The FIFA World Cup returns on June 11 and for the very first time, three countries will host the tournament across 16 different locations. Lionel Messi will look to defend his country’s title for Argentina, as 47 other teams look to depose them over the stretch of 39 days across the North American continent. Fans […]
In a recent report, talkSPORT stated that Manchester City are keen on re-signing Sheffield Wednesday keeper Pierce Charles this summer. It has been claimed that the Mancunian giants are facing competi...
Aston Villa have won the Europa League, beating SC Freiburg in the final played in Istanbul on Wednesday. Unai Emery and the Art of European Mastery There are certain competitions that, over time, come to define individuals. For Unai Emery, the Europa League has become precisely that: not merely a tournament he excels in, but […] The post Europa League 2025–26 Review: Emery’s Crown and the Shape of European Power appeared first on Soccer News.
Unai Emery's Villa have been the best thing, making the three-and-a-half-year period the most joyful and fulfilling. Thank you, Unai Emery's Claret and Blue Army. Colin: I started supporting Aston Villa when I was 13 and they won the FA Cup.
Aston Villa face Freiburg in Istanbul this evening (Wednesday) in the Europa League final, led by the man who has won this competition four times so far. Labelled by many as the “Europa League King”, Unai Emery says he now needs to win it with Villa. “I’m not a king in this competition, I need […] The post “I’m not the king of this competition” – Aston Villa boss Unai Emery ahead of Europa League final (Video) appeared first on Soccer News.
Arsenal secured the Premier League title and ended a lengthy drought without major success. This Tuesday, the 2025-26 Premier League title race was decided with Manchester City’s unexpected draw to Bournemouth. That result left Arsenal at the top of the standings with an unassailable lead, securing the club’s first league title in a long time. Arsenal last won the Premier League trophy 22 years ago, when they captured the 2003-04 title under legendary head coach Arsene Wenger. That squad finished comfortably ahead of runners-up Chelsea, who ended the campaign 11 points behind. The Gunners that season featured stars such as Thierry Henry — the Premier League’s top scorer that year with 30 goals — Dennis Bergkamp, Robert Pires, Cesc Fabregas, Patrick Vieira and Ashley Cole. During that campaign, they earned the nickname ‘The Invincibles’ after going unbeaten across all 38 league matches. The 2025-26 title under Mikel Arteta is Arsenal’s fourth since the creation of the Premier League in 1992. Before 2004, they had also been crowned champions in 1997-98 and 2001-02. Prior to that, the London side won 10 titles in the old Football League First Division, which served as England’s top flight for more than a century. Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta. The 22-year drought Arsenal ended this Tuesday was the longest spell without a league title in club history since their first championship in 1931. Their previous longest droughts lasted 18 years, between 1953 and 1971, and then again until 1989. Clubs with the most English league titles Taking into account both the Football League First Division and Premier League eras, Arsenal are the third-most successful club in English league history with 14 titles. Only Manchester United and Liverpool rank higher, with 20 each. Here is the full list of English league champions: 1- Manchester United – 20 titles1- Liverpool – 20 titles3- Arsenal – 14 titles4- Manchester City – 10 titles5- Everton – 9 titles6- Aston Villa – 7 titles7- Chelsea – 6 titles7- Sunderland – 6 titles9- Sheffield Wednesday – 4 titles9- Newcastle United – 4 titles Arsenal facing another historic opportunity This Arsenal squad will be remembered for ending the longest league-title drought in club history by winning the Premier League. But they could elevate their legacy even further by claiming what would arguably be the most important trophy in the club’s history. On May 30 at Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary, Arsenal will face Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League final. There, the Gunners will have the chance to win the competition for the first time, as it will be only their second appearance in the final after losing to Barcelona in 2006.
