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Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! They say that if you’re expecting a kick in the swingers but only receive a punch in the face, you can probably consider it a good result. Because he probably wasn’t expecting his Arsenal players to ship a hoof to the collective crown jewels from Bournemouth on Saturday, Mikel Arteta understandably failed to find any positives as he told one post-match interviewer after another that his listless side’s thoroughly deserved defeat felt like “a big punch on the face”. Whatever about their toothlessness up front, devotion to sideways and backwards passes and an at times almost comical inability to beat the Bournemouth press, the manner in which Arsenal’s players seemed genuinely paralysed by terror will be of the greatest concern to their equally terrified fans. Whether the sight of an extremely agitated Spaniard bouncing around his technical area like Basil Fawlty thrashing his Austin 1100 with a tree branch does much to alleviate the cloud of anxiety that has descended upon the Emirates Stadium is open to extremely one-sided debate. Manchester City’s luminous monstrosity of a kit at Stamford Bridge made them look like 11 operatives in search of their missing bin lorry. Maybe Chelsea thought the same too, which would explain why they were rubbish in the second half” – Phil Taverner. Roberto De Zerbi has reportedly said he’s going to stay with Spurs until they win the Premier League. Maybe he should share his secret on eternal life” – Andrew Bryant. Has the Spurs/Brighton game next Saturday been given a nickname yet, or is ‘Ze De Zerbi Derbi’ still an option? Assuming he’s still in charge by then, of course!” – James Vortkamp-Tong Re Friday’s Memory Lane (full email edition): I’m sure many readers will have fretted away the weekend wanting to know more. Marks & Spencer played Invictas twice in June 1933. The first game, a trial match on 21 June, was played at Oakley Road and the Invictas won 4-0 ‘but did not necessarily prove themselves the better team’, according to the Bromley and West Kent Mercury. A week later at Queen’s Mead, M&S took revenge with a 1-0 win in the Broom-Day Gala match. The goalscorer, L Hallam, is second from the right in Friday’s photo” – Jon Gregory. This is an extract from our daily football email … Football Daily. To get the full version, just visit this page and follow the instructions.

By: Ben Dixon This summer, AC Milan will look to sell Pervis Estupinan, only 12 months after signing him from Premier League club Brighton and Hove Albion. It has not been a good move for Estupinan. In fact, it has not been a good move for Milan either. Both parties were hoping to move on from a long-term […] The post Schira: Milan ready to sell Estupinan after unsatisfactory performances – the situation appeared first on SempreMilan.

Shumaira Zion “Shim” Mheuka is an 18-year-old forward who is establishing himself as a prospect to watch at Chelsea. He is a striker and a step up as captain for the U21s, and an all-around elite goal scorer. He has the technical ability, physicality, and mature mentality that are often lacking at the youth football… The post Shim Mheuka: Chelsea’s Newest Homegrown Hope first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

In football, success is often measured in trophies and results — but by the time those arrive, the real work has already been done. Long before dominance becomes visible, it is constructed through structure, repetition, and identity. What appears as success is often just the final outcome of a system that has been built over… The post Built Before Success: How Football Identity Shapes Long-Term Performance first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has reportedly called up Lisandro Martinez and Shea Lacey for the clash against Leeds United. The club’s supporters have been eagerly anticipating the team’s return to action after 24 days of inactivity due to the international break and the early FA Cup elimination. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP […] The post Insider: Man Utd ‘Cult’ hero & fearless ‘teenager’ join Carrick’s squad for Leeds clash appeared first on Stretty News.

With Spurs staring down the barrel of their first relegation since the 1970s, Roberto De Zerbi’s arrival hasn’t stopped the rot — but it has sparked some serious transfer thinking between the sticks. According to TEAMtalk, Tottenham have registered strong interest in Brighton’s Dutch stopper Bart Verbruggen ahead of the summer window. The 23-year-old has […] The post Why Bart Verbruggen Makes Sense for Spurs appeared first on The Football Saga.

Prediction: Brighton and Hove Albion to win 1-0 Best Odds: 8/1 Bookmaker: Zetbet Tottenham Hotspur and Brighton and Hove Albion will lock horns with each other in the Premier League next weekend. The match between Spurs and the Seagulls will be held at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and is scheduled to kick off at 5:30pm UK […] The post Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur vs Brighton and Hove Albion appeared first on Soccer News.

Good morning. It’s a brand new week, and quite possibly one of the most important weeks in the recent history of this football club. As expected, there was nothing other than a Man City win at Stamford Bridge. Fair play to anyone who sat down and endured that yesterday. I absolutely could not bring myself […] The post It’s time to be serious appeared first on Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog.

Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe discuss title race between Arsenal and Manchester City and Roberto De Zerbi 1st game in charge as Spurs boss. #NBCSports #PremierLeague #Arsenal #Spurs 0:00 - Welcome to the 2 Robbies Podcast 0:55 - Manchester City win comfortably against Chelsea 14:06 - Arsenal stumble at Bournemouth 33:10 - Spurs still winless in 2026, will they get relegated? 41:29 - Round up of remaining results; Liverpool 2-0 Fulham, Brentford 2-2 Everton, Nottingham Forest 1-1 Aston Villa, West Ham 4-0 Wolves, Crystal Palace 2-1 Newcastle United, Burnley 0-2 Brighton » Subscribe to NBC Sports: https://www.youtube.com/nbcsports?sub_confirmation=1 » Watch the Premier League live on Peacock: https://peacocktv.smart.link/v82e9dl56 » Get Premier League news on NBC Sports: https://nbcsports.com/soccer/premier-league NBC Sports Group serves sports fans 24/7 with premier live events, insightful studio shows, and compelling original programming. NBC Sports is an established leader in the sports media landscape with an unparalleled collection of sports properties that include the Olympics, NFL, Premier League, Big Ten, NASCAR, PGA TOUR, the Kentucky Derby, Tour de France, French Open, IndyCar and many more. Subscribe to our channel for the latest sporting news and highlights! The Premier League across NBC Sports Group launched in 2013 with their biggest and broadest programming commitment to-date in the United States. With live multi-platform coverage of all 380 games, analysis from best-in-class talent and extensive surrounding coverage all week long, NBC Sports Group has become the ultimate destination for new and existing Premier League fans. The Premier League maintains strong and consistent reach across NBC, USA Network, CNBC, and NBC Sports Group’s live streaming products, led by the biggest stars and most prestigious teams in the world. Visit NBC Sports: https://www.nbcsports.com Find NBC Sports on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NBCSports Follow NBC Sports on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nbcsports Follow NBC Sports on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nbcsports/ https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/sunday-night-football https://nbcsports.com/motors/nascar https://nbcsports.com/soccer/premier-league Arsenal lose foot in title race! Spurs facing relegation | The 2 Robbies Podcast (FULL) | NBC Sports https://www.youtube.com/nbcsports

Gary Neville fears the selfish actions of two Chelsea stars will see the club miss out on Champions League qualification.

Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe discuss title race between Arsenal and Manchester City and Roberto De Zerbi 1st game in charge as Spurs boss. :55 - Manchester City win comfortably against Chelsea 14:06 - Arsenal stumble at Bournemouth 33:10 - Spurs still winless in 2026, will they get relegated? 41:29 - Round up of remaining results; Liverpool 2-0 Fulham, Brentford 2-2 Everton, Nottingham Forest 1-1 Aston Villa, West Ham 4-0 Wolves, Crystal Palace 2-1 Newcastle United, Burnley 0-2 Brighton See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tottenham Hotspur have been called out for their ‘arrogance’ after their relegation fears worsened on Sunday. The north London side remain in the Premier League bottom three with their …

Roberto De Zerbi has been told he may need to portray a false confidence in his players in order to help Tottenham stay up. A deflected strike from Nordi Mukiele saw Spurs lose yet again as they fe…

Sebastian Hoeneß Tactics At VfB Stuttgart VfB Stuttgart are currently third in the Bundesliga, with 56 points from 29 matches, just two goals ahead of RB Leipzig (also on 56 points). Their stats show they are excellent at defending set-pieces. Sebastian Hoeneß‘s side has conceded just one goal from set-pieces in the Bundesliga, better than any […] The post Sebastian Hoeneß Tactics At VfB Stuttgart 2025/2026: Germany’s Best Corner Defence – Set-Piece Analysis appeared first on Total Football Analysis.

Liverpool returned to winning ways against Marco Silva's Fulham after their 2-1 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion before the international break.

Can the former Brighton boss turn around Tottenham's fortunes, or will their slide continue in the north-east? Here's how to watch the Premier League clash.

There are four matches taking place in the Premier League on Sunday, including Manchester City’s trip to Chelsea and Roberto De Zerbi’s first game in charge of Tottenham at Sunderland. …

Marcel Desailly believes a former Liverpool star would be a good signing for Chelsea in the summer transfer window.

Bayern Munich express interest in Anthony Gordon, Manchester United hope to beat their rivals to Elliot Anderson, Liverpool consider Brighton's Yankuba Minteh, plus more.

