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On the face of it, my column this week is about how Kai Hazertz has become important for Arsenal's build-up approach. But in reality, it's about how possession play has undergone a massive shift in recent years. www.nytimes.com/athletic/723...

A "success" story that had largely passed me by, so thank you @danielstorey85.bsky.social for telling it so well. Wishing Pompey all the best!

Blown away to be named Feature Writer of the Year at the British Sports Journalism Awards. I love what I do more than anything else I can imagine doing and this is the best night of my career. A complete honour.

A summer exit from Newcastle United for Anthony Gordon appears to be increasingly likely. ■ Chelsea, Bayern, Arsenal outlook ■ Could Liverpool revive their interest? ■ Why are Newcastle open to sale?

Portsmouth have one of the best managers in the country. They are one of the most sustainable clubs. The important question: can you keep rebottling lightning in this climate? 🔽 inews.co.uk/sport/footba...

Two arrested after 'shocking' David Lloyd gym fight www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

‘My life changes on one shot’: Joe Johnson on snooker glory, Princess Diana, Cliff Richard and his seven heart attacks. By @donmcrae.bsky.social

Voyager 1 is now 25,4 billion miles away from Earth. Its instruments are still working, 49 years after the probe's launch. Prodigious. News bulletins should have to give regular updates: " Where is Voyager? What has it told us this week?", as Voyager's journey is what dreams are made of.

THE FOOTBALL CLICHES PODCAST 🔊 A brief history of the Premier League tweeting "And breathe" 🔊 Commentators with the rare privilege of screaming their own name 🔊 Qatar ➡️ Kensington ➡️ Coventry: Keysey's 6,000-mile Instagram odyssey 🔊 MORE @cdeccleshare.bsky.social @davidcameronwalker.bsky.social

First laugh of the day, courtesy of @knutcrosswords.bsky.social.

Vancouver Whitecaps statement: "We have had serious conversations with more than 100 parties & ... no viable offer has emerged that would keep the club here. If there is a local ownership group with the vision & resources to chart a path forward, we urge them to come forward."

Watching the Michael Jackson documentary series. In his final years he looked like Andrew Eldritch.

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Decent green arrow ✅️ Maguire close to a mega-haul The late Anderson goal was sweet Gutted for Xavi missing the World Cup Cherki transfer loading 💫

🗣️ Big Results In England & Scotland | The Weekend Huge results at both ends of PL as Hearts claim big win in SPFL title race, @johngibbons.bsky.social hosts @tommurphy10.bsky.social, Jack Ray & @knoxharrington.bsky.social... 1️⃣ Download our App 2️⃣ Get FREE Tokens 3️⃣ Listen 📲 geni.us/TAWapp

FIFA is expecting to agree to wipe all yellow cards at the end of the World Cup group stages and the quarter-finals to reduce danger of players missing knockout matches. Full story from @dansheldon.bsky.social is free to read here ⬇️ 🔗 nyti.ms/4ecwqnR

There have been six red cards shown in Atletico’s last 10 matches in all competitions. #ATMARS

Great gig by the fabulous Natalie Jane in Zürich tonight 🔥

Benjamin Sesko's goal proved decisive as United edged past Brentford at Old Trafford. Casemiro opened the scoring but Mathias Jensen's goal ensured a nervy finale. United have now scored in 22 consecutive Premier League matches - their longest run since Sir Alex Ferguson retired.

Fulltime: ManUnited 2 Brentford 1

Newcastle United will explore selling Yoane Wissa in the summer, less than a year after signing him for a fee rising to £55million. Wissa joined Newcastle from Brentford on September 1 after a protracted pursuit that encompassed most of the summer window. 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/721...

The Vancouver Whitecaps continue to work on an in-market solution for a new stadium, as their lease at BC Place expires at the end of this year. Whitecaps fans have begun a #SAVETHECAPS movement to keep the storied club home.

A special committee of MLS owners met to discuss future of the Vancouver Whitecaps, including the possibility of relocation, sources tell @paultenorio.bsky.social & I Las Vegas the chief option discussed. MLS has had discussions w/ group looking to bring team to LV www.nytimes.com/athletic/723...

