Below is a list of my match coverage: reports, previews, player ratings and the like – published across various platforms, covering different leagues, teams, competitions.. plenty.
Articles written pre-January 2017 are archived and don’t feature in this list. In chronological order, click on a piece for the publish date before reading… Enjoy and feel free to leave feedback!
NOVEMBER
Tottenham vs Manchester City Preview: Pivotal clash awaits both this weekend
UEL MD3 Group Stage Previews: Tottenham, Villarreal and Leicester in action
RB Leipzig 2-1 PSG: 5 Hits and Flops as Nagelsmann’s men complete frantic comeback
UCL Previews: Salzburg-Bayern, Man City-Olympiacos // Brugge-Dortmund, Basaksehir-Man Utd
OCTOBER
UEL MD2 Group Stage Previews: Leicester, Leverkusen and Tottenham feature
Juventus 0-2 Barcelona: 5 Talking Points as Dembele, Messi pile early pressure on Pirlo
UCL Previews: Lokomotiv-Bayern, Atletico-Salzburg // Man Utd vs RB Leipzig, Dortmund-Zenit
Bayern 4-0 Atletico Madrid: Player Ratings as Bavarians begin UCL defence in style
Europa League Group Stage Previews: Bayer Leverkusen, Arsenal among those in action
PSG 1-2 Manchester United: 5 Talking Points as Rashford turns hero again
Champions League MD1 Group Stage Previews: Lazio-Dortmund, Inter-Gladbach
Manchester City vs Arsenal Preview: Citizens target statement win at Arteta’s expense
Derby County vs Watford Preview: Rams target successive wins in TV fixture
Bundesliga double-header preview: Wolfsburg-Augsburg, Bayern-Hertha
SEPTEMBER
Borussia Dortmund 2-3 Bayern Munich: Player Ratings as Kimmich seals another trophy
Liverpool vs Arsenal Preview: An important test awaits Arteta’s men
Chelsea vs Liverpool Preview: An early litmus test for Lampard’s Blues
Bayern Munich vs Schalke 04 Preview: Bavarians begin another title defence
Brighton vs Chelsea Preview: Lampard’s men target winning start in tough test
Tottenham vs Everton Preview: Two ambitious sides clash in north London
West Ham vs Newcastle United Preview: Hammers host motivated Magpies
Nations League – Portugal 4-1 Croatia: Player Ratings as Santos’ side cruise to victory
AUGUST
Arsenal 1-1 Liverpool (5-4 on pens): Gunners clinch Community Shield victory
Ligue 1 – Lyon vs Dijon preview: OL target winning start to new domestic season
Bayern Munich 1-0 PSG: 5 Talking Points as Coman’s strike clinches UCL triumph
Europa League Final Preview: Sevilla vs Inter Milan – Quest for supremacy ends here
UCL SF Preview: Lyon vs Bayern Munich – Bavarians looking to end OL’s fairytale
RB Leipzig 0-3 PSG: 5 Talking Points as Parisians cruise into Champions League Final
Europa League SF preview: Sevilla vs Manchester United – Anything can happen
UCL QF preview: Manchester City vs Lyon – Will the Citizens avoid a slip-up here?
