Analysis of Newcastle's top-four bid

Analysis of Newcastle’s top-four bid

Newcastle’s bid for Champions League qualification has struck a blow for the Premier League hopefuls battling to break the domination of England’s ‘big six’ sides. Only once since Everton’s fourth-placed finish in 2004-05 has a club other than Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal or Tottenham occupied one of the top-four places at the end of the season.

Analysing the record number of Premier League manager departures this season

Analysing the record number of Premier League manager departures this season

It is only early April and there have already been a record number of Premier League manager departures this season, with the recent sackings of Antonio Conte, Brendan Rodgers and Graham Potter meaning there have been 13 casualties during a turbulent campaign. We have looked back at every in-season departure since 2003-04 to understand how top-flight management has changed.

Liverpool vs Arsenal prediction, betting tips & odds

Liverpool vs Arsenal prediction, betting tips & odds

It is 34 years since Arsenal clinched the league at Liverpool and while they cannot lift the trophy if they win at Anfield this weekend, they can tighten their grip on it. The table-topping Gunners head for Merseyside on the back of a seven-game winning run in the league, while the hosts have stumbled since hammering Manchester United 7-0 – losing to Bournemouth and Manchester City and drawing at Chelsea.

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