Mykhailo Mudryk’s stunning first international goal for Ukraine against Malta came as no surprise to Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino. Not least because it showcased the two qualities the £88m signing has which mean he intends to persevere with his plan to nurture him into one of the Premier League’s most dangerous attackers. “Explosiveness” and “directness” are two of the words being bandied about in coaching reports at Cobham this season

Mauricio Pochettino previews Arsenal clash Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah might just have an extra incentive to fire the Gunners to victory over Chelsea if he is picked to start against the Blues this weekend. The 24-year-old has featured in every Premier League match for Arsenal so far this season and looks likely to be involved at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday evening. Nketiah was on Chelsea’s books as a teenager

Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has been left “exposed” in his early days at Anfield, according to Jose Enrique. The former Reds left-back says the Argentina star is being played out of position by Jurgen Klopp since his arrival. Liverpool made Mac Allister their first signing of the summer in June. They activated a clause in his Brighton contract to complete a deal for just £35million. He has started every

Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. A late goal by Emelia Yassir has helped Richmond to their first win in four games, putting their AFLW finals campaign back on track with an 11-point victory over Hawthorn. Separated by one point at half-time and down by nine points entering the last quarter, the Tigers pulled off a 6.5 (41) to

Will Jordan scored a hat-trick in New Zealand’s 44-6 win Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Thanks for signing up to the Sport email New Zealand winger Will Jordan made Rugby World Cup history with a hat-trick of tries against Argentina in the semi-finals. It moved

Andy Carroll used to eat a full roast dinner before every Newcastle United home game when he played for the Magpies. The Gateshead-born striker is a proud Geordie with Newcastle close to his heart, so much so that he admitted that he would tuck into pub grub before every home game the Toon played at St James’ Park. Carroll was one of the most fearsome strikers in the Premier League

England’s coaching staff may want a rulebook to hand tomorrow night in their World Cup semi-final against South Africa after World Rugby reportedly decided Cheslin Kolbe’s sensational charge down against France last week was ‘illegal’. Kolbe earned rave reviews for his charge down at a crucial part of the Springbok’s quarter-final against France. Thomas Ramos had a chance to put France ahead with a long conversion near the sidelines with

Everton’s first team coach set to take on 26 marathons to raise money for Macmillan Cancer… as he sets target of £32,250 in between coaching Sean Dyche’s Premier League side Sean Dyche’s Physical Performance coach set to take on Project 26:26 challenge Jack Dowling, aims to raise £32,250 throughout project for Macmillan Cancer Starting on Sunday 22 October, the task culminates at April’s London Marathon  Everton’s Physical Performance coach, Jack

Rory McIlroy on Ryder Cup A new technology-led team golf competition that is backed by the PGA Tour has been met with scepticism by rival LIV golfers, with one suggesting that it has only been created to keep part-owners Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy happy after both players passed up the opportunity to join the Saudi-backed breakaway tour. The inaugural TGL season will get underway in January 2024, with some

Football Digest: Merseyside derby preview as Liverpool host Everton Arsenal have been warned that Manchester City could look to poach Bukayo Saka if they fail to win the Premier League in the next three years. Saka has emerged as one of the division’s finest wingers over the last few seasons and is arguably the best player the Gunners have produced in recent times. City have long been credited with a