Reflections on the bright start nobody expected at United
Two tough games, four points – and a plan that’s working. It’s so far, so good for Manchester United, writes Andy Mitten.
Every Premier League side’s most underrated player
Which Premier League stars deserve more praise than they usually receive? Here, we’ve picked out the most underrated operator from each club in the division.
11 Premier League players who could leave before the end of the European transfer window
The Premier League transfer window may have closed, but European clubs still have the opportunity to purchase players from English sides before the end of August.
5 things we learned from the EPL this weekend
Liverpool and Arsenal emerged from the second round of Premier League fixtures with their perfect records intact as reigning champions Manchester City surrendered theirs in controversial fashion.
Why Premier League clubs may have spent more intelligently than ever before
The ovation reflected the return of the hometown hero. Or so it seemed at the time. Perhaps, as Jay Rodriguez made his second Burnley debut in a late cameo against Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday, it was simply some sympathy for the elderly.
10 superb stand-ins who came in and shone unexpectedly
Liverpool’s new signing Adrian got his first start for the Reds against Chelsea in the Uefa Super Cup and proved to be the hero after first-choice keeper Alisson suffered an injury in the first game of the season.
Dortmund reveal likely Man United approach for Sancho – and why it failed
Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke has hinted that Manchester United made an approach for Jadon Sancho earlier this summer.
6 successful managerial stints that started with defeats
Cheer up, Frank Lampard! These managers had losing starts too, but some of them did all right at their clubs in the end …
5 talking points ahead of the Super Cup
FourFourTwoSA takes a look at five talking points ahead of the first-ever all-English Uefa Super Cup between Liverpool and Chelsea.
Klopp decided to take a massive gamble in the transfer window – here’s why
Fine margins are what decide title races. Had the ball crossed the line by a further 11.7mm in Liverpool’s game at Manchester City last season, then the title may well have ended up on Merseyside.