Erling Haaland had a frustrating day in Manchester (Martin Rickett/PA Wire) This wasn’t exactly a game that would justify Manchester City’s increase in ticket prices, and it couldn’t happen. It was definitely not a game that would justify the accumulation. This shouldn’t be a surprise. The Premier League actually has a pretty significant track record… Read More »
Arsenal can enjoy the boredom. In a weekend brimming with goals, the most boring match can be the most important. Even if the big winners of the day were Liverpool in a sense, they showed their staying power as Arsenal crashed out of the Premier League top spot and their 100 per cent record in… Read More »
General view of Etihad Stadium (Getty Images) The 2023/24 Premier League season is underway and you can follow every match and every goal here with The Independent. This year, Manchester City are looking to defend their crown and capture a historic fourth consecutive title. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and… Read More »
Irne Herbst’s time in the sin bin was cut short during Harlequins’ thrilling win over Bath – Getty Images/Steve Bardens The Rugby Football Union has apologized “to both teams” for a refereeing error that saw Irné Herbst serve just seven minutes in the sin bin during Harlequins’ thrilling win over Bath, with the governing body… Read More »
England scored eight tries (Getty Images) The latest edition of one of rugby’s great rivalries has brought yet another example of how the gap between the best and the rest of the Women’s Six Nations remains vast. It has been three years since Wales matched England by funding a professional programme, but there is a… Read More »
Pep Guardiola faces former assistant Mikel Arteta in a potentially crucial match in the Premier League title race – Reuters/Dylan Martinez Pep Guardiola has told Mikel Arteta that he has an “easy job” in the title race compared to Manchester City as he steps up his mental games ahead of Sunday’s crunch clash with Arsenal.… Read More »