Sale of superstar vital if Liverpool are to land top-four berth
For Liverpool fans, the sight of seeing star players depart is growing increasingly commonplace. Luis Suarez fled to Barcelona in the aftermath of the 2013/14 campaign and Raheem Sterling followed suit 12 months later, joining domestic foes Manchester City. According to reports, Philippe Coutinho is the latest gem the Reds’ … Read more
Man Utd legend should consider that familiarity breeds success
Ryan Giggs looks set to end his 29-year association with Manchester United, with rumours suggesting he doesn’t want to stay on under Jose Mourinho. The Red Devils are chasing their 14th Premier League title, priced at 9/2 to do so in the 2016/17 season, but the 13-time winner looks unlikely … Read more
Three alternatives for Arsenal and Spurs instead of Dortmund man
Ilkay Gundogan’s transfer to Manchester City could also have an impact on Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur. Borussia Dortmund have insisted that they are not going to lose all of Gundogan, Mats Hummels and Henrikh Mkhitaryan this summer, with chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke describing it as ‘completely out of the question’. … Read more
West Ham’s pursuit of Chelsea castoff is unnecessary
West Ham are preparing for next season in the Europa League and life in a new 60,000-seater stadium. Obviously, they want to assemble the best squad possible as they look to make the next step up in the world of football and this has seen them linked with some big … Read more
Swansea a perfect fit for Spurs reject, with Everton and Bournemouth as alternatives
Unfortunately for Alex Pritchard, his time at Tottenham Hotspur appears to be over. Sky Sports are reporting that the 23-year-old is on the transfer list at White Hart Lane, with the club willing to accept £8m offers. The midfielder has only played twice for Spurs since his first senior call up … Read more
New Man Utd boss will be rewarded if he shows Blind faith
The image rights have been resolved, the photo opportunity with Sir Bobby Charlton has been milked and there are still over two months until the first competitive game, so naturally the current obsession regarding Jose Mourinho at Manchester United is who he is going to buy and sell. The latest … Read more
Klopp’s transfer record shows why Liverpool should avoid Napoli man
As Jurgen Klopp prepares for his first full season in charge of Liverpool – with their Premier League winner odds of 8/1 revealing an increase in expectations – transfer rumours are already swirling. According to The Daily Star, Gonzalo Higuain is keen on a move to England, with the Reds … Read more
Europa League trend casts doubt on suitability of Everton frontrunner
How seriously should the potential of Everton be regarded following Iranian businessman Farhad Moshiri’s 49.9% investment in February? Very, judging by the state of their next manager market. Despite finishing in the bottom half in 2014/15 and 2015/16, their vacancy is perceived to be so attractive that among the top … Read more
Why it’s inevitable that Chelsea will be the fall guys of Man Utd appointment
Jose Mourinho hasn’t even yet had the chance to pose with a Manchester United scarf and a shirt showcasing his surname, but the ever-diligent bwin bookmakers have already created a number of enticing betting opportunities surrounding his anticipated appointment. It is 1/2 that he does what neither he nor predecessor … Read more
Man Utd, Liverpool and West Ham top English producers of Champions League winners
In all of Europe, just three clubs’ youth systems have produced more winning starters in Champions League finals than Manchester United. The Red Devils have nurtured double the amount of talent to make the 24 past victorious XI’s of any other English side in the competition’s history. Liverpool and, in … Read more
Unending Arsenal frustration a warning as Man City pursue the German Wilshere
Pep Guardiola will need to bring in a number of new players to overhaul a Manchester City side that finished fourth this term. The Citizens are priced at 6/4 to win the Premier League next season, but were 15 points off champions Leicester by the end of proceedings. Noticeably, the Capital … Read more
Liverpool-conquering Sevilla boss shows he would be perfect for Man Utd
Louis van Gaal has continually called for an end to speculation and reports suggesting his position in charge of Manchester United is under threat, but that’s just not going to happen. Ryan Giggs, an assistant manager with four games experience in charge of the side, and Jose Mourinho, who was … Read more
Chelsea and Man Utd history shows why Leicester will retain Premier League
Much has been made of Leicester City’s “fairytale” ascent to the Premier League title, but many have overlooked how dominant the Foxes have been. Claudio Ranieri’s side ended the season ten points clear of nearest rivals Arsenal, the second-best margin of victory in the last ten campaigns. Despite this, Jamie Vardy … Read more
Cheer up Spurs fans, history points to improvement next season
The pain of botching the chance to finish above Arsenal for the first time in 21 years may have sent Tottenham fans into a period of internet self-exclusion. But for any Lilywhites stumbling around the web in search of a meme safe haven, there are a number of positives to … Read more