Articles by Michael Butler

Manchester United v Everton: Premier League – live

Minute-by-minute report: David Moyes returns to Old Trafford as Everton tackle Manchester United. Join Michael Butler

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Football Daily | Cold comfort for Chelsea as Palmer joins list of players injured at home

In today’s Football Daily: sore toes and painful AGMs

3 days ago

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Football Daily | Iliman Ndiaye, Harlem Globetrotters skills and sobering stats

In today’s Football Daily: Spiralling off into some skills battles

Nov 13, 2025

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Manchester United 2-1 Paris Saint-Germain: Women’s Champions League – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: Brilliant goals from Melvine Malard and Fridolina Rolfö maintained United’s 100% record in Europe against a struggling PSG

Nov 12, 2025

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Manchester United v Paris Saint-Germain: Women’s Champions League – live

Minute-by-minute report: Join Michael Butler for updates as United seek to build on their promising WCL start when they host PSG at Old Trafford

Nov 12, 2025

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Football Daily | From a ban on long hair to fever threat: Argentina never ease into a World Cup

In today’s Football Daily: Taking the temperature of La Albiceleste

Nov 12, 2025

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Europa League: Aston Villa 2-0 Maccabi Tel Aviv, Rangers 0-2 Roma, and more – as it happened

Aston Villa beat Maccabi Tel Aviv but Rangers remain bottom of the table after losing 2-0 at home to Roma

Nov 6, 2025

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Europa League: Aston Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv, Rangers v Roma, and more – live

Aston Villa host Maccabi Tel Aviv while Rangers have a demanding tie against Roma in the Europa League. Join Michael Butler

Nov 6, 2025

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Moukoko’s arrival at FC Copenhagen offers a cautionary tale for any wonderkid

Once labelled ‘the biggest talent in the world’, the former Borussia Dortmund forward has endured form fluctuations, controversy and criticism

Nov 4, 2025

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Manchester City 3-1 Bournemouth: Premier League – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: Erling Haaland scored twice before Nico O’Reilly sealed victory for City that takes Pep Guardiola’s side up to second

Nov 2, 2025

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Manchester City v Bournemouth: Premier League – live

Minute-by-minute report: Join Michael Butler as two teams boasting in-form attackers face off at the Etihad Stadium

Nov 2, 2025

Carabao Cup quarter-final draw: Arsenal v Palace, Man City v Brentford and more – as it happened

Clockwatch: Chelsea held on to beat Wolves 4-3, Arsenal overcame Brighton, while Tottenham lost 2-0 at Newcastle

Oct 29, 2025

Arsenal v Brighton, Swansea v Manchester City and more: Carabao Cup clockwatch – live

Clockwatch: Join Michael Butler for goal updates around the grounds in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup

Oct 29, 2025

Nottingham Forest 2-0 Porto, Celtic 2-1 Sturm Graz and more: Europa League – as it happened

Sean Dyche got off to a winning start with Forest but Rangers were beaten 3-0 with Danny Röhl in charge

Oct 23, 2025

Nottingham Forest v Porto, Celtic v Sturm Graz and more: Europa League – live

Join Michael Butler for live goal updates from around the grounds in Europe

Oct 23, 2025

‘I like to create chaos’: David Bentley back in spotlight for charity boxing bout with Jody Morris

The former England midfielder has always been a disruptor and says Saturday’s match can prove to his children he can fight

Oct 18, 2025

Wales 2-4 Belgium: World Cup 2026 qualifying – as it happened

Two Kevin De Bruyne penalties helped Belgium to a crucial victory on a frustrating night for Wales in Cardiff

Oct 13, 2025

Football Daily | Kevin Keegan, a Wembley toilet and why England fans should cherish this era

In today’s Football Daily: Twenty-five years to the day that England’s manager resigned in a toilet cubicle

Oct 7, 2025