Everton went into the game against Chelsea facing a seemingly insurmountable challenge. With 12 of their senior players out for various reasons, the squad facing the champions of Europe felt rather makeshift. The 11 consisted of fringe players, veterans and even teenage debutants due to which the Toffees looked to be in for a long …
To no one’s surprise, Mike Dean seems to have landed in a bit of controversy. The English referee has been officiating games in the top flight of English football for over 20 years now, dishing out the most red cards in the process. Over the years, Mike Dean has been rather infamous for his eagerness …
Thiago Alcantara is filled to the brim with flair and class. Be it deft first touches, swerving strikes, or his signature ‘Thiago turn‘, the Spaniard exudes elegance. The 30-year-old has been impressive for Liverpool lately, seizing control of games effortlessly. Fittingly enough, a player oozing such finesse now has a pair of boots to match. …
Arsenal’s home turf, the Emirates Stadium is an architectural marvel. Consisting of a four-tier bowl system, the stadium is the 4th largest venue in the Premier League with the ability to accommodate over 60,000 spectators. The towering monument can instil a bit of intimidation in the hearts of the rivals, and sometimes fans alike especially …
Yesterday, the football world was in a state of dismay following Barcelona striker Sergio Aguero’s heartbreaking farewell press conference. The Manchester City legend saw his glittering career cut short due to being diagnosed with a heart condition. Messages of support flooded in from some of the biggest personalities in the game including Aguero’s Argentine teammate …
‘Arteta-ball’ looks to be back in full swing after taking a slight detour following their loss against Liverpool, with the Gunners stitching together 2 successive victories in the league. However, their 2-0 win against the Hammers last night will leave you wondering whether quick, sweeping attacks are the only thing in focus at London Colney. …
Chelsea Star Ben Chilwell has been sidelined since the end of last month due to an ACL injury he incurred during the Champions League tie against Juventus. The injury came as a huge blow to the Blues especially considering the English international’s excellent form prior to his injury. While it remains to be seen whether …
Manchester City were at their imperious best last at night as they dashed past a weakened Leeds United, in a 7-0 victory. The Whites rarely posed a threat to the City backline, this is clearly indicated via their total XG of just 0.22. Meaning that City’s usually resolute backline comprising of Ruben Dias and Aymeric …
Yesterday, we received a new addition to the list of seemingly bizarre fixtures being played for little to no reason. It came in the form of the inaugural Maradona Cup tie, held between the Argentine Legend’s two former sides Boca Juniors and FC Barcelona. Played on a Tuesday night in December, in Saudi Arabia no …
A football season is long, to put it mildly. Spanning for months, stretching across numerous match weeks, the sheer volume of games can be quite ridiculous at times. So it’s safe to say that at the end of an exhausting campaign, players deserve a bit of rest and relaxation. Usually, our favourite stars jet off …
The UEFA Champions League draw for the final 16 was abysmally conducted. Mired in controversy, the draw was declared void after being conducted entirely, due to the incorrect placement of Manchester United in the pot. The initial draw featured some tasty ties, including a potential last dance between Ronaldo and Messi. Alas, it was not …
Inter Milan’s 4-0 thumping of relegation candidate Cagliari was business as usual for the Nerazzurri. The empathic win took them to the top of the Serie A table, overtaking arch-rivals AC Milan. What wasn’t usual, however, was manager Simone Inzaghi’s walk back into the San Siro tunnel. After the final whistle, Inzaghi along with one …
Joel Matip continues to win the admiration of Reds fans on the back of his solid displays so far this season. Forming a defensive pair with Virgil van Dijk, the Cameroonian international has helped his side keep 10 clean sheets in 16 games so far in the Premier League. Aside from the number 32’s defensive …
Football is known as ‘the beautiful game’ for a reason. Putting aside intricate dribbles, heroic tackles, swerving shots etc, what makes the game beautiful is how inclusive it can be. Played across 6 continents, the game is for everyone no matter their background, religion or race. And every once in a while the world witnesses …
Chelsea against Leeds at the Bridge is no ordinary fixture. The intense rivalry between the north and south dates back to the late 1960s and so expectations from last night’s fixture were high. And the game certainly lived up to them as fans were treated to a high octane game, filled with drama. Leeds did …
Spanish midfielder Thiago Alcantara’s move to Liverpool last season held a lot of expectations behind it. The 30-year-old played a pivotal part in Bayern Munich’s legendary season, which made his move to the Kop all the more enticing. Touted by many as the definitive piece of the puzzle for Klopp, who could then begin his …
Yesterday turned out to be an excellent showing for ponytail-wielding towering number 9s, albeit at different ends of the pitch. Andy Carroll The first came via Andy Carroll, the former Liverpool striker who has unfortunately faced a career downturn. Big Andy has gone from European football in front of the Kop to a fight for …