Ste McGovern

Ste McGovern is an experienced football editor, writer and podcaster, who has been part of The Football Faithful team since the site’s early period. A Freelance football writer, Ste has bylines for the Manchester Evening News, BirminghamLive, MARCA, Balls.ie and the Nottingham Post.

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Articles by Ste McGovern

Erling Haaland of Man City looks on alongside Sunderland's Dan Ballard during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Sunderland at Etihad Stadium on December 06, 2025 in Manchester, England.

Match Previews

Sunderland vs Man City – Match preview and team news

Sunderland entertain Man City in their opening home game of the New Year in the Premier League. The Black Cats’ impressive unbeaten record at…

01/01/2026

Chelsea hold ‘crisis talks’ as Enzo Maresca faces sack

The Chelsea board are set to meet today to discuss the future of manager Enzo Maresca, who could be sacked before this weekend’s game…

01/01/2026

Crystal Palace vs Fulham – Match preview and team news

Crystal Palace welcome Fulham to Selhurst Park on New Year’s Day for the first Premier League clash of 2026. The Eagles and the Cottagers…

01/01/2026

‘I could be wrong’ – Glasner comments on Johnson and Guehi transfer reports

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner says “everything is possible” in the January transfer window as he remained tight-lipped on Brennan Johnson and Marc Guehi.…

31/12/2025

Guardiola coy on Semenyo and Bobb transfers ahead of January window

Pep Guardiola refused to discuss the potential arrival of Antoine Semenyo to Manchester City in the January transfer window. The City boss was also…

31/12/2025

Moyes ‘comfortable’ about Everton star’s uncertain future

David Moyes is not worried about James Garner’s future at Everton as the midfielder enters the final six months of his contract. The 24-year-old…

31/12/2025

‘Fabulous’ Gabriel returns to supercharge Arsenal title tilt

Gabriel Magalhães made a spectacular return to the starting lineup on Tuesday evening to play a key role in Arsenal’s 4-1 win over Aston…

31/12/2025

Semenyo has not played ‘last game’ for Bournemouth amid City transfer talks

Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola insists Antoine Semenyo has not played his last game for the club despite reports he is set to join Manchester…

30/12/2025

The worst value Premier League transfers of 2025

The Premier League broke all manner of transfer records in 2025, but spending big is no guarantee of success. Just ask Liverpool, who splashed…

30/12/2025

Arsenal dealt major blow ahead of crunch Aston Villa clash

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice is reportedly likely to miss Tuesday’s massive Premier League meeting with Aston Villa through injury. With just three points separating…

30/12/2025