Row Z: Ten Hag hot takes, Arteta on facts not words, and protecting Hearts' assets
Welcome to the sixth edition of Row Z, our weekly column on The Athletic shining a light on the bonkers...
Full-backs moving into midfield: The many different interpretations
The concept of a full-back drifting into central midfield positions still seems relatively novel.Yet it’s now over a decade...
Jason Gannon: One of Chelsea's most important hires – and a defining figure in Stamford Bridge future
It was the kind of announcement that football fans rarely take much of an interest in or care about...
How to stop Arsenal scoring from corners: Hybrid marking, better grappling and an active keeper
When Nicolas Jover signed up for an online set-piece course last summer, the tutors initially thought it was a...
'Go Miss Fuller!' – Wrexham's defender on her team's return to The Racecourse
“Stick that in your documentary.”A gleeful demand from rivals that Wrexham’s players and supporters have had to get used...
Why are Newcastle not seeing the best of Alexander Isak so far this season?
There are two very different versions of Alexander Isak.Off the field, those inside Newcastle United describe the Sweden striker...
Five games that define Unai Emery becoming Aston Villa's quickest manager to 50 wins
The laboured Carabao Cup victory against a League One side by the odd goal did not feel like a...
How Andrew Crofts and Jonas Scheuermann are assisting Fabian Hurzeler at Brighton
One of the first phone calls Fabian Hurzeler made when he was appointed head coach by Brighton & Hove...
Why Adam Wharton has yet to spark Crystal Palace into life this season
Adam Wharton was supposed to be the player who made a difference for Crystal Palace this season. So, when...
Fantasy Premier League: Playing your wildcard this week? Here's what to consider
Gameweek 6 is proving a popular time to wildcard, with positive fixture swings for Arsenal, Manchester City and Brentford...