Goalkeepers in the modern game are required to be more than just shot-stoppers. The ability to handle the ball with their feet has become an essential measure of determining a goalkeeper’s abilities as well as their fee in the transfer market. A prime example of the case is Manchester City’s Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson Moraes. The …
Manchester City vs. Liverpool has evolved into a blockbuster of a fixture in the Premier League in recent times. The two clubs have fiercely contested for the Premier League trophy in the past two seasons. Back in 2018, Europe got to witness this rivalry on the biggest stage as the two teams met in the …
Sitting in third position in the points table barely halfway through the campaign and securing progression into the knockout stages of the Champions League usually ensures a comfortable situation for any manager but not if you are at Manchester City and especially not if your name is Pep Guardiola. The Spaniard is considered to be …
Technology is constantly evolving the way we go about our lives and the same can be said about how football is both watched and played. From curved posts to color broadcasting and most recently with goal-line technology as well as VAR, the growth of technology has been a undeniable factor in the evolution of the …
Newcastle United’s rumoured takeover news has been spreading like wildfire in the world of football. What we know so far Reports suggest that current owner Mike Ashley is rumored to sell the football club to billionaire Sheikh Khaled in a £350m deal. Ashley and Sheikh Khaled seem to have agreed on a contract and have …
In an amusing video that surfaced online, Machester City boss Pep Guardiola let loose and celebrated emphatically at an event after leading his team to a historic domestic treble. Intense on the field Pep Guardiola is one of the world’s best coaches. He possesses a razor sharp intellect and outstanding tactical skills. On the pitch, …
Widely known as ‘The Special One’, Jose Mourinho has won numerous trophies during his time in Spain, Italy, Portugal and England. His stint at Manchester United, it is fair to say, ended on not-so-good terms. He was criticized for his lack of attacking football, his public shaming of players, and most importantly, his refusal to …
For the Premier League, the 2000s saw the world get introduced to the notion of the Big Four concept. In that time, the world saw Arsenal become the Invincibles in 2004 and Chelsea haul a then-record by accumulating 95 points in 2005. The 2010s however, brought us new change. With the emergence of Manchester City …
Over the past few seasons, the Premier League title race has seen some intense battles, close calls and inspiring stories. Manchester City’s last-gasp win in 2012, Leicester’s fairy-tale ending in 2016 and Chelsea’s dominance in 2017. And this 2018-19 season is sizing up to produce a grandstand finish, as Liverpool and City fight it out …
Over the course of the football league season, champions are made based on fine margins. It’s the close calls that make all the difference between being crowned champions and having to settle for second-best. Getting stuck in and grinding out results in games when the team is not performing at its best, when the opposition …
There’s a new rivalry budding in English football, and it involves two of the Premier League’s most lethal teams. With Liverpool and City going toe-to-toe against each other in the title race and with both teams desperate to be crowned champions, there’s every chance that this rivalry will be a thing of significance in the …
The year is 2019, and “diving” is well and truly a part of the game. The act of manipulating your movements during tight situations to convince the referee and make it seem as though one has been fouled, is what diving is all about. Most commonly occurring inside the box to obtain a penalty, officials …
Does the perfect player exist? To answer that question, we need to define a perfect player. And doing that is probably the hardest task there is because, with all the unique talent that exists in the footballing world, it is almost impossible to define perfection. Tricky situation, isn’t it? The definition of perfection is opinionated, …
Raheem Sterling is having the season of his life at the moment. Incredible stats such as 15 goals and 9 assists in the league have been paramount in Manchester City’s title charge this season. Still learning and constantly improving under Pep Guardiola, Raheem is a serious talent to watch out for. With City performing exceptionally …