PSG 2-1 Atalanta: 5 Talking Points as Choupo-Moting’s late heroics seal comeback
Barcelona 3-1 Napoli: 5 Talking Points as Messi excellence ends Partenopei’s season
Man City 2-1 Real Madrid: 5 Talking Points as Citizens sting Real, into quarter-finals
Champions League last-16 previews: Manchester City vs Real — and Bayern vs Chelsea
Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea: Aubameyang’s brace seals FA Cup trophy and European football
JULY
Juventus 2-1 Lazio: Player Ratings as Ronaldo’s brace edges Juve closer to title
Previews: Plenty to play for as Palace host Man Utd, Everton entertain Aston Villa
Sheffield United 3-0 Chelsea: 5 Talking Points as Blades blast Blues into submission
Previews: Battle at the bottom as Norwich host West Ham, Watford play Newcastle
Barcelona 1-0 Espanyol: 5 Hits and Flops as Suarez’s strike relegates city rivals
Championship Previews: West Brom-Derby, Millwall and Swansea among sides in action
Athletic Bilbao 0-1 Real Madrid: 5 Hits and Flops as Los Blancos edge closer to title
Sheffield United 3-1 Tottenham: Sander Berge excels as Wilder’s side sweep Spurs aside
JUNE
Celta Vigo 2-2 Barcelona: 5 Hits and Flops as Aspas further dents Barca’s title hopes
Serie A previews: Roma-Sampdoria, Atalanta-Lazio as Italian football return continues
Championship previews: Fulham host Brentford, West Brom entertain Birmingham
Real Madrid 3-0 Valencia: 5 Hits and Flops as Benzema, sub Asensio turn on the style
Barcelona 2-0 Leganes: 5 Hits and Flops as Fati, Messi on target in another Barca win
Real Sociedad 1-1 Osasuna: Oyarzabal’s strike forces sides to settle for point
Mallorca 0-4 Barcelona: Vidal and Braithwaite among scorers as leaders ease to victory
Bayern 2-1 Borussia Monchengladbach: Goretzka’s late winner stings visitors
Juventus 0-0 Milan: Ronaldo misses penalty, but Juve into Coppa Italia Final
Sevilla 2-0 Real Betis: Lucas Ocampos magic decisive in El Grand Derbi win
DFB-Pokal semi-final previews: Saarbrucken-Leverkusen and Bayern-Frankfurt
2. Bundesliga Previews: Hannover-Heidenheim, Aue-Karlsruher and Stuttgart-Osnabruck
Freiburg 1-0 Borussia Monchengladbach: Petersen strikes as visitors drop key points
Werder Bremen 0-3 Eintracht Frankfurt: Silva and sub Ilsanker stifle blunt hosts
FC Köln 2-4 RB Leipzig: Nagelsmann’s men show too much class in six-goal thriller
MAY
SC Paderborn 1-6 Borussia Dortmund: Sancho’s first senior hat-trick sinks hosts
Schalke 04 0-1 Werder Bremen: Bittencourt’s stunner extends Blues’ winless streak
SC Freiburg 0-1 Bayer Leverkusen: Havertz pokes home winner in hard-fought win
2. Bundesliga Previews: Nürnberg-Bochum, Sandhausen-Hannover, Dresden-Stuttgart
Bundesliga returns: Borussia Dortmund, Hertha and Gladbach record big wins
MARCH
PSG 2-0 Bor. Dortmund: 5 Hits and Flops as Parisians recover, book quarter-final berth
Real Betis 2-1 Real Madrid: 5 Hits and Flops as Betis stun Los Blancos in nail-biting finish
Chelsea 2-0 Liverpool: 5 Hits and Flops as Blues earn FA Cup quarter-final berth
FEBRUARY
Real Madrid 1-2 Manchester City: 5 Hits and Flops as Citizens snatch memorable late win
Chelsea 0-3 Bayern Munich: 5 Hits and Flops as Bavarians excel in London again
Walsall vs Port Vale Preview: Valiants hungry to extend unbeaten streak in tricky clash
Bor Dortmund 2-1 PSG: Same old story with polarising Neymar, Haaland steals the show
