Articles by James Yorke
by James Yorke | 05 March, 2018
Why and how the Premier League's big six has split into two camps
As this season has worn on, the gap between the teams in the top six has become ever more apparent. Man City are a huge margin ahead of vain chasers L...
by James Yorke | 26 February, 2018
What would seventh place mean for Burnley, Leicester and Everton?
It’s a reflection of the weakness of the Premier League outside the top six that Burnley, who haven’t won since December 12 - a run of 11 ...
by James Yorke | 19 February, 2018
Sevilla finding form under Montella ahead of Manchester United clash
The three Europa League triumphs Sevilla achieved between 2014 and 2016 are now very much part of their past. This February, much like last season, th...
by James Yorke | 11 February, 2018
Tottenham hitting form at the right time in race for top four
In the space of 11 days, Tottenham have picked up two home wins against top-four rivals Arsenal and Manchester United and a point away at Liverpool. T...
by James Yorke | 05 February, 2018
Beyond the results: Movers and shakers in the Premier League
Chelsea The 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth may have suggested the wheels were coming off for Antonio Conte at Stamford Bridge, but the bigger picture...
by James Yorke | 22 January, 2018
Assessing the success of the Premier League's pre-Christmas managerial appointments
Only last week we discussed how short a manager's lifespan is this season for teams not among the top six or newly promoted. With Marco Silva leaving ...