19 April 2025
Everton welcome Manchester City to Goodison Park for a Premier League round 33 clash on Saturday, April 19th. Read our prediction for the Everton vs Manchester City.With City chasing Champions League qualification and Everton enjoying a revival under David Moyes, Matchplug previews this compelling matchup. Kickoff is scheduled for 03:00 pm. Betting Preview for Everton VS Manchester City Betting…
13 April 2025
Former Manchester United legend Eric Cantona has launched a scathing attack on the club’s co-owner Jim Ratcliffe, accusing him and his leadership team of destroying the club. British billionaire Ratcliffe took over football operations at United in February 2024 after acquiring a minority stake. Since then, his tenure has been marked by controversy. He sacked manager Erik ten Hag and brought in…
13 April 2025
There was a major shake-up at the top of the Championship on Tuesday as Leeds United jumped from third to first place with a 1-0 win over Middlesbrough. Burnley slipped to second after a goalless draw with Derby County , while Sheffield United fell to third following a 1-0 home defeat against Millwall. With only five games remaining, the race for automatic promotion to the Premier League is…
13 April 2025
Southampton manager Ivan Juric has pointed to a gap in physicality between the Premier League and the Championship as a key reason newly promoted teams struggle in England’s top flight. His comments came after Southampton’s 3-1 defeat to Tottenham on Sunday, a result that confirmed their relegation with seven games remaining — the earliest in Premier League history. Ipswich Town and Leicester…
4 April 2025
Everton will host Arsenal at Goodison Park on April 5, 2025, in a crucial Premier League clash that holds implications at both ends of the table. Read our preview for the Everton vs Arsenal match. The match kicks off at 12:30, and both sides will be eager to take all three points- Everton to keep clear of danger, and Arsenal to maintain their title challenge. Matchplug is your best plug for…
3 April 2025
Southampton manager Ivan Juric is urging his players to avoid being tagged as the worst team in Premier League history. They are currently at risk of facing relegation to the Championship. With just 9 points so far, the Saints are sitting at the bottom of the table, 17 points away from safety. They have only managed two wins all season and are at risk of finishing with fewer points than Derby…
30 March 2025
England manager Thomas Tuchel has called on FIFA to reschedule the June international window, arguing that it prevents players from getting an extended break at the end of the season. “The June window is not ideal for anyone, especially the players,” Tuchel told British media on Tuesday. “It’s FIFA who can maybe align the calendar and find a gap where we put this window somewhere else to open the…
22 March 2025
Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe who led the team to a League Cup victory on Sunday is set to be handed the freedom of the city award. This marked Newcastle’s first since 1969. In the past, the honor has been awarded to Sir Bobby Robson, Alan Shearer, and Jackie Milburn. City council leader Karen Kilgour told the Local Democracy Reporting Service: “Generations of supporters have never seen their…
11 March 2025
Chelsea battled past a resilient Leicester City at Stamford Bridge. They ended the match with a 1-0 win despite Cole Palmer missing a penalty. Chelsea have been on a roll, pushing for a fourth straight Premier League home win, they started super energetic, with Palmer at the heart of their attacks. The Blues found space down the right, and after an Enzo Fernández cross weakened Leicester’s…
1 March 2025
Rodri is back to training with his teammates as the man city midfielder prepares for his return to the field ahead of schedule. The 28-year old midfielder was initially expected to miss the rest of the season after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament in a 2-2 draw against Arsenal in September. His absence has been a major setback for City’s coach, Pep Guardiola. The team has struggled in the…
1 March 2025
Chelsea leadership group are being scrutinized over the team’s recent slump in form. The blues have been defeated four times in their last six games, conceding 11 goals and dropping of the top four on the table. Some team members have reportedly expressed their ‘concerns’ about the way the senior members of the squad are leading the team. According to The Athletic, it was captain Reece James and…
1 March 2025
Ruben Amorim has revealed that Alejandro Garnacho will take his teammates out for dinner as an apology for leaving the bench and going straight into the tunnel tunnel after being substituted in Manchester United’s Premier League win over Ipswich. Coach Amorim said that after the game he would speak to Garnacho concerning his behavior and he did because Garnacho came to see him on Thursday morning…