The final Premier League pod of the season is out now 👇 @maxrushden.bsky.social @barryglendenning.bsky.social @barneyronay.bsky.social @jonawils.bsky.social @jacobsteinberg1.bsky.social Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELav...
Jacob Steinberg
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Guardian football writer Email: Jacob.steinberg@theguardian.com Profile: https://www.theguardian.com/profile/jacob-steinberg
West Ham: whatever comes next will be grim. By @jacobsteinberg1.bsky.social
Blame for West Ham’s inexorable slide to relegation sits at the feet of David Sullivan | Jacob Steinberg
The club’s largest shareholder has ignored warning signs since 2022 and need only look at the fate of Leicester to see what what may be in store
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Tomorrow is ten years to the day since the Upton Park farewell. West Ham moved to the London Stadium promising a world class team in a world class stadium. They could be relegated next Sunday. www.theguardian.com/football/202...
West Ham on brink a decade after David Sullivan announced his ‘big club’ feelings
The club chair said the move to the London Stadium showed they were not a ‘tinpot club’ but now relegation threat looms
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Enzo Maresca is the leading candidate to take over at Manchester City as they prepare for the growing possibility of Pep Guardiola leaving at the end of the season. By @jacobsteinberg1.bsky.social for @sport.theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Maresca is top candidate if Guardiola does quit Manchester City this year
City have had positive talks over the former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca succeeding Pep Guardiola, if he finally decides to leave after a decade at the Etihad
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Exclusive interview with Cole Palmer www.theguardian.com/football/202...
‘I’ve got no plans to move’: Cole Palmer on being happy at Chelsea and his World Cup ambitions
The Blues’ star talks candidly to Jacob Steinberg about treatment-room frustrations, transfer talk and how he’s learned to love living down south
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Does it actually matter if England are bad in March? Yes! But also no! Who knows? A look through previous warmups, featuring the outrageous decision to play Kyle Walker over Alfie Mawson. www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Will Wembley wobbles actually matter when England head to World Cup training camp?
Thomas Tuchel played down the significance of latest friendlies and history suggests team lineups can have little bearing on actual tournament
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‘It’s a complete mess’ Tottenham have sacked Igor Tudor after a disappointing 44-day spell at the helm. Who will come in next, and can they keep Spurs in the Premier League? @maxrushden.bsky.social @barryglendenning.bsky.social @jacobsteinberg1.bsky.social @paul-c-watson.bsky.social
It’s not a surprise that Thomas Tuchel has become an international football enthusiast. Chelsea, United, Spurs and Real Madrid show that club management is more draining and stressful than ever. Piece on Tuchel’s new England deal www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Thomas Tuchel is in no hurry to return to club management. It’s easy to see why | Jacob Steinberg
Extending his England men’s team contract until 2028 means increased stability and a less relentless form of pressure
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‘There’s a lot of managers becoming available after the World Cup, Pochettino being the obvious one’ Spurs sack Thomas Frank, who will they turn to next? @maxrushden.bsky.social @barryglendenning.bsky.social @jacobsteinberg1.bsky.social
'It comes to something when the level of discontent at Tottenham had people who have spent all season watching West Ham wondering if it was all a bit much.' By @jacobsteinberg1.bsky.social
It’s so toxic at Spurs even West Ham were shocked: Frank’s race looks run | Jacob Steinberg
Saturday’s visiting fans know a thing or two about being a dysfunctional club but the level of hate inside Spurs’ gleaming home surprised even them
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West Ham are losing faith in Nuno Espírito Santo’s ability to save them from relegation and unhappy with their manager embracing Forest players on the pitch after losing to them. Story: @jacobsteinberg1.bsky.social
West Ham losing faith in Nuno and unhappy he embraced Forest players on pitch
West Ham are losing faith in Nuno Espírito Santo’s ability to save them from relegation and unhappy with his on-pitch demeanour after Monday’s defeat
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Enzo Maresca and the Chelsea dagger. By @jacobsteinberg1.bsky.social
Enzo Maresca forgot Chelsea’s golden rule: the manager does not call the shots | Jacob Steinberg
Enzo Maresca stopped toeing the line at Stamford Bridge with one eye on the Manchester City job, frustrating his Chelsea employers
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Enzo Maresca on brink of leaving Chelsea after breakdown in relations with the club. Movement expected today with Maresca increasingly unlikely to be in charge against Man City. Happy new year! www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Enzo Maresca on brink of Chelsea sack after breakdown of relations
Chelsea are set to open the new year by holding emergency talks over Enzo Maresca’s position, with it likely he is sacked or perhaps walks away
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Enzo Maresca on brink of leaving Chelsea after breakdown in relations with the club. Movement expected today with Maresca increasingly unlikely to be in charge against Man City. Happy new year! www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Enzo Maresca on brink of Chelsea sack after breakdown of relations
Chelsea are set to open the new year by holding emergency talks over Enzo Maresca’s position, with it likely he is sacked or perhaps walks away
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Enzo Maresca missed the chance to kill speculation about his relationship with Chelsea’s hierarchy. If he stays on this path he won’t be their manager next season www.theguardian.com/football/202...
