Matt Scott: The end for the City of Gold?
February 9 – Analysing the Premier League’s case against Manchester City
“Croesus; man is entirely chance, and nobody knows what the gods may bring tomorrow.” Herodotus, The Histories
Premier League
French World Cup star and Spurs keeper Lloris out for two months
February 9 – Former France captain Hugo Lloris has been ruled out of action for Tottenham Hotspur for up to eight weeks after suffering a knee ligament injury in Sunday’s Premier League win over Manchester City.
Qatari investors line up massive bid for Man Utd, reports
February 8 – Qatari investors are planning to make a massive bid to buy Manchester United in the coming days that will blow rival suitors out of the water, according to newspaper reports citing unnamed sources.
Premier League charges Man City with 100+ breaches of financial rules
February 6 – In an explosive development, the Premier League has charged Manchester City with more than 100 breaches of its financial rules following a four-year investigation that could potentially have serious consequences for the defending champions.
Marsch fired after Nottingham Forest loss as Leeds patience runs out
February 6 – Jesse Marsch has been dismissed as Leeds United manager following a run of disappointing results, the club announced today.
Police drop attempted rape charges against Man Utd’s Mason Greenwood
February 3 – Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood has had all criminal charges against him dropped, police and prosecutors said on Thursday, and will no longer face charges of attempted rape and assault.
Leicester owner writes off £194 million of debt in equity swap
February 2 – Many clubs have significant debts that are owed to owners and get paid off when the club is sold on.
Premier League clubs smash transfer spending records with £815m winter warmer
February 1 – Who says the mid-season winter transfer window is not the ideal time to bed players in?
Chelsea break British transfer record with €107m for Fernandez as Jan spending tops £300m
February 1 – Chelsea have completed their mind-boggling mid-season spending spree by smashing the British record after agreeing a record €121 million (£107 million) deal for Benfica’s Argentina World Cup-winning midfielder Enzo Fernandez.
Chelsea ready to spend again with £105m chase for Fernandez as transfer deadline closes
January 31 – As if their eye-watering spending wasn’t enough already, Chelsea are reported to be chasing Benfica’s Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez in the final hours of the January transfer window for a British record £105 million.
Premier League inks fantasy football deal with Sorare
January 30 – The Premier League has unveiled a four-year deal with fantasy football game Sorare that will see the league license official player cards.
Chelsea spending tops £500m with Gusto signing
January 30 – Chelsea have completed their 16th signing in two transfer windows since the club came under new ownership, bringing in France under-21 right back Malo Gusto (pictured) from Lyon for a reported £26.3 million pounds.
Dyche promises ‘sweat’ and ‘fight’ in battle to get Everton out of trouble
January 30 – A week after sacking Frank Lampard. Everton have named Sean Dyche as their new manager on a two-and-a-half year deal. The former Burnley manager will have the difficult task of saving the Toffees from relegation.
FA Cup provides a welcome break for some, but a big opportunity for those still standing
January 27 – Almost half the Premier League will have a break this weekend as the FA Cup takes centre stage with just 11 of the top clubs still left in the competition.Four of them face each other, including Arsenal and Manchester City tonight.