For football fans, January is not only looked forward to as the start of a new year but also signals the onset of the winter transfer window – the soap opera of football. All leagues around the world have this one-month window of opportunity to strategically maneuver and secure the missing pieces for their ambitions. …
It was 92nd minute of a quarter-final clash between Newcastle and Chelsea and the ball was in the air from a whipped cross. Kieran Trippier was in the middle, defending his team’s 1-0 lead and the worst possible thing happens. The Newcastle defender fails miserably to control the ball and presents it on a platter …
Goals were at a premium this game week, with half of the teams who took to the field failing to find the net. Even those clubs who scored, four could not score more than once. The scorers kept on scoring, like Erling Haaland, and the ones who haven’t been, like Everton, continued to blank. Let’s …
The 2022 World Cup is now only a couple of days away and participating players are putting in the hard yards every day to get in sync with their teammates and their manager and start off as strongly as they can. And it’s not just the teams who have been keeping busy, but the fans …
Tempers ran high and sparks flew at a jam-packed St. James’ Park as Eddie Howe’s resurgent Newcastle United hosted Frank Lampard’s Everton in the midweek clash of Matchday 12 in the Premier League. The incident transpired after Paraguayan Miguel Almiron gave The Toons a 1-0 lead with his stunning first-time strike in the 31st minute. …
With two out of three days of the midweek Premier League game week done, we can now look at some of the highs and lows of FPL. This GW, continuing the theme from the weekend, was much better for defenders and not so much for the attackers. Only 8 goals were scored over seven games, …
It is almost customary to stock up on players from top-table clubs in your FPL teams. After all, these are the ones that are scoring consistently, keeping clean sheets, and putting in good performances. Of course, that is not to say that players from other clubs are universally ignored. But rarely will you find an …
The much-hailed Premier League Derby Weekend certainly did not disappoint, with plenty of action and reaction for everyone and their brother. Just when our blood pressures were returning to normalcy, on came mid-week European football. Thus far, no PL side has lost this week, with wins for Man City (no surprise who scored the …
English Premier League is back as Saturday provided us with plenty of highlight reels and talking points, and for those who missed the action, you can check out the scores here. With Act 1 of Gameweek 9 done, it is time for our FPL analysis. Who Impressed? Leandro Trossard Only one place to start here …
Premier League resumed this weekend after a short break, bringing back with it all the drama, emotions and excitement. Five of the seven matches of the cut-short weekend were played (scores here) on Saturday, meaning we can do the first part of our weekly FPL analysis. Here’s the round-up of the FPL winners and losers …
Newcastle United look to be finally returning the faith of the Saudi owners with their recent performances in the Premier League. After an initially rocky start under new manager Eddie Howe, the Magpies have certainly hit form who are now unbeaten in their last 10 league games which includes only two draws. Having gone the …
Formerly of Atletico Madrid, Newcastle fullback Kieran Trippier enjoyed a truly memorable time in Spain. The highlight of his stint was undoubtedly the Colchoneros’ La Liga triumph last season, as they lifted the trophy for the first time in 8 years. Trippier, who is currently out of action due to a metatarsal injury, recently featured …
With the Saudi takeover of Newcastle United going through over the summer, much change was expected at St. James’ Park. Although new manager Eddie Howe got off to a poor start at the club, recent results would be more to the new hierarchy’s liking. Since, their 4-0 loss to Man City in December, Newcastle are …
Newcastle United begin their first transfer market with the backing of riches from Saudi Arabia by completing the signing of Kieran Trippier from Atletico Madrid. The English fullback reportedly cost the club £12m, and brings with him solid credentials, bolstered by a La Liga title victory last season. A strong start to a new era, …
Diego Simeone showed just how much he loves an effective defensive play as he celebrated Kieran Trippier’s injury-time clearance like a goal against Valladolid. With the Colchoneros just seconds away from winning the La Liga title, Valladolid’s Jota dribbled his way out of the back in swagger and then passed the ball to his teammate …
Over the last couple of seasons, we have seen the emergence of some top class young English talents. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jadon Sancho are the perfect examples of this. Alexander-Arnold broke into the Liverpool first team last season and has been irreplaceable for the Reds in their chase for the Premier League and the Champions …