By not explaining 'worst 48 hours' Enzo Maresca has put himself at even greater risk | Jacob Steinberg
Enzo Maresca’s ‘worst 48 hours’ remark on Saturday has left Chelsea baffled and the manager in danger
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💪 Arsenal comfortably beat Brentford. 😱 Aston Villa move into third after a chaotic comeback win at Brighton. 👏 Leeds showed grit and determination in their win over Chelsea. @maxrushden.bsky.social is joined by @barryglendenning.bsky.social @jacobsteinberg1.bsky.social and @jonawils.bsky.social
If you’re building a long-term project it makes no sense to get too low when you lose and too high when you win. Piece on why Chelsea are being realistic about a title challenge #cfc www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Cool Blues: Chelsea determined to stay grounded despite Barcelona demolition
Enzo Maresca’s young side face league leaders Arsenal on Sunday on a high but have moved on from the emotional swings of old
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Chelsea hopeful Palmer will be fit to face Arsenal www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Cole Palmer close to fitness and could give Chelsea boost for Arsenal clash
Cole Palmer, who has been out since September with a groin injury, has been training with the first-team squad despite a recent toe fracture
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Chelsea’s youth drive will continue with the signing of Ecuadorean defender Deinner Ordonez from Independente del Valle, Moises Caicedo’s old club. 16yo defender agrees long term deal and joins in 2028 #cfc
⚽ Football Weekly ⚽ 🇮🇪 Troy Parrott keeps Ireland's World Cup hopes alive. 🫡 England end Serbia's World Cup dream. 👀 Can Scotland qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1998? @maxrushden.bsky.social @jacobsteinberg1.bsky.social @samdalling.bsky.social @priceoffootball.bsky.social
The market for homegrown academy players in the Premier League has gone wild. Huge fees, clubs struggling to keep players. Why? Brexit and PSR are major factors www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Premier League’s search for young talent has left the market overheated and failing
Brexit and PSR are contributing to a spike in the fees and wages offered by big clubs for teenagers, but is this stockpiling really raising standards?
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Next Generation: back for 2025 with 20 of the best Premier League talents
Next Generation 2025: 20 of the best talents at Premier League clubs
We pick the best youngsters at each club born between 1 September 2008 and 31 August 2009, an age band known as first-year scholars
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West Ham are exploring a loan deal for Braga defender Bright Arrey-Mbi. Possibility of an option to buy for Germany Under-21 international #whufc
Chelsea were right to loan Jadon Sancho and right to send him back to United. A solid but unspectacular season - decent enough value for £5m, but Chelsea need someone more suited to the intensity of the Premier League. www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Chelsea’s Jadon Sancho loan was not disastrous but they need an upgrade | Jacob Steinberg
Winger flickered during his time at Stamford Bridge but failed to provide the consistency and Maresca is thinking bigger
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Liam Delap’s £30m move to Chelsea has been finalised and should be announced soon. Top signing.
Chelsea activate Liam Delap’s £30m release clause. Also interest in Nico Williams, uncertainty over whether Jadon Sancho joins on permanent deal. Chelsea keen to keep building under Enzo Maresca www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Chelsea set to sign Liam Delap after activating striker’s £30m release clause
The Ipswich striker Liam Delap favours a move to Chelsea, who are plotting further additions to Enzo Maresca’s young squad
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Chelsea considering pre-agreement for Strasbourg striker Emanuel Emegha to join in 2026 www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Chelsea eye pre-agreement deal for Emegha with partner club Strasbourg
Chelsea are watching Emanuel Emegha’s development at Strasbourg and have held talks with their partner club over a pre-agreement for the striker
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