Wright Thompson's long-read piece for ESPN on Manchester United proved the point that New Journalism may be old, but still has a place and an audience

Yes, Arsenal had lost to Manchester City again. Yes, it had been largely self-inflicted again. But somehow this did not feel like the other times.

Both clubs issued brief statements at 8pm on Thursday evening, with the governing body elaborating on the reasons.

Lukaku became the seventh-most expensive player in Chelsea’s history when rejoining the club in a £97.5million deal from Inter Milan in August.

To say the Scot has been a hard act to follow is perhaps the greatest understatement in 21st century football

His reputation with reporters was fearsome, so naturally there was some trepidation from me as a young writer tasked with getting his thoughts each week, writes Gerry Cox

Alex Ferguson turns 80 on Friday and Old Trafford unfurled a huge banner before kick-off wishing him a happy birthday

Consultant obstetrician admitted Mrs Phelan should have been hospitalised on November 30, 1998

Patients and their families and advocates say the HSE must change the way it handles patient errors and complaints — a view echoed by others seeking compensation for injuries too 

2021 proved to be a slow burner, the year in which the concept of patience was attached to expectations surrounding the Irish football team

Lindelof has not played for the Red Devils since the 1-0 win at Norwich on December 11, a match where he had to be replaced in the second half due to breathing difficulties.

The Blues blew it again, as Chelsea’s chances of catching Manchester City at the top of the table took another hit when Danny Welbeck scored a late — and well-deserved equaliser for Brighton at Stamford Bridge

Ralf Rangnick has admitted he has not made as much progress as he might have hoped in stamping his authority on Manchester United.

The Post and Crimes & Confessions on television this evening — and a nanny who isn't quite what she seems in Lie With Me

City accepted an offer worth an initial £46.7m for the Spain international last week.

Transfer Window latest: Chelsea may move for left wing-back in January after Ben Chilwell operation rules defender out for season

"We've had people with symptoms, people without symptoms - it's been a real mixed bag for everyone at the football club and it's been a tough time"

The Covid-enforced cobwebs from 16 days of enforced inactivity were worryingly clear as it took a late equaliser from Edinson Cavani to ensure a share of the spoils

It was Manchester United’s attitude that most upset their former defender Neville, with Cristiano Ronaldo one of several players who appeared to spend more time on the pitch arguing

Lindelof, who was given a heart monitor to try to get to the bottom of the problem, was said by the club to have been recovering well, but he now faces a period out after contracting Covid-19