Wolves

Robertson over Kerkez for the Merseyside derby as Slot weighs his options Robertson looks the safer bet for the Merseyside derby. The cauldron of Anfield rewards reliability over risk taking. Slot is unlikely to start Milos Kerkez against Everton after a difficult display against Burnley. Kerkez was booked for diving and narrowly avoided a second…

Wolves must find grit and shape to salvage their season Four games, zero points, two goals scored marks Wolves’ worst start in club history. Vítor Pereira’s side sit bottom of the Premier League. Seventeen teams have started like this; however, only eight avoided relegation. Only Everton survived such a start last season. Three straight one…

Wolves flounder in the rain as a five game slump bites hard The poncho clad Wolves fans stayed behind after the final whistle in the Graham Hughes stand. That corner of the stadium is exposed to the elements and showed the mood at Molineux. Vítor Pereira’s Wolves suffered a fifth straight league defeat, this time…

Donnarumma anchors City as rebuild begins; Martínez back in Villa’s good books; Madueke has a dream week Donnarumma looks the part City need to stand firm as they rebuild. His reflex save on a Bryan Mbeumo volley showed nerve and reach. He carried the aura City want in goal and kept the backline calm. A…

Woltemade cannot hide on Tyneside says Des Billingham and Wolves will not tolerate glamour without grit Nick Woltemade stands out on Tyneside for all the wrong reasons and right ones. His 6ft 6in frame and bright blond hair are hard to miss. The moustache recalls 1970s rock, a look that invites both praise and laughter.…

Forest Debut Under Postecoglou Tested by Arsenal as Wolves Watch with Caution Ange Postecoglou makes his Forest bow away to Arsenal. The new boss has little time with the squad before a Saturday kick off. He follows Nuno Espírito Santo, whose departure was not driven by football reasons. Forest will need to adapt quickly and…

Szoboszlai proves versatile in unfamiliar role as Liverpool edge Arsenal This was always going to be a tight affair and one moment of genius from Szoboszlai settled it. Szoboszlai is an attacking midfielder by trade. Slot has moved him to right back after Frimpong’s injury. He has learned free kicks from Alexander-Arnold, yet his right…

Premier League Summer Transfer Window 2025: Quality, Value and Balance Across the Top Flight We assess how each top flight side fared in the search for quality and value during the summer window. The lens is old school and sharp. I judge by shape, not flash. Therefore, balance and defensive spine win titles, not pretty…

Wolves land Krejci on loan with £20m buy clause; shape beats flash in the midfield Wolves have landed Krejci on loan with a £20m buy clause. The move fits the plan: solid midfield bite over glitter. Krejci arrives to add bite, guard the back line, and tighten territory. This is not a showpiece signing. It…

Chelsea edge toward order under Ruben Amorim as Palmer sits out the Fulham test Chelsea lean on Cole Palmer too much. Palmer pulled a groin in the warm up and is doubtful for Fulham. Maresca still has options to dodge a crisis. Estêvão Willian impressed against West Ham on the right. João Pedro and Pedro…