Paul Doyle
Paul Doyle is the
chief football writer for guardian.co.uk
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An untimely 1887 abandonment and top-four trophiesIn today’s Fiver: The north London derby and your goalkeeping hero tales -
Football rumours: Sol Campbell to manage Oxford United?Robert Lewandowski to Real Madrid? | Stefan de Vrij to Manchester United, Chelsea or Liverpool? | Patrick Roberts to Leicester City? -
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekendA north London derby to savour, an absent Riyad Mahrez and what is likely to be a spicy return for Virgil van Dijk
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Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekendThe post-Coutinho era begins for Liverpool, Sam Allardyce looks to impress at Wembley and the underrated Riyad Mahrez has a chance to shine -
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Mark Hughes defends decision to field weakened Stoke team in rout by ChelseaMark Hughes believes his team selection in the 5-0 thrashing at Stamford Bridge will be justified if Stoke beat Newcastle on New Year’s Day -
Chelsea’s Davide Zappacosta completes crushing of dire StokeChelsea beat Stoke City 5-0 even though the home side appeared able to put on their slippers against limp opposition -
Kasper Schmeichel’s error hands three points to Watford against Leicester CityKasper Schmeichel’s mistake from an Abdoulaye Doucouré effort gave Watford 2-1 win over Leicester City, who had led through Riyad Mahrez -
Stoke ease the pressure on Mark Hughes by holding on to beat West BromFirst-half goals from Joe Allen and Eric Choupo-Moting and a late Ramadan Sobhi strike gave Stoke City a 3-1 home win over West Bromwich Albion
Sportblog Kylian Mbappé poses Unai Emery a dilemma as PSG face le money time