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On The Ball

On The Ball

Glasner meets Frank – a tale of two sought-after EPL managers

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner reacting during the Premier League match against Brighton & Hove Albion in November.
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner reacting during the Premier League match against Brighton & Hove Albion in November.

On the Ball

It’s open season on Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim watches the action from the touchline during his team's 4-4 draw with Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Dec 15.
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim watches the action from the touchline during his team's 4-4 draw with Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Dec 15.

On The Ball

Understated Aston Villa are surprise but credible EPL title contenders

Aston Villa's Youri Tielemans celebrates scoring their second goal against Basel in the Europa League on Dec 11.
Aston Villa's Youri Tielemans celebrates scoring their second goal against Basel in the Europa League on Dec 11.

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Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino’s show at World Cup draw suggests it’ll be style over substance at 2026 Finals

US President Donald Trump receiving the FIFA Peace Prize from FIFA president Gianni Infantino during the World Cup 2026 draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC on Dec 5.
US President Donald Trump receiving the FIFA Peace Prize from FIFA president Gianni Infantino during the World Cup 2026 draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC on Dec 5.

On The Ball

Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea are giving Blues fans cause for optimism again

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca shaking hands with Marc Cucurella after the match.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca shaking hands with Marc Cucurella after the match.

On The Ball

Injury-hit Arsenal face test of title credentials against Spurs, who have best away record

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta (above) will have to do without defensive linchpin Gabriel Magalhaes, who is out for a few weeks.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta (above) will have to do without defensive linchpin Gabriel Magalhaes, who is out for a few weeks.

On The Ball

Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo may have reached his use-by date

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo walking off after being shown a red card during the World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin on Nov 13.
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo walking off after being shown a red card during the World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin on Nov 13.

On the Ball

Man City-Liverpool clash can kick-start a new rivalry for their managers

Liverpool manager Arne Slot (left) and Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured during their match at the Etihad Stadium in February.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot (left) and Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured during their match at the Etihad Stadium in February.

On The Ball

Long throw the key as EPL sides veer away from Pep Guardiola’s approach

Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo taking a throw-in during their 1-0 English Premier League win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Aug 23.
Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo taking a throw-in during their 1-0 English Premier League win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Aug 23.

On the Ball

Is Sean Dyche the answer to Nottingham Forest’s chaos?

Nottingham Forest head coach Sean Dyche gesturing from the touchline during the Europa League match between Nottingham Forest and Porto at The City Ground.
Nottingham Forest head coach Sean Dyche gesturing from the touchline during the Europa League match between Nottingham Forest and Porto at The City Ground.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.