Man Utd formation change is actually here at last under the new Portuguese coach Ruben Amorim, although as the new coach was keen to emphasise, it was not as a result of external pressure. Months after insisting to stay true to his favoured back-three system, Amorim changed the Manchester United formation to play a back four that was more traditional. The change provided a rare clean sheet and...
The Liverpool set-piece problems became an increased problem in an otherwise promising campaign in the Premier League, with the captain, Virgil van Dijk, acknowledging that the vulnerability that the team faced when in dead ball circumstances is hurting them. Although the Reds defeated Wolves 2-1 in Anfield and climbed to fourth place on the table, the problems associated with defence set-pieces persistently undermined their work and became a...
Kepa Arrizabalaga penalty hero was the headline of the dramatic, tense and raw-emotional night when Arsenal won the Carabao Cup quarter-finals against Crystal Palace by penalty. It was the eventual spot-kick which was saved by the Spanish goalkeeper which sent the Gunners into semi-finals where a two legged derby against London rivals Chelsea now awaits. At the Emirates Stadium, the goals of Arsenal seemed to have earned them...
The Alexander Isak Injury has also dealt a big blow to both Liverpool and the Sweden international at the time the striker seemed to be propelled into this season. Liverpool have also confirmed that Isak has gone through surgery after he broke his left leg in an expected injury that would keep him out of action months before the January transfer window. The 26 year old forward sustained...
Morgan Rogers Aston Villa has already established itself as one of the most captivating stories of the Premier league season with the 23 year old forward still providing moments to win matches that are keeping Aston Villa directly in the title discussion. Being perceived as a potential talent yet to find his way in the world, Rogers finally turned out to be the main focus in Villa strategy...
Chelsea comeback draw was the only highlight of a compelling evening in the Premier League, with Chelsea remaining strong and calm during a time on the losing end to produce two Chelson goals and enter the match a 2-2 draw with Newcastle United. What appeared as an easy home win at the half time, turned out to be another disappointing night to Eddie Howe team, who again could...
Calvert -Lewin Leeds come back has turned out to be one of the little, yet effective, winter stories of the Premier League that have not been made by the hype, but rather, by stamina, fitness and tine goals. Dominic Calvert-Lewin is not giving an excuse when he talks of how difficult it is to shake a narrative once established. He was explaining a journey. Back at Brentford on...
Manchester United vs Bournemouth 4-4 will come to be remembered as one of the most insane, excruciatingly tense, emotionally charged matches of the season in the premier leagues that served as a reminder that Old Trafford possessed some attacker soul but brutally revealed the defensive incompetence that continues to torment the unit led by Ruben Amorim. It was an evening when reason failed, form was strained to its...
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace was once again influenced by the cold-bloodedness nature of Erling Haaland who scored two goals in the process by taking the lead in the game, bringing the City squarely on top of the opposition in London, keeping rivals Arsenal in a continuous pressure. In any given weekend, the title race forms a major roller coaster, so what champions do best is, when opportunity...
Arsenal vs Wolves provided late drama, raw emotions and a decisive twist that has the potential to define the title race in the Premier League, as the league leaders won a madcap 2-1 fake-goal at Emirates Stadium. A night when it was a matter of patience and nerves, Mikel Arteta and his side managed to come out victorious having delivered one of the least fluent performances they have...