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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Good ebening Unai Emery is finally out the door at Arsenal. In what seemed a belated move, the Arsenal board came to unison on the decision to part ways with the Spaniard. Big things were expected of the three-time Europa League winner as he replaced Arsène Wenger. With an impressive CV and curly hair, he…
It is another big game, another big scalp for Chris Wilder’s Sheffield United following a thrilling draw with Man United at Bramall lane. Back in the Premier league after a long time, three-at-the-back, fearless and entertaining: the Blades bear a staunch similarity to Wolves in 2018/19. Much like Nuno Espírito Santo’s charges, Wilder’s newbies have…
LOSC Lille marksman Victor Osimhen has surprised more than a few with his stunning start to the 2019/20 season. The Nigerian was brought in to bolster Lille’s attacking ranks after the loss of Nicolas Pépé and Rafael Leão. One of Europe’s highly-rated youngsters is proving his 2015 FIFA Under-17 World Cup Golden boot and Silver…
Pushing on from their run to the 2018 World cup semifinal, Gareth Southgate switched England’s tactical wing-back system over. The new four-man defence allows a balanced mix of three in midfield, with at least one entrusted with carrying the ball forward.Despite Dele Alli’s injuries or lack of form since the World Cup and Ruben Loftus-Cheek…
