Richard Tanner

United Kingdom

Freelance Writer at Freelance

Sports Journalist at Daily Express

Daily Express Manchester Football Correspondent.

Articles

Arteta's Arsenal must put frustrations from Everton draw aside for Real Madrid challenge

2 weeks ago | irishexaminer.com | Richard Tanner |Goodison Park

There seems to be something about the Merseyside air that doesn't quite agree with Arsenal. Saturday's frustrating draw with Everton means that of their last 27 visits to either Goodison Park or Anfield they have returned to north London as winners on only three occasions. And on their next visit to the city in early May they will almost certainly be applauding Premier League champions-elect Liverpool onto the pitch.
It was in Man City's interest to let Kevin De Bruyne go

2 weeks ago | telegraph.co.uk | Richard Tanner

He is one of the Premier League's highest earners, understood to be paid £400,000 a week and with City intent on more signings this summer they were always unlikely to commit to extending that level of contract. At the same time, Guardiola and City's Abu Dhabi owners probably felt asking a player who has contributed so much to their success over the last decade to take a pay cut would be an insult.
Ndiaye penalty secures Everton point as Arsenal lose further ground at the top

2 weeks ago | irishexaminer.com | Richard Tanner |Goodison Park

Everton gave neighbours Liverpool's Premier League title hopes a boost by holding Arsenal to a draw for the second time this season. Leandro Trossard gave the Gunners a first half lead but it was cancelled out by Illiman Ndiaye's penalty early in the second half as Everton followed up their goal-less draw at the Emirates in December by taking another point off the frustrated London club.
No Haaland, no problem as Grealish finally gets off the mark against limp Leicester

3 weeks ago | irishexaminer.com | Richard Tanner

Jack Grealish broke his Premier League goal duck for the season as Manchester City boosted their Champions League qualification hopes with a comfortable win over relegation-doomed Leicester. Grealish has spent much of the season watching from the bench but he was one of six changes Pep Guardiola made following Sunday's FA cup win at Bournemouth and took only 90 seconds of his recall to give City the lead.
Man City facing 'nine finals' to clinch Champions League spot, admits Gonzalez

1 month ago | irishexaminer.com | Richard Tanner

Nico Gonzalez says Manchester City face "nine finals" to avoid missing out on Champions League qualification for the first time in 15 years. After losing to fellow top five contenders Nottingham Forest, City dropped two more points to another rival chasing the glittering prize of European club football with all the financial and prestige benefits that goes with it.
Manchester City twice blow lead against Brighton in race for Champions League spots

1 month ago | irishexaminer.com | Richard Tanner |Etihad Stadium

Manchester City and Brighton had to settle for a point apiece that did little for their Champions League hopes after a highly-entertaining battle at the Etihad. City twice took the lead through Erling Haaland's penalty and a fine strike by Omar Marmoush but were pegged back, first by Pervis Estipinan's free-kick and an own goal by Abdukodir Knhusanov as Brighton took the consolation of a deserved draw as their run of six successive wins came to an end.
Szoboszlai and Mac Allister fire Liverpool closer to Premier League title

1 month ago | irishexaminer.com | Richard Tanner

Liverpool strengthened their grip on the Premier League title while striking a psychological blow on Newcastle ahead of next month's Carabao Cup final. Arsenal's goal-less stalemate at Nottingham Forest, meant this victory moved Arne Slot's relentless team 13 points clear - although they have played a game more than the north London club.
Kevin De Bruyne has to be honest with himself before next chapter

1 month ago | thetimes.com | Richard Tanner

Pep Guardiola says Kevin De Bruyne faces some honest soul-searching over his future this summer. The Manchester City playmaker is struggling to consistently recapture the form that made him one of the best players in the Premier League over the past decade, raising doubts about whether he will be offered - or even want - a new deal when his contract expires this summer.
Pep Guardiola names two things Man City players can no longer do in brutal assessment

2 months ago | mirror.co.uk | Richard Tanner

Pep Guardiola admits his struggling Manchester City stars can't keep possession like they used to - and can't match the physicality of other Premier League teams. The City boss gave a brutally frank insight into his team's stunning fall from grace as they prepared to face in-form Newcastle in a crucial game for their top four hopes at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.
Slot happy Salah's defensive work-rate is getting noticed

2 months ago | irishexaminer.com | Richard Tanner

Arne Slot's dad, like most fans, may love the more eye-catching aspects of football but the Liverpool manager himself takes as much satisfaction from one of the less heralded qualities: sheer hard graft. The unselfish work-rate of his team is one of the reasons why for all their relentless attacking play and scoring capability they have put themselves in pole position in the Premier League - and look like staying there.