Wednesday marks the middle evening of three nights of Premier League football, with four fixtures to look forward to. There’s a battle at the bottom at Turf Moor, the potential for another tough evening for Southampton at Selhurst Park and a meeting between two mid-table outfits on the south coast. Those matches all kick off […]
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City to Extend Premier League Advantage
With just two matches taking place in the Premier League on Tuesday, leaders Manchester City have the opportunity to extend their lead at the top of the standings to four points when they welcome Leeds United to the Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola’s side are the form team in the division, as they have won six […]
City to Extend Premier League Advantage
With just two matches taking place in the Premier League on Tuesday, leaders Manchester City have the opportunity to extend their lead at the top of the standings to four points when they welcome Leeds United to the Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola’s side are the form team in the division, as they have won six […]
Benitez’s Everton can Cause Palace Frustration
There are another three Premier League matches this Sunday and two teams who will be keeping a close eye on both ends of the table, meet at Selhurst Park. Crystal Palace and Everton are stuck midway between the bottom three and the top six and Sunday’s result could have a huge impact on their seasons. […]
A Super Saturday In Store
All of the Premier League’s big guns are out in action on a super Saturday, which sees Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool resume their title battle, with the Reds involved in an emotional return to Anfield for former skipper and current Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard. Meanwhile, Arsenal will look to get back to winning […]
Coach’s Corner: Chelsea v Manchester United
Chelsea and Manchester United played out an entertaining draw in Michael Carrick’s second game as manager of The Red Devils, but it was Chelsea who had the better of the game and will have come away slightly disappointed not to have secured the three points. Man Utd offered little in the way of attack, only […]
Celebrity Crouch was Unlikely Premier League Legend
Early on as a professional, Peter Crouch was derided for his very tall frame and gangly nature but, after a stellar career in which he joined the Premier League 100-goal club and represented several top sides including Liverpool and Tottenham, the former forward now firmly falls into the category of ‘legend’. He also holds a […]
Rangnick Could Face First-Game Frustration
It’s another busy day of Premier League action this Sunday, with no fewer than four top-flight matches, including Ralf Rangnick’s first game in charge of Manchester United. There are also other key games at the top and bottom ends of the table, as we build up to the hectic festive fixture schedule. Palace Out to […]
Title-Race Trio Take to the Road
There are just two points between the top three in the Premier League and all of the title challengers will be on the road on Saturday in what should be a cracking coupon. Leaders Chelsea are 11/4 to win the league with reigning champions Manchester City 5/7 and Liverpool can be backed at 7/2. Champions […]
Hammers Revelling in Return of Moyesiah
Once dubbed the Moyesiah by Manchester United fans when taking over from cherished manager Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford, it’s fair to say the second coming of David Moyes at West Ham was greeted with a more muted response. After saving the Hammers from relegation during a six-month spell in the 2017-18 season, Moyes […]
Unpredictable United Can Cause Chelsea Problems
There is a bumper day of Premier League action on Sunday, with no fewer than five matches, including a big clash between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge (4:30pm). The hosts are trying to maintain their position at the top of the table, while United will look to get back into the top-four battle […]
Relegation Battle Takes Centre Stage
A bumper Sunday Premier League coupon means there are only five fixtures on Saturday but they are all intriguing affairs with most eyes fixed towards the foot of the division with three of the bottom four aiming to move away from relegation trouble. Brighton No Bankers at the Amex Pick of the bets comes at […]
Sunday Goals on Premier League Agenda
There are just two Premier League fixtures on Sunday but both, at the Etihad Stadium and the Tottenham Stadium, should provide us with goals. The 2pm kick-off is the current champions Manchester City playing host to Everton, while the 4:30pm match sees Tottenham face Leeds United in Antonio Conte’s first Premier League home game in […]
New Managers Out to Impress as Premier League Returns
The Premier League returns after the international break with three clubs having new managers at the helm for the start of a chaotic period for English top-flight outfits with ten gameweeks to be played between now and the round of fixtures over New Year. Steven Gerrard (Aston Villa), Eddie Howe (Newcastle) and Dean Smith (Norwich) […]
Coach’s Corner: Where Did it All Go Wrong for United versus City?
Manchester City secured bragging rights over their neighbours with a comfortable 2-0 victory against Manchester United on Saturday. The Red Devils had a torrid time against their rivals, having to spend most of the game without the ball and only managing to fashion one or two good chances. As if to underline Manchester City’s dominance, […]
Tallest And Shortest Premier League Players Of All Time
Some players often get told early in their careers that they are too tall or too small to make it in professional football. Here are four players who bucked that trend. Current Tallest – Kjell Scherpen – 6ft 8 The tallest man in Premier League currently is a player who is perhaps unfamiliar to most. […]
Conte Can Kick Start Tottenham at Goodison
Antonio Conte returns to Premier League action on Sunday (2pm), when the new Tottenham boss takes his troops to Merseyside to face a below-par Everton team. Having collected a win in his first match in charge – a 3-2 success over Vitesse on Thursday – it’s now down to the serious business of trying to […]
City Hold Derby Aces
All eyes will be on Old Trafford on Saturday with Manchester United hosting Premier League rivals Manchester City in what promises to be a fascinating headline act for this round of games. Citizens Class Can Tell Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has earned some breathing space in the last week as United bounced back from the 5-0 […]
Coach’s Corner: Breaking Down the Newcastle v Chelsea Match from Saturday
Let’s take an in-depth look at the game between Newcastle on Chelsea last weekend, and find out just how Chelsea managed to finish as three-goal winners despite not being at their best on the day. How They Lined Up Chelsea Chelsea lined up in a loose 3-4-3/5-2-3 formation, with Chillwell and James acting as wing-backs […]
Leeds to Add to Norwich’s Woes
Leeds United’s season has yet to get going after the first nine games, with injuries playing a part in the disappointing start, but they will be hoping to kickstart their campaign at Norwich City on Sunday. Although struggling to string results together, the Whites don’t look low on confidence and a trip to Carrow Road […]