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Andy Mitten

Andy Mitten

European Football Correspondent
Barcelona and Manchester
Andy is an author of 12 books. He founded the best-selling United We Stand fanzine when he was 15.He's interviewed over 500 famous footballers past and present. Writing about football from Israel to Iran, Brazil to Barbados. Born and bred in Manchester, he divides his time between his city of birth and Barcelona.
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Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder #08 Martin Odegaard applauds the fans during a parade on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium in London on May 18, 2025.  Arsenal won the game 1-0.  (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE.  No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services.  Online in-match use limited to 120 images.  An additional 40 images may be used in extra time.  No video emulation.  Social media in-match use limited to 120 images.  An additional 40 images may be used in extra time.  No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications.   /
Arsenal seal Champions League football in season that has 'fallen short'

Gunners finish second in Premier League for third campaign in a row

May 19, 2025
Nottingham Forest's Nikola Milenkovic celebrates after his goal secured a vital 2-1 win over West Ham. PA
Forest hunt Champions League spot but West Ham are left with that empty feeling

Nuno's side head into final day showdown against Chelsea with top five finish still possible after victory at London Stadium

May 19, 2025
Everton men's team will be vacating Goodison Park after this weekend. Reuters
Goodison Park will always remain the home of Everton

From Dixie Dean to Pele and Eusebio and the Premier League era, the famous old Merseyside ground has seen it all

May 18, 2025
Diego Costa is currently a free agent after leaving Brazilian club Gremio. Getty Images
Costa on why Ancelotti is good fit for Brazil and Antony's issues at Man United

Former Atletico Madrid and Chelsea striker talks to The National about the Italian taking over as Selecao coach

May 13, 2025
Barcelona's Raphinha celebrates with teammate Ferran Torres after scoring his team's fourth goal against Real Madrid. Getty Images
Barcelona have dominated Clasico this season but need to stop leaking goals

Hansi Flick’s team recorded thrilling 4-3 win over Real Madrid but remain too open at the back

May 12, 2025
Manchester United defender Leny Yoro, left, fends off Athletic Club's Alvaro Djalo. AFP
Leny Yoro: I came to Manchester United to achieve big things, to win trophies

French defender impressed again in Europa League as United overcome Athletic to set up final showdown against Tottenham

May 09, 2025
Manchester United's Andre Onana, left, and Harry Maguire celebrate after winning the first leg in Bilbao. Reuters
Man United target Europa League final spot while Athletic Club need a miracle

Premier League side enjoy 3-0 advantage going into semi-final second leg at Old Trafford on Thursday

May 08, 2025
Manchester United's Andre Onana, left, and Harry Maguire celebrate after the match. Reuters
'Harrydinho' Maguire on dribbling skills and why United must be wary of Athletic

Defender's mazy run and cross set up the first of United's three goals in Bilbao as English club took a step closer to Europa League final

May 02, 2025
Inter Milan defender Francesco Acerbi challenges Barcelona's Lamine Yamal during their Champions League semi-final first leg. AFP
'Once in 50 years' talent Yamal stands tall against Inter

Simone Inzaghi remains upbeat despite Nerazzurri letting advantage slip in semi-final first leg

May 01, 2025
Real Madrid's head coach Carlo Ancelotti gestures during the Copa del Rey final. EPA
Ancelotti in talks with Brazil after Real Madrid meltdown against Barca

South American giants keen to have veteran manager in charge during crucial World Cup qualifiers

April 27, 2025
Real Madrid's Federico Valverde, left, and Vinicius Jr, will hope to salvage their season on Saturday in the Copa del Rey final. EPA
Copa del Rey final: Real Madrid out to spoil Barcelona's quadruple dreams

Having already won the Spanish Super Cup, Barca lead La Liga, are in the semi-finals of the Uefa Champions League and could add to their 31 Spanish Cups in Seville

April 26, 2025
Pyramids goalkeeper Ahmed El Shenawy remonstrates with teammates during the 0-0 draw with Orlando Pirates in their CAF Champions League semi-final first leg. Reuters
Serial winners Al Ahly and upstarts Pyramids look to make home advantage count

Egyptian sides welcome South African opposition on Friday after semi-final first legs both ended goalless

April 25, 2025
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim, right, after defeat against Wolves. AFP
Only Europe can save Manchester United from domestic turmoil

Ruben Amorim's team sink further in Premier League after defeat to Wolves but form in Europa League raises hopes

April 21, 2025
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 17: Harry Maguire of Manchester United clashes with Moussa Niakhate of Olympique Lyonnais during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between Manchester United and Olympique Lyonnais at Old Trafford on April 17, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine / Getty Images)
Maguire: Lyon game pretty much sums up my six years at Man United

United trailed 4-2 on 113 minutes as they faced elimination from the Europa League. By full time, Maguire was celebrating scoring the winning goal

April 18, 2025
Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United (L) interacts with manager Ruben Amorim (R) as he leaves the pitch after being substituted during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Manchester United, in Newcastle, Britain, 13 April 2025.   EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN EDITORIAL USE ONLY.  No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos, 'live' services or NFTs.  Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation.  No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.
Man United need all the support they can get against Lyon

Europa League clash on Thursday one of the most important games in recent times for club after thrashing by Newcastle United

April 14, 2025