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January 22, 2020

Bolu Alabi-Hundeyin

Fantasy Premier League, Features, Player Analysis, Premier League

Gabriel Martinelli: The Unlikely teenager inspiring the Gunners

Gabriel Martinelli helped Arsenal to a come-from-behind 2-2 draw with Chelsea as he became the first teenager since Nicolas Anelka to reach double figures for Arsenal. Martinelli is the teenager with the second-most goals in Europe’s top five leagues after Jadon Sancho with 10 goals and three assists in 21 appearances. The unknown 18-year-old joined…

January 12, 2020

Babajide Adewunmi-EverBlazin

Features

Spanish Super Cup Showdown – Prediction

By: Babajide Adewunmi Atletico Madrid take on their spunky rivals later tonight in Jeddah Saudi Arabia in the final of the Spanish Super Cup. The Rojiblancos came through to the final after making a dramatic comeback against Barcelona to set up a date with their arch rivals in the finals. The game albeit was trailed…

January 6, 2020

Bolu Alabi-Hundeyin

Features, Player Analysis, Serie A

Ciro Immobile: Europe’s top marksman with a point to prove

That the top marksman in Europe’s top five leagues is not Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi, might surprise a few this season. The current joint-top scorer (alongside Robert Lewandowski), Ciro Immobile’s name would surprise quite a few more. With 19 goals in 17 league games, the Italian has been nothing but full of goals for…

December 30, 2019

Bolu Alabi-Hundeyin

Features, Premier League

The Premier League: A new decade in perspective

It’s been a fantastic decade of Premier League football, with lots of thrills, goals and special memories to keep forever. Manchester United, Chelsea, Leicester City and Manchester City all lifted the Premier League title this decade, each leading varying periods of excellence. However, the biggest change in the premier league this decade is the inclination…

December 27, 2019

Bolu Alabi-Hundeyin

Features, Player Analysis, Premier League, Tactical Analysis

How did Liverpool cope with the loss of Fabinho?

13 points clear atop the Premier League table, Club World Cup Champions and 4-nil winners over second-placed Leicester, Liverpool are flying at the moment. Jürgen Klopp’s super team, however, are playing without one of their most important players, midfield destroyer Fabinho. The Brazilian played a blinder for Liverpool in their biggest game of the season…

December 21, 2019

Bolu Alabi-Hundeyin

Features, Premier League

The battle for fourth at Christmas

It is a special reunion for José Mourinho and Frank Lampard as Tottenham and Chelsea clash in the London derby. Lampard evolved into the Premier League’s greatest goalscoring midfielder under Mourinho’s tutelage at Chelsea, with the Portuguese undoubtedly a major influence in Lampard’s playing career. There will be no punches pulled on the pitch, however,…

December 16, 2019

Babajide Adewunmi-EverBlazin

Features, Player Analysis, Premier League

Mason Greenwood: How Good Can He Become?

By: Babajide Adewunmi One beautiful thing about making decisions is that it leads one to two results; either one regrets or applauds oneself for taking such decision. Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solksjaer came under heavy criticisms after the departure of Alexis Sánchez and Romelu Lukaku from Old Trafford; his criticism was mainly about how…

December 5, 2019

Bolu Alabi-Hundeyin

Features, Player Analysis, Premier League

Inside the ‘new’ Dele Alli

Bamidele Alli has unmistakably improved since José Mourinho replaced Mauricio Pochettino at Tottenham. The England international has been reminded to show his true self under the Portuguese manager, having tweaked his game to play deeper and accommodate the immaculate brilliance of Son Heung-Min the last couple of seasons. The 24-year-old quite simply suffered in a…

December 3, 2019

Bolu Alabi-Hundeyin

Features, Premier League

Jose Mourinho’s twists

It’s a sensational return to Old Trafford for José Mourinho this week, as the new Tottenham boss takes his side to his old stomping ground. The special one is back to mix it up with the new era of Premier League rivalry. Taking up a club looking to enter an era of unprecedented success, much…

December 3, 2019

Bolu Alabi-Hundeyin

Features, Premier League, Tactical Analysis

Another big question for Chelsea’s kids

Since taking over in July, Chelsea have exceeded popular expectation under Frank Lampard’s management Utilizing the wealth of youngsters at his disposal amidst a transfer ban, Lampard has steadied the ship with some solid performances. Despite the reality-check of a trouncing at Old Trafford on matchday one, Chelsea have sealed impressive performances against Wolves, Ajax…