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Gunners and Black Cats prepare for a scrap at Stadium of Light
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 08/11/2025
» Arsenal fans certainly do not need reminding that it has been 21 long years since their club last won the Premier League title. That 2004 success was historic with the Gunners being the first team to achieve the title without a single defeat in a 38-game season.
Can anyone stop Manchester City this season in Premier League?
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 12/08/2023
» In the early days of the Premier League a common headline at the start of each season was "Who Can Stop United?'' It was a reference to Manchester United who won the title a remarkable eight times in the first 11 seasons, with only Blackburn Rovers and Arsenal preventing complete domination.
Red mist descends after rough handshake
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 20/08/2022
» Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte chose to mark the 30th anniversary of the Premier League in a rather unorthodox fashion by having an unseemly confrontation on the touchline at Stamford Bridge last Sunday, resulting in them both receiving red cards.
Watching TV can be hazardous for stars
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 16/05/2020
» If there is any consolation for football fans during the extended coronavirus break, it's that at least players shouldn't pick up any serious injuries, while it also provides a chance for those with long-term injuries to recover.
Ooh Arr! Yeovil Town bid fond farewell
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 04/05/2019
» It took Yeovil Town more than 100 years before they gained entry into the Football League in 2003, and just 16 years to drop out after being relegated to the National League (Conference) last week.
Of cabbages and celery, pigs and pies
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 13/10/2018
» Steve Bruce was not a happy bunny when a cabbage was thrown at him by a protesting spectator at Villa Park recently. The Aston Villa manager was even less happy shortly afterwards when he got the sack for his team's recent cabbage-like performances, highlighted by throwing away a 2-0 lead in a 3-3 draw with bottom-placed Preston.
Blood, sweat, tears and even miracles
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 07/07/2018
» The round of 16 in the World Cup did not disappoint and had just about everything, running the whole gamut of emotions. There were even a few boring bits.