Maguire, Batshuayi experience contrasting displays at Stamford Bridge as VAR intrudes
Aston Villa 2-3 Tottenham: Son punishes late error, scores stoppage-time winner
QPR vs Stoke City Preview: Battle teetering near the bottom awaits
Burton Albion 2-2 Oxford United: Matty Taylor’s stoppage-time strike snatches late point
Real Betis 2-3 Barcelona: 5 Hits and Flops as ten-man Barca battle back to win ugly
Leverkusen 4-3 Dortmund: Bailey and Bender with late goals in sensational finish
Watkins, Mitrovic score 20th league goals in wins for Brentford and Fulham
Northampton Town vs Port Vale Preview: Valiants look to boost promotion hopes
JANUARY 2020
QPR 1-0 Leeds United: Nahki Wells’ controversial winner stings wasteful Whites
Monaco 1-4 PSG: Mbappe nets brace against former side as VAR steals show
Arsenal 1-0 Leeds United: 5 Hits and Flops as Gunners into FA Cup 4th Round
2019:
DECEMBER
Arsenal 1-2 Chelsea: 5 Hits and Flops as Blues snatch late comeback win
Burnley 0-2 Manchester United: 5 Talking Points, Tactical Analysis as Rashford stars
Leicester City 0-4 Liverpool: 5 Talking Points, Tactical Analysis as Reds win yet again
Chelsea 0-1 AFC Bournemouth: 5 Talking Points, Tactical Analysis as Cherries prevail
Bayern Munich 3-1 Tottenham: Ratings as Bavarians boast 100% win UCL record
Inter Milan 1-2 Barcelona: Ratings as Ansu Fati makes Champions League history
Liverpool 5-2 Everton: 5 Hits and Flops with Reds winning another Merseyside Derby
NOVEMBER
Stoke City vs Blackburn Rovers Preview: Potters aim for return to winning ways
Barcelona 3-1 Borussia Dortmund: 5 Talking Points, Tactical Analysis – more Messi magic
Real Madrid 2-2 PSG: 5 Talking Points, Tactical Analysis in memorable UCL thriller
Barnsley vs Stoke Preview: Early relegation six-pointer, both need points
Real Madrid 6-0 Galatasaray: 5 Talking Points, Tactical Analysis as Los Blancos cruise
Chelsea 4-4 Ajax: Erik ten Hag’s men dig deep in crazy eight-goal thriller
Man City 2-1 Southampton: 5 Talking Points, Tactical Analysis as Kyle Walker wins it
OCTOBER
EFL Previews – Staffordshire Region
Millwall vs Stoke City Preview: Gary Rowett reunion, plenty at stake for both
Slavia Prague 1-2 Barcelona: 5 Talking Points, Tactical Analysis
Club Brugge 0-5 PSG: 5 Talking Points and Tactical Analysis
Manchester United 1-1 Liverpool: 5 Hits and Flops – Reds drop first points of the season
Sweden 1-1 Spain: 3 Talking Points – Rodrigo’s late equaliser saves La Roja
Bulgaria 0-6 England: 5 Talking Points in heavy victory marred by racism
Macclesfield Town vs Port Vale match preview: Intriguing local derby in store
Belgium 9-0 San Marino: 5 Talking Points – Martinez’s men cruise to record-equalling win
Three reasons why Chelsea beat Southampton 4-1
3 reasons why Bayern Munich lost 2-1 against Hoffenheim
Barcelona 2-1 Inter Milan: 5 Hits and Flops – Todibo shines on Champions League debut
Tottenham 2-7 Bayern Munich: 5 Talking Points and Tactical Analysis
SEPTEMBER
Manchester United 1-1 Arsenal: 5 Hits and Flops – Points are shared at Old Trafford
Chelsea 1-2 Liverpool: 5 Hits and Flops – Klopp’s men manage pressure to win again
Granada 2-0 Barcelona: 5 Hits and Flops – Barca stunned after sluggish away display
Manchester City 8-0 Watford: 5 Talking Points as defending champs smash Hornets
How the La Liga table can change this weekend: September 20
