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Relax, Australia: confected outrage about Sam Konstas hides the real issue | Barney Ronay
The energy expended on my ‘Ashes war of words’ would be better directed at the fight for the future of Test cricket. Australia: an apology. Earlier this week I wrote an article that compared one ...The Guardian - 10h -
After the ennui and angst, Arsenal keep Premier League title race alive | Barney Ronay
Hosts played with a concentrated spirit in north London derby and were good value for their 2-1 defeat of Tottenham. Maybe the world isn’t ending after all. Or at least, not yet anyway. For ...The Guardian - 2d -
Harry Maguire revels in red mist to bend chaotic tie Manchester United’s way | Barney Ronay
Centre-back looks at home in Amorim’s defensive setup and showed leadership in moments of madness at Arsenal. It was always going to end like this, a fact that became essentially unavoidable with ...The Guardian - 5d -
Alexander-Arnold could douse the fire around him but Liverpool owners deserve heat too | Barney Ronay
The full-back is clearly itching to move but an unrealistic Local Lad premium is demanded of him that reflects wider alienation. Stop talking about this thing I’m talking about. Enough already with ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Isak’s razor-sharp edge provides painful point of contrast to Arsenal’s meanderings | Barney Ronay
Newcastle striker isn’t just a player Arsenal have wanted, but a type they have missed – there isn’t a better centre-forward in England right now. And here’s what you could have had. No, maybe ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Amad Diallo’s manic midfield energy gives Manchester United an air of hope | Barney Ronay
Ruben Amorim tightened things in the middle for Liverpool trip, and the rest of the team stepped up in a pulsating game. This was a thrilling, bruising game, and even a very funny one at times. Not ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Wayne Rooney the manager can’t escape his man-cave or his luminous teenage past | Barney Ronay
His managerial ability remains unproven, but the old-school energy Rooney represents ensures he is still fondly regarded. Re-centre your de-centred centre. Thirty-seven new year wellbeing tips on ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Systems evangelist Amorim meets Slot’s simpler pragmatism at Anfield | Barney Ronay
Manchester United’s new manager is increasingly looking like an odd hire, especially compared to the successful succession at their arch rivals. Perhaps the most striking aspect of Ruben Amorim’s ...The Guardian - Jan. 3