Footballer, phenomenon, fragrance… Zlatan Ibrahimovic is many things to many people. The A-Zlatan takes Ibraphiles beyond the sidebar of shame quotes even the average budgerigar is bored of repeating, deep into the make-up of the newly-minted Manchester United man.
Caution advised as Arsenal prepare to spend more than ever before on a defender
Rumour has it that Arsenal are close to completing a deal for Valencia centre-back Shkodran Mustafi, which will allegedly cost the Gunners as much as £30m. Should they get the deal over the line, the Germany international will become the north Londoners’ most expensive ever defender by some margin. It’s … Read more
Incredible value in backing Arsenal to finish above Spurs and Liverpool
On the eve of the new Premier League season, bwin have unveiled a host of head-to-head-to-head markets where punters are tasked with accurately selecting which one of three specified teams will finish higher in the table. The pick of the offerings throws up Arsenal at an unfathomably odds-against price to … Read more
Bournemouth v Man United: Mourinho’s opening day record suggests away win
Bournemouth: LLLDL Man United: WDWLW Kick-off: Sunday, 13:30 Referee: Andre Marriner TV: Sky Sports 1 Bournemouth will not be looking forward to hosting a rejuvenated Manchester United on the opening weekend of the season. The Cherries have plenty to be optimistic about this season, but Jose Mourinho’s new-look United are firm … Read more
The stats that say Arsenal man really is better as a centre-forward
Arsenal’s Theo Walcott is ready to turn his back on his long-held designs on playing as a central striker for the Gunners and once more be considered chiefly a right winger, in what may prove to be an ill advised change of heart. “I want to make my position on … Read more
Sacked Leeds and Everton chiefs among the bosses better suited to Hull than Zola
Gianfranco Zola has made himself comfortable in the driving seat to be next Hull City boss if the bookies are to be believed. It’s just 83/100 about the Italian succeeding Steve Bruce, who left the club just over a week ago upon finding out the money he required to keep … Read more
Spate of Spanish duds calls Southampton’s transfer policy into question
Since Southampton returned to the Premier League for the start of the 2012/13 campaign they’ve performed remarkably well, exceeding expectations both on and off the pitch. The Saints have improved their finishing position season upon season, going from 14th to sixth. An achievement made all the more laudable by the continuing … Read more
Man United boss must be wary when he hits defensive-reset button
Louis van Gaal’s Manchester United were chastised for any number of reasons over a two-year tenure, though one laudable accolade brushed firmly under the rug from the Iron Tulip’s swansong campaign was the Red Devils’ defensive record. Namely, it was the joint-best the Premier League could offer in 2015/16 and … Read more
Four more creative right-backs Man Utd could target ahead of Monaco man
Jose Mourinho’s costly rebuild of Manchester United’s squad appears to be moving on at pace, with news that the Red Devils boss wants to spend £25m on Monaco right-back Fabinho. Having already brought in Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Eric Bailly this summer, it appears an attacking full-back is next … Read more
West Ham could end striker search with unwanted Atletico goal machine
Having already failed to land Alexandre Lacazette and Michy Batshuayi in their search for a new striker, West Ham’s hopes of signing Carlos Bacca now seem to be receding as well. Arsenal and Atletico Madrid have entered the race for the Colombian marksman according to the Evening Standard, with both … Read more
The men most likely to make way for Mkhitaryan and Ibrahimovic at Man Utd
Manchester United have added Zlatan Ibrahimovic to their squad, with the charismatic Swede announcing the move on Instagram. Reports are also suggesting that the Red Devils are close to bringing Henrikh Mkhitaryan to Old Trafford and this will surely boost the quality of the team, which will improve their chances … Read more
Next England manager odds: Six traits Sunderland savior shares with the century’s best international bosses
Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce fits six of seven trends that unified the 21st century’s most successful international managers at the time they got the job that brought them their silverware. Between them, Joachim Löw, Vicente del Bosque, Luis Aragones, Marcello Lippi, Otto Rehhagel, Luiz Felipe Scolari and Roger Lemerre have … Read more
Man Utd man is wrong to suggest England need home-grown boss
Everyone has an opinion on who should be the next England manager, including the current captain Wayne Rooney. When asked about who he would want in the dugout, the 30-year-old said: “Of course, it’s better if he’s English, but he has to be the right man for the job.” However, … Read more
Southampton target trumps star who left for Liverpool
Southampton have to be getting used to seeing their stars leave for Liverpool, with Sadio Mane following the career trajectory of many former Saints in joining the Reds. His £34m move means he carries on the tradition started by the likes of Adam Lallana, Rickie Lambert, Nathaniel Clyne and Dejan … Read more