Champions League 24/25 intro music changed to version not heard in 18 years

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The Champions League will also have a new format this season (Picture: UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images) The Champions League is back for another season – but there will be a couple of noticeable changes to this year’s competition. Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool and Aston Villa will be representing the Premier League this season with a completely revamped format awaiting those four sides ahead of today’s draw. Each team will face…

Lee Carsley speaks out on Ben White’s England status after naming first squad as manager

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Ben White has been a consistently good performer for Arsenal (Picture: Getty Images) Interim England manager Lee Carsley says there has been no change with Ben White’s situation with the national team, believing he is still unavailable for selection. The 26-year-old has just four caps for his country, despite being a consistently good performer for Arsenal since joining from Brighton in 2021. The versatile defender was in the England camp…

Lee Carsley makes three surprise decisions as he announces his first England squad

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Lee Carsley has named his first squad as England interim manager (Picture: Getty) England interim manager Lee Carsley has made three surprise decisions as he announced his first Three Lions squad for the upcoming Nations League fixtures. Carsley, who previously coached the England Under-21 side, stepped up to replace Gareth Southgate following his resignation after the Three Lions’ defeat in the Euro 2024 final. The 50-year-old has stuck with many…

Teddy Sheringham slams Man Utd star for ‘unrealistic’ Premier League hopes this season

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Manchester United lost against Brighton last weekend (Picture: Getty) Teddy Sheringham has slammed Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes for his unrealistic Premier League hopes for the club this season. Despite a disappointing league campaign last season, Fernandes renewed his commitment to the club by signing a new long-term deal until 2027. Over the summer, the midfielder told the Players’ Tribune that he believed his side could get back competing for the…

What time is the Europa League draw? Pots and new format explained

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The Europa League draw takes place on Friday (Picture: UEFA via Getty Images) With the Champions League format undergoing major changes this season, the Europa League is also undergoing a makeover for the 2024-25 campaign. Manchester United and Tottenham will be the Premier League’s representatives in Europe’s second tier competition this season with the competition format undergoing major changes. The end goal is the same – a major piece of…

Neal Maupay aims brutal dig at Everton as he agrees move to Marseille

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Neal Maupay has secured an exit from Everton (Picture: Getty Images) Neal Maupay is leaving Everton for Marseille and he is not hiding how delighted he is to be moving on from Goodison Park. The Frenchman moved to Everton from Brentford in 2022 and scored just once in 29 appearances in his first season with the Toffees. He spent most of last campaign on loan back at Brentford but returned…

England star Kieran Trippier retires from international football

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Trippier bows out with 54 caps for his country (Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) England international Kieran Trippier has announced his retirement from international duty.   The Newcastle United right-back, who represented his country at three major international tournaments, calls time on his international career at 33 with 54 caps to his name. Trippier scored England’s opener in their World Cup semi-final against Croatia in 2018, captaining his country three times…

Arsenal still keen on dramatic late swoop for Bayern Munich star

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Kingsley Coman looks likely to leave Bayern Munich this summer (Picture: Getty Images) Arsenal could still make another major signing before the transfer window closes on Friday, considering a late move for Bayern Munich star Kingsley Coman. The Frenchman is happy to leave the German giants this summer and Bayern are willing to let him go, having been at the Allianz Arena since 2015. There was reportedly interest from the…

Arsenal submit late offer for La Liga star ahead of transfer deadline day

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There is still business to be done at Arsenal (Picture: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Arsenal have submitted an offer for Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia with Aaron Ramsdale closing in on a move to Southampton. The Gunners are eager to get a deal for the highly-rated Spain Under-21 international over the line with Ramsdale poised to end his three-year stay in north London. The England international lost his place…

Paul Merson explains how ‘cautious’ Arne Slot can help Manchester United beat Liverpool

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Arne Slot is preparing for his first Northwest derby (Photo: Getty) Arne Slot’s Liverpool tactics could ‘play into Manchester United’s hands’ when the two rivals meet in the Premier League, according to Paul Merson. Liverpool travel to Old Trafford on Sunday in what will be Slot’s first experience of the ‘Northwest derby’. The Dutch manager has made an impressive start to life at Anfield, winning his first two games 2-0…