For once, there is no summer transfer window for Manchester City. No big arrivals for Harry Kane, Jack Grealish or Erling Haaland. Six weeks into the transfer window, the potential exit of Julian Alvarez is the one that draws most attention. A deal that was initially expected to be explored by Chelsea in the early… Read More »
Every step he took was a little awkward, every touch a little clumsier than usual, Harry Kane played the full 109 minutes of this match as if he were being crushed under the weight of Neptune. He didn’t even get the penalty shootout victory he should have been at the centre, replaced by Ivan Toney… Read More »
So it turns out Gareth Southgate could make a powerful change. He needs just 94 minutes to do that, seconds before he faces the most brutal accusation of his eight-year tenure. Of all the aspects of this incredible England comeback, few are as striking as Ivan Toney’s recent cameos. With two minutes left in normal… Read More »
While Manchester City players were hanging out on the Wembley pitch after the final whistle, Jack Grealish was standing on the sidelines. The club-record £100m signing, with his arms across his chest, was overlooked by Pep Guardiola. Even when City were 2-0 down at half-time, Guardiola, who later admitted that he had made the “game… Read More »
Chelsea, which showed its best performance under the management of Mauricio Pochettino, unbeaten in eight matches, unbeaten in the 90 minutes for two months and in four other matches, suffered a heavy defeat in the FA Cup semi-final match against Manchester City. The two sides have already drawn twice in entertaining encounters this season but… Read More »
A glimpse of the best of Jack Grealish has been offered in recent weeks – Reuters/Jason Cairnduff He’s an open book, Jack Grealish. Sponsors love him because he brings great authenticity to commercial shoots and for Aston Villa, Manchester City and the UK community and philanthropists there is a real warmth and sincerity in his… Read More »
Jack Grealish looks like someone suffering from a crisis of confidence. The Brummie’s sensual personality can endear him and also make him an antidote to some of the vapid figures around. He enjoys life; His enjoyment of playing football is seemingly only topped by the fun he has celebrating Manchester City’s treble. But while Grealish’s… Read More »
Chelsea had plenty of time to recover ahead of their clash with Manchester City -Source: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images It’s been a week full of smiles and sunshine for Chelsea. Coming off the back of their biggest Premier League win in two years – a 6-0 drubbing of hapless and relegation-threatened Everton –… Read More »