Pre-season games offer clubs the chance to get their players ready for the season in terms of fitness and conditioning, as well as build their club’s reputation in different parts of the world. Every year, academy youngsters and new signings look to stake a claim in the team before the season kicks off. With only…
A tight defence, balanced midfield and flowing attack; these are the three components that make a great football team. Down the years, national teams and club sides have been deficient in particular departments with success; but which is the easier way to succeed? 2019 Champions League winners Liverpool had a fantastic forward line and a…
The dust settles on another Premier league campaign. An era-defining season which changed a lot of things you thought you knew about the most-watched league in the world. The relegation, mid-table and top four race had been all but sorted ahead of the final day. Leaving the title race to the fantastic duo as well…
Manchester City have one hand on the Premier League trophy; a decisive blow was struck on Manchester United’s season and Liverpool’s title hopes in Wednesday’s Manchester Derby. United started the game well and outran City, forcing uncharacteristic errors and sloppy play but lacked a goal threat. They ran collectively five kilometres less in the second…
IMAGE: GETTY IMAGES There was a five-point buffer between Brighton and Hove Albion and Cardiff City but it’s now two following tuesday’s listless display against Cardiff. Considering the spirited form they’re showing at the moment, The Welsh side have a better run-in with games against Liverpool, Fulham, Palace and Man United to go; while the…
(AFP) As the destination of the league title gets clearer in just about every top five league in Europe, its crunch time in England. Liverpool versus Chelsea is always a massive clash and Sunday’s instalment is set to decide the fate of both teams this season; one slip could change it all, it has previously…
Rampant Wolves devour the Devils again. As much as it looks straight from a book of old football clichés, it’s exactly what transpired at Molineux last night. Wolverhampton Wanderers are having a fairytale season as much as Leicester did in 2015/2016. That Fulham have confirmed a quick return to the Championship and Cardiff look likely…
The prolific Egyptian has understandably failed to reach the incredible goal-scoring highs of last season, but could just prove decisive in the title race. Mohammed Salah’s dip in goalscoring form from last season has been down to so many reasons; he was rushed back from a shoulder injury in the Champions league final to participate in…
Henrikh Mkhitaryan is finally showing his best form in an Arsenal shirt. His switch to the gunners in the January 2018 transfer window was something of an under-tone in Alexis Sanchez’s swap deal to Machester United. His arrival also coincided with that of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, whose form has been nothing short of brilliant during Mkhitaryan’s…
(C) AFP As you would know since my last post, Liverpool and Bayern Munich could only serve up a goalless draw. Barcelona also played out the same scoreline with Lyon on the same night but have since shaken off those cobwebs, a wonderful Leo Messi hattrick inspiring them to a 4-2 win at Sevilla. Liverpool…
