Author: Andrew Rogers

The Premier League has approved fixture changes for Arsenal and Crystal Palace ahead of their Carabao Cup quarter-final on Tuesday, 23 December at the Emirates Stadium. Originally set to play on Sunday, 21 December, Arsenal’s trip to Everton and Palace’s visit to Leeds United will now take place at 8pm on Saturday, 20 December. The adjustment follows requests from both clubs to allow more recovery time before their midweek cup tie. Palace, who play KuPS in the Conference League on Thursday, 18 December, opted to shorten the gap before their league game rather than face Arsenal with limited rest. In…

The United States Senate approved a deal to fund the federal government through January 30 while also securing a vote in December on extending health-care tax credits under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The agreement provides short-term stability and a path for addressing critical health-care supports. The funding extension gives lawmakers additional time for negotiations, preventing immediate disruptions to federal operations and ensuring that agencies continue functioning. Analysts said this breathing room is crucial for managing the ongoing government shutdown and avoiding further economic strain. The inclusion of a health-care vote under the ACA signals bipartisan attention to families relying…

New data from the Nation’s Report Card shows that U.S. students are making progress in recovering math skills lost during the Covid‑19 pandemic. Many schools report that students are regaining ground, reflecting positive momentum in mathematics education. The pandemic caused significant disruptions to learning, with remote instruction and school closures affecting student performance nationwide. The latest assessments indicate that efforts to address learning loss are beginning to pay off. Teachers and administrators attribute the gains to targeted programs, tutoring, and extended learning opportunities. Schools are focusing on personalized instruction to help students master concepts they missed during remote learning periods.…

Manchester City sent a clear title message with a dominant 3-0 win over Liverpool, cutting Arsenal’s lead to four points and ending the Reds’ hopes of staying in the race. After Erling Haaland missed a contentious early penalty, he made amends by heading in his 19th goal of the season. A Nico González strike deflected off Virgil van Dijk for City’s second before Jérémy Doku capped a dazzling performance with a stunning curler to seal the win. Liverpool had a goal from Van Dijk ruled out for offside, but City’s control was overwhelming, particularly in a first half where they…

Harry Kane scored a stoppage-time equaliser to save Bayern Munich from their first defeat of the season in a 2-2 draw at Union Berlin, ending their record 16-match winning streak. Union led twice through Danilho Doekhi, while Luis Díaz levelled before Kane’s 13th Bundesliga goal secured a point. Bayern stay top on 28 points, six clear after RB Leipzig’s 3-1 loss at Hoffenheim. Elsewhere, Borussia Dortmund conceded a 97th-minute equaliser to draw 1-1 at Hamburg, while in Serie A, Milan surrendered a two-goal lead in a 2-2 draw at Parma. In Spain, Antoine Griezmann scored twice as Atlético Madrid beat…

Ruben Amorim accused his Manchester United side of becoming “too comfortable” after they surrendered control before rescuing a 3-3 draw against Tottenham. United looked set for victory after Bryan Mbeumo’s first-half strike, only to lose their grip as Mathys Tel and Richarlison turned the game around for Spurs. A stoppage-time header from Matthijs de Ligt salvaged a point and extended United’s unbeaten run to five matches — but Amorim was unimpressed by his team’s complacency. “We have a lot of problems, we are just in the beginning,” Amorim said. “Sometimes the results show improvement, but we were too comfortable. We…

David Raya’s remarkable run of clean sheets continued as Arsenal equalled a 122-year-old club record during their 3-0 win over Slavia Prague in the Champions League. The Spaniard has now gone 12 hours and 56 minutes without conceding, with Arsenal recording eight straight clean sheets in all competitions — a feat last achieved in 1903. Although Raya had little to do in Prague, he stayed sharp — even dashing to the touchline for advice from goalkeeping coach Iñaki Caña when a late penalty was awarded, only for VAR to overturn it. The 30-year-old has made just seven saves in four…

Chelsea have thrown their full support behind Enzo Maresca’s squad rotation strategy, despite questions over his selection in Wednesday’s 2-2 Champions League draw with Qarabag. The Italian made seven changes for the trip to Azerbaijan, but the club hierarchy view his approach as essential to maintaining player fitness across a demanding season. Chelsea believe their deep squad must be used regularly to avoid burnout, particularly with injuries mounting and the team competing on multiple fronts. Sources at the club insist there is no concern that Maresca “gambled” with his lineup, and that his long-term management of workloads has helped keep…

Tottenham defender Destiny Udogie has been revealed as the Premier League player allegedly threatened at gunpoint by a football agent in north London. The incident occurred late on 6 September in Cockfosters Parade, Barnet, while Udogie was out with a friend. Police were called after the agent allegedly brandished a firearm and made threats, including alleged blackmail against Udogie’s companion. The 31-year-old suspect was arrested two days later on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent, blackmail, and driving without a licence, before being released on bail pending further investigation. There is no suggestion that the man is Udogie’s…

The Los Angeles Dodgers have secured their second consecutive World Series title with a thrilling 5‑4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in 11 innings. The win reinforces the Dodgers’ position as one of Major League Baseball’s dominant teams. The championship game was a tense, action-packed affair that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Both teams exchanged leads, but the Dodgers ultimately pulled ahead in extra innings to clinch the title. Star player Shohei Ohtani played a key role throughout the series, drawing global attention to the Dodgers and further boosting interest in baseball worldwide. His performance was…