Browsing: back pages

The back page of the Daily Mirror says Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has said a kick up the ‘backside’ has helped star striker Erling Haaland get back to scoring goals. His comments come ahead of City’s Champions League game. 

The back page of the Daily Express says Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has said a kick up the ‘backside’ has helped star striker Erling Haaland get back to scoring goals. His comments come ahead of City’s Champions League game. 

The back page of the Sun newspaper leads on comments from Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola as the Champions League returns. 

The back page of the Daily Mirror reports on the weekend’s Premier League action as Arsenal closed in on the top – opening up the title race, and a late goal from Scott McTominay saw Manchester United secure all three points. 

The back page of the Daily Star reports on Arsenal’s win over West Ham. The massive scoreline has reopened the title race, putting the Gunners within reach of the top spot.

The back page of the Daily Express, like many of the back pages, leads on Arsenal’s 6-0 thumping of West Ham to take them within 2 points of the top spot – and level with City. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says the win will now give the team the momentum to chase the Premier League title.

The back page of the Sun newspaper leads on the Premier League action this weekend, with Arsenal’s 6-0 win over West Ham the lead. The paper says Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta can ‘smell’ the title race, as Arsenal close the gap at the top. 

The back page of the Daily Star leads on England’s Nations League draw – where the Three Lions will face Ireland. The paper picks up on ex-Ireland players Declan Rice and Jack Grealish, who both played for Ireland in their younger years. They now both play for England. The paper says the pair will face a lot of booing in Dublin, Ireland later in the year.

The Three Lions will also face Finland and Greece in six fixtures across September, October and November.

The back page of the Daily Mirror leads with reports that England boss Gareth Southgate could extend his contract with the national team following the Euros 2024 in Germany – despite having suggested he would leave after the summer tournament. 

The paper says Southgate has hinted that depending on how well the squad do in Germany, could mean he extends his stay. This summer England will field arguably its strongest squad in years including the likes of Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Declan Rice.

The back page of the Daily Express – like many back pages today – leads on the news that as of next season, Blue Cards will be introduced to the FA Cup.

The news that the FA Cup will trial the Blue card has been met with backlash. The Blue cards will be shown to players for dissent and tactical fouls – it will mean the player will have to spend 10 minutes in the technical area.

Elsewhere, the paper also reports on England’s upcoming Six Nations match against Wales and reports rookie taking to the pitch makes the paper.