It’s make or break for the two most successful clubs in English football. As Liverpool take steps into modern-day greatness, Manchester United keep taking more steps away from it. Fortunes can’t be more contrasted in such a historic fixture. A 3-1 loss away to Liverpool proved to be José Mourinho‘s final game as United manager,…
As Tammy Abraham scores goals and begins to look the part in the Chelsea first team squad this season. Parallels are drawn between his career and that of his ‘more senior’ counterpart only 29 days younger; Marcus Rashford. On the evening of 25 February 2016, Marcus Rashford debuted for Manchester United in an Europa League Round…
Football is back! After an arduous three-month wait for proper football; the pick of the opening round of Premier League football was saved for last in Manchester United’s Sunday afternoon hosting of Chelsea. It presents Frank Lampard’s bow as Chelsea manager against Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s revamped charges. Chelsea have lost once from 20 opening fixtures,…
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…
(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…
It’s all set for a Wembley classic as title hopefuls Tottenham Hotspurs tackle an improved Manchester United. This fixture proved an early thriller in the first weeks of the season when a Lucas Moura brace helped spurs to a 3-0 win. The latest installment is a must-win for Mauricio Pochettino’s men who need to impress…
Is there really any other topic in football to discuss right now?Jose Mourinho leaving Manchester United was always a matter of when, not if.The Portuguese tactician is one of the most successful managers in English football history and his character would be missed. But Manchester United could not keep up with a man who constantly…
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…
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,…
