Football

In the early part of the current decade, Chelsea v Manchester United made a play to be the most entertaining and unpredictable battle between so-called ‘big six’ outfits. The 2011/12 and 2012/13 campaigns saw the pair churn out scorelines of 5-4, 3-3, 2-2, 2-3 and 3-1, with both protagonists taking … Read more

Talk of Arsenal’s evolution into ‘the real deal’ as far as a Premier League title contenders was concerned was hushed by the Gunners’ goalless draw with Middlesbrough this weekend. A run of seven straight wins in all competitions was curtailed by the Emirates stalemate, which came just three days after … Read more

Last Result: CHELSEA 3-0 Leicester – Diego Costa (first), Eden Hazard, Victor Moses Liverpool 0-0 MAN UTD Kick-off: 16:00, 23/10/16 TV: Sky Sports 1 Stadium: Stamford Bridge Head-to-head (last five meetings – most recent first): Chelsea 1-1 Man Utd, Man Utd 0-0 Chelsea, Chelsea 1-0 Man Utd, Man Utd 1-1 … Read more

When Champions League winners, international strikers and touted young talents were arriving at Middlesbrough in their droves during the summer, optimistic predictions were made and lofty aspirations revealed. In addition to the exciting signings, the flames of pre-season optimism were fanned by a favourable fixture list that pitted Boro against … Read more

What Wayne Rooney is currently on is commonly known around football as an international break, although there has been precious little respite from the constant questions about his form and best playing position. Having been dropped from the Manchester United side by Jose Mourinho before joining up with England, the … Read more

Last Result: Burnley 0-1 ARSENAL – Laurent Koscielny (1st goalscorer) SWANSEA 1-2 Liverpool – Leroy Fer (1st goalscorer) Kick-off: 15:00, 15/10/16 Stadium: Emirates Stadium, London Head-to-head: (Most recent first) Arsenal 1-2 Swansea, Swansea 0-3 Arsenal, Arsenal 0-1 Swansea, Swansea 2-1 Arsenal, Arsenal 2-2 Swansea Key Stats: Both teams have scored … Read more