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Newcastle v Man City, Saturday 12:45 – Newcastle are in need of a win after losing five of their last six games, so the incentive of a visit from the reigning Champions may give them just the lift they need. – Hatem Ben Arfa scored a sensational equalizer in the last game against […]
In the league table of human wickedness, the Poznan mockery by Sunderland supporters – after Manchester United lost the title in extraordinary fashion despite beating us on the final day – is some way lower than Inquisition, the Holocaust and 9/11. It’s not even as bad as singing ‘you’re s**** and you know you are’. […]
Malcolm Dawson writes … It was cold last night at the Stadium of Light, when Reading came into town. It began like a dream, when our own James McClean put the visiting side one nil down. After such a great start, the defence played their part and Mignolet seldom looked troubled. Before very long, with […]
There are certain coaches that advocate a certain style of play, when Roma made former manager Zdenek Zeman the man in charge they knew what they were signing up for. The Czech is famed for what can only be described as the “all out attack” setting on FIFA, Zeman’s tactics is one of high […]
No Vidic (best defender), no Anderson (in form midfielder), incorrect offside decision, not being awarded a penalty – a lot of things didn’t go in Manchester United’s favour, but here’s a look at what did help them in their derby victory over Manchester City. Ferguson’s team selection was spot on When Scholes and Fletcher didn’t […]
A three all draw is always more satisfying when your team has recovered from three nil down than when it has thrown away a three goal lead. Against West Brom, Norwich and now Chelsea, we have gone two or more down and fought back. The team’s performances in the latter stages of those games can […]
Brendan Rodgers is doing a fine job as Liverpool FC manager and should finish in the top half of the Premier League but we’ve got some great tips that will help propel the Reds higher up the table. Here are some handy helping hints which should increase those possession percentages further and help Liverpool get […]
Playing Catch-up (Points / Position) This graph clearly indicates just how far Manchester City have come in a short space of time. Whilst Manchester United have remained constantly inside the top three, their near-neighbours have been transformed from perennial strugglers into the champions of England. Recent Meetings The derby games from last season will long […]
Manchester City may have produced another abject European display at Borussia Dortmund in midweek, but their ability to pick up points in the Premier League cannot be called into question. Ahead of the visit of near-neighbours and title rivals Manchester United, I thought I’d take a look at just how invincible Roberto Mancini’s men have […]
VIDEO: Former Manchester United striker scores twice against Real Madrid
VIDEO: Cazorla’s embarrassing dive for Arsenal against West Brom
Wigan v QPR 15:00 – After starting the season in fine form Wigan come into this game after back to back defeats at the hands of Manchester City and Newcastle United. They will be without defender Maynor Figueroa whose red card and penalty early on against Newcastle set the Latics on the road to […]
Swansea v Norwich – 15:00 – Two goals from Michu were enough to earn Swansea all three points at Arsenal last weekend. The Spaniard kept a level head to calmly tuck away his two opportunities. Nathan Dyer was the provider for the second, whilst Angel Rangel again looked lively, in what could well prove […]
Southampton v Reading – 15:00 – Southampton fell to another defeat against Liverpool on Saturday, as a Daniel Agger goal left them locked in the league’s bottom three. There was some positives for Nigel Adkins’ side to take away though, not least Rickie Lambert’s continuing emergence as a striker of Premier League quality. […]
Aston Villa v Stoke – 15:00 – Aston Villa drew 1-1 with QPR last weekend, a first half goal from Brett Holman earning Paul Lambert’s side a point. The Villa manager may seek to reintroduce Darren Bent this weekend, given his recall to the bench against the R’s, to try and add some more […]
West Ham v Liverpool 16:00 – West Ham produced an incredible second half performance to win 3-1 against Chelsea in their last game. – Goals from Carlton Cole, Mohamed Diame and Mobido Maiga secured three points in a game which could have seen the Hammers score even more, as they gave Petr Cech […]
Everton v Tottenham Sunday, 15:00 – Everton earned a point against reigning Premier League champions Man City in their last outing, with Marouane Fellaini continuing to grab the headlines this season by both scoring for Everton and conceding the penalty that allowed City to equalize. – That was Everton’s third 1-1 draw in […]
Man City v Man Utd Sunday, 13:30 – The Manchester derby is one of the most eagerly anticipated fixtures in the Premier League calendar, and this year’s see Manchester United go in with a three point advantage over the reigning Premier League champions – United will go in with mixed emotions after winning […]
Sunderland v Chelsea – 15:00 – A solitary Craig Gardner goal will have provided scant consolation for Martin O’Neill’s Sunderland, on a day when they created plenty of chances but just couldn’t find their killer instinct in front of goal. The 2-1 defeat now leaves them precariously placed just above the drop zone, something […]
Arsenal v West Brom – 15:00 – More pressure was piled on Arsene Wenger as his Arsenal side slumped to yet another league defeat, this time 0-2 at home to Swansea. Arsenal will be to regain some of their usual zip and fluidity this weekend against the Baggies. – Confidence breeds more confidence […]