Matt Evans

4 days ago | yardbarker.com | Matt Evans

For Sheffield United, it’s win or bust. Anything less than victory at Turf Moor would almost certainly confine it to the playoffs. A run of three defeats in its last four has derailed its promotion charge, and Chris Wilder’s side must summon something special to keep its hopes alive. Monday’s fixtures could scarcely be more finely balanced. Leeds welcomes mid-table Stoke to Elland Road, while Burnley and Sheffield United face off in a high-stakes, head-to-head battle.

4 days ago | yardbarker.com | Matt Evans

Though Newcastle responded through Fabian Schar to level the score, Villa dominated the second half. Goals from Ian Maatsen, a Dan Burn own goal and a late strike from Amadou Onana capped a ruthless display. Coming just days after its Europa Conference League exit to Paris Saint-Germain, the performance served as a timely lift for Unai Emery’s squad. The result moves Villa onto 57 points, level with Nottingham Forest and just one behind Manchester City in fourth.

6 days ago | techradar.com | Matt Evans

(Image credit: Matt Evans)My job has its perks. When I ran my first marathon I was wearing a Garmin Forerunner 265 and sporting a pair of distinctly excellent super-shoes, the Nike Air Zoom Alphafly Next%2, both loaned to me by the respective brands for review purposes.

6 days ago | yardbarker.com | Matt Evans

His influence extends well beyond the pitch. As a leader, organizer and on-field general, the 33-year-old's presence is irreplaceable. In a market where elite defenders are at a premium, Liverpool’s ability to retain one of the world’s best sends a clear message: This is not a club preparing to rebuild, but one ready to reload. "It was always Liverpool," said Van Djik following the announcement. "That was the case.

6 days ago | yardbarker.com | Matt Evans

In Germany, Tottenham produced a composed, disciplined display to edge past Eintracht Frankfurt. With the tie level at 1–1 after the first leg in London, Spurs needed a solid performance away from home — and delivered just that. The decisive moment came just before halftime, when James Maddison was brought down in the box. Dominic Solanke converted the resulting penalty with calm precision.