The free passes that players, managers, owners and clubs are getting in the women's game as it becomes more "professional" have been a concern for some time now, with barely any media willing to risk upsetting the cart (bandwagon) when there would be plenty of reasons to do so.

City looking to bend the rules. To be fair this seems like an odd rule to enforce. Horrible that our final home game will likely be on Monday 18th though. Lap of honour is going to be quiet at 10pm! www.mirror.co.uk/sport/footba...

Atletico have conceded two goals in each of their last three matches at the Metropolitano in all competitions. #ATMARS

How Brentford aren't level or even ahead in this game is a mystery.

*looks around at the unaffordable housing and rapidly decreasing number and size of public spaces in the UK* "yes, what will fix this is more flags"

The Boston 2026 World Cup host committee has announced that tailgating will be permitted at Gillette Stadium despite it previously stating it would be banned. 🔗 nyti.ms/4tBycnh

THE GREATEST PROMOTION BATTLE EVER?? 🤯 Rog raises his Michelob ULTRA to the unbelievable National League title decider on Saturday that had it ALL: premature pitch invasions & stoppage time goals 🍻

Hurrah! A treasure was found in today's post.

A massive thank you to @fritzhahn.bsky.social for coming out to our America's Best Soccer Bar 2025-2026 celebration at Ireland's Four Courts presented by Michelob ULTRA 🍺 Full article: www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

Miami-Dade County and the Miami host committee will provide complimentary game-day shuttles exclusively for match ticket holders traveling to Hard Rock Stadium at this summer’s World Cup. Full story from @dansheldon.bsky.social here ⬇️ 🔗 nyti.ms/4vWcVWV

The Palladium!

Drop your questions below for this week's 59th Minute Pod 🎙👇

Who’s going to make the U.S. World Cup squad? With a month until the announcement, my USMNT projections …

Great analysis of the Arsenal corners by Jamie Carragher on Sky tonight. Great watching the reactions and confusion from the Newcastle players and how Arsenal engineered the situation to open the scoring.

Yunus Musah’s lost season on loan at Atalanta from AC Milan continues with no minutes today at Cagliari. Serie A: 17 appearances/4 starts, 529 mins, 1 goal Coppa Italia: 2/0, 50 mins, 1 goal Champions League: 7/2, 238 mins, 1 assist #usmnt

NEW MiB POD: ARSENAL ARE BACK ON TOP (FOR NOW) 👀 Plus, Spurs win for the first time in 2026 & the FA Cup Final is SET 🏆 WATCH IT HERE: mibcourage.co/4czSB66

Everyone saying Everton will be a hard away game for City, but Moyes' side have won just two and lost five of their last 10 home games.

🚨NEW!🚨 Episode 995 - A Win is a Win, Right? Me and @clivepafc.bsky.social @tim-stillman.bsky.social 🔴Eze goal 🔴Injuries and loss of control 🔴Individual performances 🔴Atleti preview LINKS BELOW 👇

The Men in Blazers Newsletter flies SOON ✉️ In the Monday edition: 🏆 Pep's treble dream lives on 🤯 Spurs actually (no, seriously) won a game! 🤕 Arsenal bests Newcastle, but at what cost? 💙 McFarlane leads Blues to FA Cup final SUBSCRIBE 📫: mibcourage.co/4aqWecd

Reading about these ultra-wealthy monsters either getting "exposed" or "destroyed in debates", and thinking "yes, but it's all just a circus until these people actually get charged with anything".

Clone him, remove the bad legs off the old body, and put the good legs on the new body. He'll be ready by Fulham. Why hasn't the club considered this?

Arsenal are optimistic that Kai Havertz has avoided serious injury and will be able to play a role in the Premier League title run-in. Full story from @gunnerblog.bsky.social and @nnamdionye.bsky.social ⬇️ 🔗 nyti.ms/3Ow4elr

This week at Men in Blazers World Headquarters 🗞️

Arsenal are optimistic that Kai Havertz has avoided serious injury and will be able to play a role in the run-in. Assessments ongoing & likely to miss some football but outlook better than initially feared. @theathleticfc.bsky.social 🔴⚪️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/723...

