Incident-by-incident: Was it a bad weekend for VAR?
Almost every game had a controversial VAR decision in the Premier League this weekend. But how many might go down as errors?.
Premier League
10th November 2026
9th November 2026
Why are Manchester United fans wearing green and gold?
Our Ask Me Anything team explain why some Manchester United fans are wearing green and gold to matches.
Alisson wants to sign new Liverpool contract
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker wants to stay at the club beyond the end of the season, when his current contract is set to expire.
Graham Scott Q&A: Ask ex-referee about Havertz offside, Bogle tackle and Kerkez penalty
Send your questions to The Athletic's refereeing expert about the big weekend talking points and anything else that's on your mind.
Our League: Sprints and hugs at Nottingham Forest as Premier League sack race heats up
George Caulkin was at Nottingham Forest to see relief for an under-pressure manager while others battle on.
Premier League Briefing: Why are Man Utd 'box office'? Are Liverpool improving? When is a foul a foul?
Our columnist discusses three of the biggest questions posed by the weekend’s Premier League action.
Thomas Frank the leading contender to be next Crystal Palace manager
Palace are set to sack Pierre Sage after just 16 games, with the 3-1 defeat by Liverpool on Sunday leaving them bottom of the Premier League.
Man United's games are mad and their performances maddening. It can't continue like this
The manager and his team are not even living game to game at the moment — their fortunes change moment to moment every time they play.
Jesus de Miguel’s tragic death: How Spanish football was struck by sorrow
The 30-year-old CD Tenerife striker died on Tuesday following a horrific collision with an opposition goalkeeper the day before.
Can anyone really be certain Man Utd are not genuine relegation contenders?
The club are in a mess and showing all the traits usually associated with teams in real danger of going down.
Man City's performances have taken a bizarre twist. They are starting to look distracted
Three league defeats in a row and a series of defensive errors are threatening to derail a season that started so strongly for Enzo Maresca.
Unai Emery and Aston Villa's frailties were exposed at Old Trafford. Again
Villa seemed destined to end their miserable record away to Manchester United, but this side's underlying problems cost them victory.
Beware Bournemouth, the team forcing opponents into errors at a remarkable rate
Marco Rose's side have forced eight errors leading to goals from Premier League opponents this season, double that of any other team.
Bukayo Saka's injuries are a problem for Arsenal. Could workload be an issue?
Since October 2023, the England winger has suffered nine separate injuries, having been consistenly available for years before that.
Popa in the Premier League! Socceroos boss in shock link as battlers set to swing axe
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic is reportedly being considered for a manager role at an underperforming English Premier League club, which is set to move on its current boss imminently.
‘Have no clue’: Ugly truth about Utd scrapheap; who’s winning PL sack race — Talking Pts
Manchester United are rooted in the Premier League relegation zone despite a dramatic late rally to rescue a 4-4 draw against Aston Villa.
Bizarre & thrilling theatre as Carrick in limbo with Man Utd in drop zone
It was a Premier League classic at Old Trafford but what has Manchester United's 4-4 draw with Aston Villa done to Michael Carrick's future?.
Palace consider replacing Sage, with Frank among contenders
Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage is in serious danger of losing his job, with Thomas Frank among the contenders to replace him.
Crystal Palace set to sack Pierre Sage after 16 games in charge
Sage was appointed in June as Oliver Glasner’s replacement but has overseen just two wins in 10 Premier League games this season.
Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?.
Where does Man Utd 4-4 Villa rank among best Premier League games?
Where does Manchester United 4-4 Aston Villa rank among the Premier League's greatest games?.
‘More questions?’: Boss’ wild blow up after Utd circus escalates in EIGHT-goal thriller — PL wrap
Manchester United twice came from two goals down to salvage a remarkable 4-4 draw against Aston Villa on Sunday and potentially save manager Michael Carrick’s job.
What can you read into Premier League table after 10 games?
With 10 games gone in the Premier League season, BBC Sport looks at what history tells us we can read into the table at this stage.
Are 'outstanding' Brighton now Arsenal's main title challengers?
After moving up to second in the Premier League, could Brighton really be Arsenal's main title challengers?.
Leeds condemn racist abuse of Bogle after Tel incident
Leeds United condemn the "disgusting" online racist abuse directed towards defender Jayden Bogle following Saturday's 1-0 win against Tottenham.
Man Utd salvage 4-4 draw against Aston Villa. But is it enough to save Carrick?
