Leeds draft in Garcia for fight against relegation
February 22 – Spanish coach Javi Garcia has a second chance to manage in the Premier League after being hired by Leeds United as the replacement for Jesse Marsch.
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Spurs, FA and Kick It Out demand action by social media firms after online abuse of Son
February 20 – Tottenham Hotspur have called for social media companies to take action after their South Korean forward Son Heung-min, captain of his national team, was subjected to “utterly reprehensible” racist abuse online.
Qatari bid takes early lead in race for acquisition of Man Utd
February 18 – Qatari Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani has confirmed that he has submitted a bid for 100% control of Manchester United, which will be made via his newly formed Nine Two Foundation.
Saudis join bidding race for Man Utd ahead of today’s ‘soft’ deadline, reports
February 17 – Investors from Saudi Arabia have submitted a bid for Manchester United ahead of today’s “soft” deadline according to The Daily Telegraph newspaper.
Qatari investor group poised to enter bidding for Man Utd by end of week
February 14 – A bid for Manchester United by Qatari investors is expected to be made by the end of this week as they look to buy the club in its entirety.
Premier League’s VAR chief admits mistakes cost Arsenal and Brighton crucial points
February 13 – If Arsenal fail to land the Premier League title, they may well look back on Saturday and Sunday’s pivotal VAR decision as one of the reasons.
Brentford condemns ‘barrage’ of racist abuse of Toney after he scores against Arsenal
February 13 – English Premier League club Brentford say they are “disgusted and saddened” by “abusive, racist messages” sent to striker Ivan Toney following Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Arsenal.
Ghana call on Chris Hughton to lead national team into AFCON qualifiers
February 13 – Former Brighton manager Chris Hughton has been appointed head coach of the Ghana national team.
Another loss for Spurs, as Levy welcomes coming FFP changes.
By David Owen
February 13 – Tottenham Hotspur, the North London club whose local rivals Arsenal have surged to the top of the Premier League table, have posted a third consecutive annual loss.
Saints fire Jones after humiliating Wolves loss
February 12 – Premier League Southampton have sacked manager Nathan Jones a day after their humiliating home loss to 10-man fellow relegation strugglers Wolverhampton Wanderers. Jones lasted just 95 days at the club.
SA Tourism pull out of Spurs shirt sleeve deal after public outcry over spending
February 9 – South Africa has scrapped a £42.5 million sponsorship deal with Tottenham Hotspur before it even got off the ground following a national outcry.
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
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.