David Hytner

Chief Football Writer at The Guardian

Guardian chief football correspondent

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Villa thriller shows PSG remain an antidote to sterile systems football | David Hytner

1 week ago | theguardian.com | David Hytner

Luis Enrique had one word to describe Gianluigi Donnarumma. “Sensationnel,” the Paris Saint-Germain manager said, briefly switching into French from his native Spanish; no translation required.
PSG end Aston Villa’s European run after epic fightback falls just short

1 week ago | theguardian.com | David Hytner

Unai Emery will always shudder at mention of La Remontada. It came to define his time as the manager of Paris Saint-Germain, the inexplicable Champions League defeat to Luis Enrique’s Barcelona in 2017 after his team had held a 4-0 first-leg lead. Barcelona would end up needing three goals with 88 minutes of the second leg gone at the Camp Nou. They got them for a 6-5 aggregate victory. On an epic night at Villa Park, the roles were reversed – and so nearly to cathartic effect for Emery.
PSG end Aston Villa’s European run after epic fightback falls just short

1 week ago | ca.sports.yahoo.com | David Hytner

Unai Emery will always shudder at mention of La Remontada. It came to define his time as the manager of Paris Saint-Germain, the crazy Champions League defeat to Luis Enrique’s Barcelona in 2017 after his team had held a 4-0 first-leg lead in the last 16. Barcelona would end up needing three goals with 88 minutes of the second leg gone at the Camp Nou. They got them for a 6-5 aggregate win.
Brentford’s Yoane Wissa strikes to bring Arsenal back down to earth

1 week ago | theguardian.com | David Hytner

The last time we were here on Tuesday night, Arsenal enjoyed surely the finest occasion in Emirates Stadium history. The 3-0 win over Real Madrid in the first-leg of the Champions League quarter-final will live forever; the return is eagerly awaited on Wednesday. It was always going to be lower-key here, Mikel Arteta making five changes to his team and watching them labour. The blood and thunder of the Madrid tie, the sheer drama, was missing.
Ange Postecoglou vows to identify and deal with mole inside Tottenham squad

1 week ago | theguardian.com | David Hytner

Ange Postecoglou has said there is a mole at Tottenham who is leaking sensitive team news and working against what he and the players are trying to achieve. The manager, who is preparing for Sunday’s Premier League game at Wolves, said he had a “fair idea” of the identity of the individual and was working to deal with the situation.
Saka’s stunning return hints at what might have been and what could yet be

2 weeks ago | theguardian.com | David Hytner

It was a brilliant teaser, one that had Arsenal fans smiling and shaking their heads, protesting loudly, essentially calling it immoral. Deal or no deal. They win the Premier League title. But they sell Bukayo Saka. It was posted by the @goalglobal TikTok account at the start of last season and the reactions of those in front of the camera shone a light on just how loved Saka is at Arsenal. The consensus was no deal. It would not be worth it because some things just mean more.
Declan Rice’s double rocket sinks Real Madrid to put Arsenal in dreamland

2 weeks ago | theguardian.com | David Hytner

Who knew that Declan Rice would be able to bend a free-kick like Beckham? On the very biggest stage. And not just once, either. On a red-letter night for Arsenal, one to fire dreams of the ultimate triumph, their key midfielder brought the house down; Real Madrid to their knees, as well. It is never wise to write off the Champions League holders, the 15‑time winners, the club that have the patent on voodoo-style comebacks. Surely not this time.
Postecoglou says Spurs ‘need to stick to something’ to improve club’s outlook

2 weeks ago | theguardian.com | David Hytner

Ange Postecoglou believes Tottenham must make material changes to their outlook as a club if they are to reach the level of success they crave. The manager, who is fighting to continue into next season, described his job as different to anything he had experienced because of the “weight of things you’re trying to rail against”. They include the isolation of the post, how the Spurs manager is normally the lone spokesperson for the club, nobody from the hierarchy publicly defending its positions.
Fernández lifts Chelsea into top four as Tottenham fans turn on Postecoglou

2 weeks ago | msn.com | David Hytner

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‘I just wanted to hear them cheer’: Postecoglou claims ear-cup was misinterpreted

2 weeks ago | ca.sports.yahoo.com | David Hytner

Ange Postecoglou insisted his ear-cup gesture at Tottenham fans had been misinterpreted as he raged at a VAR intervention that denied his team a goal in their 1-0 defeat by Chelsea. Spurs were poor but they looked to have fashioned a lifeline when Pape Sarr, on as a substitute, beat Robert Sánchez from long range in the 70th minute. Postecoglou’s decision to introduce Sarr for Lucas Bergvall had been met with chants from the travelling support that he did not know what he was doing.