Our writers analyse Manchester United's pulsating 4-4 draw with Aston Villa, and what it means for Michael Carrick's future.
Dorgu makes dramatic impact - Man Utd v Aston Villa ratings
Man Utd fight back from two goals down twice in 4-4 draw with Aston Villa - but who did well and who didn't in player ratings?.
'Tinkerman' Alonso's Chelsea side still searching for identity
Xabi Alonso's frustration is evident as Chelsea's struggles for an identity continue with the disappointing 1-0 defeat by Sunderland.
Failed to deal with Brobbey - player ratings for Sunderland v Chelsea
Enzo Le Fee's penalty is the difference as Sunderland climb off the bottom of the table but how did the players rate against Chelsea?.
Who was back to his best? Player ratings for Crystal Palace v Liverpool
How Crystal Palace and Liverpool's players rated following their Premier League match.
Can Liverpool attack build on win? Was penalty the wrong call? What now for Sage?
Liverpool were not firing on all cylinders but won at the end of a difficult week, while the Palace manager's position seems uncertain.
8th November 2026
What is going wrong for Manchester City? What are we to make of Tottenham?
Three of The Athletic's writers discuss and debate three key talking points from Saturday's Premier League matches.
Has Shea Lacey played his way into Manchester United's starting XI?
Michael Carrick's side are in need of end product, and to return to the freedom and incision of last season. The teenager can provide that.
Tottenham's bracing reality check. Roberto De Zerbi did not hold back on his players
Spurs' second-half performance to lose to Leeds was functionally non-existent. De Zerbi will not settle for defeats like this.
The result Oliver Glasner needed: How Nottingham Forest ran Manchester City ragged
On a raucous evening at the City Ground, the victory over City felt vital and symbolic. Captain Ryan Yates set the tone.
'Bruno's as good as ever' - Carrick backs Man Utd captain
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick says captain Bruno Fernandes' commitment to the club is "undoubted" and the midfielder is "as good as ever".
Glasner glee and Delap double - win could be lift-off for Forest
Oliver Glasner's celebrations and two goals for Liam Delap bode well for a Nottingham Forest team looking to kick on after their first home Premier League win of the season.
Maresca's dream start turns into nightmare as title hopes hit
Enzo Maresca left the City Ground with chants of "can we play you every week?" ringing in his ears, as Manchester City's dream start turns into a nightmare.
Aussie’s tough tussle; City slip up condemns Utd as Spurs boss fumes over VAR — PL Wrap
Arsenal beat stubborn Hull 1-0 to stretch their lead at the top of the Premier League to six points on Saturday with Manchester City falling to a third straight defeat while Tottenham’s recent revival was halted by Leeds.
Another 1-0 for relentless Arsenal - but did Odegaard spare VAR blushes?
Arsenal move six points clear at the top of the Premier League after beating Hull City - but did Martin Odegaard's goal save the blushes of the VAR?.
Nottingham Forest 3 Manchester City 1: Stunning goals from Delap and Cherki, but how bad were City?
Nottingham Forest stunned Manchester City to ease the pressure on Glasner and continue Maresca's recent woes. Here are the talking points.
Delightful Delap and outfought Anderson - Forest v Man City player ratings
How Nottingham Forest and Manchester City's players rated following their Premier League match at the City Ground.
Goal caps eye-catching Odegaard display - player ratings for Arsenal v Hull
How Arsenal and Hull City's players rated following their Premier League match at Emirates Stadium.
Tottenham set to complain to Pro Ref after Bogle escapes red card
Tottenham are set to submit a formal complaint about the decision not to send off Jayden Bogle for his challenge on Mathys Tel during the defeat by Leeds.
7th November 2026
I left Man City for my mental wellbeing - Trafford
James Trafford says not playing for Manchester City last season was "horrendous" and left him with no choice but to leave the club and join Leeds United in the summer.
Unai Emery, Aston Villa, Manchester United and football's food chain
Villa have so much to build on. But even that might not be enough to evolve into a superclub capable of forcing their way to the very top.
Vincent Kompany's illness and what it says about football's 'grind' culture
That health is more important should hardly need saying, but football has long treated unsustainable working habits as badges of honour.
England 'disappointment' fuels Dewsbury-Hall's Everton heroics
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall responds to his England omission by scoring a stunning goal to inspire Everton's 3-1 comeback victory over Coventry City.
Lampard feels hair pull should have led to Coventry penalty
Coventry had a trio of decisions go against them in defeat at Everton, with Frank Lampard suggesting a hair pull should have been a penalty.