Wrexham’s dream of a Premier League promotion may have been scuppered – but Josh Windass has given fans a huge boost. The 32-year-old joined Shaun Custis and Henry Winter on the Sunday Edition to confirm he will be staying at the Racecourse Ground. Windass starred for Wrexham as the club failed to achieve Premier League promotionGetty Windass linked up with the Welsh club on a free transfer last summer following the expiration of his contract at Sheffield Wednesday. Despite an offer from Brazilian giants Santos earlier in the 2025 winter transfer window, he decided to join Championship newcomers Wrexham. He penned a three-year deal with the Hollywood-backed club, and has become an instant cult hero. Wind in his sails The attacking midfielder chipped in with 16 goals and five assists from 41 Championship outings. No Wrexham player had ever scored as many goals in a single season in England’s second-tier. Only Swansea striker Zan Vipotnik [23], Hull centre-forward Oli McBurne [17] and Covenry’s Haji Wright [17] fired in more times in the Championship than Windass. His dazzling displays saw him named as Wrexham’s Player of the Season. And he could have been competing in the play-offs had Wrexham beat Middlesbrough on the final day of the campaign. Windass equalised to make it 1-1 with a stunning free-kick from 30 yards, but his side were forced to settle for a point in a 2-2 draw – with Hull leapfrogging them into sixth. But it’s not all bad news for fans, with Windass insisting he will be part of their squad next term as they look to gain promotion to the top-flight for the first time in their history. Windass still has two years left to run on his contract – which he intends to fulfilGetty The news will come as a major boost given the ex-Rangers star had been linked with a return to Ibrox earlier this season. Rumours have also circulated on social media that the player could be heading off to the MLS. Quick to shut that down, Windass said on the Sunday Edition: “Yeah, it must be a fake account because I’m not. “I’m going to America on holiday in the next few weeks, that’s about it.” When pressed whether he can confirm his plan is to stay at Wrexham, Windass then remarked: “Yeah, I signed a three-year deal in the summer. “I feel like I had a really good year this year, and yeah, hopefully next year we can go one better.” Windass enjoyed the best goalscoring Championship season of his career to dateGetty Though Windass insisted he remains gutted his season is over as he alluded to the two 0-0 draws in the Hull vs Millwall and Middlesbrough vs Southampton semi-final first legs. Asked whether he is feeling ‘not so cheery’ following Wrexham’s final day heartache, he said: “Yeah, especially after watching them two play-off games as well, it was even worse. “No, I was disappointed to obviously miss out of us having such a good season and coming so close, obviously. “The closer you get, the worse it feels.” He later added: “I think now we’re a week on, I’m obviously over it a little bit, but the [Wrexham club] awards night was the day after the Middlesbrough game. “And yeah, it took me a couple of days to [get over it], my wife weren’t too happy because I weren’t very good around the house. Wrexham failed to record four successive promotions after finishing outside the play-off spotsGetty “Obviously I thought it was our time to do it and my time specifically, I was really ready to go to that next level. “Things happen, you’ve got to get over it. “And then the next year we’ll be trying our hardest, like we did this year as well, trying our utmost hardest to get to that next level.”
Ex-Middlesbrough and Sunderland captain Lee Cattermole has agreed a deal to become the new Hartlepool manager, talkSPORT understands. The former midfielder is believed to be in the final stages of concluding his coaching team before succeeding Nicky Featherstone at Victoria Park. Lee Cattermole is set to venture into management for the first time with Hartlepool Cattermole’s backroom team is likely to consist of ex-Newcastle and Sunderland assistant boss Steve Agnew and Gary Liddle, who worked alongside Featherstone at Hartlepool. Matt Hamshaw, who was axed by Rotherham last month, was initially in the mix to link up with Cattermole but the two parties were unable to find an agreement The 38-year-old previously coached Middlesbrough’s Under-18 side before going on to show his expertise at Bristol Rovers. He held the position of first-team coach with focus on improving the team’s efficiency from set-pieces. However, his spell with The Pirates was an eventful one as he was promoted to caretaker manager alongside David Horseman following the sacking of Matt Taylor. But before his first game in charge, Cattermole opted to depart the club. Cattermole has never hidden his desire to become a manager in the future and it appears that his wish will come to fruition. Cat’s out of the bag The sole aim for Cattermole will be to get Hartlepool back into the EFL following this season’s ninth-placed finish in the National League. Hartlepool, owned by American Landon Smith, assigned Bromby and Partners to spearhead change with the club’s on-pitch displays. Ex-Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds defender is in charge of business matters with head of football operations Chris Maxwell focusing on the day-to-day activities. Cattermole will be tasked with bringing EFL football back to Victoria Park Maxwell said earlier this week: “A number of important decisions have already been taken to strengthen the structure of the football department. “It gives us a clear platform to build from as we look ahead to next season and beyond. “There is still important work to be done, including the appointment of a new first-team coach and the continued development of our backroom structure. “That work is ongoing, and we are confident we are putting the right people and processes in place to achieve our ambitions.” Hartlepool announced their retained list this week with just seven players kept on for next season. A total of 13 players were released with four loan signings sent back to the parent clubs.
Plus: youngest players to score a trophy-clinching goal, an apology to Albert Kidd and keepers seeing redMail us with your all of your questions and answers“Sheffield Wednesday finished their Championship season on zero points, accumulating 18 points throughout their 46-game season after being handed an 18-point deduction for severe financial mismanagement,” notes Michael Butler. “But has any team finished on zero points simply because they lost every league game?”There are many instances of teams finishing on zero points (with deductions), but one really has to delve deep to find those teams unfortunate enough to lose every single match in a full season. Even Fort William, famously branded as the “worst football team in Britain” after going 840 days and 73 matches without a win in 2019, managed to dig out a couple of draws in those seasons. Continue reading...
