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Published: 30 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. More than six years after Unai Emery departed north London, his presence continues haunting Arsenal’s ambitions. Each meeting between Aston Villa and Arsenal now carries an edge shaped by history, regret, and unresolved rivalry. Emery may insist there is no personal motivation when facing his former club, yet recent encounters suggest his Villa side consistently disrupt Mikel Arteta’s...

Published: 27 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online In one of the most bizarre and unforgettable Test matches in recent memory, England finally ended their 18-match winless streak in Australia with a four-wicket victory over Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The astonishing win came in a mere two days, preventing Australia from completing a clean sweep in the Ashes series and leaving the series at...

Published: 24 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Ben Stokes has called on both the media and public to show empathy towards England players during a turbulent Ashes campaign in Australia. Sitting 3-0 down ahead of the Boxing Day Test, England have faced intense scrutiny, not only for their on-field performances but also for alleged off-field behaviour during a mid-tour break in Noosa. Reports suggest the...

Published: 24 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The England and Wales Cricket Board faces a daunting challenge as it prepares to review another disastrous Ashes tour. Historically, England has struggled to claim victory in Australia, apart from the notable triumph under Andrew Strauss in 2010-11, and recent series have left the governing body with few tools to enact meaningful change. The board’s forthcoming discussions will...

Published: 24 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Alex Sarama’s rise to becoming the head coach of the WNBA’s Portland Fire is nothing short of extraordinary. Born and raised in England, the 30-year-old faced skepticism from the start, as many doubted a British coach could thrive in a league dominated by American basketball culture. “There was a lot of skepticism,” Sarama told the Guardian. “A lot...

Published: 24 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Australia’s Ashes triumph this summer has been shaped by a combination of tactical ingenuity, raw talent, and a willingness to take calculated risks, with fast bowler Scott Boland offering insight into one key strategy that has unsettled England throughout the series. Known for his pace and accuracy, Boland revealed that having wicketkeeper Alex Carey stand up at the...

Published: 24 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. In a thrilling contest between Arsenal and Crystal Palace, Kepa Arrizabalaga emerged as the unlikely hero, sending the Gunners through at the expense of Maxence Lacroix and Palace. The competition may not be Mikel Arteta or Oliver Glasner’s priority this season, yet both sides produced a spectacle brimming with intensity and drama. Arsenal dominated early proceedings, but Palace’s...

Published: 24 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Manchester City now stand poised to sign Bournemouth’s exciting winger Antoine Semenyo after Chelsea cooled their interest in the Ghanaian ahead of January’s transfer window. The 25‑year‑old’s name has dominated transfer chatter across social media and mainstream outlets alike, with all parties closely watching developments as the window draws near. The release clause in Semenyo’s contract, set at...

Published: 23 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Liverpool manager Arne Slot has expressed strong criticism toward Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven for the “reckless” challenge that resulted in Alexander Isak suffering a fractured leg during Saturday’s Premier League clash. Slot confirmed on Tuesday that the club’s record £125 million signing will be sidelined for a couple of months following the injury, which occurred as...

Published: 23 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Australia’s cricket team will take the field at the Melbourne Cricket Ground without captain Pat Cummins in the Boxing Day Test after selectors confirmed he has been rested for the remainder of the Ashes series with England. The veteran fast bowler had made a remarkable comeback in the third Test in Adelaide where he played a pivotal role...