Jack Grealish returns to training at Everton with view to being available for Brentford trip
The plan is for Grealish to return to first-team team training next week, ahead of the match at the Gtech Community Stadium on November 23.
6th November 2026
Has Anderson lived up to the hype after Man City move?
As Elliot Anderson returns to Nottingham Forest after his £116m move to Manchester City, has he lived up to the price tag?.
Newcastle's Dedic stopped by police after being spotted with bow and arrows
Newcastle United defender Amar Dedic is at the centre of a police investigation after being spotted carrying a bow and arrows at a Northumberland beauty spot.
Cole Palmer left out of England squad, Josh King and Jobe Bellingham included
England face Croatia and Spain in Nations League matches later this month.
Does JJ Gabriel really think opportunities will come easier at Real Madrid?
JJ Gabriel is on the cusp of moving to Real Madrid and working under Jose Mourinho.
Is the Premier League's sacking season about to begin?
None of the 20 Premier League teams have made a change yet, but pressure is mounting at several clubs – at a historically decisive moment.
Man United have 10 goals from 167 shots in the Premier League. What's behind their struggles?
Despite having more shots than any other team, United are struggling in front of goal. It doesn't make pretty reading in defence either.
Premier League predictions: Man Utd vs Aston Villa, Leeds vs Spurs and the rest of GW10
Who do our writers back this week? Are they, the algorithm, a child or the subscribers top of the leaderboard? Here is The Athletic's guide.
Are Newcastle United already in crisis? How much pressure is Matthias Jaissle under?
The Athletic assesses the situation at St James' Park, where there is a growing sense of disillusionment with the club's direction of travel.
The making of Mike Penders, Chelsea's 'Obelix' of a goalkeeper who is showing his resilience
Many young goalkeepers would have wilted after an error like Penders' against Tottenham. But the Belgian is built differently.
Trey Nyoni and the summer that launched his Liverpool career
By mid-September, Nyoni had already played more minutes in three games this season than he had for Slot across the first five months of 2026.
Lincoln Red Imps beat Hajduk Split in Conference League without a single shot on target
The victory is Lincoln Red Imps' first in the Conference League this season.
Forest need balance between Woodstock and military - Glasner
Oliver Glasner insists his Nottingham Forest side cannot survive on "flower power" as he tries to strike a balance between trust and respect at the club.
Keep or sell Konsa? - FPL gameweek 10 dilemmas
BBC Sport's Fantasy Premier League expert FPL Heisenberg gives his answers to some of the biggest dilemmas facing managers in gameweek 10.
Cristiano Ronaldo retires from Portugal: 23 facts for his 23 years of international action
A selection of facts, stats and pieces of trivia about the superstar's remarkable international career.
Sutton's predictions v Football Manager, the game
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on the computer game Football Manager 27, plus the BBC readers and AI, with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.
Good to feel club are committed to me - Jaissle
Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle says he has "got more of a feeling from within the club" about how "committed" they are to him amid his side's struggling form.
How and why 51 people were sent off in an under-20s game in Brazil
The youth soccer match descended into anarchy with a mass confrontation on the pitch and a flurry of dismissals from a flustered referee.
Emery close to agreeing new Aston Villa contract
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is close to agreeing a contract extension at the club.
Grealish unavailable again for Everton
Jack Grealish remains unavailable for Everton's Premier League clash with Coventry on Friday, manager David Moyes confirms.
What new Kane deal means for England and the Premier League record
Harry Kane's new deal at Bayern Munich may end his Premier League career but offers fresh hope he can lead England to glory, writes Phil McNulty.
5th November 2026
Does Harry Kane's new Bayern contract mean Alan Shearer's Premier League goals record is safe?
Kane is 47 goals shy of Shearer but has agreed to remain in the Bundesliga. Is there anyone else who can hunt down the record?.
The BookKeeper: Man United's finances show the Glazers cast a lengthening shadow over the club
Analysis of the club's finances makes plain that their problems run much deeper than team selections and tactical quandaries.
Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal exit may have been messy but he leaves an untouchable legacy
The forward had a transformative effect on Portugal, the team and the country, even if his ego made him hard to manage.
Cristiano Ronaldo announces international retirement: 'Portugal will always be in my heart'
No men's footballer has made as many international appearances (234) or scored as many goals (146) for their nation as the 41-year-old.
