Nottingham Forest

Forest expose Liverpool’s issues as Dyche’s plan pays off at Anfield Nottingham Forest delivered a disciplined performance at Anfield. Back to back league wins at Anfield are a rare feat. Forest embraced a long ball approach to counter Liverpool’s press. Dyche said the plan shifted to long balls when Liverpool pressed. That shift helped Forest…

Barnes doubles up as Newcastle stun City and Howe tastes first Premier League win over Guardiola Harvey Barnes was Newcastle United’s two-goal hero as Eddie Howe earned his first Premier League win against City. Inside 25 seconds, a loose back pass almost gifted a dream start. Joelinton pressed and fed Barnes on the edge of…

Harvey Barnes double seals Newcastle United win over Manchester City Newcastle arrived at kick-off in 15th place in the Premier League. By full time they had climbed higher after an absorbing, sometimes anarchic evening. The night was electric under the floodlights. Eddie Howe remains among the elite coaches, even as talk of Liverpool swirls. Yet…

Premier League press conference round-up: Muani boosts Spurs in the derby as Howe pushes Woltemade The Premier League press conference circuit delivered fresh updates. Kolo Muani offers Spurs a derby boost, according to early readouts. Spurs expect his pace to sharpen their derby approach. Muani spoke with measured clarity about fitness and readiness. Meanwhile, Howe…

Garnacho settles on Chelsea’s left as Burnley test his mettle; Semenyo and Isak loom for big fixtures Semenyo could lift Bournemouth, and Isak needs to show up for Liverpool as the north London derby injuries bite. A Mancunian reunion of sorts hovers as Kyle Walker of Burnley faces Garnacho on Chelsea’s left at Turf Moor.…

Fans can raise their voices against Manchester City owners and Sudan links while remaining supporters There are ways to raise your voice against Manchester City’s owners and their links to Sudan while remaining supporters. Kathryn Fletcher, responding to Barney Ronay’s piece, argues fans can speak out and remain supporters. As a Mancunian, Fletcher feels anger…

Nico O’Reilly earns England call as City youngster stakes claim while Palace’s Jaydee Canvot rises Nico O’Reilly has earned a first senior England call in Thomas Tuchel’s squad. The 20-year-old City full-back shut out Mohamed Salah with tenacity. He nicked the ball off his man regularly and drove forward with purpose. The verdict hinges on…

Newcastle United’s away form threatens European ambitions Newcastle United’s away form is a growing concern. Yet they save their best nights for home fixtures at St James’ Park. On the road they look fragile and predictable. A sequence of poor results followed defeats at Brentford and West Ham has mounted. Two points above the relegation…

Everton need more edge in attack, Potts lifts West Ham’s leaden midfield and Liverpool face a rampaging Haaland Time is running out for Richarlison. Injuries to Dominic Solanke and Randal Kolo Muani gave him a run in Thomas Frank’s starting XI. Yet he has just one league goal this season, and he has not taken…

Newcastle’s Peaks and Valleys Define a Season in Flux Newcastle needed that. They have won six of their past eight games, which might sound like an impressive run of form. But their defeat at West Ham on Sunday was wretched enough to raise all manner of doubts. Three successive Champions League wins, though, all without…