Archive: 2025 / 09
Brighton Stuns Chelsea 3-0 at Amex – A Tactical Breakdown
Brighton's 3-0 demolition of Chelsea at the Amex Stadium on 14 February 2025 saw Kaoru Mitoma open the scoring and Yankuba Minteh net a brace. Enzo Maresca labelled it his worst performance, as the Blues failed to register a single shot on target for the first time since September 2021. The loss, coming a week after a FA Cup exit to the same opponents, throws Chelsea's top‑four ambitions into doubt.
David Strelec tipped as Middlesbrough’s ‘missing piece’ as Rob Edwards’ side flies to perfect start
Middlesbrough’s perfect four-from-four start under Rob Edwards has fuelled talk that new striker David Strelec is the ‘missing piece’ in their promotion push. The Slovak forward adds movement, pressing and penalty-box presence to a side that previously lacked a focal point. With 12 points from 12, Boro sit top and look more balanced, but tougher tests will show if this early momentum can last.
Angela Rayner decision puts the prime minister in a no‑win corner
Westminster expects a decision soon on Angela Rayner’s political future. Whatever the ruling, it leaves the prime minister exposed—either to claims of weakness if she stays or to a destabilizing reshuffle if she goes. We break down what is known, why it matters, and the real-world consequences for Labour’s early agenda.