Author: Andrew Rogers

Manchester United’s proposal to introduce personal seat licences (PSLs) to help fund the £2bn redevelopment of Old Trafford is under threat following the government’s move to tighten laws on ticket touting. The club’s PSL model, which could allow licence holders to resell their match or season tickets at a profit, conflicts with new legislation that will ban the resale of sports and music tickets above their original price. Although football already falls under the 1994 Criminal Justice Act, government officials signalled they would oppose any system resembling a secondary ticket market. United has surveyed hundreds of thousands of fans about…

Arsenal fear that defender Gabriel Magalhães could be sidelined for a month or more after suffering a thigh injury while playing for Brazil, potentially ruling him out of several major fixtures during a crucial stretch of the season. The 27-year-old limped off during Brazil’s 2-0 win over Senegal at the Emirates Stadium last Saturday. Scans have confirmed a muscle injury in his right thigh, and while testing is ongoing, Gabriel is not expected to feature in Sunday’s north London derby against Tottenham or in Arsenal’s Champions League tie with Bayern Munich next week. Depending on the severity, Gabriel could also…

HP has called for a global AI-education charter to ensure that artificial intelligence is used safely and ethically in schools. The recommendation comes in the 2025 HP Futures Report, which emphasizes protecting student data, preserving teacher roles, and promoting equitable AI integration. The report highlights growing concerns about AI in classrooms, including privacy, bias, and the potential impact on traditional teaching roles. HP suggests that an international framework could guide policymakers, educators, and technology providers in implementing AI responsibly. The proposed charter aims to set global standards for AI in education. Key principles include safeguarding student information, supporting teachers rather…

Germany emphatically booked their place at next year’s World Cup with a crushing 6-0 win over Slovakia in their final qualifier. Four first-half goals – from Nick Woltemade, Serge Gnabry, and a Leroy Sané brace created by Florian Wirtz – overwhelmed the visitors, who had beaten Germany earlier in the campaign. Second-half goals from Ridle Baku and 19-year-old debutant Assan Ouédraogo completed the rout. Slovakia must now navigate the playoffs in March. The Netherlands also qualified comfortably, topping Group G after a dominant 4-0 victory over Lithuania. Tijjani Reijnders struck before half-time, with Cody Gakpo, Xavi Simons and Donyell Malen…

A sickness bug has disrupted Denmark’s preparations for Tuesday’s decisive World Cup qualifier in Glasgow. Joachim Andersen, Rasmus Højlund and a staff member are ill, with head coach Brian Riemer unsure if the situation will worsen but hopeful the issue has been contained. Denmark lead Scotland by one point in Group C and need only a draw to qualify automatically. Scotland, aiming for their first World Cup since 1998, can secure qualification with a win. Manager Steve Clarke has urged the Hampden Park crowd to stay positive and support the team throughout the match.

Manchester City delivered a dominant 3-0 derby victory over Manchester United at the Etihad, strengthening their title credentials and moving four points clear at the top of the Women’s Super League. Goals from Rebecca Knaak, Bunny Shaw and Lauren Hemp sealed the win during a blistering first-half spell in which City scored three times in 21 minutes. Andrée Jeglertz’s side were dynamic, controlled and ruthless, dismantling a United defence that had conceded only six league goals all season. United, meanwhile, looked fatigued after their historic midweek Champions League win over PSG. The loss marks their first back-to-back WSL defeats since…

Celtic are moving quickly to appoint Wilfried Nancy as their next manager, with talks set to accelerate over the weekend. The Columbus Crew boss has emerged as the frontrunner to replace Brendan Rodgers, whose second spell in charge ended in October. Celtic have informed the MLS club of their intentions, and compensation is not expected to be a stumbling block. Nancy, who is reportedly eager to take the job, could be in place before the trip to St Mirren next weekend, ending Martin O’Neill’s brief stint as caretaker. The 47-year-old Frenchman, who previously managed CF Montréal, guided Columbus Crew to…

Patrick Bamford has signed for Sheffield United, just seven months after leading abusive chants about the club’s manager Chris Wilder during Leeds United’s promotion celebrations. The 32-year-old striker, a free agent since leaving Leeds in August, has joined the Championship side on a short-term deal until January. Despite their past feud, Wilder has welcomed Bamford as he looks to boost the league’s lowest-scoring attack. The pair’s history dates back to 2019, when Wilder called Bamford “a muppet” during a heated promotion race. But the tension appears resolved — Bamford and Leeds manager Daniel Farke both called Wilder to apologise after…

The Premier League has approved Arsenal and Crystal Palace’s requests to move their league fixtures ahead of their Carabao Cup quarter-final on Tuesday, 23 December. Originally set for Sunday, 21 December, Arsenal’s trip to Everton and Palace’s visit to Leeds United will now both take place at 8pm on Saturday, 20 December. The league said the change prioritises player welfare, given the congested schedule and Palace’s Conference League match against KuPS on Thursday, 18 December. A Premier League spokesperson added: “This decision reflects the impact of expanded UEFA competitions on the domestic calendar.” Both fixtures will still be broadcast live…

Manchester City sent a clear Premier League title message with a dominant 3-0 win over Liverpool, cutting Arsenal’s lead to four points. Despite Erling Haaland missing an early penalty, the striker opened the scoring with his 19th goal of the season before Nico González’s deflected strike made it 2-0 before half-time. Jérémy Doku capped his outstanding performance with a brilliant curling goal for 3-0, earning a standing ovation as City showcased their trademark intensity and precision. Liverpool saw a Virgil van Dijk goal ruled out by VAR and struggled to match City’s physical and technical superiority, falling to a fourth…