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The VAR storm missed the point of Liverpool’s defeat

INSIDE FOOTBALL: Miguel Delaney argues in his latest Inside Football newsletter that while much of the reaction to Manchester City’s win over Liverpool has focused on controversial VAR decisions, the real turning point came from Arne Slot’s lack of squad depth

The Independent UK

What’s really happening with Pep Guardiola and Arne Slot as their campaigns turn erratic

INSIDE FOOTBALL: Liverpool and Manchester City face similar challenges – and could end up eyeing the same coach, writes Miguel Delaney in his latest Inside Football newsletter

The Independent UK

Inside the latest twists in a Premier League title race defined by volatility

INSIDE FOOTBALL: A shifting title race is exposing new questions for Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, while Mikel Arteta’s vision is landing at Arsenal and Liverpool add a new dimension, writes Miguel Delaney in his latest Inside Football newsletter

The Independent UK

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The blueprint for winning the Premier League title – and Aston Villa’s missing piece

INSIDE FOOTBALL: As Arsenal face a crunch match and Manchester City find form, clubs are wondering whether Unai Emery might do something unprecedented, says Miguel Delaney in his latest Inside Football newsletter

The Independent UK

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INSIDE FOOTBALL: Miguel Delaney’s Inside Football reveals the power plays, clashes, and consequences shaping Premier League clubs – join now with our limited-time transfer window offer at just £1 for three months

The Independent UK

The unbearable weight of Arsenal’s long, long wait for the Premier League title

INSIDE FOOTBALL: Mikel Arteta’s team have been breezing through other competitions and are still in a good position – but there are deeper reasons for the huge tension afflicting them in the Premier League, says Miguel Delaney in his latest Inside Football newsletter

The Independent UK

The Arsenal and Liverpool game plans behind this Premier League season’s dullest feature

INSIDE FOOTBALL: Goalless draws are up in the Premier League. Goals are down. But, crucially, big wins are also becoming rarer. There is one major reason – and it isn’t quite what you think, says Miguel Delaney in his latest Inside Football newsletter

The Independent UK

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Oliver Glasner raises an uncomfortable truth – and makes life difficult for himself

INSIDE FOOTBALL: The Crystal Palace coach highlights a major Premier League issue that Thomas Frank has also confronted, says Miguel Delaney in his latest Inside Football newsletter

The Independent UK

Ruben Amorim’s exit is further proof that the Premier League is now ‘run by LinkedIn’

INSIDE FOOTBALL: The true reasons for the Manchester United manager’s sacking may reflect why this is the unhappiest Premier League season ever, says Miguel Delaney in his latest Inside Football newsletter

The Independent UK

Inside the January transfer window where wealth fuels ambition – and relegation threat drives desperation

INSIDE FOOTBALL: It might not be as frenetic as 2023, but a lot of factors are coming together to drive a flurry of signings this window, with almost all of the richest clubs looking to buy and relegation candidates spending to avoid the cost of going down, says Miguel Delaney…

The Independent UK

City just do, Arsenal think: Inside the psychology of the Premier League title race

INSIDE FOOTBALL: The latest Inside Football newsletter from Miguel Delaney looks at Arsenal’s creeping anxiety as Manchester City hit their familiar stride, why Mikel Arteta’s side are starting to feel the psychological weight of the title race, and how City’s businesslike momentum is beginning to shift the balance again

The Independent UK

Mohamed Salah’s struggle shows why no player is untouchable

INSIDE FOOTBALL: The latest Inside Football newsletter from Miguel Delaney examines the winger’s changed status at Liverpool, how recent struggles have tested his place and motivation, and why even the club’s top stars should be prepared to be benched

The Independent UK

Is Donald Trump now the most influential man in football? Yes, really

INSIDE FOOTBALL: In a World Cup draw special from Washington, the latest Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter explores whether the US president’s influence on the game extends far beyond the 2026 tournament

The Independent UK

The end of Arsenal’s wait – and maybe a Premier League era?

INSIDE FOOTBALL: As Arsenal’s key players return, the latest Inside Football newsletter from Miguel Delaney explores how their growing dominance tests rivals mentally while highlighting wider Premier League competitive and financial shifts

The Independent UK

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New tension, old rivalries: Arsenal brace for north London derby test against a changing Spurs

INSIDE FOOTBALL: As Arsenal assess injuries and Eberechi Eze’s role ahead of facing a newly physical Tottenham Hotspur, Miguel Delaney examines why Mikel Arteta knows the main test may be mental in the latest edition of Inside Football

The Independent UK

The joy and the lesson of Ireland hero Troy Parrott’s now-famous World Cup qualifier goal

INSIDE FOOTBALL: The latest Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter explores Ireland’s dramatic World Cup qualifier win, Troy Parrott’s unforgettable goal, and how moments like this highlight the enduring magic and unpredictability of football

The Independent UK

What’s behind the delay in Man City’s 115 Premier League charges?

INSIDE FOOTBALL: Despite another flurry of international break rumours that an outcome was ‘imminent’, the game is still waiting. Miguel Delaney explores the saga and its wider implications in the latest edition of Inside Football

The Independent UK

Voices: ‘Slot has wrecked the team’: Fans clash over Salah, signings and Liverpool’s lost spark

YOUR VIEWS: Readers are divided over Liverpool’s woes, with some blaming Slot’s missteps and big signings, while others said Salah’s slump and squad upheaval are at fault

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The Independent UK

Liverpool’s very un-Ferguson decision about Mohamed Salah

INSIDE FOOTBALL: The latest Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter explores whether Liverpool’s attachment to last season’s talisman is costing them the ruthless edge needed to retain the Premier League title

The Independent UK

Man City v Liverpool and Hotelling’s Law – zigging when everyone zags

INSIDE FOOTBALL: The latest Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter explores how Arne Slot and Pep Guardiola are making tactical choices that go against the grain of the Premier League norm

The Independent UK

The ‘silver bullet’ helping Brighton and Hearts punch above their weight in the transfer market

INSIDE FOOTBALL: The latest Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter explores Brighton’s data-driven approach, how Jamestown Analytics shapes recruitment, and the secrets behind their scouting edge

The Independent UK

The Independent’s Miguel Delaney nominated for William Hill Sports Book of the Year 2025

‘States of Play’ is one of seven books on a ‘heavyweight shortlist’ for the prestigious award, with the winner announced on 25 November

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