Articles By Charlie Rhodes (31339)

Isco vs James Rodriguez

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 17 2015

A Real Madrid predicted line-up often has an irregularity. The third midfielder. Often, (before Luka Modric was out injured) the midfield would go Toni Kroos, Luka Modric, Isco/James Rodriguez. There…

Isco + James Rodriguez

Why Serie A is Missing Out on its Most Marketable Aspect

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 17 2015

“Italian football has always been different, special,” John Foot wrote in an addendum to Calcio, his history of the beautiful game in the peninsula. “The term ‘calcio’ immediately conjures up…

totti-selfie-dan-rekor-derby-zVM

5 strikers Roy Hodgson needs to decide between to bring into the England set up

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 16 2015

The first international break of 2015 comes at the end of March, but the England manager, Roy Hodgson, must currently be contemplating on which strikers to call up to the…

Sportslens logo

What Arsene Wenger should be doing this January in order to make amends for last Summer

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 16 2015

Usually in the summer transfer window, Arsenal fans are left anxiously biting at their fingernails for their manager, Arsene Wenger, to make his first move. It usually ends up with…

Sportslens logo

Has the time come for Arsene Wenger leave Arsenal?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 16 2015

Arsene Wenger was relatively unknown in England when joining, but quickly gained the respect of the players, coaches and pundits, as he led Arsenal to the Premier League and FA…

Sportslens logo

Jose Mourinho expresses wish for quiet January transfer window

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 16 2015

Jose Mourinho was back to face the media ahead of Chelsea’s trip to Swansea City on Saturday. Last week, it was assistant manager Steve Holland who was present at the…

Swansea City vs Chelsea

Possible Chelsea starting line-up vs Swansea City

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 16 2015

Chelsea face a tough trip to Wales as they take on Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday. The Blues have a two-point lead at the top of the…

Possible Chelsea starting line-up vs Swansea City

5 Reasons Why Arsenal Could Get a Result at City

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 16 2015

Arsenal travel to Manchester City on Sunday with a poor record at the Etihad in recent seasons – four losses in their last six visits (W1, D1). Manuel Pellegrini’s side…

Sportslens logo

Van Gaal coy on January transfers, Falcao must prove himself

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 16 2015

Manchester United will face QPR on Saturday afternoon in the Premier League keen to bounce back from their shock 1-0 defeat against Southampton last week at Old Trafford. Ahead of the…

van Gaal

It’s beginning to look a lot like Arsenal

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 16 2015

A man of the match display from their talismanic forward? The return of a key player met with the injury to another? A defeat to a top four side followed…

Alexis Sanchez

QPR vs Manchester United: 3 key decisions for Louis van Gaal

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 16 2015

Manchester United would be looking to get back to winning ways, following their shock defeat at the hands of Southampton at Old Trafford last week, when they face relegation struggling…

Radamel Falcao

Alexis Sanchez vs Sergio Aguero: Pellegrini’s interesting verdict

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 16 2015

This Sunday sees Manchester City welcome Arsenal to the Etihad in what promises to be a spicy encounter after last season’s 6-3 epic.  Back in September the two teams met…

sergio-aguero-443067

The curious case of Adnan Januzaj

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 16 2015

Flashback October 2013: Manchester United’s disastrous season is about to get worse. David Moyes’ side are down to a solitary goal against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light going into…

Adnan_Januzaj_2704822b

Chelsea in negotiation with Roma, €17m deal offered, contracts ready

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 16 2015

Chelsea winger Mohamed Salah has managed seven games this season in all competitions and 30 minutes in the Premier League only. It was evident his time at Chelsea is as…

salah chelsea transfer

Hilarious! Balotelli does Ronaldo’s ‘Siiii’ impression

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 15 2015

Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo won his third Ballon d’Or award this week in Zurich. The Portugal international however became victim of jokes in the social media for his strange celebration in…

Former Liverpool Man Mario Balotelli
Arrow to top