Read more at The Guardian.
Manchester United locked in holding pattern waiting for something to happen | Jonathan Liew
Ghost ship will only right itself with painstaking progress – but that didn’t make 0-0 draw less torturous to watch
My favourite Benjamin Disraeli story – in a crowded if largely apocryphal field – comes from a dinner party the then prime minister attended in the late 1870s. War is raging in the Balkans, and with public opinion overwhelmingly in favour of a British intervention, the mood at the table is understandably tense. Eventually one guest, unable to bear the awkward silence any longer, bursts out: “Mr Disraeli, what are you waiting for?”
“At this moment, madam,” Disraeli replies, “the potatoes.”
Continue reading...Date: |
-
World - The Guardian
Manchester United hold Aston Villa to leave Ten Hag’s future up in the air
Quite what this draw does for Erik ten Hag is unknown but it may just spare him the indignity of what seemed an inevitability had Manchester United slumped to a damaging defeat at Aston Villa. ...8 hours ago - Premier League -
World - The Guardian
Aston Villa lose their inhibitions to craft fresh memories for a new generation | Jonathan Liew
On a glorious night when the club celebrated its past, beating Bayern Munich has turned the clock forward. Pau Torres gathers possession in front of the Holte End, where in 2016 a banner was ...4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Wolves lose essence while balancing top-flight status for little outlay | Jonathan Liew
Underlying numbers show Gary O’Neil’s side should improve but the board’s strapped cash policy is joyless. What happens when you throw the Premier League’s slowest starters up against the club that ...2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Porto v Manchester United: Europa League – live
Updates from the 8pm BST start at the Estádio do Dragão Ferencvaros v Tottenham, Europa League – live updates Live scores | Share your thoughts with Tim via email 2 min And again! Samu ...3 days ago - Premier League -
Sports - CBS Sports
Week 5 Rankings + DFS Helper
fft 9/27 hours ago
More from The Guardian
-
World - The Guardian
Middle East crisis live: Hezbollah rockets hit Israeli city of Haifa; Israel launches fresh strikes in Beirut
Five people reportedly wounded in rocket attack on northern Israeli port city of Haifa. Israel on high alert for 7 October as it escalates Gaza and Lebanon conflicts The death toll from the ...28 minutes ago - Israel -
World - The Guardian
One killed and 10 injured in explosion near Karachi airport
Baloch Liberation Army claims it carried out vehicle-borne attack targeting Chinese nationals. At least one person was killed and 10 injured in an explosion near the international airport of the ...2 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Donald Trump makes a theatrical return to Butler, scene of assassination attempt
Thousands attend Pennsylvania rally to see Republican candidate, while Elon Musk warns of ‘last election’ if supporters don’t turn out to vote. Donald Trump has returned to the site where he ...21 hours ago - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
Christopher Ciccone, artist and Madonna’s brother, dies at age 63
Dancer and designer who wrote autobiography about strained relationship with sister died of cancer in Michigan. Christopher Ciccone, a multihyphenate artist, dancer, designer and younger brother of ...4 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Heinz apologises after ad featuring black family sparks anger online
Firm accused of stereotyping in advert spotted at Vauxhall and Manor House tube stations in London. Heinz has apologised after an advertisement displayed in London tube stations featuring a black ...6 hours ago