Alex Cooper
Football Reporter
Alex Cooper reports on football from the grassroots to the elite, covering breaking transfer news, injury updates and match results across the top European leagues and international tournaments.
Articles by Alex Cooper
Arsenal's Stars Are Back, But Does Arteta's Squad Have the Guts for Atletico?
Arteta has his full-strength squad, but his demand for 'commitment' ahead of …
1 month ago
Carrick just ended the Casemiro era — and United are out of excuses
Michael Carrick has officially shut the door on Casemiro's future at Old …
1 month ago
Chelsea's search for a project manager reveals their lack of a clear identity
Chelsea's coaching search reveals a club still chasing quick fixes rather than …
1 month agoOn This Day in Football: April 28
April 28 marks a history of sudden collapses and tactical defiance in …
1 month agoOn This Day in Football: April 28
April 28 serves as a cold reminder of the fine lines in …
1 month agoThe USMNT is heading for a World Cup disaster if they don't fix these five things
Hosting the World Cup is a dream, but the USMNT's current form …
1 month ago
Man United’s win over Brentford was barely a victory worth celebrating
Manchester United beat Brentford 2-1, but Michael Carrick's team showed massive defensive …
1 month ago
Chelsea’s hunt for a new manager is already a circus
Chelsea is hunting for another manager, but the club's systemic issues mean …
1 month ago
Tottenham won against Wolves but Jamie Carragher isn't buying the hype
Tottenham picked up a win against Wolves, but Jamie Carragher believes the …
1 month ago
Arsenal's title hopes hinge on Kai Havertz's questionable fitness
Kai Havertz's injury puts Arsenal's title charge at risk. Why the lack …
1 month ago
Manchester City's defensive crisis deepens ahead of Champions League semi-final
Manchester City faces a defensive personnel crisis on the eve of their …
1 month ago
Why the Premier League relegation race is finally turning into a frenzy
With six teams within five points of the trapdoor, survival in 2026 …
1 month ago
Real Madrid vs Manchester City is a tactical nightmare
A tactical breakdown of the Champions League semi-final between Real Madrid and …
1 month ago
Top 10: Makes and Breakdowns from the Punditry Circuit
From Steven Gerrard's assessment of Chelsea's midfield engine to Wayne Rooney's take …
1 month ago
Olivia Smith turns the tide as Arsenal snatch a precarious lead over Lyon
Arsenal's 2-1 win over Lyon was built on a 100% conversion of …
1 month ago
Ethan Nwaneri is stuck in Marseille purgatory and Arsenal fans are losing it
Arsenal fans are in a full-blown panic as Ethan Nwaneri's Marseille loan …
1 month ago
Arsenal are winning ugly while the rest of European football drifts
Arsenal's win over Lyon was a product of luck, not structure. I …
1 month ago
Milan and Juventus are allergic to scoring goals
Ahead of the UCL semi-final, AC Milan’s inability to score against Juventus …
1 month ago
Arsenal and Liverpool just handed the momentum back to the field
Arsenal and Liverpool both dropped tactical breadcrumbs this weekend that suggest a …
1 month ago
Manchester United are sleepwalking into a summer of regret
Manchester United's recent draw with Tottenham has left their Champions League hopes …
1 month ago