James Benge

A look back at how the 2008 Abu Dhabi takeover altered English football and closed the door on rising contenders like Aston Villa and Everton who were poised to challenge Premier League elite

The club claims the ruling contains clear material errors of fact and law after being found guilty of sham contracts and off-book payments

Neutrals tolerated the club's dominance as a less painful alternative to rival glory, but nobody can look away from the damage it's done to the game

With potential sanctions ranging from heavy points deductions to expulsion and stripped titles, an expected appeal could drag English soccer into another fierce legal battle

An appeal is expected as the club faces severe potential sanctions including massive point deductions or Premier League expulsion after an independent panel ruled on 115 financial charges

An appeal will delay any immediate sanctions, but a guilty verdict on 114 charges leaves 17 years of trophies, title races and rivals like Liverpool and Arsenal trapped in an existential fog

The Premier League club is appealing the process, according to reports, with penalties yet to be determined

The Gunners hope the forward avoided serious damage after leaving Germany duty early, with crucial fixtures against Liverpool and Bayern Munich looming

Here's how the Ballon d'Or contenders rank as we near the end of September

A revamped calendar pauses club soccer for nearly three weeks

Public prosecutors in Lucerne have launched an inquiry into the veteran midfielder, who has been left out of Switzerland's upcoming matches after apologizing for the 2022 incident

A fortunate equalizer at Fulham masks deep structural issues for Michael Carrick as his attack struggles when Bruno Fernandes isn't at his best

Controversial officiating stole the spotlight against Manchester City, but a slow, cautious possession game and a lack of attacking guile remain Michael Carrick's biggest hurdles at Manchester United

Tottenham have yet to score a Premier League goal this season, while Andoni Iraola and the Reds seek attacking consistency after both clubs invested heavily in high-priced forwards.

The Gunners are demanding clarity on set-piece officiating against Sunderland as referees admit a crucial VAR error cost United in the Manchester derby.