Erling Braut Haaland has continued his world-class goalscoring form in 2021. The 20-year-old has 23 goals and six assists from 23 appearances for Dortmund this season despite a muscle injury setback in late 2020. Haaland remains a shining light for BVB and his form reads eight goals and three assists in nine games in all…
Josh Maja enjoyed a dream full Premier League debut as Fulham defeated Everton 2-0 at Goodison Park. The Nigeria international joined Fulham on loan from Bordeaux on January transfer deadline day and scored the historic match-winning brace. The Cottagers won their first-ever league game at Everton after 28 attempts, as they won their first league…
Leicester City climbed to the second spot on the Premier League table after 24 games, with a come-from-behind 3-1 win against outgoing Champions Liverpool at the King Power Stadium. With Liverpool dominating the opening half, Leicester stayed disciplined and capitalized on seven minutes of madness when they scored three late in the second half. Mo…
Chelsea’s qualification to the FA Cup quarter-finals was a classic knockout win. Secured via a disjointed performance with 10 changes to the side on a poor pitch. Against Championship Barnsley, the Blues were second best but Tammy Abraham put in a hardworking man of the match display. The striker scored his second goal of the…
Real Madrid’s 2-0 win over neighbours Getafe told the story of adaptability and winning at all costs with several players missing out. Karim Benzema and Ferland Mendy got the goals in an important victory especially as Los Blancos were able to keep only six players on the bench. They kept Atlético Madrid within five points…
Luis Suárez has now scored at least 15 La Liga goals for seven consecutive years as Atlético Madrid have gone nine games unbeaten. The Uruguayan continued his excellent start to life at Atleti as he scored a brace against Celta Vigo at the Wanda Metropolitano. Diego ‘Cholo’ Simeone has been able to harness a lethal…
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City got the maximum points in the crunch clash with Liverpool which all but ended their rivals’ title race. The 4-1 win helped City to Guardiola’s first win at Anfield and Liverpool’s third straight home defeat since 1963 as they went 10 points clear of the defending Champions. The table-toppers are now…
David Moyes might have pulled off another transfer masterstroke. Earlier in January, he identified the importance of their winter signings Tomáš Souček and Jarrod Bowen as key in having kept them from relegation last season. West Ham currently find themselves fifth, two points behind Liverpool on the Premier League standings in a wonderful season after…
The 2020/21 Premier League season has reached its halfway point after 19 games for most teams. This unprecedented season has delivered its fair share of surprises and breakthroughs, with Manchester United currently at the top as nine different teams have spent time in first position. Hence, Football Castle brings together a list of the best…
Manchester United went over Leicester and Man City to return to the top of the Premier League table after another away win at Fulham. Edinson Cavani pulled United level after Ademola Lookman’s early opener before Paul Pogba stepped up. The Frenchman curled in a brilliant winner off his left foot, following on from his equally…
