Man Utd head coach Ruben Amorim backs striker Benjamin Sesko to find his feet at Old Trafford and insists his early "struggles" are "normal" amid the scrutiny the Red Devils face from the media and "club legends".
United have since 1937, for 4,332 successive games, included an academy graduate in their first-team squad.
The NFL’s first regular-season game in Berlin will be played in Europe's most contentious sporting venue. It has a complex history.
Spurs beat United in all four of last season's meetings, including the Europa League final. Can Amorim's side get revenge?.
Barton, 43, had denied the 12 counts of sending a grossly offensive electronic communication with intent to cause distress or anxiety.
The sacking of manager Will Still is the latest in a line of failed appointments by the club's leadership.
Pep Guardiola says he cannot believe the numbers he has achieved before taking charge of his 1,000th game in management when Man City host Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday.
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim wins the Premier League manager of the month award for October as he is awarded the prize for the first time.
Our experts dissect the England head coach's most intriguing decisions in his final squad of 2025.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca defends his rotation policy after criticism from former England captain Wayne Rooney.
Can you answer the weekly poser plucked from deep inside The Athletic's trivia vaults?.
The shift toward old-school football is not necessarily a problem in itself, but does it come at the expense of something important?.
Today in TAFC: Is Pochettino mixing messages by recalling Gio Reyna? Plus: 11 arrested in protests outside Aston Villa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv.
They have won nothing yet, but this Arsenal side reminds me of the ones I won three league titles with, writes Martin Keown.
Thomas Tuchel has named his squad for the games at home to Serbia at Wembley Stadium on November 13 and in Albania three days later.
Yoro is finally settling in at United after a difficult first campaign. 'This year is different,' he says.
Thursday's Europa League tie was overshadowed by events off the field. This is the full story of how the night played out.
The Liverpool captain's public statements and actions over the last week have given an insight into him as a leader.
Mikel Arteta's men are not just leading the Premier League - they are top of its fair play table, too.
Emmanuel-Thomas, who was convicted of drug smuggling, joined AFC Totton following his release this summer.
With his 1,000th game set to come on Sunday — against Liverpool, no less — this is the story of his very first match as a manager.
Who's leading after MD10? And what does our writer, the algorithm, a child and this week's subscriber expect to see on Matchday 11?.
Pedro Neto broke into the Premier League at Wolves but he has changed as a player during his time at Chelsea.
West Ham are in the relegation zone and will be hoping to avoid dropping into the Championship this season.
David Kogan twice made donations of £1,450 to Lisa Nandy's campaign to replace Jeremy Corbyn as Labour leader in 2020.
The U.S. is without a number of first-choice stars for friendlies against Paraguay and Uruguay, with time until the World Cup at a premium.
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Bath and England rugby star Ollie Lawrence with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.
West Midlands Police confirmed that five people were arrested for racially aggravated public order offences.
The ex midfielder expressed remorse but later claimed allegedly offensive posts amounted to a 'spat between celebrities online'.
Manchester United's matches have had more goals than any other Premier League side this season, but can they tighten up at the back while still scoring freely?.
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has urged the club to "look forward" rather than "dwell on the past" after comments from Cristiano Ronaldo in which the former United player criticised the club, adding Amorin could not work "miracles".
Edwards took over at Middlesbrough in June, with the Teeside club third in the Championship after 14 games.
Middlesbrough reject Wolves' request to speak to their boss Rob Edwards about the Premier League side's vacant head coach role.
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim admits the club "made a lot of mistakes in the past" when addressing criticism from ex-player Cristiano Ronaldo.
The giant Geordie defender scored a 'unique' headed goal against Athletic Club. One of the finest exponents of the craft breaks it down...
The Athletic analyses the state of play in Europe's premier club competition following the conclusion of the fourth round of fixtures.
Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali says he is taking his future at the club "year-for-year" but is "happy" with the Magpies.
Bellingham missed the last England squad but is in line for a return when the latest selection is announced on Friday.
How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.
Today in TAFC: Chicago happy to not have World Cup matches, Yamal's latest incredible goal, Granit Xhaka exclusive interview.
The Sunderland captain talks leadership, Arteta, Arsenal, the day he was booed off at the Emirates and his new side's aspirations.
With Chelsea facing managerless Wolves at home this week, it's a chance for FPL managers to captain someone other than Erling Haaland.
In the past, Phil Foden and Erling Haaland have looked to be on different wavelengths but the duo are now complementing each other.
When the former Chelsea star replaced Mark Robins, he was not well received. Almost 12 months on, he has Coventry sitting pretty.
Read about Arsenal's resolute defence, a potentially worrying trend for Tottenham and how Wolves' underperformance has left them in trouble.
The English sextet are sweeping pretty much all before them. It’s good for the Premier League, but is it good for everyone else?.
The English sextet are sweeping pretty much all before them. It’s good for the Premier League, but is it good for everyone else?.
Ruben Amorim is still using 3-4-3, but a series of under-the-hood adjustments have seen his side play in a faster, more direct manner.
High-quality takers and aerial threats do the heavy lifting going forward. It’s time sides were braver in opponents' dead-ball situations.
The Hungarian has been Arne Slot's most reliable player this season and is ready to embrace more responsbility.
