The league leaders look well set for a sustained title race, while across Manchester, problems are mounting for their head coach

The Frenchman, now 40, is still playing at the top level with Lille. He returns to north London with a wealth of memories, good and bad

Newcastle's former CEO reflects on his pride in the club 'doing things the right way' and regret at health issues forcing him to step down

The league leaders look well set for a sustained title race, while across Manchester, problems are mounting for their head coach

There were first-half boos for direct passes and a rapturous reception for debutant Baleba - they both spoke volumes about modern Man United

In an era where football across Europe feels increasingly homogenous, Simeone’s identity feels very distinct: very South American

If City do get relegated this season, their supporters showed they will go down fighting, singing, and even laughing

Burnham also defended his previous comments on the UAE investment in Manchester.

Gregg Evans, Sam Lee and Conor O'Neill analyse the main talking points from Manchester City's impressive win at Liverpool

Gregg Evans, Sam Lee and Conor O'Neill analyse the main talking points from Manchester City's impressive win at Liverpool

Forest Green owner Dale Vince says he sees value in working without a "big-ego manager".

Wrexham were at times disjointed and rusty in their 1-1 draw at Derby, but they improved as the game wore on

Spain were good value for their victory at Audi Field - there is much to ponder for the U.S. players and Hayes

Three of our writers discuss Saturday's Premier League talking points and we look ahead to what is to come on Sunday

The fixture computer delivering this game for the Premier League's return is almost too perfect from a narrative perspective

The fixture computer delivering this game for the Premier League's return is almost too perfect from a narrative perspective

City travel to Anfield on Sunday for their first game since the bombshell ruling on their financial breaches

Chris Weatherspoon explains how City outspent domestic peers dramatically on wages between 2009-2018

Chris Weatherspoon explains how City outspent domestic peers dramatically on wages between 2009-2018

Five players in the starting lineups for Spain and the U.S. play for teams owned by Michele Kang.

The former U.S. great spoke to media members ahead of the ceremony honoring her career.

The USWNT's 2-0 loss left plenty for the players and coach Emma Hayes to reflect on. The Athletic breaks down the details

Cerys Jones, Elias Burke and Thom Harris analyse the main talking points from Manchester United's draw against Spurs

Amy Lawrence and Beren Cross break down the main talking points from Arsenal's 2-1 win over Leeds United

The 41-year-old has been provisionally suspended after the dispute with coach Jorge Jesus that led to him missing two Nations League games.

The competitive setup is to avoid having another period where the U.S. is developing 'a whole generation' of players after the World Cup.

While the new season hits on the hot talking points in women's soccer, it fails to fully invest in their stories.

The 2000s were the 'spin-the-wheel' era - some clubs prospered, some did not. The response from the game's authorities was a shrug

It would be understandable if fans feel unsettled, faced with more uncertainty at a club who have vivid memories of bad governance

Can Jose Mourinho succeed where his Madrid predecessors have failed when it comes to the star attacking duo?

Things are rarely simple at Marseille, and their transition into this season has been no different

Is the art of defending dead? Does anyone know how to stop Brian Brobbey? And my non-Big Six team of the season so far

In part three of our series, we look at how City were able to spend astonishing amounts on transfers across nine years

It feels like Premier League defences are becoming more and more adept at getting in the way – and the numbers confirm it

Just over two weeks remain until the winner of the 70th edition of the Ballon d’Or is revealed, and Kane and Yamal lead the running

Things are rarely simple at Marseille, and their transition into this season has been no different

Turkey's early league leader is from the informal capital of Kurdistan as Kurdish-Turkish relations undergo a historic shift toward peace.

In part three of our series, we look at how City were able to spend astonishing amounts on transfers across nine years

Turkey's early league leader is from the informal capital of Kurdistan as Kurdish-Turkish relations undergo a historic shift toward peace.

Spain's strong youth system has helped the country quickly get up to speed and surpass the best women's soccer nations.

A tainted player can be tossed aside. A club is harder to dismiss. And what to do with the memories? The stuff we deem unforgettable?

The 26-year-old is the first new arrival since Vlatko Andonovski, the former USWNT head coach, joined as the club's chief soccer officer.

In part two of our series, Chris Weatherspoon explains how City's commercial operation mushroomed and had a profound effect on the club

Oliver Glasner's decision to move to Forest and Daniel Munoz's summer transfer have added to the intriguing relationship between the clubs

Two of the ‘Big Six’ meet on Saturday but both are in the bottom half of the table… again. Long-standing issues are proving hard to solve

From Liverpool's improved intensity to Manchester United's ongoing issues with low blocks – here's how the season is shaping up on the pitch

The venue, in the shadow of the Racecourse Ground, has become a pilgrimage destination for fans of the Wrexham story

Arteta is a reminder of the value of patience, but there is naivety in thinking everyone could do similar with time

The fracture in relations between star player and head coach prompted late-night meetings, phone calls from politicians and intrigue aplenty

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