Kompany’s warning
The Daily Mirror reports that there’s “no stopping the big two” in the Premier League this season.
That’s the verdict of former Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany, who says the Sky Blues and Liverpool are miles ahead of their EPL rivals.
The Belgian, who is now player-manager at Anderlecht, said: “My opinion is that, at the moment, it’s very difficult for the other clubs to compete because Liverpool and City are well-oiled machines.”
Subscribe to The Week
Escape your echo chamber. Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.
Sign up for The Week's Free Newsletters
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
Last season City won the title with 98 points, one ahead of Liverpool. Chelsea, in third, finished 25 points behind the Reds.
Oval and out
England’s struggles in the final Ashes Test is reported on the back pages of the Daily Mail and The Daily Telegraph.
On the opening day at The Oval Joe Root’s side threw away a promising position. The England skipper made 57 but failed to cash in after being dropped three times by the Australians.
England collapsed from 170-3 to 226-8 after losing five cheap wickets. But Joe Buttler’s half-century steadied the ship and the hosts ended day one on 271-8.
-
How do new stadiums affect football clubs?In the Spotlight Everton's decision to move its men's team out of Goodison Park could be a catalyst for vital change, but there are cautionary tales too
-
Liverpool's Anfield redemption: how did they do it?Talking Point Arne Slot's blueprint and standout player performances guide the Reds to record 20th league title
-
Where are all the English football managers?Talking Point Eddie Howe's Carabao Cup success underlines absence of homegrown coaching talent in the Premier League
-
New Trafford: can it fix Manchester United's footballing problems?Talking Point Plan for £2 billion stadium despite staff job losses and lack of success on the pitch
-
The wit and wisdom of Sven-Göran ErikssonIn Depth The first foreign coach to manage England on football, life and death
-
The Premier League's spending cap: levelling the playing field?Talking Point Top clubs oppose plans to link spending to income of lowest-earning club, but rule could prevent success gap from widening
-
Is a new English football regulator an own goal for the game?Talking Point PM hails 'historic moment for football fans' but West Ham owner warns it could 'ruin' Premier League
-
2023-2024 Premier League predictions: champions, relegation and golden bootfeature A look at the top flight talking points and pundit picks for the new season
