The Europa League is back with a bang, as some of Europe’s biggest sides drop into the competition from the Champions League. Among the heavy hitters joining the tournament are Barcelona, who face Manchester United after finishing third behind Bayern Munich and Internazionale in their group. Juventus, who are in trouble on and off the…
The Champions League is back — and the time has come for some tantalising two-legged knockout action. Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain host Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich in what promises to be an incredible match-up full of world-class quality. AC Milan, meanwhile, will play host to Antonio Conte’s Tottenham Hotspur at the San Siro —…
Liverpool face Everton this weekend in one of the most significant Merseyside derbies in recent memory. Liverpool have usually had the better of their neighbours from across Stanley Park but they appear to be in free-fall at this moment in time – losing three of their last five Premier League fixtures. Everton had been in…
After spending almost two decades in the fourth and fifth tiers of English football, Cambridge United are hitting new heights – and Twenty3’s Analytics Toolbox is helping them maximise their potential. Mark Bonner’s men are in the midst of their second consecutive campaign at League One level, having won promotion back in 2020/21. The side…
Real Madrid endured a troubled Matchday 20, falling to a 1-0 defeat against Mallorca and losing ground in the title race. Rivals Barcelona responded by sinking Sevilla 3-0 to extend their lead at the top of the table to eight points, putting them firmly in the driving seat for a 27th LaLiga title. However, Ancelotti’s…
The FA Cup has an illustrious history of providing David and Goliath-esque shocks — and the fourth round replays could deliver more. Surprisingly, the fourth round did not provide any mind-blowing upsets, but a handful of lower-league sides managed to secure a replay. Non-league Wrexham almost secured their Hollywood ending, but Sheffield United’s dramatic, late…
Harry Kane is beginning to cement his legacy at the top of the game — his numbers are up there with the very best to ever play the sport. The striker wheeled away in celebration after scoring the winner against Manchester City, having just made history. The 29-year-old became Tottenham Hotspur’s all-time top goalscorer, scoring…
Unai Emery has done a magnificent job since replacing Steven Gerrard as Aston Villa head coach towards the tail end of October. The work that he has done since his arrival is the best advertisement for a mid-season sacking in some time. Such instability is to be avoided, of course, but in a division as…
This summer was quite the spectacle at the City Ground as Nottingham Forest announced 23 arrivals, including right-back Serge Aurier. The ambitious project of securing Premier League safety is looking positive after 20 games as Forest sit 13th, four points above the drop zone. Aurier’s arrival on a free transfer flew under the radar compared…
Everton Football Club are living a complicated moment. Frank Lampard was sacked by the club following a dismal 2-0 defeat at West Ham United last weekend and, in truth, it was a decision that had been a long time coming. Everton are currently joint-bottom of the Premier League – alongside Southampton – having taken 15…