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Sky Sports football journalist Sam Blitz explains the rules behind 'hair-pulling' in the Premier League following Lisandro Martínez's red card against Leeds on Monday Night Football.

Michael Carrick's tirade at Paul Tierney after Manchester United's loss to Leeds United was misplaced - he should look no further than Lisandro Martinez

By: Oliver Fisher Sky journalist Peppe Di Stefano has revealed exactly how Massimiliano Allegri approached the post-Udinese de-brief at Milanello. Milan needed to bounce back from the Easter Monday defeat against Napoli by beating Udinese, but what followed on Saturday at San Siro was nothing short of a nightmare. Having pivoted to using a 4-3-3, Allegri’s side were […] The post Sky journalist reveals Allegri’s post-Udinese reaction: “Downplayed every type of incident” appeared first on SempreMilan.

Explaining why Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez was sent off Monday for pulling Leeds United striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin's hair.

Monday's loss leaves Michael Carrick's side wondering how much better can they get to finish off the season.

Arsenal's form has seen them open the door for Manchester City, who are smelling blood in the title race, with some claiming the Gunners are losing their composure at the worst time

ARSENAL’S attacking woes have been highlighted worrying stats ahead of their Champions League showdown against Sporting. The Gunners are fighting to keep their season on track after being rocked by a defeat to Bournemouth in the Premier League last weekend. Arsenal started that game with a front-three of Gabriel Martinelli, Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres....

By: Oliver Fisher Massimiliano Allegri might just have given another sign to Santiago Gimenez by not using him in the loss to Udinese. As La Gazzetta dello Sport report, for over a month now, when asked about Gimenez, Allegri has explained that he considers the Mexican an important asset for the end of the season. The classic extra […] The post GdS: Still watching from the sidelines – Allegri’s snub raises questions about Gimenez appeared first on SempreMilan.

By Martin Graham Just a day after Chelsea entered their clash with Manchester City under scrutiny, the spotlight has shifted sharply onto Manchester United. Following a damaging home loss to Leeds, Michael Carrick and his squad head to Stamford Bridge surrounded by uncertainty rather than confidence. Expectations had been that United would be comfortably […]

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan must bounce back from consecutive defeats by beating Hellas Verona on Sunday, or a Champions League spot is in grave danger. As La Gazzetta dello Sport report, Massimiliano Allegri had his entire squad at his disposal on Monday at Milanello, with no absences. It’s happened rarely this season, but AC Milan can finally say […] The post GdS: Back to certainties – Allegri returns to 3-5-2 with Gabbia vying for a spot appeared first on SempreMilan.

Chelsea and Tottenham are two of the six Premier League clubs that have built up such a huge advantage over Newcastle United. This didn’t happen overnight. Whilst Mike Ashley was... You can click here to read the full article.

Jamie Carragher fears Arsenal's brittle confidence is encapsulated by the form of midfielder Martin Zubimendi who he claims is 'really struggling'.

The game was ‘gone’ for Man Utd before Lisandro Martinez brushed Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s hair, which reflects terribly on Michael Carrick…

Leeds landed a stunning win at Manchester United to give their Premier League survival hopes a huge boost whilst results for West Ham and Nottingham Forest has seen Tottenham finally slip into the relegation zone

Opta say Tottenham now have a 49.5 per cent chance of being relegated from the Premier League after another Spurs defeat left them languishing in 18th as the race to survive in the Premier League took another turn.

ODDS on a first league win at Old Trafford in 45 years for Leeds shortened the moment Manuel Ugarte appeared on the teamsheet. Ugarte has started ten times for Manchester United this season and they have won only one of them. There have been six defeats and three draws. Ugarte is United’s jinx and the...

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan have certainly invested plenty of money since RedBird Capital took over, but at the moment they have very little to show for it. As Corriere dello Sport write, since 2021-22 – the year they won their 19th Scudetto – Milan have gradually scaled back their goals, seeing their historic rivals win every season […] The post CorSport: €503m spent for one trophy – Milan’s ambition under RedBird scrutinised appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Collapsing at this stage of the season is something AC Milan cannot afford, and Massimiliano Allegri stressed this to his squad. La Gazzetta dello Sport (seen below) report that Allegri’s message to the team is simple: do not panic. Milan met yesterday for the first time since the painful defeat against Udinese on Saturday at San […] The post GdS: ‘Do not panic’ – what Allegri did at Milanello to start post-Udinese recovery appeared first on SempreMilan.

