Welcome to The Briefing, where every Monday during this season The Athletic will discuss three of the biggest questions to arise from the weekend’s football.
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When, as expected, Arne Slot arrives at Liverpool’s training centre this summer, he will find at least one amenity perfectly to his taste. Slot is among the growing cast of top-level individuals in football hooked on padel, the high-paced racket sport that lands somewhere between tennis and squash.
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Stefano Pioli’s voice trembled. It had broken during AC Milan’s goalless stalemate with Juventus at the Allianz Stadium. He put it down to shouting too many tactical instructions at his players and felt the need to interject when DAZN’s Stefano Borghi suggested his tone was down and one of resignation.
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In Arsene Wenger’s early days as Arsenal manager, he repeatedly suggested his side were at a disadvantage compared to perennial title rivals Manchester United. The issue, he reasoned, was that Arsenal had to play so many derbies. There wasn’t simply Tottenham Hotspur to consider, but Chelsea, West Ham United, Wimbledon, often Charlton Athletic and Crystal Palace, too. Derby games were considered more hectic, more physical and simply tougher.
Published an hour ago on The Athletic - Premier League
Under-pressure Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is 'top of the list' to become the next Ajax manager, talkSPORT has been told.The Dutchman's future
Published 7 hours ago on TalkSport
Manchester United and Arsenal want Marc Guehi, Victor Osimhen to leave Napoli, Mohamed Salah could be bound for Saudi-Arabia, plus more.
Published 8 hours ago on BBC Football
Luke Littler continued his winning trail as he claimed his second PDC European Tour title on Sunday.The 17-year-old sensation ran out victorious at th
Published 8 hours ago on TalkSport
After a long, hard season of struggle, Bristol City's exit from the Women’s Super League was confirmed on Sunday.
Published 8 hours ago on BBC Football
Which players impressed our football pundit Garth Crooks enough to make his latest Team of the Week?
Published 11 hours ago on BBC Football
Arsenal clinched a 3-2 win over Tottenham on Sunday; Gunners still have to face Man Utd at Old Trafford; Gary Neville: I think they will achieve a 100 per cent record
Published 11 hours ago on SkySports - Premier League
Liverpool's Results | |||
Apr 27 | West Ham United | 2 - 2 | A |
Apr 24 | Everton | 0 - 2 | A |
Apr 21 | Fulham | 3 - 1 | A |
Liverpool's Fixtures | |||
May 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | H | |
May 13 | Aston Villa | A | |
May 19 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | H |
Premier League Table | ||||
Pos | Team | Pld | GD | Pts |
1 | Arsenal | 35 | 57 | 80 |
2 | Man City | 34 | 50 | 79 |
3 | Liverpool | 35 | 41 | 75 |
4 | Aston Villa | 35 | 21 | 67 |
5 | Tottenham | 33 | 15 | 60 |