Every squad needs no-nonsense defenders and sweepers. Controlling the defensive line is their responsibility, along with many of the most challenging defensive duties. They are typically tall and robust players because they need to be able to win one-on-one matchups with strikers, particularly headers from long balls, crosses and corner kicks. The goal area should …
Manchester United’s start under Erik ten Hag has been a topsy-turvy ride so far. They started the season in awful fashion, losing their opening games to Brighton and Brentford. The Red Devils have since bounced back, winning 4 Premier League games on the trot in a compelling fashion. It’s still unclear how this side can …
The rivalry shared between Manchester United and Liverpool is among the most bitter in football. It’s reflected in the enmity shared between the two UK cities. The construction of the Manchester Canal brewed hate between the cities, with Liverpool’s citizens believing it cost them jobs. The rivalry between the two clubs has been waging for …
Cristiano Ronaldo finally kick-started his season with Manchester United by scoring his first goal of the campaign in the 8th competitive game. The Portuguese forward had quite the summer, in which he skipped his side’s pre-season tour of Asia and tried his best to orchestrate an exit from Old Trafford. But after no major European …
Footballers, particularly famous ones, lead a difficult life. Every moment, not just on the pitch, but also off of it is put under a microscope. People, particularly haters and critics, are always eagerly waiting for one moment of weakness, one chink in the armour, to bring the player and his or her status down. English …
Jordan Peterson, a Canadian psychologist, is about as divisive a figure as one can find. A prime example is Peterson’s Sports Illustrated tweet, in which he called a curvy woman wearing a swimsuit simply “not beautiful”. Peterson was extensively ridiculed as a result of the message, which inspired him to completely stop using Twitter—or at …
With 4 wins on the spin, Manchester United are flying high, led from the front by Erik ten Hag. After an abysmal first 2 games of the current campaign, United have bounced by winning 4 out of 4, vanquishing title contenders Liverpool and Arsenal in the process. The sudden change in fortune has a lot …
Men, women, and kids everywhere agreed when Pele referred to football as “Jogo Bonito”, or the “beautiful game”. The game itself was embodied by Pele. He displayed heart, honour, and delight throughout the game. He believed he owed the sport, not the other way around. The Brazilian superstar had a major role in making football …
Arsenal’s unbeaten run was finally vanquished by Erik Ten Hag’s Manchester United, as they picked up all 3 points through a 3-1 victory. A packed-out Old Trafford played host to the game and also witnessed a debut appearance for United’s £100m man Antony. In fact, Ten Hag opted to start all of his new signings …
Sunday night’s final Premier League fixture saw a resurgent Manchester United host league leaders Arsenal at Old Trafford in what proved to be a mouth-watering encounter. Having maintained a perfect start to the season, the Gunners arrived in Manchester high in confidence but at the same time, Erik ten Hag’s side also boasted fine form …
Arsenal’s dreamy start to the Premier League came to an end on Sunday and with that, the hopes (of some very hopeful Arsenal fans) of another invincible run. This leaves Man City and London rivals Tottenham the only undefeated teams in the league after six games. The Gunners started the season in red hot form, …
Given Erik ten Hag’s cautious introduction of new recruit Casemiro, it was unclear if Antony would get a start barely a few days after his £85 million transfer from Ajax. However, the United manager’s decision to give him a starting spot in his XI paid off during the opening half itself. Erik ten Hag inserted …
Premier League matchday 5 is almost over, with only Man Utd vs. Leicester remaining. In this post, we analyse the FPL hits and misses that the mid-week games brought. The results are as follows: The Hits: Erling Haaland The most obvious place to start is the talk of the town, Erling Haaland. Man City’s dominant …
Every year, EA Sports introduces a new instalment to their FIFA football franchise video game. The future of the FIFA brand is in doubt, but the controversy around rating cards is here to stay. For the past few years, Lionel Messi has been the highest-rated player in the game, frequently being rated 93-94. The last …
The top story from Tuesday night’s midweek Premier League fixtures has undeniably been Chelsea’s disappointing loss away at Southampton. Despite Raheem Sterling opening the scoring at Saint Mary’s Stadium, the home side went on to put two goals past Edouard Mendy and complete a comeback win on the night. More than the defeat it was …
The transfer deadline is upon us. Within two days, the fans will learn about the fate of any new players that may or may not join their teams. The clubs, however, are in complete panic mode, scrambling whatever resources are left to sign their targets if not done already. Chelsea, who was eyeing Leicester City’s …
Riding on the highs of their triumph against Liverpool at home, Manchester United earned their first away victory this season at St Mary’s against Southampton. The Red Devils fielded an unchanged lineup from the victory against Liverpool, and eventually picked up the victory on the back of a wonderfully placed strike from Bruno Fernandes. It …