Latest articles by Richard Jolly
Post-pandemic football: How will the transfer market look this summer?
Football's economy has been obliterated by COVID-19 - how will that affect the way big clubs do business this summer?
Is blunder-prone Granit Xhaka partly a product of Arsenal's environment under Mikel Arteta?
The Swiss midfielder is more error-strewn than most, but his Arsenal team-mates exhibit similar tendencies
Andrea Agnelli's idea for an 18-team Premier League won't help competition – it will kill ambition
Juventus chair Andrea Agnelli's proposals would worsen the Premier League's already imperfect competitive balance, argues Richard Jolly
Is it time for Liverpool to consider life after Roberto Firmino?
Robert Firmino has been crucial in the success enjoyed under Jurgen Klopp, but the Liverpool forward is showing signs of decline
Chelsea: Thomas Tuchel requires firepower as his strikers fail to make grade
Chelsea are well-stocked in supporting roles but the current crop of strikers have failed to impress thus far
How Sheffield United went from chasing Europe to ceding the relegation battle
Chris Wilder has admitted his Sheffield United side are doomed to the Championship, just seven months on from a heroic ninth-place finish
Joao Cancelo has reinvented himself to become a crucial cog in the Manchester City winning machine
Part midfielder, part full-back, Joao Cancelo has become one of Man City's surprise stars of a promising season
Is this summer the perfect time for Crystal Palace to try something new?
Roy Hodgson has been a tremendous servant to Crystal Palace, but a new era at Selhurst Park has to begin at some point
Is Jonathan Woodgate equipped to take Bournemouth back to the Premier League?
Former Leeds and Real Madrid defender Jonathan Woodgate has his work cut out if he's to restore the Cherries to the top-flight
The art of being a co-commentator: why everyone loves Ally McCoist
Holy smokes! Ally McCoist uses his distance from the modern Premier League to his advantage as a pundit – and has become the surprising sleeper hit of Amazon Prime's coverage
Don't be surprised if David Moyes wins Manager of the Year (again)
West Ham manager David Moyes has rebuilt his reputation in London - and the annual award tends to honour underdogs over title-winners
The progression of Harvey Barnes: another rough diamond sparkling for Leicester City
Leicester's 23-year-old winger Harvey Barnes was unstoppable against Liverpool at the weekend – and he's only getting better
Which Manchester City winning run is the longest in English history? Why some football records make no sense
Manchester City's victories, Cristiano Ronaldo's career goals and Kasper Schmeichel's Leicester appearances are all open to interpretation
Expensive error: Why Gareth Bale isn't playing for Tottenham
Gareth Bale's return to Spurs was meant to transform the club into a force - so why isn't he getting game time?
Could Phil Foden become Pep Guardiola's crowning achievement as a coach?
Phil Foden's development owes much to the Manchester City manager's patience, pragmatism and refusal to oblige the mob
What is it about Southampton's approach that makes them susceptible to a 9-0 defeat?
Ralph Hasenhuttl's Southampton play with intensity and have a clear gameplan – but an early sending off can see the whole thing unravel
Is Takumi Minamino actually better suited to Southampton than Liverpool?
Takumi Minamino has a chance to gain some Premier League experience at Southampton, but might actually be better off staying long-term
Liverpool have had to abandon their transfer strategy in signing Ben Davies and Ozan Kabak - but both moves make sense
Liverpool have exercised patience and pragmatism in the transfer market under Klopp in previous windows, but their desperate defensive acquisitions were necessary
Can Jesse Lingard shine again at West Ham?
Late bloomer Jesse Lingard has a chance to rediscover his old Manchester United form at a surprisingly promising West Ham
The curse of the Chelsea marquee signing: could Timo Werner and Kai Havertz be the cause of Lampard's sacking?
Veron, Shevchenko, Torres... Chelsea have a history of big name signings playing a role in a manager's demise
Will Newcastle's underwhelming performances eventually catch up with them?
Newcastle are doing enough to stay out of the relegation battle – but there are reasons to worry
Solskjaer's soft approach could be the key to Paul Pogba's revitalised Manchester United form
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is getting the best out of Paul Pogba, thanks to a calm and inclusive management style
Sergio Aguero: Is the striker's time coming to an end at Manchester City?
Kun Aguero has so long been the icon of the Etihad - but after a disastrous 2020, his days are looking numbered in Pep Guardiola's plans