Eintracht Frankfurt 0-3 Arsenal: Saka shines as Gunners respond with convincing win
PSG 3-0 Real Madrid: 5 Hits and Flops – di Maria hurts his former club in big way
Napoli 2-0 Liverpool: 5 Hits and Flops – Ancelotti’s men outsmart Reds in Europe
Norwich City 3-2 Manchester City: 5 Talking Points as Canaries snatch shock win
Real Madrid vs Levante: Real predicted line-up, injury news, suspensions and more
Manchester United vs Leicester City: Preview, team news, predicted XI
Euro 2020 Qualifiers: 3 reasons why England beat Kosovo 5-3
Wales 2-1 Azerbaijan: Bale heads winner, caps whirlwind week for club and country
Euro 2020 Qualifier – Romania 1-2 Spain: 5 Talking Points as Kepa’s late save proves key
3 reasons why Arsenal drew 2-2 with Tottenham
AUGUST
Three reasons why Bayern Munich beat Mainz 6-1
How the La Liga table can change this weekend: August 30
Montpellier 1-0 Lyon: Souquet’s super strike sinks lacklustre visitors
Barcelona 5-2 Real Betis: 5 Hits and Flops
3 reasons why Liverpool beat Arsenal 3-1
Liverpool vs Arsenal Preview: Premier League predictions, analysis and more
Wolves 1-1 Manchester United: 5 Hits and Flops as Neves’ stunner earns draw
Mason Mount thrills on Stamford Bridge debut, Chelsea drop points again
Everton 1-0 Watford: Bernard’s strike seals slender win in frenetic battle
Athletic Bilbao 1-0 Barcelona: Player Ratings as Bilbao earn hard-fought victory
Liverpool 3-2 Chelsea (5-4 on pens): 5 Hits and Flops as Adrian proves matchwinner
West Ham 0-5 Manchester City: 5 Hits and Flops as Hammers decimated at home
Liverpool 4-1 Norwich City: Reds cruise to comfortable win over naive Canaries
Huddersfield 1-2 Derby County: Lawrence’s stunning brace kickstarts Cocu era
Manchester City 1-1 Liverpool (5-4 on pens): 5 Talking Points as Pep’s men victorious
Liverpool 3-1 Lyon: 5 Talking Points as Reds finish pre-season with solid win
JULY
Real Madrid 0-1 Tottenham Hotspur: 5 Talking Points as Spurs victorious in pre-season
Stoke 1-2 Leicester City: Tielemans’ timely winner sinks Potters in drab affair
JUNE
Fabian Ruiz stars, Spain win U21 Euros with 2-1 victory over Germany
EURO U21 Roundup: Day 1 complete – Poland and hosts Italy victorious
Portugal 1-0 Netherlands: 5 Hits and Flops as Guedes goal wins Nations League
Netherlands 3-1 England: 5 Talking Points & Tactical Analysis
Portugal 3-1 Switzerland: 5 Talking Points & Tactical Analysis
Champions League Final – Liverpool 2-0 Tottenham: 5 Hits and Flops as Reds seal no. 6
Women’s World Cup 2019: France Squad, Preview and Predictions
MAY
Europa League Final – Chelsea 4-1 Arsenal: 5 Hits and Flops as Blues cruise to silverware
Arsenal vs Chelsea: Europa League Final match preview, predictions and more
Aston Villa 2-1 Derby County: El Ghazi and McGinn seal Villa’s Premier League return
Charlton 2-1 Sunderland: Addicks leave it late, but confirm Championship promotion
Manchester City 6-0 Watford: Slick Citizens confirm domestic treble with FA Cup triumph
Leeds United (3) 2-4 (4) Derby County: Marriott the hero as Rams off to Wembley
Brighton 1-4 Manchester City: 5 Talking Points as Pep’s men retain Premier League title
Derby County 0-1 Leeds United: Roofe gives Whites slender play-off advantage
Valencia 2-4 Arsenal: 5 Talking Points as Gunners enjoy sweet European away display
Ajax 2-3 Tottenham: 5 Hits and Flops as Lucas’ hat-trick books Spurs’ first UCL Final spot