We had a little Handbrake hug after the game on Saturday. Big up and thanks to our lovely listeners ❤️

🎥 Liverpool 3-1 Crystal Palace | The Anfield Wrap with PELOTON We delve into the talking points from Liverpool’s recent win over Crystal Palace, @knoxharrington.bsky.social hosts @kev-reilly.bsky.social, @adam-melia.bsky.social & @ianrsalmon.bsky.social ... 📺 Watch for FREE 👉 bit.ly/490sJxZ

🎥 Liverpool 3-1 Crystal Palace | The Anfield Wrap with PELETON We delve into the talking points from Liverpool’s recent win over Crystal Palace, @knoxharrington.bsky.social hosts @kev-reilly.bsky.social, @adam-melia.bsky.social 7 @ianrsalmon.bsky.social... 📺 Watch for FREE 👉 bit.ly/490sJxZ

It has been 15 years since 40 points were 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑𝑒𝑑 to survive in the Premier League, back when Birmingham City were relegated in 2010-11 with 39 points.

Behind the scenes of today's show... 🎬 Go here for the full episode! 👉 lnk.to/ramble

Atletico have lost six of their last nine matches in all competitions. #ATMARS

Manchester City are strongly pursuing the free agent signings of Arsenal duo Katie McCabe and Beth Mead. Mead and McCabe, both 30, are on contracts which expire at the end of this season. 🔗 nyti.ms/48qK4ju

Here is today's Handbrake Off pod. Red carpets, attacking combinations, injury numbers, the joker in the pack, the Champions League semi - plenty to yak about with @ianstonecomedy.bsky.social and @adrianjclarke.bsky.social pod.fo/e/407ad0

Now, will other federations follow Norway's lead and support @fairsq.bsky.social's initiative? Up to you, Debbie Hewitt of the FA, Philippe Diallo of the FFF and others.

the HS2 of fights. a decade late, a gigantic waste of everyone's money, will obviously be brilliant.

Not a great look for a manager to pick on an on-loan teenager from another country who may well have a hard time with language/adaptation when the team he joined has been a mess this season. A cheap and poorly aimed shot.

Marseille forward Ethan Nwaneri has had his commitment questioned by manager Habib Beye. “He’s a quality player,” Beye told French broadcaster L1+ on Sunday. “But he has to show us a lot more in his everyday commitment. Other players have shown a lot more.” More from @nnamdionye.bsky.social

'We all felt the relief of finally putting a game to bed and we all loved the sheer quality of the finish.' 'I just wonder why the ref didn’t think the player lying on the floor with his arm in the air wasn't alright.' ✍️ @thecenci.bsky.social's column… 👉 Read here: mailchi.mp/theanfieldwr...

The president of the Norwegian football association has called for the abolition of the FIFA Peace Prize, which was awarded to U.S. president Donald Trump, and says she supports an ethics complaint against Gianni Infantino, the president of world football’s governing body.

Arsenal Women Arsecast with @jamiespangher.bsky.social recording this evening. Let’s have your questions for part 2! 👇🏻🔴⚪️

'I can run 1:58. It’s only a matter of time. If you have good preparation for any race, then to achieve anything is possible.' Sabastian Sawe reflects on his preposterous London Marathon mark and world record. By @seaningle.bsky.social

Hany Mukhtar is absolutely on the Mount Rushmore of best signings in MLS of the 2020s. It's not for debate. - 85 goals, 66 assists in 188 MLS games - 2022 MLS MVP - 3x Best XI (2021, 22, 23) - Won 2024 US Open Cup - Playoffs every year but one More: www.nytimes.com/athletic/723...

Bristol City aiming to persuade Steven Gerrard to take permanent job www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...

Welcome to Boston — one of the most decorated sports cities in America. Gillette Stadium, renamed Boston Stadium for the World Cup, will host seven games at this summer's tournament. Here is your food and travel guide for the city. 𝘽𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙗𝙮 𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙊𝙣𝙚 🔗 nyti.ms/4t0ye75

Neil Kinnock on Brexit, in The Observer...

