David Hytner

David Hytner is chief football correspondent for The Guardian. He has been covering football for over two decades and is known for his insightful analysis and comprehensive reporting on the sport. His work often focuses on the Premier League, but he also covers international competitions such as UEFA Champions League and European Championships. In addition to match reports, Hytner provides commentary on broader issues in football such as player transfers, team strategies, and social issues affecting the sport. He has interviewed numerous high-profile figures in football including managers, players, and executives. His articles are widely read for their depth of knowledge and engaging writing style.

95%

The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

98%

Examples:

  • And yet United refused to yield.
  • But this was a triumph of the collective resolve, exemplified by the central defenders, Raphaël Varane and Lisandro Martínez.
  • City did not do enough... They hogged 75% of possession but they could not pull United apart with the regularity they wanted.
  • City misses...
  • It was, quite simply, the finest Manchester United result since the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013.
  • Nobody gave United a prayer.
  • United brought the hustle, at times, in the first half as City tried to play out from the back and the breakthrough goal had been all about the persistence of Garnacho...

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

97%

Examples:

  • Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo scored in the FA Cup final for Manchester United
  • Manchester City dominated possession but were unable to score against Manchester United in the second half
  • Manchester United won the FA Cup

Deceptions

87%

Examples:

  • Another Premier League and FA Cup Double had been on for Pep Guardiola and his all-conquering team to follow the one from last season and nobody gave United a prayer.
  • It was a triumph of the collective resolve, exemplified by the central defenders, Raphaël Varane and Lisandro Martínez.
  • It was, quite simply, the finest Manchester United result since the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013.

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Broke On: Saturday, 25 May 2024 Manchester United's teenagers Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo scored the decisive goals as Manchester United shocked Manchester City in the FA Cup final at Wembley, securing their 13th title. Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane returned to defense, providing crucial experience for Ten Hag's tactical approach.
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Broke On: Tuesday, 23 April 2024 Arsenal extended their lead at the top of the Premier League with a 5-0 rout over London rivals Chelsea, thanks to Kai Havertz's brace and Leandro Trossard and Ben White's goals. Arsenal has won all 11 games in which Havertz scores, leading Liverpool by three points and Manchester City by four.