Paul Tierney's decision to send off Lisandro Martinez for pulling the hair of Dominic Calvert-Lewin has sparked a debate, with Rio Ferdinand joining Michael Carrick in criticising it

One of Manchester United’s worst-ever signings? The stats bear it out as Manuel Ugarte is damned by the numbers.

Manchester United losing to Leeds United in the Premier League leaves them level on points with Aston Villa and just three ahead of Liverpool, but still seven above Chelsea in sixth

The summer 2025 transfer window has become something that is at the heart of pretty much every Newcastle United discussion. What went wrong? Who is to blame? What should happen... You can click here to read the full article.

Leeds have put survival very much in their own hands following a monumental win at Man Utd, as a delve into the history books shows exactly what they, West Ham, Forest and Spurs must all do to avoid the drop

Michael Carrick's Manchester United were beaten by Leeds United at Old Trafford but still remain in a strong position to qualify for the Champions League

It is easy to dismiss this Newcastle United season as a disappointment. Results have been inconsistent, expectations were high, and frustration among supporters is palpable. But that explanation is far... You can click here to read the full article.

Paul Scholes fears there is no way back for Arsenal in the Premier League title race and is confident Manchester City will have their measure in Sunday's top of the table clash.

Man Utd legend Roy Keane insists Manuel Ugarte and Casemiro were “non-existent” for most of their 2-1 defeat to Leeds on Monday night.

Bottling season at Arsenal has seen our previous leader move below two Manchester United stars in this ranking of the most-expensive summer signings.

Keane has lambasted United's near non-existent midfield in the first half of their historic home defeat to Leeds on Monday night, with one player coming in for fierce criticism

While most teams send long throws into a crowded box, PSG use them as a shock tactic to launch attacks from their own half

Too often, Arsenal players can be seen standing facing their own goal and not in motion heading towards the opposition one

United States Men's National Team legends Landon Donovan and Tim Howard analyze the effects of Patrick Agyemang's injury heading into the World Cup. @volkswagen_usa | #HomeOfSoccer

Leeds show Man United's route back to the top won't be simple espn.in

Red Devils missed chance to pull clear of fellow European hopefuls as Leeds won at Old Trafford

Hard work remains to do off the pitch, with the club needing to strengthen further if they hope to compete on all fronts Kobbie Mainoo put in a superb performance against Leeds on Monday night, as he did for much of Ruben Amorim’s tenure. The midfielder gets better with every game he does not play, proving how influential he has become under Michael Carrick. Injury meant the midfielder missed out for the first time since the interim head coach took over in January. In his place was Manuel Ugarte, making his first start for Carrick and it was clear to witness his rustiness, as was the case with Lisandro Martínez at centre-back, who re-emerged after two months out injured to replace the suspended Harry Maguire. The 33-year-old was rewarded with confirmation of his new contract last week, while Mainoo is locked in talks with his representatives who will be eager to point out how his absence affected United.

Liverpool facing major questions over star’s recent performances Concerns around Cody Gakpo continue to surface following Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Fulham, with the Anfield Index Media Matters podcast offering a measured but revealing discussion. Featuring Dave Davis and David Lynch, the analysis balanced Liverpool’s improved result with ongoing concerns about individual form, particularly in attack. […] The post David Lynch: Liverpool star’s form has ‘fallen off a cliff’ recently appeared first on anfieldindex.com.

► Subscribe to Sky Sports Premier League: https://bit.ly/SubscribeSkySportsPL ► Watch Sky Sports: https://bit.ly/BuySkySports Jamie Carragher and Roy Keane analyse Arsenal's performance in the 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth. #premierleague #arsenal #arsenalfc ► Premier League highlights: https://bit.ly/PLHighlights2526 ► MNF, FNF, SNF & Super Sunday analysis: https://bit.ly/SkyMatchAnalysis ► Gary Neville Podcast: https://bit.ly/GaryNevillePodcast ► Saturday Social: https://bit.ly/SkySaturdaySocial ► Buy this season’s shirts: https://bit.ly/SkySportsShop More from Sky Sports on YouTube: ► Sky Sports: http://bit.ly/SkySportsSub ► Sky Sports Boxing: http://bit.ly/SSBoxingSub ► Sky Sports Cricket: http://bit.ly/SubscribeSkyCricket ► Sky Sports Darts: https://bit.ly/SubSkySportsDarts ► Sky Sports Football: http://bit.ly/SSFootballSub ► Sky Sports F1: http://bit.ly/SubscribeSkyF1 ► Sky Sports Golf: https://bit.ly/SubscribeSkySportsGolf ► Sky Sports News: http://bit.ly/SkySportsNewsSub ► Sky Sports Retro: http://bit.ly/SkySportsRetroSub ► Sky Sports WSL: https://bit.ly/SubscribeSkySportsWSL ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SkySportsFootball ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skysportsfootball ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@skysportsfootball ► X: https://x.com/SkySportsPL ► Website: https://www.skysports.com ► To enquire about licensing Sky Sports content, you can find out more here: https://www.skysports.com/more-sports/news/31754/11434270/license-sky-sports-footage