Liverpool 4-0 Barcelona: 5 Talking Points as Klopp’s side achieve the unthinkable
Newcastle 2-3 Liverpool: 5 Talking Points as Reds manage to clutch a five-goal thriller
Arsenal 3-1 Valencia: Lacazette and Aubameyang gift Gunners comfortable lead
Barcelona 3-0 Liverpool: 5 Talking Points as Messi sparkles and Barca earn strong hold
Tottenham Hotspur 0-1 Ajax: 5 Hits and Flops as Ten Hag’s men hold first leg advantage
APRIL
Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea: 5 Hits and Flops as de Gea’s poor form continues
Barcelona 1-0 Levante: 5 Hits and Flops as Messi – who else – secures successive title
Manchester United 0-2 Manchester City: 5 Talking Points as Silva and Sane sink United
Tottenham 1-0 Brighton: Eriksen’s late stunner breaks Seagulls’ hearts
Brentford 2-0 Leeds United: Maupay, Canos dent visitors’ promotion hopes
Barcelona 2-1 Real Sociedad: 5 Talking Points as Valverde’s men close in on another title
Barcelona vs Real Sociedad preview: Key players, match prediction and more
Manchester City vs Tottenham preview: Retribution time after eventful midweek clash
Napoli 0-1 Arsenal: 5 Hits and Flops as Lacazette’s free-kick seals valuable lead in Naples
Manchester City 4-3 Tottenham: 5 Hits and Flops as controversy mars drama-filled night
Juventus (2) 1-2 (3) Ajax: de Ligt heads underdogs into the semis — 5 Talking Points
Liverpool 2-0 Chelsea: Mane and Salah’s quick-fire goals sink wasteful Blues
Liverpool vs Chelsea Preview: Key players, match prediction and more
SPAL 2-1 Juventus: Moise Kean scores again, Stephy Mavididi makes Juve debut
Leicester 0-1 Newcastle: Ayoze ensures Benitez’s men earn important away win
Manchester United 0-1 Barcelona: 5 Talking Points as Barca snatch important away goal
Tottenham 1-0 Manchester City: Son’s strike sinks lacklustre Citizens
Everton 1-0 Arsenal: Jagielka extends Gunners’ poor away form
Barcelona 2-0 Atletico Madrid: Suarez and Messi breach Atleti resistance late on
Leek Town 3-1 Mossley: Reeves, Maguire and Sanders strikes seal comfortable win
MARCH
Liverpool 2-1 Tottenham: Lloris’ mistake gifts Reds another crucial win — Hits and Flops
Barcelona 2-0 Espanyol: 5 Talking Points – Messi with another brace in derby win
Stade Rennais 0-1 Lyon: Terrier’s late strike snatches all three points
England 5-0 Czech Republic: 5 Hits and Flops – Sterling and Sancho shine at Wembley
Everton 2-0 Chelsea: 5 Hits and Flops – Richarlison stars, while Luiz struggles at Goodison
Swansea 2-3 Man City: 5 Talking Points – Subs prove matchwinners for Pep in FA Cup
Arsenal 3-0 Stade Rennais: 5 Talking Points as Gunners recover deficit to book QF place
Barcelona 5-1 Lyon: Messi magic overwhelms visitors to seal QF berth — 5 Hits and Flops
Manchester City 7-0 Schalke 04: 5 Hits and Flops as Citizens cruise into next round
Liverpool 4-2 Burnley: 5 Hits and Flops as Firmino and Mane have a brace each
Manchester City 3-1 Watford: 5 Talking Points as Sterling nets 12-minute hat-trick
PSG 1-3 Manchester United: 5 Hits and Flops as visitors book QF place – with controversy
Real Madrid 1-4 Ajax: 5 Hits and Flops as free-flowing, fearless Ajax win at the Bernabeu
AFC Bournemouth 0-1 Manchester City: 5 Talking Points as Mahrez ensures City win
Tottenham 1-1 Arsenal: Aubameyang’s miss & poor officiating overshadow derby draw
FEBRUARY
