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Before we get into any tactical analysis of Arsenal’s win over West Ham, we have to address the decision that saw the Hammers’ stoppage-time equaliser ruled out.Anyone who watches football regularly probably thinks the grappling we see at corners and set-plays has gone too far this season.I think most people are up for punishing it more, because there does seem to be too many occasions where players get away with it.For Callum Wilson’s 95th-minute goal to be disallowed by the video assistant referee (VAR) because of exactly that kind of foul was ironic in many ways, because we’ve seen Mikel…
Keir Starmer is set to promise that Labour will “put Britain at the heart of Europe” as he fights to cling on to his job.The Prime Minister faces a defining moment on Monday as he prepares to deliver a major speech pledging comprehensive reforms to tackle Britain’s most pressing issues.The speech comes as Labour reels from catastrophic election results across England, Scotland and Wales, which have left the party haemorrhaging support to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK and Zack Polanski’s Green Party.Sir Keir maintains his proposals will convey “hope, urgency and exactly whose side we are on” as he attempts to…
Strictly Come Dancing has found one of its new hosts, according to reports.Popular TV presenter Emma Willis is said to be lined up by bosses as the perfect person to replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman as the face of the dance competition.Emma Willis is believed to be one of the new Strictly Come Dancing hosts | GETTYMs Willis, 50, has been a familiar face on British TV for years, fronting the likes of This Morning and The Voice on ITV.She also recently teamed up with husband Matt Willis to front Netflix dating series, Love Is Blind UK. Tess Daly…
This season hasn’t always been easy on the eye, but Arsenal are now on the brink of their first Premier League title in 22 years.The Gunners were made to sweat yet again in their dramatic 1-0 win over relegation-threatened West Ham, with Leandro Trossard’s score and a disallowed West Ham goal the difference for Mikel Arteta’s side.The vital victory stretched Arsenal’s lead to five points ahead of Manchester City, who have a game in hand, and put league silverware in touching distance after three successive second-placed finishes.Some will say Arteta’s side have got here the hard way, while others will…
Michael Pennington, the distinguished Shakespearean performer, has died at the age of 82.The actor’s death was announced today, with confirmation coming via The Telegraph. Mr Pennington’s CV boasted a wide range of roles. However, he was arguably best known for his stage performances after turning down a number of high-profile big-screen projects.For instance, in 1980, Mr Pennington turned down the male lead in The French Lieutenant’s Woman, explaining: “I realised I couldn’t let Hamlet go. It is one of the prizes.” Michael Pennington was a renowned stage performer | GETTY RSC director John Barton had first raised the prospect of…
Hull Kingston Rovers saw off Warrington in the semi-final to set up a big Wembley clash with Wigan Warriors.The trophy-holders were simply too hot for an injury-hit and below-par Wire to handle in a dominant first 25 minutes, as they racked up a 14-0 lead through tries from James Batchelor and Joe Burgess, with Mikey Lewis converting both and adding a penalty.Wire gave themselves a toehold in the game through Ben Currie’s try but the Robins’ vigorous defence and speed around the tackle was far too good for the Wire’s dogged determination.Oliver Gildart crucially scored the first try of the…
Those words showed maturity but also the teenager’s high standards.Corteen-Coleman perched herself next to England’s coaches on the balcony for much of her side’s chase. She believed her work for the day was done, but her most consequential moment was still to come.Ten runs were still needed when she emerged as the last batter to join Dean.Crucially, she helped Dean run twos and, with solid defence, bettered her previous high score of one not out in The Hundred to finish unbeaten on three and sealed the win.”I am glad I looked calm because I definitely wasn’t,” she said.”The main point…
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Iga Swiatek dropped just one game as she raced past Elisabetta Cocciaretto to set up an intriguing Italian Open fourth-round meeting with Naomi Osaka.Poland’s Swiatek is the best clay-court player of this generation, with four of her six Grand Slam titles coming at the French Open. However, the world number three has not claimed a title on clay since her last Roland Garros triumph in 2024.After splitting with coach Wim Fissette, who helped her win Wimbledon last year, Swiatek has teamed up with Francisco Roig, the former coach of the great Rafael Nadal.And the 24-year-old showed glimpses of her best…
The documentary Gaza: Doctors Under Attack has bagged the Bafta TV Award for Current Affairs.After the win was announced during this year’s ceremony, its makers launched a fierce attack on the BBC for refusing to air the film it had originally commissioned.Journalist Ramita Navai, who fronted the investigation into the experiences of Palestinian medics during the conflict, directly criticised the corporation during her acceptance speech on Sunday evening.The BBC had dropped the Basement Films production in June 2025, citing concerns over impartiality. Channel 4 subsequently picked up the documentary and broadcast it.Bafta TV Awards 2026: Ramita Navai hit out at…