Roy Keane has sent a warning to Arsenal and highlighted what they must do to make sure they win the Premier League this season.

'If they slip up here, they'll never forgive themselves.'

By: Ben Dixon This afternoon, a stat has emerged about Matteo Gabbia and how much AC Milan actually rely on the defender’s performances. There has been a lot said about Milan’s talismen this season and the focus has often been on Adrien Rabiot and rightfully so. For most of the season, the stats have pointed in his favour […] The post MN: Milan’s hidden backbone – Gabbia essential to the backline as stat emerges appeared first on SempreMilan.

► Subscribe to Sky Sports Premier League: https://bit.ly/SubscribeSkySportsPL ► Watch Sky Sports: https://bit.ly/BuySkySports Jamie Carragher and Roy Keane analyse and reflect on Spurs' defeat to Sunderland, Roberto De Zerbi's first game in charge, and their relegation battle. #premierleague #spurs #tottenhamhotspur ► Premier League highlights: https://bit.ly/PLHighlights2526 ► MNF, FNF, SNF & Super Sunday analysis: https://bit.ly/SkyMatchAnalysis ► Gary Neville Podcast: https://bit.ly/GaryNevillePodcast ► Saturday Social: https://bit.ly/SkySaturdaySocial ► Buy this season’s shirts: https://bit.ly/SkySportsShop More from Sky Sports on YouTube: ► Sky Sports: http://bit.ly/SkySportsSub ► Sky Sports Boxing: http://bit.ly/SSBoxingSub ► Sky Sports Cricket: http://bit.ly/SubscribeSkyCricket ► Sky Sports Darts: https://bit.ly/SubSkySportsDarts ► Sky Sports Football: http://bit.ly/SSFootballSub ► Sky Sports F1: http://bit.ly/SubscribeSkyF1 ► Sky Sports Golf: https://bit.ly/SubscribeSkySportsGolf ► Sky Sports News: http://bit.ly/SkySportsNewsSub ► Sky Sports Retro: http://bit.ly/SkySportsRetroSub ► Sky Sports WSL: https://bit.ly/SubscribeSkySportsWSL ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SkySportsFootball ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skysportsfootball ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@skysportsfootball ► X: https://x.com/SkySportsPL ► Website: https://www.skysports.com ► To enquire about licensing Sky Sports content, you can find out more here: https://www.skysports.com/more-sports/news/31754/11434270/license-sky-sports-footage

'It's madness. Common sense isn't always common, is it?'

By: Rohit Rajeev AC Milan fell to their worst defeat of the season at San Siro on Saturday evening as they were beaten 3-0 by Udinese. After a positive start by Milan, they found themselves two goals down at the break as they failed to contain Udinese’s transitions. Davide Bartesaghi deflected in a cross and Jurgen Ekkelenkamp scored […] The post How Allegri’s 4-3-3 was ruthlessly exposed: Tactical analysis of AC Milan 0-3 Udinese appeared first on SempreMilan.

IF Arsenal fans think this collapse feels familiar, it’s because it is. April has always proved to be a tough month for the Gunners under Mikel Arteta, and this season looks like it will be no different. Statistically, April is Arteta’s worst month, with his side managing just a 44 PER CENT win-rate. That is...

Danny Murphy can’t see Arne Slot being given any say in a summer rebuild at Liverpool this year. After romping to the Premier League title last season, the Reds haven’t come close to de…

Is this finally the season Arsenal get over the line and lift the Premier League trophy? Could this also be the campaign that sees the...