Man City 1-0 Chelsea (4-3 on pens): Sterling’s winner seals successive Carabao Cup win
Manchester United 0-0 Liverpool: 5 Hits and Flops in the battle of defenders
FC Schalke 04 2-3 Manchester City: 5 Talking Points as Sterling and Sane rescue visitors
Lyon 0-0 FC Barcelona: 5 Talking Points as ter Stegen excellent while Fekir’s absence felt
Chelsea 0-2 Manchester United: 5 Talking Points as Herrera and Pogba secure FA Cup win
Barcelona 1-0 Real Valladolid: 5 Hits and Flops as Messi, Masip shine at Nou Camp
Tottenham 3-0 Bor Dortmund: Inspired second-half sees Spurs in control – Hits and Flops
Manchester United 0-2 PSG: Kimpembe and Mbappe silence Ole’s men
Manchester City 6-0 Chelsea: Aguero & Sterling shine as hosts enjoy rout – Hits and Flops
Liverpool 3-0 AFC Bournemouth: 5 Hits and Flops as Reds return to summit, for now
Everton 0-2 Manchester City: Laporte and Jesus score as Citizens reclaim top spot
Manchester City 3-1 Arsenal: Aguero hat-trick as Citizens cruise to win
Juventus 3-3 Parma: Gervinho’s late brace stuns league leaders in Turin
JANUARY 2019
Liverpool 1-1 Leicester City: 5 Talking Points – Mane proves his worth, dubious officiating
Arsenal 1-3 Manchester United: 5 Talking Points – Lukaku shines, same old Gunners
Manchester United 2-1 Brighton: 5 Talking Points – Rashford stars, Brighton frustrate
Wolves 4-3 Leicester City: Jota hat-trick secures last-gasp win in epic thriller
Barcelona 3-0 Eibar: 5 Hits and Flops – Suarez and Messi combine in another Barca win
Everton 2-0 Bournemouth: Zouma and Calvert-Lewin seal much-needed home win
West Ham 1-0 Arsenal: Declan Rice’s first career goal sinks Gunners – 5 Talking Points
West Ham vs Arsenal Preview: Intriguing London derby awaits
Wolves 2-1 Liverpool: Neves’ super strike sends hosts into FA Cup fourth round
Chelsea 0-0 Southampton: 5 Hits and Flops in frustrating goalless draw
2018:
DECEMBER
Southampton 1-3 Man City: 5 Talking Points – Kayne Ramsay’s debut, poor finishing clear
Chelsea 0-1 Leicester City: 5 Hits and Flops – Vardy goal inflicts Blues’ first home loss
Arsenal 0-2 Tottenham: 5 Hits and Flops – Son and Alli with goals as Spurs exact revenge
Southampton 3-2 Arsenal: 5 Talking Points as Saints end Gunners’ unbeaten streak
Hoffenheim 0-0 Borussia Monchengladbach: Nagelsmann’s men dominate, no reward
Manchester City 2-1 TSG Hoffenheim: Hits and Flops – Sane excels, Laporte struggles
Barcelona 1-1 Tottenham: 5 Hits and Flops – Dembele impresses, Walker-Peters wilts
Juventus 1-0 Inter: Mandzukic’s second-half header settles Derby D’Italia
Southampton 2-2 Manchester United: 5 Hits and Flops as visitors battle back from deficit
NOVEMBER
PSG 2-1 Liverpool: Match analysis as Ligue 1 champs sink Reds, 5 Hits and Flops
Juventus 1-0 Valencia: 5 Hits and Flops as tireless Mandzukic takes his chance
Tottenham 3-1 Chelsea: 5 Talking Points as Spurs end Blues unbeaten run, expose flaws
West Ham 0-4 Manchester City: 5 Hits and Flops in the Sane and Sterling show, yet again
England 2-1 Croatia: Kane winner sends Lions to Nations League semis – Hits and Flops
Nations League – Netherlands 2-0 France: 5 Talking Points as Oranje stun World champs
Chelsea 0-0 Everton: 5 Hits and Flops – Digne excels, Morata not so much
Chesterfield 1-1 Billericay Town: Emmanuel’s screamer secures FA Cup replay
FA Cup First Round – Chesterfield vs Billericay Town Preview: Upset on the cards?
