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Liverpool vs Wolves Prediction: Could over-reliance on Salah cost Reds in Premier League title chase?

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Liverpool vs Wolves Prediction: Could over-reliance on Salah cost Reds in Premier League title chase? Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table to seven points on Wednesday evening as they played out a 2-2 draw with Everton at Goodison Park. However, instead of feeling jubilation, there was a sense of frustration from those in red. The Reds had, once again, given up a lea...

Everton Next Manager Odds: Toffees favourite set for remarkable Goodison Park return

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Everton Next Manager Odds: Toffees favourite set for remarkable Goodison Park return Sean Dyche’s role as Everton boss was always under threat once the takeover was confirmed last month. The Toffees, though, were ruthless in dismissing Dyche hours before their FA Cup third round meeting with Peterborough on Thursday night, a game the Merseyside outfit comfortably won as they c...

Who is Ruben Amorim? Tactics and Style of Play of New Man Utd Boss Assessed

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Who is Ruben Amorim? Tactics and Style of Play of New Man Utd Boss Assessed Ruben Amorim took over the reins as Manchester United boss this week. Following Erik ten Hag’s dismissal last month, United acted quickly to bring Amorim to Old Trafford and while they had to wait a short while before the Portuguese took charge – Ruud van Nistelrooy kept the hot seat war...

Ipswich vs Man Utd Preview: How Ruben Amorim’s Man Utd side might look at Portman Road

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Ipswich vs Man Utd Preview: How Ruben Amorim’s Man Utd side might look at Portman Road It’s perhaps fitting that this week saw temperatures plummet below zero in the UK, with snow falling up and down the country. That kind of cold can make the winds feel very crisp, very fresh; like a bucket of ice water dumped over your head.It’s a physical manifestation of how every Manc...

England Winners and Losers Under Carsley: Jones and Gomes take chance as Foden falters

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England Winners and Losers Under Carsley: Jones and Gomes take chance as Foden falters England rounded off their UEFA Nations League campaign with a resounding 5-0 win over 10-man Ireland on Sunday evening to secure an immediate return to League A having topped Group 2 in League B, pipping Greece to first due to a superior head-to-head record.Lee Carsley oversaw five wins from six, wi...

New Man Utd Manager: How United might line up under Ruben Amorim

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New Man Utd Manager: How United might line up under Ruben Amorim Rumours were rife as to who would succeed Erik ten Hag as Manchester United boss in the aftermath of the Dutchman’s departure on Monday afternoon. Ten Hag had been a dead man walking for some time now but the 2-1 loss at West Ham on Sunday spelled the end of his time in Manchester.Ruud van Nis...

Next Man Utd Manager Odds: Xavi, Van Nistelrooy and Nagelsmann among favourites to replace Ten Hag

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Next Man Utd Manager Odds: Xavi, Van Nistelrooy and Nagelsmann among favourites to replace Ten Hag After what has felt like a long time coming, Manchester United finally took the decision to dismiss manager Erik ten Hag on Monday morning, following the defeat to West Ham on Sunday.Ten Hag leaves the role following a run of eight matches across all competitions with just one victory. The 11 points...

Biggest xG underperformance, third fewest goals scored: The damning Man Utd stats that cost Ten Hag

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Biggest xG underperformance, third fewest goals scored: The damning Man Utd stats that cost Ten Hag It took a contentious defeat at West Ham for Manchester United to sack Erik ten Hag on Monday. The writing had been on the wall for the Dutchman for some time but Sunday's loss at the London Stadium proved to be the straw that – finally – broke the camel’s back.Next #MUFC manager o...

Next Rangers Manager: Philippe Clement replacements identified as stats explain poor start

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Next Rangers Manager: Philippe Clement replacements identified as stats explain poor start Exactly a year into his tenure, Rangers manager Philippe Clement is facing more intense scrutiny than ever, after a disappointing start to the season continued with the 1-0 defeat to Kilmarnock on Sunday.Clement’s side have taken 16 points from their opening eight matches in the Scottish Premi...

England Manager Odds: Outlining the reasons why Carsley appointment would be the easy way out

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England Manager Odds: Outlining the reasons why Carsley appointment would be the easy way out England continue their UEFA Nations League campaign tonight when they welcome Greece to Wembley. It’s expected to be an emotionally charged affair following the sudden tragic passing of Greece international George Baldock this week as the Ethniki look to honour the player with all the spoils i...