his status as a goalkeeping genius. Listen to this Article Exceptional Reflexes With lightning-fast reactions and razor-sharp instincts, Alisson Becker showcases exceptional refl ..read more

It could prove to be a season-defining moment for Liverpool. As the game entered its 99th minute between the Reds and Nottingham Forest on Saturday afternoon, it looked as if Liverpool would blink first in a tense, three-horse title race. With the game goalless at the City Ground, Jurgen Klopp’s men were set to drop two crucial points in their bid to be crowned Premier League champions. But the Reds’ never-say-die attitude was clear for all to see again at the weekend, Darwin Nunez rising highest to head home a vital winner for Liverpool in the ninth minute of stoppage time. Steve McManaman h ..read more

The Champions League is one of the greatest competitions in the history of football – so obviously Uefa have decided to change a tried and tested format that has produced some of the sport’s most memorable moments in recent years.  The competition is changing format from next season onwards, and Uefa have revealed how exactly it will work. Whether or not it will be a success, remains to be seen. What is the new Champions League format? The Champions League will no longer a group stage containing 32 teams and instead feature 36 teams in a league format, or “the Swiss model”. This is the bi ..read more