How Harry Kane proved he is worth his new record-breaking Bayern Munich contract
The England striker has signed a new deal with the German champions - we look at his success since moving to the Bundesliga in 2023.
Avram Glazer says Manchester United not reliant on sporting success for commercial power
United's co-owner was making a rare speaking appearance at Deutsche Bank’s inaugural Sports Investment Conference in London.
Meet the people set for key role in deciding Man City fate
The five individuals at the Premier League set to play a key role in the fate of Manchester City.
Liverpool are soft in Europe. They must tighten up, or forget about the Champions League
A sloppy display at Fenerbahce exposed concerning defensive shortcomings for Andoni Iraola.
Jesus Owono, the goalkeeper who collided with Jesus de Miguel, is 'destroyed' over the tragedy
Andorra's 25-year-old Equatorial Guinea international Owono was involved in a horrific collision with the Tenerife striker De Miguel.
Saint-Maximin interview: Racism in Mexico, falling out with Mourinho and a €26m card-game offer
The Charlotte winger talks MLS, Newcastle United and plenty more in a wide-ranging conversation with The Athletic.
The Expected Premier League Table MD10: How rare is it to have zero shots on target?
After Liverpool's curious stat against Arsenal, we look at where each team stands in terms of the quality of their chances.
Champions League: Liverpool's Istanbul nightmare, Como score nine and Bellingham's wondergoal
A brilliant comeback defeats Liverpool, Fabregas' Como go wild, Mbappe falls just short of Messi record, Bellingham turns on the style.
Aston Villa finalising new deal for manager Unai Emery
The 55-year-old has been at Villa since October 2022 and won the Europa League with them in May.
Why Man Utd's Roma comeback has echoes of Mourinho and Solskjaer
After their memorable comeback victory against Roma, can Manchester United avoid a repeat of the past and follow that up with a successive victory?.
French police investigating suspected insider trading on Ballon d'Or bets
The bets were made on Polymarket and related to the correct order of the men's finalists.
JJ Gabriel's Real Madrid transfer is no guarantee of a first-team future. As Martin Odegaard knows
Very few young players manage to break through at Real Madrid, where academy prospects tend to be sold on for profit.
Manchester United's JJ Gabriel expected to join Real Madrid in January
Gabriel, 16, informed United of his desire to leave in September.
4th November 2026
Man Utd's brilliant Roma comeback papers over the cracks. The same tactical issues remain
Real progress would mean better starts, managing momentum when they concede and more solutions against high-pressing opponents.
Jesus de Miguel, the Spanish striker whose tragic death has shocked football
The 30-year-old striker died following an on-field collision with an opposition goalkeeper in a Spanish second division match on Monday.
Real Madrid reach verbal agreement to sign Gabriel
Real Madrid are confident of winning the race to sign Manchester United forward JJ Gabriel after reaching a verbal agreement with the teenager.
How West Ham eventually ended up sacking Nuno at the third time of asking
Nuno Espirito Santo's fate at West Ham was sealed with a phone call early on Tuesday morning and the instruction not to go to training.
More Manchester United chaos? Yes, but this time they owned it and delivered an epic fightback
The 3-2 victory over Roma was thrilling and joyous, the kind of game that has been in short supply at Old Trafford in recent times.
What now for Vinicius Jr at Real Madrid?
The 26-year-old Brazilian has been jeered by home fans during a tough run of form, and while suspended has seen others shine in his place.
Oliver Glasner's Nottingham Forest start: What players and club are thinking
The Austrian is taking a more hard-line approach, but the club are backing him.
What's changed for Arsenal's defence in William Saliba's absence?
The centre-back is returning to training - but how have they coped without him? And how have they differed from last season?.
Champions League briefing: Manchester United fans get just reward, PSG make more history
Tuesday's action saw a potential mood-changer for Manchester United, a huge away win for PSG, and revenge for Galatasaray.
Matheus Cunha with two late goals and a red as Man Utd secure miraculous Roma comeback
A wild night at Old Trafford - our writers break down the talking points.
David Ornstein's The Athletic FC Q&A: Van Dijk's future and Spurs' striker search
Our football correspondent answers readers' questions. This week the focus is on Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur...
Palace lose appeal against Mateta red card
Crystal Palace lose their appeal against Jean-Philippe Mateta's red card in the defeat by Tottenham on Saturday.
3rd November 2026
Ask the Ref: Was Isak shirt-pull a clear penalty? Will there be more diving now?
Ex-Premier League official Graham Scott answers readers' questions on the big weekend talking points.