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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Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres of celebrates scoring his team's third goal with teammates Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD3 match between Arsenal FC and Atletico de Madrid at Arsenal Stadium on October 21, 2025 in London, England.

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Arteta hails ‘outstanding’ Arsenal star as goal drought ended

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta lauded Viktor Gyokeres for his “outstanding” work rate after the striker brought an end to his nine-game goal drought with…

21/10/2025

Lamine Yamal breaks yet another Champions League record

Lamine Yamal continues to scale new heights with Barcelona after breaking yet another record in the UEFA Champions League. The winger has, over the…

21/10/2025

Barcelona handed injury boost ahead of El Clasico

Barcelona have received a major boost ahead of this weekend’s El Clasico against Real Madrid with the return of one of their key players…

21/10/2025

Which teams are playing in the Champions League this week?

The UEFA Champions League returns for matchday three this week with 36 teams in action across Tuesday and Wednesday. Arsenal looking to maintain their 100…

21/10/2025

Enzo Maresca won’t ‘punish’ Chelsea players over spate of red cards

Enzo Maresca says he will not be meting out punishments to improve discipline in his Chelsea squad despite a slew of red cards over…

21/10/2025

Chelsea star ‘very close’ to returning from injury

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says that Liam Delap is “very close” to making a return to team training from injury, while he also provided…

21/10/2025

Why Nottingham Forest back Dyche to reverse Postecoglou disaster

Nottingham Forest appointed Sean Dyche with a quite pointed statement on Tuesday morning, one which could be read as a subtle dig at predecessor…

21/10/2025

Premier League Team of the Weekend as Man Utd and Arsenal dominate

Our Premier League Team of the Weekend celebrates the finest performers of the past two days, with Man Utd, Arsenal and Crystal Palace stars…

19/10/2025

Roy Keane compares Man Utd stars to Eric Cantona following Liverpool win

Roy Keane says the “swagger” with which Man Utd’s attackers played against Liverpool reminded him of legendary striker Eric Cantona. Bruno Fernandes teed up…

19/10/2025