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…
Ajax have gone about giant-killing again; the latest in their story of this season’s wonderful Champions League campaign is of collective brilliance over individuality. This team is perhaps not about to win the competition three times in a row but have dispelled the individualistic dominance of first Real Madrid and then Cristiano Ronaldo over this…
(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…
It’s almost upon us, the Champions league quarterfinals offers some historic clashes, not least Manchester United versus Barcelona. This European football classic brings a lot of nostalgia for supporters of both sides. For Man United, it is hoped that some of that Ole magic remains and he can navigate past the almighty Catalans. While Barcelona…
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…
Germany are back to winning ways. That post-2014 world cup spirit of grabbing the win anyhow is certainly welcome in the new era. The Germans are rebuilding following last year’s disastrous world cup defence and limp UEFA Nation’s League campaign; culminating in Joachim Low forcing early retirements on Jerome Boateng, Mats Hummels and Thomas Muller….
Real Madrid have been ousted as the undisputed kings of Europe. After three successive Champions league triumphs, it’s is time to rebuild at the Santiago Bernabéu. The Spanish side’s problems run deeper than the 4-1 embarrassment at home to Ajax; although the young Dutch side deserve their reward for being such a vibrant unit, pushing…
Title-chasing Liverpool (yep, Man. United fans, that’s what they are these days) square up to Bayern Munich in the Champions League Round Of 16. This first leg is about sending out strong enough teams to be in a decent position for the second tie for the managers. This is due to the long list of…
Real Madrid youngster Vinicius Júnior is repaying the faith shown in him by manager Santiago Solari. The Brazil wonderkid who had drawn attention following a big money move from Flamengo over the summer proves his worth. The Real Madrid hierarchy was unhappy with ex-manager Julen Lopetegui for under-utilizing the forward during their tumultuous start to…
