Phil McNulty

Oxford

Chief Football Writer at BBC

Chief football writer, BBC Sport. Hon. Doc. Media @solentuni Author "RED ON RED" with @jimw1 updated & out in paperback August 17. https://t.co/FEt4uvLsnl…

Articles

'Who needs Mbappe when you have Doue?' - PSG's new superstar

5 days ago | ca.sports.yahoo.com | Phil McNulty

When Desire Doue walked off slowly and disconsolately after only 64 minutes at Arsenal in October, the teenager touted as French football's next golden boy looked alone and out of his depth. Fast forward eight months - after a scintillating performance in a Champions League final demolition of Inter Milan - and Paris St-Germain's brilliant young forward has captured the imagination of Europe.
PSG 5-0 Inter Milan: New-look PSG make history on emotional night for Luis Enrique in Champions League final

6 days ago | bbc.com | Phil McNulty

Media caption, Five star PSG smash sorry Inter to win Champions LeagueLuis Enrique wept tears of joy and emotion as Paris St-Germain delivered the performance of a lifetime to win the Champions League for the first time on a remarkable night in Munich. The poignant human story was PSG coach Luis Enrique, who became only the sixth coach to win this tournament with two different clubs after his triumph with Barcelona in 2015.
PSV v Inter Milan: Can Luis Enrique's PSG young guns land elusive Champions League crown?

1 week ago | bbc.com | Phil McNulty

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, PSG head coach Luis Enrique is aiming to win the Champions League for the second time as a managerParis St-Germain's journey to the brink of glory in the Champions League final started when the final giant symbol of the club's so-called "bling bling" era was swept away.
Phil McNulty's Premier League end of season review

1 week ago | bbc.com | Phil McNulty

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Liverpool were English champions for the 20th timeMcNulty's pre-season prediction: 3rdWorthy winners of a 20th title. Liverpool dominated the Premier League from an early stage and never looked like slipping up as they moved relentlessly while others faltered. A brilliant first season for head coach Arne Slot, who made what many regarded as the impossible task of succeeding Jurgen Klopp look so much easier than it was.
Who were 'superb'? Who were an 'utter shambles'? McNulty's season review

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Phil McNulty

Having reached the final of the UEFA Champions League and set to compete in the FIFA Club World Cup, the Brazilian defender is looking forward to …
Newcastle: Magies add golden ticket of Champions League return to silverware

1 week ago | bbc.com | Phil McNulty

Despite the anti-climax of this performance, it capped a superb season for Newcastle and their inspirational manager Howe. The start to their campaign was overshadowed by financial uncertainly as Howe became a reluctant seller to avoid the club breaking profit and sustainability rules. It has ended in glory, with the estimated £100m riches of the Champions League flooding into the coffers.
Newcastle v Everton: Team news

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Phil McNulty

Newcastle United have been given a big lift in their pursuit of Champions League football with the return of outstanding striker Alexander Isak after he recovered from a groin problem. He comes in for Callum Wilson following the defeat at Arsenal.
Newcastle 0-1 Everton: Magpies scramble over the line - Phil McNulty

1 week ago | bbc.com | Phil McNulty

Newcastle United's players got the message loud and clear before kick-off with a giant banner stretching the length of the famous Gallowgate End reading: "You entered the pitch as players, you left it as legends."But events elsewhere ensured Newcastle's players and manager Eddie Howe were able to take a glorious lap of honour at the final whistle and bask in the afterglow of a campaign that brought success at home and a passage into the Champions League.
Newcastle 0-1 Everton: Toffees move forward with hope under Moyes - McNulty

1 week ago | bbc.com | Phil McNulty

Everton confirmed their revival under David Moyes with a composed, highly professional performance that almost ended Newcastle's hopes of Champions League football next season while offering the Toffees real hope and optimism for next term. They were 16th in the Premier League - one point clear of the relegation zone - with only three wins from 19 games when Moyes succeeded Sean Dyche in January for his second spell in charge.
Everton: 30 years since 1995 FA Cup win - Phil McNulty

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Phil McNulty

Everton's 1995 FA Cup Final win over Manchester United at Wembley remains the club's last major trophy - but the manner in which it capped a remarkable transformation under manager Joe Royle remains fresh in the memory of all who witnessed it 30 years ago. Royle left Oldham Athletic to return to his beloved Goodison Park in November 1994 with Everton rooted to the bottom of the Premier and, in his words, "needing snookers" to survive.