10 Reasons Why The Europa League is Europe’s Premier Club Competition
The UEFA Cup/Europa League has been under-appreciated for its entire existence. Here are 10 reasons why it is, in truth, more prestigious than the UEFA Champions League: 10. The…
Newcastle United 2013-14 Preview: Can the big guns stay fit?
Last season went horribly, yes horribly wrong for Newcastle United. Pundits tipped them to finish well within top 10, having bagged a fifth spot the season before. But, all they…
Why Manchester United fans should ignore the Ronaldo rumours
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has been speculated about re-joining his old side Manchester United this summer on more than one occasion. Both sides’ managers have repeatedly refuted the claims,…
Time for Danny Welbeck to step up to the plate
Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck didn’t enjoy the best of times for the Premier League champions during the 2012/13 campaign. Last season, the 22-year old scored just one goal in…
Premier League 2013-14 preview: Norwich looking to build a strong future under Hughton
A cursory glance at Norwich City’s results last season hints at mid-table security for them. The club had finished 11th in the Premier League, while managing to enter the 4th round of…
Premier League 2013-14 preview: A new era begins at Manchester United
For the first time in over two decades, Manchester United players will grace the green blades of Old Trafford knowing there will be no Sir Alex Ferguson hollering at them….
Premier League 2013-14 preview: Manchester City have the best squad to win back the title
After a hugely disappointing campaign last season, Manchester City are determined to take back the Premier League title from their derby rivals Manchester United. Tough decisions were taken at the…
Premier League 2013-14 preview: Rodgers aiming to bring the glory days back to Liverpool
If the last season was the season of introspection for Liverpool, then this has to be the season, where expectations are slowly mounting up, taking the shape of hope and…
Premier League 2013-14 preview: Steve Bruce and Hull City prepare for survival battle
Hull City and Steve Bruce are back in the Premier League once again, and the Tigers would have loved to make an explosive start to life in England’s elite division,…
Premier League 2013-14 preview: Life can get better for Fulham under new owner Shahid Khan
Fulham is a great example of an archetypal well run mid-table club. There is always a sense of security at the Craven Cottage. They have always been a steady presence,…
A big season in store for Patrice Evra
Manchester United defender Patrice Evra could be entering his last season with the Premier League champions. The 32-year old has been with the Lancashire outfit for seven years – signing…
How can Manuel Pellegrini keep his strikers happy?
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini faces a big task to keep the plethora of attacking talent happy this season – but most especially his strikers. Pellegrini, 59, currently has Sergio…
Premier League 2013-14 preview: Everton to embrace attacking football under Martinez
Everton are one of the clubs that have seen managerial changes in the summer. David Moyes, the man who kept Everton in a competitive shape joined Manchester United to fill…
Will Celtic deny underdogs the chance to make history?
While Shakhter Karagandy was rank-wise the weakest team among Champions route unseeded ones, the Kazakhs certainly cannot be underestimated. No one doubts the Scottish side is the better of these…
Vydra joins the growing throng of new strikers vying to be the ‘surprise package’
It has been a transfer window typified by hesitation, stubbornness, and perennial anticipation. The big names in the eye of the transfer storm have, so far, failed to sway definitively…
