The video assistant referee for the Manchester derby, Matt Donohue, and his assistant VAR, Blake Antrobus, have not been appointed for this weekend’s Premier League games. The decision was made by the Premier League refereeing body Pro Ref’s chief refereeing officer Howard Webb and the management team. It follows Pro Ref admitting to an “error … Read more
Should Leeds United fail to beat Newcastle United on Monday night, they will become part of a rare piece of Premier League history. None of the opening nine fixtures of week four resulted in a home victory, with four draws and away victories for Ipswich Town, Nottingham Forest, Arsenal, Brighton and Hove Albion and Manchester … Read more
ASTON VILLA v NOTTINGHAM FOREST Saturday 3pm Venue Villa Park Referee Andy Madley This season G1 Y3 R0 3.00 cards/game Aston Villa v Nottingham Forest: probable starters, contenders in italics Aston Villa Subs from Bizot, Mings, Abraham, Jimoh-Aloba, Bogarde, Manzambi, Alysson, Cissé, Burrowes, Garnacho, Madjo, Mbaye, Harwood-Bellis, Cash, Ruggeri, Goretzka Doubtful Manzambi (knee) Injured Onana … Read more
Cody Gakpo is a doubt to face Fulham this Saturday, as the Reds look to build on their first Premier League win since April, which arrived in their recent clash versus Ipswich Town. The Dutch forward assisted both of Alexander Isak’s goals — the game’s only strikes — as Liverpool secured three points in a … Read more
Hibs were minutes away from a historic European result little over a fortnight ago before a late collapse against Gent denied them Conference League qualification. They bounced back with an impressive showing at Dundee, then two bruising defeats to city rivals Hearts and Premiership newcomers St Johnstone have fired criticism right back at Gray, which … Read more
Key events Back to the WSL and here’s Tom Garry with a morning message. Sonia Bompastor says she expects a competitive, open title race this season, as she prepares to lead her Chelsea side into their home opener against Aston Villa. Asked about the title challengers at her press conference on Friday, the Frenchwoman – … Read more
Welcome back once again. We’re on the 68th FourFourTwo Weekend Crossword, and we’re ready to go again if you are: 25 clues about all different levels and eras of the game – some connected, others not so much. So kick back with a cuppa and get ready. How quickly can you crack the code? Let’s … Read more
1 Guéhi versatility crucial as Bouaddi arrives Enzo Maresca has a shiny new £85m midfielder he could select for a debut but, at 18 years old, he may want Ayyoub Bouaddi to have a bit of time watching on from the bench to learn about the Premier League from his elders. The Moroccan may not … Read more
Sky Sports’ line-up of commentators, pundits and presenters has been revealed for the weekend. As the broadcaster for the Premier League, Sky has assembled only the best in class over the past three decades of bringing us the English top flight, with several of its stars becoming equally recognisable for their post-playing careers. With the … Read more
Happy Saturday, one and all. If you’ve had a week like ours, you’ll need one of these: 24 clues about football arranged neatly into a grid with a few themes for you to get stuck into. It can only be the 66th FourFourTwo Weekend Crossword. If you’re new here, tell us how we did below … Read more