There were two sides to the story that unfolded at Villa Park on Saturday. Arsenal were one side. Now winless in their last three away games, the Gunners are faltering for the first time this season ...

During the 2023-24 season, Xabi Alonso was the hottest property in football coaching. He led Bayer Leverkusen to their first ever Bundesliga title with an unbeaten season as well as the German Cup.

BetWright Bet The Wright Way Maiden Hurdle The opener looks all about SOOMAROY. Nicky Henderson’s charge only found one too good when runner-up on debut at Ascot and has so much more to come with that ...

A week ago, Chelsea were being talked about as potential Premier League title challengers. Enzo Maresca’s side had held their own against Arsenal despite playing with just 10 men for the majority of ...

Usually, when journalists wait in mixed zones for players after matches, they do so with little hope of a line to generate a real story. What luck, then, for the reporters gathered at Elland Road ...

TGF Construction Christmas Bonanza Beginners’ Chase FINGLE BRIDGE should be able to outclass his two rivals. He’s won four of his six starts and finished second in the other two. He was given a nice ...

KSR Lighting Juvenile Hurdle David Pipe’s TURENNE was a decent sort in France and made an encouraging start for this yard when a close-up second at Catterick last month. Open to further improvement, ...

Manchester United are finally making progress under Ruben Amorim. The problem is, his initial struggles after arriving from Sporting Club last season have had a lasting impact on the disparity between ...

Betfair Exchange Claremont Novices’ Hurdle An extremely competitive opener with five last-time-out winners taking to the stage. However, SOBER GLORY made it five wins from five starts when bolting up ...

Series’ Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle CHARISMA CAT won three of her five bumper starts and should have a bright future in this sphere. She could make a serious impact on hurdles debut.

Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle DROP KICK displayed a willing attitude to score at this course on handicap debut last time out and should have more to offer off only a 6lb higher mark.

Series’ For Free’ ‘National Hunt’ Maiden Hurdle SINNATRA shaped nicely when runner-up on hurdles debut and should have more to come but debutant in this sphere ACT OF INNOCENCE could offer better ...