Premier League

Published: 10 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online — Sports The fallout from Sunday’s explosive Old Firm clash continues to reverberate across Scottish football, with former Scottish Football Association (SFA) chief executive Gordon Smith predicting that drastic punishment could soon be imposed on both Rangers and Celtic. Smith, who led the SFA between 2007 and 2010, believes the governing body will have little choice but to...

Published: 9 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online — UK News The head of Scotland’s national football supporters’ body has expressed deep anger and disappointment after violent scenes erupted during and after the Rangers–Celtic Scottish Cup quarter‑final at Ibrox, calling the disorder “utterly unacceptable” and warning that the reputation of Scottish football is being dragged backwards by a minority of supporters. The Old Firm clash —...

Published: March 3, 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk . The English Chronicle Online The world of football — long celebrated as the beautiful game — is facing a reckoning as fans, pundits and industry insiders argue that the sport’s structure, spectacle and integrity have all eroded in recent years. Critics point to tactical stagnation, dysfunctional officiating, financial imbalances and a loss of connection between clubs and supporters, prompting proposals...

Published: March 3, 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk . The English Chronicle Online Chelsea’s season has been marked by fluctuations in form, and at the centre of much of the discussion is the performance of their star attacker Cole Palmer — a player once lauded for his explosive attacking contributions who has seen his output dip markedly in recent months. Questions are now emerging about whether the West London club...

Published: March 3, 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk . The English Chronicle Online Manchester United’s interim head coach Michael Carrick is set to return to Tyneside this week as his revitalised side travel to take on Newcastle United in the Premier League, a trip that has been dubbed “the one that got away” by some supporters and pundits given Carrick’s roots in the region and past ties to the...

Published: 24 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Manchester United’s hopes of returning to the UEFA Champions League have been significantly boosted by the performances of two key summer signings, Benjamin Sesko and Senne Lammens, as the Red Devils continue their push for a top‑four finish in the Premier League. In a crucial 1‑0 victory away at Everton, substitute Sesko scored the decisive goal while young...

Published: 24 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Arsenal’s commanding performance over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday laid bare the gaps in Spurs’ defence and showcased the Gunners’ ruthlessness in attack, leaving fans and pundits analysing how the north London derby tilted decisively in Mikel Arteta’s favour. The 2‑0 victory at the Emirates Stadium not only boosted Arsenal’s Premier League title ambitions but also exposed recurring...

Published: 22 February 2026, The English Chronicle Desk, The English Chronicle Online Former Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick has described the prospect of managing Manchester United as the “ultimate role” in football, reaffirming his deep connection with the club and hinting at a potential return to leadership at Old Trafford. Carrick, who enjoyed a decorated playing career and previously served as United’s interim manager, spoke candidly about his ambitions and...

Published: 19 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Arsenal Wolves draw left Mikel Arteta facing difficult questions about his side’s composure and ambition. After surrendering a commanding lead at Molineux, Arsenal’s title momentum suffered another unsettling jolt. What seemed a routine away victory turned into a late setback that may echo loudly in the Premier League race. Arsenal arrived in the West Midlands knowing every...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Tottenham Hotspur interim boss Igor Tudor has acted swiftly to overhaul his backroom staff following the club’s disappointing run in the Premier League, bringing in three new coaches after the dismissal of Justin Cochrane, John Heitinga, and Chris Haslam. The changes come just days after Thomas Frank was sacked, marking a rapid shift in the North London club’s...