After José Mourinho’s recent comments about players needing to give their all at all times came another 2-2 draw at home to Arsenal. The Manchester United manager made seven changes following the 2-2 draw with Southampton where he blamed some of his players for being too meek and lacking the fire to fight for the…
Arsenal versus Tottenham Hotspurs lived up to providing the most entertainment on Derby Day in the Premier League. Six goals, two penalties, seven yellow cards, a red card, both sets of players clashing, a failed fight back and a come-from-behind win. Much has been made of the changes Unai Emery has instilled at Arsenal. The…
A quick glance at the English Premier League’s top scorers list bares the usual suspects; Aguero, Aubameyang, Sterling, Hazard, Kane… Murray? Brighton and Hove Albion’s Glenn Murray has so far scored seven goals this season. In fact, Harry Kane and Jamie Vardy are the only Englishmen to have netted more league goals in 2018. That…
Leroy Sané had a slow start to the season. After a great start last season, culminating in the PFA Young player of the year award at the end of 2017/2018. The Manchester City winger faced an indifferent start this term amid concerns over his attitude after missing out on the world cup over the summer….
Neymar celebrates his goal (AFP) The past weekend had some titanic European clashes in store but we were treated to more of the same really. PSG blitzed past a hapless Monaco to add to new manager Thierry Henry’s woes. This game couldn’t have come at a worse time for Monaco, who are in an injury…
Everton players celebrate with Richarlison (REUTERS) As usual, The Premier League offers unique entertainment this season. Pep Guardiola and his Manchester city side continue to school the rest of the league and Liverpool and Chelsea just about equal their efforts with admirable unbeaten starts to the season. I have been thoroughly impressed though (and few…
Getty Images As the switch to daylight saving across Europe officially signifies the end of the summer season. The switch to the use of yellow match balls usually signifies the start of winter and the belated marking of the start of the second quarter of the season for me. There’s always a deeper competitive feeling…
As a host of retired footballers take their baby steps into management this season, my curiosity as to how they’re shaping up to become the main man bears snippets of their progress so far . Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard and most recently Thierry Henry have traded their football boots for trainers and with the memories…
Skysports.com The international break is over and club football is back on the menu. Things are taking shape in Africa and Nigeria now top their group in the 2019 AFCON qualifers after South Africa were unable to maintain the form that saw them thrash Seychelles 6-0 after labouring to a nil-nil away draw. As expected,…
Gladbach celebrate Shock results and upsets have become commonplace recently which prompts me to believe a special football season is upon us. Bundesliga bully boys Bayern Munich are failing to win in Germany with the start of Niko Kovac’s tenure not offering the consistent wins and superior showings we are used to, Borussia Monchengladbach have often been…