Arsenal 0-0 Sporting Lisbon: 5 Hits and Flops as Nani, Aubameyang underwhelm
Juventus 1-2 Manchester United: 5 Hits and Flops as Mata and Sandro OG snatch late win
Montpellier 3-0 Marseille: Laborde’s brace helps send hosts second in Ligue 1
Hoffenheim 4-1 Bayer Leverkusen: Nelson scores screamer as visitors stunned
OCTOBER
Barcelona 5-1 Real Madrid: 5 Hits and Flops – Ramos the villain while Suarez excels
Barcelona 2-0 Inter Milan: 5 Hits and Flops as Rafinha impresses though Icardi falters
Manchester United 0-1 Juventus: Dybala goal enough during disciplined away display
Chelsea 2-2 Man United: Barkley’s stoppage-time equaliser saves Blues’ unbeaten streak
Huddersfield 0-1 Liverpool: 5 Hits and Flops as Salah and Shaqiri shine in slender win
Wales 1-4 Spain: 5 Hits and Flops as Enrique’s men ooze class and display dominance
Fulham 1-5 Arsenal: 5 Hits and Flops as Lacazette, Bellerin shine at Craven Cottage
Borussia Dortmund 4-3 Augsburg: Alcacer hat-trick stuns visitors in crazy second-half
Man United 0-0 Valencia: 5 Hits and Flops – Garay, Kondogbia excel at Old Trafford
SEPTEMBER
West Ham 3-1 Man United: 5 Hits and Flops – Anderson shines, Mourinho’s men exposed
Cardiff 1-2 Burnley: Hart excels as hosts’ efforts not enough in south Wales
Fulham 1-1 Watford: 5 Hits and Flops – Mitrovic, Hughes impress as points are shared
Newcastle United 1-2 Arsenal: 5 Hits and Flops – Ozil and Xhaka impress in away victory
Germany 0-0 France: Areola excellent on debut in rousing Nations League stalemate
France vs Germany Preview: Tricky test awaits both in UEFA Nations League opener
AUGUST
AFC Bournemouth 2-2 Everton: 5 Hits and Flops as King, Ake score in hard-fought draw
Everton 2-1 Southampton: 5 Hits and Flops as Richarlison and Ings impress at Goodison
Huddersfield Town 0-3 Chelsea: 5 Hits and Flops as life under Sarri starts with a win
Manchester United 2-1 Leicester City: Shaw’s first senior goal enough in curtain-raiser
Reading 1-2 Derby County: Lampard off to perfect managerial start with late winner
JULY
World Cup Final Preview: France vs Croatia – All or nothing
France 1-0 Belgium: Umtiti’s header breaks Belgians in smash-and-grab victory
Uruguay 0-2 France: Varane and Muslera’s error seal semi-final place
JUNE
France 4-3 Argentina: Mbappe magic fires Bleus into the quarter-finals
World Cup Group E: Switzerland must keep Costa Rica on mat to reach knockout rounds
World Cup Group A: There’s only pride for one when Saudi Arabia and Egypt meet
England 6-1 Panama: Clinical Lions record biggest ever World Cup win
World Cup 2018: 5 best and worst players as Mexico beat South Korea
Tunisia 1-2 England: Kane’s stoppage-time strike spares Southgate’s blushes
France 2-1 Australia: Pogba’s deflected strike deflates plucky Socceroos
Portugal 3-3 Spain: Ronaldo hat-trick, Costa brace in World Cup classic
World Cup Group B – France vs Australia: Gut check time for Socceroos against Les Bleus?
