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Arsenal are despondent, but the Premier League race is far from over Manchester City eked a win by the slimmest of margins on Sunday, setting up a season finale that will be determined by nerves - @jonawils.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/football/202...

The British Are Coming Ron Newman, Freddie Goodwin, Gordon Bradley and the English takeover of NASL This piece was written by @nigetassell.bsky.social for issue 43 of The Blizzard Read: theblizzard.co.uk/the-british-...

Check out our latest back issue article This one by Alberto Facchinetti is from issue 42 published in September 2021

Real talk: Chelsea punished Enzo Fernández for exposing project’s fatal flaw Manchester City can brush off Rodri’s comments but Chelsea’s existential angst helps explain suspension of midfielder - @jonawils.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/football/202...

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The Reserve Net Gipo Viani and the development of catenaccio at Salernitana Alberto Facchinetti for issue 42 Read: theblizzard.co.uk/the-reserve-...

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Nutmeg Issue 39 📕 Always good to see Nutmeg on the shelves of Politics And Prose in Washington DC alongside @theblizzard.bsky.social and @worldsoccermag.bsky.social 🛒 If you run an independent bookshop and fancy stocking Nutmeg then message us.

The FA Cup still has an important place. This weekend was proof From exposed anxieties to unexpected heroes, this weekend’s cup contests papered over a weird three-week Premier League break - @jonawils.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/football/202...

If Newcastle really want to be taken seriously, then Eddie Howe must join the exodus Most of what has gone wrong this season can be put down to poor recruitment – but the manager must share the blame - @jonawils.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/football/202...

The Molesworth Hall Revolution How a drab Cup semi-final provoked the split between the two Irish football associations David Owen for issue 41 Read: theblizzard.co.uk/the-moleswor...

Graham Potter and Sweden revel in second chances to seize World Cup place Manager and team had hit rock bottom, but together they found redemption and are heading to North America - @jonawils.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Sweden qualify for World Cup after Viktor Gyökeres hits late winner against Poland @jonawils.bsky.social was at the Strawberry Arena www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Drink in the jeopardy of the World Cup playoffs, it’s the last we’ll get for a bit The expansion of this summer’s 48-team tournament mean Tuesday’s games will be the best we see until the round of 16 - @jonawils.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/football/202...

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Running on empty? Premier League teams falter under weight of an endless schedule Players are not covering the distances of old – they are not being lazy but adapting to demands of an arduous campaign - @jonawils.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Bielsa back in England seeking end to boom-bust pattern after Luis Suárez attack The Uruguay coach, who had such an impact at Leeds, needs a result at Wembley on Friday after a downturn for the South American side - @jonawils.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/football/202...

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Difficult end will soon be forgotten as Salah takes his seat among Liverpool legends Forward has struggled for form and focus this season but Galatasaray display was reminder of his brilliance - @jonawils.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/football/202...

The ghost of Aprils past: is Arsenal’s title anxiety returning? The Gunners have a nine-point lead in the Premier League. But recent run-ins, and their loss to City on Sunday, will keep them wary - @jonawils.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Spurs struck by strange mix of panic and resignation as the abyss draws them in It seems that no matter what Tottenham do, they are unable to stop themselves plummeting towards the Championship - @jonawils.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/football/202...

The Years of Lead Juventus, Torino and visiting Turin during Italy’s decade of political violence This piece was written by John Irving for issue 40 Read: theblizzard.co.uk/the-years-of...

It’s a knockout: why are there so many goals in the Champions League? Theories range from obvious mismatches to Premier League clubs not being able to defend from open play - @jonawils.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/football/202...

LinkedIn Liam and Chelsea run out of excuses to explain away PSG humbling The mood already appears to be turning against the earnest coach with the fashionable glasses and box-fresh trainers - @jonawils.bsky.social was at Stamford Bridge www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Football has not been ‘unfair’ to Manchester City. They just lack consistency Pep Guardiola’s team have ground down other title contenders in the past with their relentless winning streaks. But those days appear to have gone - @jonawils.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Biggest positive in Spurs’ draw with Liverpool? At least they are still fighting @jonawils.bsky.social was at Anfield www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Expansive Europeans befuddle Premier League elite as set-piece shtick backfires Humbled English clubs must realise that what works against the very good turns out to be inadequate against the best - @jonawils.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/football/202...

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Issue 60 is out now and full to the brim with work from some of the best writers covering the game

Familiar tale for Slot after Lemina gives Galatasaray edge over Liverpool - @jonawils.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Why do so many people want Arsenal to fail in the Premier League title race? The leaders haven’t won the title in more than 20 years. Yet very few neutrals are excited about seeing them as new champions - @jonawils.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/football/202...

The World Cup is no stranger to strife – but this summer’s finals already feel damaged A hundred days from their first game, Iran’s prospects of playing in the US are fast fading as turbulent times once more affect the tournament - @jonawils.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Issue 60 of The Blizzard is out now in print and digital

The story of Nacional’s 1927 tour of the USA; how a safecracker bought Darlington and left them in crisis; the impact Newcastle’s Carabao Cup win had on the success-starved city; and much more Buy: theblizzard.co.uk/shop/issues/...

Yes, relegation is now a very real possibility for Tottenham Spurs’ slide from title hopefuls to relegation candidates is a story of complete mismanagement and widespread injury - @jonawils.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Issue 60 is out now!

Issue 60 of The Blizzard, edited as ever by @jonawils.bsky.social, is out now and packed with wonderful long-form football writing from @philippeauclair.bsky.social, @verypopularname.bsky.social and more More here 👇 theblizzard.co.uk/shop/issues/...

Tottenham lacking in attack, midfield, defence and ‘brain’, says Igor Tudor - @jonawils.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Champions League last 16: tie-by-tie analysis and predictions Arsenal and Liverpool will fancy their chance of making the quarter-finals, while Manchester City and Newcastle face tougher routes - @jonawils.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/football/202...

That Grandish Pile of Swank Tracing Leeds United’s place in the tradition of Northern Realism Anthony Clavane for issue 9 in 2013 #LUFC Read: theblizzard.co.uk/that-grandis...

Is the history of football the history of great individuals? Or are background structural forces more important? - @jonawils.bsky.social Read: jonawils.substack.com/p/is-the-his...

Fatigue has shaped the balance and madness of today’s Premier League The ever-increasing number of games, combined with financial regulation, has produced flat play on the field but a tighter table overall - @jonawils.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Beating Tottenham can be a ‘turning point’ for Arsenal, says proud Arteta - @jonawils.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/football/202...

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Are we all Evangelos Marinakis? Why there has never been less patience with managers In an age in which every gripe is highlighted and performative fury is good business, there is an argument that long-termism has become impossible - @jonawils.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/football/202...

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