Mats Wieffer was as surprised as anyone after his brace helped Brighton stay in the hunt for European football with a 2-0 win over Championship-bound Burnley at Turf Moor. Wieffer opened the scoring in the 43rd minute with a fine finish past Martin Dubravka to cap a dominant first half from Fabian Hurzeler’s side on […] The post ´I´ve never scored a brace in my life´ – Wieffer revels in goalscoring heroics against Burnley appeared first on Soccer News.

Mats Wieffer scores twice to earn Brighton a third consecutive win with a 2-0 victory at Burnley.

Mats Wieffer scored twice to earn Albion victory at Burnley.

Mats Wieffer proved to be an unlikely hero for Brighton as his brace helped Fabian Hurzeler’s side to a 2-0 win over struggling Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday. Wieffer netted at the end of either half to help the Seagulls keep pace with those above them in the European hunt, while pushing Burnley closer […] The post Burnley 0-2 Brighton: Wieffer´s double boosts Hurzeler´s European hopes appeared first on Soccer News.

FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from the Premier League match between Burnley and Brighton and Hove Albion.

Mats Wieffer believes Brighton can make a push for European qualification after scoring his first career double in the win over Burnley.

Mats Wieffer scored twice at Turf Moor as Brighton beat Burnley 2-0 to keep their hopes of securing European football alive with six games to go in the Premier League.

⚽️ Updates from around the grounds on a busy day of action ⚽️ Live scores | Latest table | Follow on Bluesky | Mail Andy The leaders are behind at the Emirates. Arsenal’s defence was caught asleep and failed to play Truffert offside as he surged down the left, his cross pinged off Saliba’s boot and sat up perfectly for Eli Junior Kroupi to put away at the back post. Championship: Ipswich go ahead at Norwich, thanks to a Jaden Philogene penalty, sending the goalie the wrong way.

Mats Wieffer’s double reflected Brighton’s season, making the perfect late runs to secure the points at Championship-bound Burnley. It was their fifth win in six matches to leave them two points behind sixth-placed Chelsea. Scott Parker was left frustrated after Jaidon Anthony and Bashir Humphreys scored but lengthy video assistant referee delays offered hope and the technology had to work hard to spot the illegalities. Ultimately, Wieffer settled the match, tripling his tally for the club, to boost Brighton’s European hopes, while leaving Burnley 12 points from safety with six games to play.

Brighton are two points behind sixth-placed Chelsea.

FABIAN HURZELER has admitted it will take something special to tempt him away from Brighton. Mats Wieffer’s double at Burnley kept the Seagulls firmly in the hunt for Europe. And not even an approach from one of the Premier League’s genuine heavyweights is likely to lure Hurzeler away if his side secure a place in...

Modern-day Newcastle legend Kieran Trippier’s exit hints at a potential power shift at the club, according to the Inside The Toon panel. Last week, it was announced that the former England in…

Here's how to watch Burnley vs Brighton from anywhere in the world as the the Clarets look to keep their faint survival hopes alive.

Chelsea have made frequent trips to Brighton in transfer windows, and been tipped to return for another key target. The Inside Chelsea panel on talkSPORT have backed the Blues to sign Jan Paul van …

Premier League action returns this weekend and there are four games to take in on Saturday. Action from England’s top-flight and Championship provide the selections for Saturday, including a three-…

Joleon Lescott has named two Premier League stars, including a Chelsea player, who Arsenal 'should have signed' instead of Viktor Gyokeres.

Tottenham Hotspur have slipped further towards an unprecedented Premier League relegation after West Ham smashed Wolves 4-0. Doubles from Konstantinos Mavropanos and Valentin Castellanos gave the H…

Both marking their return from March’s international break this weekend, Burnley and Brighton will meet at Turf Moor on Saturday afternoon. Heading into March’s fortnight interval in the midst of what was a real domestic flurry, the Seagulls will simply be looking to carry on from where they left off last month and they will […] The post Burnley vs Brighton Bet Builder Tips – 7/1 Champions League Special, Analysis & Predictions appeared first on Soccer News.

Liam Rosenior has hailed Moises Caicedo as 'one of the best defensive midfielders in the world' ahead of Chelsea's Premier League match against Manchester City

In football, success is often measured in trophies and results — but by the time those arrive, the real work has already been done. Long before dominance becomes visible, it is constructed through structure, repetition, and identity. What appears as success is often just the final outcome of a system that has been built over… The post Built Before Success: How Football Identity Shapes Long-Term Performance first appeared on Breaking The Lines.