🚨It's the FINAL few days for the fundraiser!🚨 Here's a message asking for your support from Sunday's hero, Eberechi Eze www.justgiving.com/page/avp2026

Arsenal have faced Atletico in three previous matches in European competition, winning 4-0 at the Emirates earlier this season and losing 1-2 on aggregate over two legs in the 2017-18 Europa League semi-final. #ATMARS

Arsenal have faced Atletico in three previous matches in European competition, winning 4-0 at the Emirates earlier this season and losing 1-2 on aggregate over two legs in the 2017-18 Europa League semi-final. #ATLARS

You may have heard us previewing it but it's finally here. Our mate and long-time TAW contributor @4hundredblows.bsky.social AKA Martin Fitzgerald's book is available now 👇 www.waterstones.com/book/the-umb...

NWSL announced attendance: Washington 19,215 (sellout) Denver 16,932 Angel City 16,636 Seattle 8,000 Gotham FC 7,184 Houston 6,811 Louisville 4,928 Chicago 4,579

Against all odds, our brave footballers supplied another thrilling weekend of action for our enjoyment. Marcus, Luke and Vish gather to thank them personally on today’s Ramble. Elsewhere, York City reminded us again why we love the game. Out now 👇 lnk.to/ramble

Arsenal have only scored five goals in their last seven matches. It looks like they aren't going to win the title on goal difference unless they can change that. But it's going to test the theory that Attack wins games and Defence wins titles.

🎥 Palace, United & Daft Funk | Start The Week The Anfield Wrap kicks off the week by looking back on Liverpool's 3-1 over Crystal Palace. @knoxharrington.bsky.social is with @craighannan.bsky.social... 1️⃣ Download our App 2️⃣ Get FREE Tokens 3️⃣ Watch 📲 geni.us/TAWapp

🎥 Palace, United & Daft Funk | Start The Week The Anfield Wrap kicks off the week by look back on Liverpool's 3-1 over Crystal Palace. @knoxharrington.bsky.social is with @craighannan.bsky.social... 1️⃣ Download our App 2️⃣ Get FREE Tokens 3️⃣ Watch 📲 geni.us/TAWapp

🎙️PODCAST! The 1-0 win over Newcastle, short corners and Eze's superb finish, Arsenal's overall performance, more injuries, the red card incident, the Gyokeres moment, 3 crucial points, Qs about MLS in midfield, Atletico, front 3 selections & more @gunnerblog.bsky.social p1r.es/arsecastextr...

Sporting KC is not just currently the worst team in MLS, SKC's underlying numbers are on pace with worst teams in MLS history How did they hit rock bottom? A wound that began years ago is now a gaping gash And why there's still optimism for the future www.nytimes.com/athletic/723...

🗣️ Liverpool 3-1 Crystal Palace | The Review Show We look back at Liverpool's third league win in a row, overcoming Crystal Palace. Dan Morgan hosts @seanrogers.bsky.social & @knoxharrington.bsky.social ... 1️⃣ Download our App 2️⃣ Get FREE Tokens 3️⃣ Listen/Watch 📲 geni.us/TAWapp

Coming up today... 🎧🎥

Two #LFC youngsters have earned specific praise having been brought in this season 👇🔴 www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

Wirtz on a massive three points on Saturday ✊

Some big decisions for the #LFC boss 👇🔴 www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

Bethlehem Steel become the dominant side in the US as the game expands in the years after the First World War. #soccerhistory #usa #wilsonsworld jonawils.substack.com/p/o-little-t...

Small update, forgot Kai Havertz in the list of players, and adding him brings the missed games total from 118 to 141. 😵‍💫

Of Arsenal's outfield starters yesterday, only Smith was under 27. Wubben-Moy, Williamson, McCabe, Little, Foord and Blackstenius were members of the team that went out in the QFs in 2021-22. In the Champions League, competition IQ is crucial 👇🔴⚪️ awnewsletter.arseblog.com/arsenal-wome...