Emmanuel Petit got his wish for an Arsenal win in the FA Cup final in the first part of our exclusive interview with the former France international. In the second segment, we discuss the state of the France national team, hear his thoughts on the Gunners and French football, talk about the pressure of being a manager at Barcelona and Real Madrid as well as collect his thoughts on the Champions League final.
Monaco vs Toulouse: French champs can win open contest
Kick Off: 1945, 04/08/2017 Stadium: Stade Louis II TV: BT Sport 1 Monaco begin the defence of their Ligue 1 title by entertaining Toulouse on Friday night and are expected pick up maximum points at Stade Louis II. The hosts have prevailed in this corresponding fixture for the past three … Read more
When should clubs make their summer signings?
With just over a month remaining before the transfer window slams shut, fans across Europe are debating whether their clubs have made sufficient reinforcements for the season ahead. While many are demanding further investment, is it wise to continue recruiting now that pre-season preparations are well under way? We’ve analysed … Read more
How do managers fare in their second season?
The 2017/18 campaign could be the defining moment in the careers of some of the game’s top managers: the pivotal ‘second season’ at their current clubs. This is particularly true in Manchester, where rivals Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho need to improve upon their debut seasons, but they are far … Read more
The Greatest League in the World Quiz
Thanks to the sheer diversity of football available to watch both on TV and online – plus the huge success of the Champions League – most fans will fancy that they know a fair bit about the global game as well as their own domestic league. However we also suspect … Read more
Managerial changes: Which club chairmen are the most trigger happy?
The summer has brought a fresh wave of managerial changes, with the likes of Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund and Inter Milan having a new face at the helm next season, so we were curious to find out which clubs have been the most prolific at dispensing with managers. There have been … Read more
Where do Europe’s top clubs buy their players from?
With the summer transfer window up and running and likely to build in intensity, we’ve looked at the data behind every signing by a club in one of the big five European leagues over the last decade to try and predict where the most business will take place. In addition … Read more
Kylian Mbappe transfer news: Arsenal second favourites to swoop
We’ve been tracking the latest Kylian Mbappe transfer news and rumours and have odds on where the French sensation will be playing following the summer window. The 18-year-old is arguably the most wanted man in world football after enjoying a breakthrough campaign with Monaco last season. Punters can get 19/20 … Read more
Monaco vs St Etienne: Falcao can fire hosts to title joy
Kick Off: 2000, 17/05/2017 Stadium: Stade Louis II TV: BT Sport 3 Monaco only need a point from Wednesday night’s clash with St Etienne to clinch a first Ligue 1 title since 2000, but the omens look good for them to wrap it up in style. To be fair, four … Read more
European football accumulator tips: Five Sunday selections
Last week’s European football accumulator tips all came in for a pay-out of just over 6/1 and we’ve got another five top selections to bash the bookies with this Sunday which will hopefully give us a near-25/1 windfall. Don’t forget that any bets of £5 or more on trebles and … Read more
European football acca: Five banker bets for Saturday
We’ve scoured the Continent for banker bets to make up this Saturday’s European football acca and if all five of our selections are successful, it will give us a pay-out of just over 6/1. Don’t forget that any bets of £5 or more on trebles and upwards with odds of … Read more
Handling the pressure: how well does each club perform in April?
April is traditionally when titles and relegation battles are decided. A strong finish to the season can make the difference between glory – or relief – and disappointment, but some teams are better suited to the pressure than others. In the graphic below we have looked back at each club’s … Read more
Who will be the next player to break the world transfer record?
Who will be the next player to break the world transfer record? The domestic season in Europe is heading towards a climax and attention is already starting to switch towards potential transfer moves over the summer. Many of the big clubs will be ready to flex their financial muscles and … Read more
Who has the toughest run-in?
Once the international break is out of the way, attention will switch to the business end of the domestic season as the fight for trophies, Champions League qualification and survival come to a head. In all five of Europe’s main leagues there is plenty still to play for so we … Read more