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How the Premier League would look based on best possible 5-a-side lineups?

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How the Premier League would look based on best possible 5-a-side lineups? With Premier League action on hiatus until April 30th at the earliest, a date that has already been pushed back, there is to be no top-flight action for the foreseeable future as nations aim to tackle the Coronavirus outbreak. That means Liverpool's title celebration is on hold for the time being, b...

Why Chelsea should learn from past mistakes and re-sign wing wizard Boga

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Why Chelsea should learn from past mistakes and re-sign wing wizard Boga When Chelsea signed Jeremie Boga to their youth academy in 2009, the Blues may have had high hopes with the winger, yet, as is so often the case, a young player excelling can at times struggle to break into the first team. Indeed, when he was promoted to the senior squad, Boga went on loan spells to...

Stats reveal Matic's role in Manchester United resurgence can't be understated

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Stats reveal Matic's role in Manchester United resurgence can't be understated In the build up to the festive period, a vast majority of Manchester United fans would have been glad to see the back of Nemanja Matic. It looked as though the Serb's best days were behind him and, with a little over six months to run on his contract, albeit with an option to extend by a further yea...

Dier return to centre-back could save Tottenham and England career

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Dier return to centre-back could save Tottenham and England career Centre-back is where I see my future and I think where I can be the best I can be. Eric Dier wasn't mincing his words when asked of his ideal position going forward in the wake of Tottenham's 3-2 defeat to Wolves a week ago. The north London side may have succumbed to defeat at the Tottenham Hotspur...

Manchester United January capture rewarded for fine form with PFA gong

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Manchester United January capture rewarded for fine form with PFA gong Bruno Fernandes has enjoyed a fine start to life with Manchester United. An assist in United's 2-0 Manchester Derby win over Manchester City on Sunday means the midfielder has had a direct hand in five goals in five league outings, and it was his form in February that attracted plenty of adulation. ...

Manchester United vs Manchester City Player Ratings: United do the double

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Manchester United vs Manchester City Player Ratings: United do the double Manchester United were hugely impressive as they ensured they did the double over Manchester City for the first time since 2013 courtesy of goals from Anthony Martial and Scott McTominay as they earned a 2-0 win to boost their top-four hopes.Manchester United - 7.16David De Gea - 7.49: Saved a Rahee...

Key Liverpool and Arsenal men among Saturday's star performers

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Key Liverpool and Arsenal men among Saturday's star performers Liverpool were made to come from behind in their 2-1 home win over Bournemouth as victory saw them edge ever closer to the Premier League title. Meanwhile, Arsenal left it late to secure a 1-0 win over West Ham and extend their unbeaten streak as we run through the star performers from Saturday's Pr...

Arsenal vs West Ham player ratings: Lacazette the difference in London derby

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Arsenal vs West Ham player ratings: Lacazette the difference in London derby Arsenal made it 10 wins in their last 11 home games against West Ham as they left it late to make the breakthrough and extend their Premier League unbeaten streak to eight games.Arsenal: 7.06Bernd Leno – 8.2: Great day at the office for the German, making a total of six saves. Looked a little ...

Why Newcastle must keep Saint-Maximin sweet for Premier League survival

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Why Newcastle must keep Saint-Maximin sweet for Premier League survival Reports on Tuesday suggested Newcastle boss Steve Bruce had had a falling out with summer signing Allan Saint-Maximin. It was hardly the ideal build up to their eventual 3-2 FA Cup win at West Brom, a game in which Saint-Maximin assisted in prior to his second half sub as Newcastle attempted to thro...

Manchester United quartet shine to make Premier League February best XI

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Manchester United quartet shine to make Premier League February best XI Manchester United earned seven points from an available nine in February, and were one of two teams not to concede a Premier League goal last month, and dominate the WhoScored.com best XI from England's top tier as a result. Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham also feature, but it's United who excelled...