Tag Archives: Manchester United

Arteta’s Arsenal – and why their methods are bad for the game

This Premier League season has been bleak. The quality of play is the worst in over a decade, and as a spectacle it has not been compelling. You have to go back to Antonio Conte’s insufferably dull Chelsea side winning … Continue reading

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The Premier League Preview 2025/26

Holy Jesus, Premier League football is back already and that means the summer is nearly over. I’ll confess I enjoyed the three-month break from organizing my schedule around live football. But now we’re back to normality – nine months of … Continue reading

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Yes, I’m trying to help everyone here. Abolish the January transfer window.

According to one study, 23% of people give up their New Year’s resolution by the first week, while 80% have quit by the time the calendar flips to February. Resolutions are silly, but we all have flaws and vices, so … Continue reading

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The Premier League Preview 2024/25

Normally I’d leave writing this until the eve of the Premier League season in mid-August. The rationale – it gave me the most time to assess the state of each team before making a prediction. The flaw has always remained … Continue reading

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Why using trial by media to cancel or punish Russell Brand isn’t justice

Ahh, Russell Brand. He was once a darling of progressivism. But his act became tired years ago and or he of it, leaving him as a tawdry Cause célèbre that exists as copy for the Daily Mail’s repulsive gossip webpage – … Continue reading

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