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Published: 24 September 2025. The English Chronicle Desk Chelsea were forced to dig deep to avoid an upset at Sincil Bank as they came from behind to edge past League One side Lincoln City in the Carabao Cup, a match that tested the resolve of Enzo Maresca’s young squad and highlighted once again the unpredictable nature of English cup competitions. Lincoln, who have built a reputation as set-piece specialists in...

Published: 24 September 2025. The English Chronicle Desk Liverpool return to cup action on Tuesday night when they welcome Southampton to Anfield in the third round of the Carabao Cup, a tie that offers the Premier League leaders both a chance to rotate their squad and to extend their perfect start to the 2025–26 season. For Southampton, who are enduring a difficult beginning to life in the Championship, the trip...

Published: 23 September 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online For millions of football fans across the world, watching a Premier League match is not merely a pastime but a long-held dream. In England, season ticket holders and regular supporters take for granted the chance to follow their clubs week after week, traveling across the country and cheering in familiar stadiums. Yet, for international fans, the opportunity often...

Published: 23 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online In a night that celebrated the pinnacle of world football, England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton etched her name into history by becoming the inaugural winner of the women’s Yashin Trophy at the Ballon d’Or awards on Monday evening in Paris. The ceremony, held at the Théâtre du Châtelet, showcased the brightest stars of football and their accomplishments over the...

Published: 23 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Paris once again became the epicentre of world football as the prestigious Ballon d’Or awards were handed out in a lavish ceremony at the Théâtre du Châtelet. On a night filled with glamour, emotion, and historic milestones, Paris Saint-Germain’s Ousmane Dembélé claimed the men’s Ballon d’Or, while Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmatí wrote her name even deeper into football history...

Published: 22 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online As the Women’s Rugby World Cup final approaches this Saturday at the Allianz Stadium, the spotlight turns firmly onto England’s Red Roses, a team carrying the hopes of a nation eager for World Cup glory. For many, including those intimately connected with English women’s rugby for decades, this moment evokes memories of the past, particularly the heartbreak of...

Published: 22 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Pep Guardiola, long celebrated as one of football’s most innovative tacticians, appeared to depart sharply from his trademark philosophy in Manchester City’s recent clash against Arsenal, prompting widespread discussion about whether the Catalan manager is edging toward a more pragmatic, José Mourinho-like approach. Fans and analysts alike were left questioning the identity of a coach who has spent...

Published: 21 September '2025. the English Chronicle Desk. English Chronicle Online Liverpool extended their flawless start to the Premier League season with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Everton in the Merseyside derby, keeping the champions at the summit after five wins from five games. While the scoreline reflects Liverpool’s dominance on paper, the encounter revealed both the squad’s attacking quality and lingering vulnerabilities, underscoring that while results are perfect, the...

Published: 21 September '2025. the English Chronicle Desk. English Chronicle Online The world of women’s football was left in shock and mourning on Saturday evening as it was announced that Matt Beard, the former manager of Liverpool Women, passed away at the age of 47. The Women’s Super League club expressed profound sadness at the loss of the most successful manager in the history of their women’s team, highlighting both...

Published: 21 September '2025. the English Chronicle Desk. English Chronicle Online Manchester United secured a vital and hard-fought victory over Chelsea at Old Trafford on Saturday, in a match that showcased both the resilience and adaptability of Ruben Amorim’s squad. The contest, played under heavy rain, began with United dominating a depleted Chelsea side, who had already been reduced to ten men within the opening minutes. The early dismissal of...