MAY
Chelsea 1-0 Manchester United: Hazard’s penalty seals Blues’ eighth FA Cup triumph
Fulham (2) 2-0 (1) Derby County: Sessegnon and Odoi send Cottagers to Wembley
APRIL
Bayern 1-2 Real Madrid: Hosts rue missed chances as Los Blancos draw first blood
Fulham 1-1 Brentford: Maupay’s stoppage-time strike sends Wolves to Premier League
Arsenal 3-2 Southampton: Welbeck the winner as Gunners hold on in frenetic finish
Liverpool 3-0 Manchester City: First-half blitz stuns lacklustre Citizens
Juventus 0-3 Real Madrid: Ronaldo runs riot as holders seal big win
JANUARY, FEBRUARY, MARCH 2018
Carabao Cup Final – Arsenal 0-3 Manchester City: Citizens rampant over limp Gunners
Real Madrid 3-1 PSG: Ronaldo steals the show as wasteful PSG rue their luck
Watford 4-1 Chelsea: Doucoure and Deulofeu shine as Hornets thump struggling Blues
2017:
DECEMBER
Real Madrid 0-3 Barcelona: Messi sparkles as Barça go eleven points clear
Arsenal 3-3 Liverpool: Firmino ensures points are shared in six-goal thriller
Manchester United 1-2 Manchester City: Hosts outclassed as Pep’s men roll on
Nantwich Town 2-0 Stourbridge: Cole’s sweet strike seals morale-boosting victory
NOVEMBER
Borussia Dortmund 4-4 Schalke 04: Subs spark remarkable fightback in frantic finish
PSG 7-1 Celtic: Neymar, Cavani and Mbappé all on target as Bhoys dismantled
England 0-0 Germany: Loftus-Cheek excels as youthful side earn draw vs. world champs
Port Vale 4-2 Crewe: Montaño’s late strike seals win in hard-fought derby
Manchester City 3-1 Arsenal: Citizens impress against unfortunate Gunners
SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER
Real Madrid 1-1 Tottenham: Sides share spoils in tense encounter
Bulgaria 0-1 France: Matuidi’s slick strike seals important qualifying victory for visitors
Chelsea 0-0 Arsenal: A point for both in nail-biting finish
AUGUST
Watford 0-0 Brighton: Britos sees red but unlucky Seagulls settle for point in tense affair
u23s: Arsenal 4-3 Manchester City – Nelson and Nketiah shine, Wilshere sent off
u23s: Chelsea 2-0 Derby – Blues edge past unlucky Derby despite frantic finish
Arsenal 4-3 Leicester City: Giroud wins it late in seven-goal thriller on opening night
Arsenal 1-1 Chelsea (4-1 on pens): Gunners come from behind to win at Wembley again
AS Monaco 3-2 Toulouse: Defending champions battle hard to slender opening night win
MAY, JUNE AND JULY
Germany 1-0 Chile: Stindl strike seals Confederations Cup triumph
u21 Euros: Germany 1-0 Spain – Weiser’s first-half header seals Final victory
Ladies report: Arsenal 1-0 Reading – Carter helps maintain Gunners unbeaten run
u23s report: Arsenal 2-2 Man Utd – Subs cost Young Guns in second-half comeback
u23s preview: Arsenal vs Utd – Final league clash awaits for Steve Gatting’s youngsters
Anything but pride left to play for? Arsenal vs Manchester United preview
MARCH, APRIL
FA Cup semi-final preview: Arsenal vs Manchester City with Wenger’s men underdogs
AS Monaco (6) 3-1 (3) Borussia Dortmund: Hosts excel and seal semi-final berth
Crystal Palace vs Arsenal Preview: Must-win clash as Eagles host unpredictable Gunners
Arsenal vs West Brom Preview: Gunners look to bounce back against tricky side
U23 report: Arsenal 3-3 Manchester City – Jenkinson nets last-gasp equaliser in thriller
JANUARY, FEBRUARY
AFCON final report: Elneny scores but Cameroon break Egyptian hearts
Report: Southampton 1-3 Arsenal – Bramall debuts, Nketiah proves influential