Part three of The Athletic's series on football formations takes a close look at the 4-3-3 formation.
While Arsenal have made a virtue of stability, Nottingham Forest and Wolves have shown what happens if you make too many changes.
Dermot Corrigan breaks down the key talking points from Barcelona's Champions League game in Belgium.
Raines, 20, just represented the U.S. at the FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Chile, and is generating significant interest.
The former midfielder repeatedly insisted he did not mean to cause the trio any anxiety or distress by his 2024 social media posts on X.
Adidas have released their 'home' kits for the 2026 World Cup. So, what do our writers think?.
In Tuesday's victory over Xabi Alonso's side, manager Arne Slot found a novel way to counter disruptive tactics.
What do these accounts tells us about the funds from the sale? What has caused the delay? The Athletic explains.
The goalkeeper informed manager Oliver Glasner of the different rules in the United States concerning fixture congestion.
Manager Oliver Glasner says Crystal Palace have asked the Premier League to rearrange their meeting with Leeds on 21 December to avoid playing twice in three days.
The return of Arne Slot's two most defensively-secure full-backs has helped spark an overall return to form.
Today in TAFC: Lightning Van de Ven strikes with incredible goal, Diaz goes from hero to zero, and Rice vs Caicedo for best midfielder.
The Football Association charges Crystal Palace with misconduct after fans unfurl a banner depicting Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis holding a gun to midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White's head.
Arsene Wenger said the champions had “destroyed their midfield” by playing the £116m summer buy as a No 10, now they have found balance.
Newcastle United meet Athletic Club in the Champions League on Wednesday - and Magpies fans still talk about an away day in 1994 they will never forget.
In his BBC Sport column, Tony Pulis looks at the increase in data in recruitment, sports science and medicine in football and examines whether it helps managers or not.
We tend to place greater stock in the league table after 10 games — but maybe it is because, deep down, we know just how much it reveals.
On Wednesday, Manchester City's superstar striker faces the club who turned him into an elite performer.
Jack Stern has spent years working in the Premier League and MLS. He reveals the range of duties involved in a vital, ever-changing role.
Why are no Maccabi fans allowed? How was the decision made? Are protests planned? What are police arrangements for the game?.
Before their Champions League meeting with Athletic Club, George Caulkin asks what civic and regional identity means to Newcastle.
Seeing another young Frenchman claim one of Europe's top prizes begs the question: where are Italy's youthful talents?.
Rice got 51 per cent of our readers’ vote in a head-to-head with Caicedo, so we asked our writers who they think should be in the discussion.
Despite being sacked twice in four months in England, he retains support elsewhere — and not without good reason.
Research into the origins of a song St. Pauli fans have loved for decades led to some difficult findings.
A centre-back beating four defenders, running 80 yards and finishing superbly... this was an unprecedented goal.
The big talking points analysed from Tuesday's big Champions League tie at Anfield.
Liverpool put a miserable run behind them with a dominant performance to end Real Madrid’s perfect Champions League start with a 1-0 win at Anfield on Tuesday.
Dowman, 15 years and 308 days, beat the record set by Youssoufa Moukoko, 16 years and 18 days, in December 2020.
Newcastle United defender Dan Burn says his side need to be "more ugly" and take inspiration from league leaders Arsenal.
In what the footballer calls his 'most personal interview', he discusses topics including the loss of his child and his recent engagement.
In an interview with Piers Morgan, Ronaldo said he wants to spend more time with his family and pursue "other passions" when he retires.
Fofana appeared in court last week over an incident which took place on April 20.
The former England captain and now joint owner of Inter Miami received the title at Windsor Castle today.
Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres will undergo further scans this week amid fears the Swede has suffered a hamstring strain.
From the "soul of the team" to an "absolute warrior", here are the Premier League's 20 key players, as chosen by our fan writers.
A look at what Bischof's incredible pass tells us about his future, Borussia Monchengladbach's relief, and the return of the tennis balls.
The right-back's exit sparked anger among the Anfield faithful but his old team have missed his unique contributions this season.
The Athletic is tracking two strikers who may be on course to record unprecedented goalscoring campaigns.
Status, money, timing, emotion? There are a lot of factors that go into picking the right job.
Howe feels Newcastle are 'chasing results'. Fixing their away form means fixing their out-of-possession shape and game plan.
The former England manager did not give the impression he is desperate to return to football as he spoke at York Barbican.
He's played under and worked with Premier League coaching royalty. The Athletic went along to see how he's getting on at Feyenoord.
Tim Spiers shines a light on the bonkers side of the game. This week the focus is on some strange Boxing Day goings-on.
The teams who are first and second in the Champions League table after three games meet in Paris on Tuesday night.
Fans of Fiorentina made clear their anger, Spalletti says Juventus are back in the title race, and Napoli's 'keeper is the hero again.
Stockpiling wonderkids is a Football Manager essential. So we look at those brimming with potential and worthy of a place in your save.
Manchester City and Bayern Munich stars are having their own scrap to see who can outscore the other.
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?.
Manager David Moyes says Everton should have put the game beyond Sunderland after taking the lead, as they draw 1-1 at the Stadium of Light in the Premier League.