Mohamed Salah and Lewandowski show that football is increasingly a country for old men
We have seen a trend where players continue to excel at ages when their equivalents of the past were already running pubs
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Cole Palmer’s bid to trademark ‘Cold Palmer’ celebration gets cool reception
Francesco Totti on why he has more regrets than Messi; what ChatGPT thinks of every football club
Irish player tracker: Josh Cullen pulls the strings for promotion-chasing Burnley
Nathan Collins is elevating his game with each passing week
Newcastle hammer Manchester United as Barnes scores twice
Fourteenth defeat in the league for Red Devils as Magpies close in on Champions League place
Virgil van Dijk’s header sinks West Ham to edge Liverpool closer to title
Arne Slot’s team now just need six points to confirm record-equalling 20th league championship
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe admitted to hospital due to illness
A statement said the Englishman was ‘conscious, talking with family and continuing to receive expert medical care’
Mohamed Salah signs new contract to stay at Liverpool
Salah agrees new deal, Virgil van Dijk expected to follow suit
Liverpool increasingly confident over Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk contract extensions
The pair have been instrumental for Liverpool this season, with the club closing in on a record-equalling 20th top-flight title
Arsenal win ensures at least five Premier League teams will be in next Champions League
England could have seven teams in 2025-26 tournament if things go well for Aston Villa and either Manchester United or Tottenham
Manchester United’s problem has been too much Milton Friedman
All systems went awry at Old Trafford when the club’s owners lost sight of Alex Ferguson’s will to win
Irish player tracker: Ipswich’s Dara O’Shea stars against Wolves despite defeat
Nathan Collins gets clean sheet against Chelsea in good week for Irish defenders
Arne Slot is shocked by errors as Liverpool’s Premier League run ends at Fulham
Reds have their 26-match unbeaten league run ended at Craven Cottage
Arsenal’s slim title challenge almost over after Everton draw
Premier League round-up: Aston Villa build Champions League momentum with win over Nottingham Forest; Wolves push Ipswich closer to relegation
James Tarkowski should have been sent off against Liverpool, admits PGMOL
Everton defender’s follow-through on Alexis Mac Allister met the threshold for serious foul play
Diogo Jota breaks down Everton’s blue wall as Liverpool move closer to title
Liverpool retain Merseyside bragging rights with 1-0 win at Anfield
Arne Slot warns Liverpool against slackening off in title race
Manager admits lack of rotation may have contributed to recent losses against PSG and Newcastle
Guardiola backs Manchester City to adapt without Haaland for up to seven weeks
Seven weeks would mean return for final league game
Mikel Arteta and Arsenal focused on ‘big summer’ to ignite new season title push
Club hope to agree new deal with Bukayo Saka, who could start against Fulham
Bruno Fernandes ‘not going anywhere’ amid reported Real Madrid interest, says Amorim
Manager says United are ‘in control of the situation’
Irish Player Tracker: Rocco Vata stars for Watford with his mazy dribbling
Mark McGuinness had a fine game for Luton Town, as Troy Parrott got back on the scoresheet for AZ
Man City aim to salvage silverware as rising middle class refreshes FA Cup
Bournemouth, Fulham, Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace are among clubs with realistic hopes of picking up the old trophy for the first time in more than 50 years
Premier League confirms extra June transfer window for Club World Cup
Clubs can sign players earlier than normal, beginning at the start of the month
Real Madrid close to deal to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold on a free transfer
Sources in Spain say that Madrid have offered the right-back a five-year deal
Premier League delays use of new offside technology after record VAR hold-up
Semi-automated offside technology failed in FA Cup
A new Manchester United stadium isn’t about regeneration and never will be
If ‘New Trafford’ is such a nailed-on wealth generator, then why aren’t Ratcliffe and the Glazers funding it themselves?
Arne Slot needs Liverpool to wrest back control after chastening week
Title run-in looks likely to take place against backdrop of tiredness and contract talks
Irish Player Tracker: Nathan Collins getting back to his best at Brentford
Defensive linchpin advancing credentials as among top young centre halves in the Premier League
Mikel Merino strike proves the difference as strikerless Arsenal sink Chelsea
Arsenal vs Chelsea report. Goalkeeper Robert Sánchez endured another afternoon to forget
Premier League round-up: Jake O’Brien’s late header earns Everton a draw against West Ham
Manchester City miss chance to return to the top four as Forest consolidate third spot in table
Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes and Ruben Amorim respond to criticism from Roy Keane
Captain also takes aim at Jim Ratcliffe for saying some players are ‘overpaid’ and ‘not good enough’
Ken Early: how losing became a habit at Manchester United
In the News podcast: Can a new stadium help bring back the Alex Ferguson glory days?
Time running out for Liverpool to make themselves serial winners
Ending contracts and aging key players will necessitate a summer of change
Manchester United to build new 100,000-capacity stadium next to Old Trafford
Design includes ‘vast umbrella’ over ground, and officials say plan will create 92,000 jobs and 17,000 homes
Newcastle close in on top four after Guimarães pounces to see off West Ham
Win comes a week on from FA Cup defeat to Brighton
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