Premier League

Published: 22 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. As recently as Friday morning Eddie Howe talked about some results having bigger consequences than others. This was most definitely one of them for the Magpies. In completing a Premier League double against Newcastle, Régis Le Bris’s promoted Sunderland side surely consigned Howe and his players to one of their most chastening afternoons at St James’ Park. This...

Published: March 17, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Scotland’s top-flight football competition has been ranked at the bottom among European leagues in a key performance area, according to recent comparative analysis of continental club results. The assessment highlights concerns over competitive depth and overall outcomes for Premiership clubs in European tournaments. The findings suggest that teams from the Scottish Premiership have struggled to deliver consistent performances...

Published: March 12, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Fans of Scotland’s national football team can now celebrate the World Cup in Boston after organisers received approval to proceed following a major security breakthrough. Authorities confirmed that safety concerns had been addressed, paving the way for large gatherings in the city to watch matches and join festive events. The announcement comes after weeks of planning and coordination...

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...