Ranked: Raya, Maignan and 7 other goalkeepers linked with Tottenham
by Ben McAleer
at Thursday, May 18 2023 15:05
This season has been one to forget for Tottenham. A pre-season that promised so much has culminated in a disappointing campaign for the north London side, and they face the real prospect of no European football next season. This is a team without a manager, a director of football and in need of a re...
Villa hitman leapfrogs Man City and Arsenal pair to top of form rankings
by Ben McAleer
at Friday, Apr 21 2023 12:06
Aston Villa and Manchester City are the two main teams on the form standings with three players apiece following key wins over Newcastle and Leicester, respectively, last weekend. Arsenal, Liverpool, Crystal Palace and Brighton are also represented as we run through the top 10.10. Erling Haaland (Ma...
Fantasy Football Sidekick: Double captain Haaland as Man City welcome Leicester
by Ben McAleer
at Friday, Apr 14 2023 14:04
Fantasy Football Sidekick returns this week as we pick out five players to consider for your Fantasy Premier League side this weekend. Stars from Manchester United, Manchester City, Crystal Palace, Aston Villa and Everton all come into consideration.Emiliano Martinez - Aston Villa (vs Newcastle)Asto...
Free-scoring Arsenal winger tops Premier League form standings
by Ben McAleer
at Friday, Apr 14 2023 12:17
There's a new player atop the Premier League form rankings, with Arsenal, Manchester City and Aston Villa all boasting two players each in the top 10. Bournemouth, Crystal Palace, Tottenham and Brighton are also represented as we run through the standings.10. Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa) - 7.42Th...
Jesus marks return to Arsenal XI with Premier League team of the week spot
by Ciaran McLoughlin
at Tuesday, Apr 4 2023 10:22
Highlighting Emi Martinez's importance in Argentina's World Cup triumph
by Sam McGuire
at Tuesday, Dec 20 2022 09:25
The World Cup final delivered.It had everything. It pitted Lionel Messi against club teammate Kylian Mbappe. It had goals, drama and the outcome that most people wanted - an Argentina win.While the headlines will be dominated by Messi completing football and Mbappe becoming only the second player ev...
Five things Steven Gerrard needs to achieve to be a success at Aston Villa
by Martin Laurence
at Thursday, Nov 11 2021 10:32
Having taken the controversial decision to sack Dean Smith, Aston Villa were quick to identify their replacement, and in all likelihood had Steven Gerrard in the back of their minds for some time. Former Liverpool managing director Christian Purslow almost certainly has, and was the key driver in th...
Stats study: Which goalkeeper truly has the most impressive clean sheet record?
by Martin Laurence
at Friday, Mar 5 2021 17:16
The world of football statistics has evolved rapidly over the past decade and continues to do so, but there are some statistics that continue to be used as a sign of high level performance without any great context.Given the infrequency with which they are in possession of the ball, it's fair to say...
Man City starlet, debutant and former club haunters in Premier League best XI
by Martin Laurence
at Tuesday, Feb 9 2021 11:56
With what seems like a rare midweek without Premier League action as the FA Cup fifth round takes place, a number of players and clubs will get something of a breather, many of whom deserve it for their performances in gameweek 23.We run through the best XI from a weekend that saw Manchester City ta...
Just two from Arsenal make combined XI with Villa based on this season's performances
by Martin Laurence
at Friday, Feb 5 2021 16:56
There may only be one place and one point between the sides heading into Saturday's lunchtime kick off between Aston Villa and Arsenal, but a combined XI between the two sides based on this season's league ratings comes out very one-sided...Indeed, Villa fans would point to the fact that they sit ab...