Adrian Clarke

2 days ago | premierleague.com | Ben Bloom |Adrian Clarke

With Burnley formally confirmed as a Premier League team on 4 June, football writers Ben Bloom and Adrian Clarke look at the club's history, key players and what we can expect from Scott Parker's side in 2025/26. Club analysis: BurnleyOriginsOne of 12 founder members of the Football League in 1888, Burnley had begun life as a rugby club before switching codes to football in 1882.

1 week ago | arsenal.com | Adrian Clarke

The Women's Champions League final in Lisbon saw us overcome the odds and beat two-time holders Barcelona to add a second European triumph to our honours board. Stina Blackstenius' goal might have been the moment that catapulted us to glory, but what were the other key reasons for our side's success in the showpiece?

2 weeks ago | premierleague.com | Adrian Clarke

Ahead of Wednesday's all-Premier League UEFA Europa League final, football writer Adrian Clarke takes a closer look at some of the key areas where the match could be decided. Match analysis: Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester UnitedSpurs and Man Utd will put their nightmare domestic campaigns to one side in Bilbao on Wednesday evening in one of the biggest crossroads matches we have seen in years. The winner will save their season by lifting a major trophy and qualifying for the UEFA Champions League.

2 weeks ago | premierleague.com | Adrian Clarke

Football writer Adrian Clarke looks at key tactical points and players who can be decisive in Matchweek 37. Team analysis: Manchester CityLosing the FA Cup final for a second year in a row, while also dropping out of the top five, made it a disappointing weekend for Man City. Failure to land a major trophy for the first time since Pep Guardiola’s debut season will feel like a crushing disappointment. Yet there is no time at all for the players to dwell on that setback.

2 weeks ago | arsenal.com | Adrian Clarke

We ended our 2024/25 campaign at Emirates Stadium with a 1-0 victory against Newcastle United, with Declan Rice's excellent goal separating the sides. But what were the other reasons behind our success against a Magpies team sat just behind us in the table? Adrian Clarke has delved into the stats and footage to unearth the keys to our win. Golden Glove targetedNewcastle outplayed us early on in this encounter, causing numerous problems with their 3-4-2-1 formation, speed and movement.