31 January 2026
The Premier League rolls on into Matchday 24 with an intriguing clash as Brighton & Hove Albion host Everton at the Amex Stadium. Both sides are still in the hunt for European places, making this a crucial six-pointer. Read on for our preview of Brighton vs Everton. Brighton start the round in 12th place, while Everton sit 10th, three points better off than their hosts. MatchPlug has the latest…
30 January 2026
Former Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has been promoted to senior training with the Gunners as he continues his search for a new club. The 32-year-old has been training at Arsenal for over a month after leaving Besiktas in the summer, initially working with the club’s Under-21 squad to maintain his fitness. According to Jeorge Bird’s Arsenal youth website, Oxlade-Chamberlain has now…
30 January 2026
Aston Villa’s Premier League title challenge has suffered a major setback after midfielder Youri Tielemans was ruled out for up to 10 weeks with an ankle injury. The Belgium international sustained the injury during Villa’s 2-0 win over Newcastle United at St James’ Park on Sunday and was forced off in the 74th minute following a clash with Lewis Miley. Tielemans’ absence compounds Villa’s…
2 January 2026
Chelsea interim manager Calum McFarlane says he is focused and relaxed ahead of his first match in charge against Manchester City. McFarlane has stepped in after Enzo Maresca was sacked earlier this week. He previously worked in Manchester City’s academy. This will be his first senior professional match as a head coach. Chelsea have won just one of their last seven Premier League games. Despite…
2 January 2026
Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to break their New Year jinx in the Premier League title race. Arsenal are four points clear of Manchester City at the halfway stage. They remain favourites to win their first league title in over 20 years. However, Arsenal have failed to lift the trophy on the last five occasions they finished a calendar year top. The most recent was three seasons ago, when they…
2 January 2026
Pep Guardiola says Chelsea has lost an incredible manager following Enzo Maresca’s exit. Manchester City face Chelsea this weekend after drawing 0-0 with Sunderland. That result leaves City four points behind leaders Arsenal. Chelsea will be led by interim boss Calum McFarlane in his first game in charge. Guardiola was also asked about his own future. He showed clear frustration with the…
15 December 2025
The Premier League returns with a key matchup as sixth-placed Manchester United host 13th-placed Bournemouth at Old Trafford. Read our preview for the Manchester United vs Bournemouth game. United are unbeaten in their last three league games and will be looking to continue their upward momentum at home, while Bournemouth aim to arrest a recent dip in form.MatchPlug provides the latest odds,…
15 December 2025
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has expressed his desire for Mohamed Salah to stay at the club, even after the forward’s fiery comments about the Reds. However, van Dijk acknowledged that the situation remains uncertain over the coming weeks. Salah made his first appearance since his explosive interview during Saturday’s match against Brighton, coming off the bench. Last weekend, following…
15 December 2025
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke lauded Dominic Calvert-Lewin as one of England’s top strikers after the forward continued his impressive form, scoring his fourth goal in four games during a 1-1 draw at Brentford on Sunday. Calvert-Lewin, who has 11 England caps but hasn’t featured for the national team since 2021, nodded in substitute Willy Gnonto’s cross eight minutes from time to cancel out…
10 December 2025
Barcelona fought back to beat Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 in the Champions League. It was their first-ever win over the German club. It also extended Frankfurt’s winless run to four games. Barça started fast. They pressed high and created early chances. Robert Lewandowski scored in the 10th minute, but VAR ruled the goal out for offside. Moments later, Gerard Martín forced Michael Zetterer into a…
21 November 2025
The Premier League returns with an intriguing fixture as Burnley (17th) host Chelsea (3rd) at Turf Moor on matchday 12. Read our prediction for the Burnley vs Chelsea match. The Clarets will look to collect points to climb out of the relegation zone, while the Blues aim to continue their push near the top of the table. MatchPlug brings you the latest odds, analysis, and insights for the Burnley…
14 November 2025
Raheem Sterling and his family were at home when burglars broke into their Berkshire property last Saturday. The intruders entered around 17:30 GMT but fled empty-handed after being disturbed, with Sterling reportedly confronting them. Sterling’s representatives confirmed he and his children were present but unharmed, calling it “the ultimate violation of privacy and safety. ” This is the third…