Is Mikel Arteta right – do footballs really make a difference to performance?

This article was updated on January 9 to reflect the ball being used in Sunday’s FA…

Introducing the most dangerous pass in football

A sharp, anxious intake of breath, followed by a round of applause that carries a mixture…

How long passes by goalkeepers went from practical to tactical

The death of the long ball has been frequently pronounced as football has evolved in the…

Mikel Arteta’s time at Man City and the training drill that transformed Raheem Sterling

It is the training drill that helped transform Raheem Sterling from a zippy winger who narrowly…

How France became the Premier League’s transfer market of choice

Manchester United’s £52million signing of Leny Yoro was a deal to make European football sit up…