Little-known rule causes Europa League goal to be disallowed

Rennes were confused when Lorenz Assignon’s strike was ruled out Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Thanks for signing up to the Football email Rennes were denied a stoppage time equaliser by

Rebecca Welch appointment hailed as ‘great moment’ by Eddie Howe

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Thanks for signing up to the Football email Rebecca Welch’s historic appointment to officiate a Premier League match has been welcomed by Newcastle boss Eddie Howe.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain sent off as ex-Liverpool ace sparks furious brawl

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was sent off for a moment of head-loss where he foolishly kicked out at an opponent in the Europa League. The 30-year-old, who joined Besiktas from Liverpool in the summer, became tangled in a heated incident during the Turkish side’s Europa League clash with Lugano on Thursday night.

AI predicts Champions League last-16 draw with Man City in re-run of 2023 final

Artificial intelligence has predicted a wild Champions League round of 16. Wednesday night’s dramatic ending to the last ever Champions League group stage of its kind saw the remaining teams book their places in the knockout stage. Arsenal and Manchester City unsurprisingly topped their groups, while Manchester United and Newcastle

On this day in 2005: Roy Keane signs for Celtic on free transfer

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Thanks for signing up to the Football email Celtic completed the signing of Roy Keane on a free transfer on this day in 2005. A month

Chelsea staff questioned as James ‘worry’ emerges after ‘dressing room uproar’

Chelsea medics have been questioned by Danny Murphy after Reece James suffered yet another hamstring injury. The Blues confirmed earlier this week that their captain will face a significant period on the sidelines again after picking up the seventh hamstring injury of his career at Stamford Bridge during Sunday’s 2-0

Joao Pedro strike ensures Brighton’s Europa League dream continues with win over Marseille

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Thanks for signing up to the Football email Joao Pedro made sure Brighton avoided the inconvenience of a Europa League play-off as his superb strike made

What to do with Haaland in FPL after Guardiola confirms fitness update

What to do with Erling Haaland in this week’s Fantasy Premier League after Man City boss Pep Guardiola insisted he doesn’t expect him to be ready to play Crystal Palace Haaland missed Man City’s victories over Luton Town and Red Star Belgrade  Guardiola addressed the Norwegian’s fitness ahead of their

Nicolo Zaniolo’s debut goal for Aston Villa seals spot in Europa Conference League knockout stages

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Thanks for signing up to the Football email Nicolo Zaniolo’s first goal for Aston Villa helped them seal their place in the Europa Conference League’s last