Football has drawn to a close for 2018.It was an unforgettable year for Manchester City after winning the Premier league title whilst tumbling several records along the way. Liverpool certainly had a better end to the year and top spot going into 2019 is much-deserved following what has been an exceptional year of marked progress….
Enjoyed boxing day football?The mid-point of the season then. Liverpool sit atop the Premier league and had their lead increased to 6 points, 7 ahead of defending champions Manchester City. City are under serious pressure now after losing consecutive games for just the second time in Pep Guardiola’s reign, their 2nd loss in 3 games….
The English Premier league table takes on significant shape after the last round of fixtures before Christmas day. Shock results ensured Christmas horror for Manchester City and Chelsea fans following defeats at home to Crystal Palace and Leicester City respectively. Liverpool ensured top spot on Christmas day. 8 of the last 9 league leaders on…
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…
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…
The weekend brought edge-of-your-seat football as Chelsea and Liverpool served up a premier league classic in the 1-1 draw at Stamford bridge. Maurizio Sarri and Jürgen Klopp’s tactical battle didn’t disappoint in a pulsating attacking game which certainly entertained and both teams would accept a draw but Liverpool would be happier with their late equalizer…
