Burnley v Bournemouth: Eddie Howe looks to overtake Sean Dyche as familiar opponents renew acquaintances September 20, 2018 Burnley’s home match against Bournemouth may not jump out as the most appetising in the Premier League this weekend, but look beyond the facade and an interesting sub-plot appears. The clash at Turf Moor sees two of the smallest, most unfancied, yet well-run and over-achieving clubs in the top flight go head to head. Both are [...]
Burnley v Bournemouth: Eddie Howe looks to overtake Sean Dyche as familiar opponents renew acquaintances September 20, 2018 Burnley’s home match against Bournemouth may not jump out as the most appetising in the Premier League this weekend, but look beyond the facade and an interesting sub-plot appears. The clash at Turf Moor sees two of the smallest, most unfancied, yet well-run and over-achieving clubs in the top flight go head to head. Both are [...]
Manchester City’s loss to Lyon exposed some nagging problems and should be a wake-up call September 20, 2018 The 2018-19 season has long been earmarked as Manchester City’s big push for the Champions League. Pep Guardiola has had two years and three summer transfer windows to mould a squad capable of toppling the continent’s heavyweights and the manner of last term’s runaway Premier League triumph pointed to a team ready to challenge on [...]
Manchester City’s loss to Lyon exposed some nagging problems and should be a wake-up call September 20, 2018 The 2018-19 season has long been earmarked as Manchester City’s big push for the Champions League. Pep Guardiola has had two years and three summer transfer windows to mould a squad capable of toppling the continent’s heavyweights and the manner of last term’s runaway Premier League triumph pointed to a team ready to challenge on [...]
How will Chelsea and Arsenal approach the Europa League this season? September 19, 2018 When Eden Hazard signed for Chelsea six years ago, ending a year-long chase for his signature between some of Europe’s biggest clubs, he revealed his choice on Twitter, writing “I’m signing for the champion’s league winner [sic]”. Chelsea’s aspirations have shifted since that triumphant night in Berlin and despite Hazard winning five major trophies and [...]
How will Chelsea and Arsenal approach the Europa League this season? September 19, 2018 When Eden Hazard signed for Chelsea six years ago, ending a year-long chase for his signature between some of Europe’s biggest clubs, he revealed his choice on Twitter, writing “I’m signing for the champion’s league winner [sic]”. Chelsea’s aspirations have shifted since that triumphant night in Berlin and despite Hazard winning five major trophies and [...]
Trevor Steven: Where has it gone wrong for stale, predictable Tottenham? September 19, 2018 Results are king, so although they weren’t playing well at the start of the season Tottenham’s winning start gave them momentum, culminating in a confidence-boosting 3-0 victory at Manchester United. Since then Spurs have been found out. They lost to Watford and that put extra pressure on their match with Liverpool on Saturday. Their disjointed [...]
Trevor Steven: Where has it gone wrong for stale, predictable Tottenham? September 19, 2018 Results are king, so although they weren’t playing well at the start of the season Tottenham’s winning start gave them momentum, culminating in a confidence-boosting 3-0 victory at Manchester United. Since then Spurs have been found out. They lost to Watford and that put extra pressure on their match with Liverpool on Saturday. Their disjointed [...]
Invest like a Premier League football manager – are you conservative, an explorer or a pioneer? September 19, 2018 More than a month into the Premier League season, which began on 10 August, the beautiful game is continuing to surprise us. Managers are feeling the pressure to prove that their investment decisions were right during the transfer window, with both big spenders and low expenditure clubs under the spotlight. And these investment decisions [...]
Invest like a Premier League football manager – are you conservative, an explorer or a pioneer? September 19, 2018 More than a month into the Premier League season, which began on 10 August, the beautiful game is continuing to surprise us. Managers are feeling the pressure to prove that their investment decisions were right during the transfer window, with both big spenders and low expenditure clubs under the spotlight. And these investment decisions [...]