Harry Kane is facing the prospect of another season without a trophy – despite signing for serial winners Bayern Munich. What has gone wrong and why?
David Moyes has had success at West Ham but there is a reason why supporters become so dissatisfied when the results turn. It is a question of style, writes Adam Bate.
Jurgen Klopp has won it all with Liverpool and his legacy is enhanced by leaving on his terms and with his newly-rebuilt team on top.
Darwin Nunez's finishing is a concern but Liverpool are unbeaten when he has started this season. On the Nunez conundrum and whether it can be solved.
The stats that show Nuno Espirito Santo is already making a difference at Nottingham Forest. His record is underrated, writes Adam Bate in The Debrief.
In his latest column, Adam Bate looks at why Rasmus Hojlund is yet to score a Premier League goal for Manchester United. It is a tale of poor finishing and worse service.
In The Debrief, Adam Bate looks at why Ederson's passing makes the difference, Everton's shocking finishing stats, and one of the biggest problems with VAR.
Adam Bate examines Raphael Varane’s decline, another feel-good story at Luton and why Football League clubs are looking for a different profile of manager.
In his latest column, Adam Bate examines why Raheem Sterling is being left out by Gareth Southgate and reflects on what we can learn from Girona and Bayer Leverkusen.
In his latest column, Adam Bate examines Hee-Chan Hwang's turnaround at Wolves and wonders whether the timing of Wayne Rooney's appointment will undermine his ambitions.
Adam Bate reflects on an emotional night at Old Trafford, Gary O'Neil's Monday Night Football masterclass, and one year of Unai Emery at Aston Villa.
In his latest column, Adam Bate argues that VAR has helped to make decisions more accurate but means that the remaining errors erode trust like never before.
In his latest column, Adam Bate praises Jeremy Doku and Dominik Szoboszlai, Xabi Alonso’s impact at Bayer Leverkusen, and Plymouth’s use of their substitutes.
In his latest column, Adam Bate looks at Yves Bissouma’s improvement at Spurs, Man City’s midfield shift, Bruno Fernandes’ creativity and more…
Adam Bate reflects on the outsized expectations that big fees have placed on Chelsea’s signings, the science behind Kaoru Mitoma’s dribbling, and more…
In his new column, Adam Bate reflects on a weekend in Munich tracking Harry Kane and an evening at Old Trafford in which Man Utd’s midfield balance was a concern.