
by James Horncastle | 03 November, 2017
Aggressive pressing & defensive solidity - Roma boss Eusebio Di Francesco is his own man
A common mistake we make is that of placing managers or players in boxes. There’s always a temptation to pigeonhole them as the next this or a d...

by Scott Patterson | 02 November, 2017
Who should be Manchester United's penalty taker going forward?
It’s rare that a team is awarded two penalties in one game, but that’s exactly what happened during Manchester United’s 2-0 win over...

by Seb Stafford-Bloor | 01 November, 2017
Raheem Sterling’s Manchester City form describes a layered footballer
Raheem Sterling is just 22. It’s worth repeating because whenever Sterling is discussed, the implication is of an older player. That might be ...

by Simon Harrison | 01 November, 2017
Pako Ayestaran is part of a much larger problem at Jonathan Viera-reliant Las Palmas
History was made in Gran Canaria on Monday evening. It wasn’t the kind that Pako Ayestaran necessarily had in mind when signing up as Las Palmas...

by Ryan Baldi | 31 October, 2017
Tactical analysis: Examining what Naby Keita will bring to Liverpool
Much has been made of Naby Keïta’s streak of indiscipline after the midfielder received three red cards in the space of seven games for clu...

by Investobet | 30 October, 2017
#8 Sixes and Sevens podcast: Heynckes back home & Ligue 1 excitement
Oliver Wilson is joined by Bundesliga commentator Dan O'Hagan to discuss Bayern Munich's return to form. Later in the show, Goal.com journalist Robin...

by James Yorke | 30 October, 2017
Premier League stat round-up: Taking stock after 10 games
The 10-game mark in the Premier League is often a useful point to look at macro trends around the league. The schedule has started to settle down a li...

by Tim Vickery | 29 October, 2017
England deserved their Under-17 World Cup triumph, but the hard work starts now
Spain fell once more at the final hurdle in the Under-17 World Cup. There is an easy way, though, to show the limitations of results at this age level...

by Greg Lea | 29 October, 2017
Premier League big six review: Man City march on, Man United edge Spurs
Manchester United 1-0 Tottenham A tight game which could have gone either way, Jose Mourinho's men were victorious thanks to Anthony Martial's late s...

by James Horncastle | 26 October, 2017
Inter look like title contenders after banishing seeds of doubt under Spalletti
For the second time this season, Inter got to spend a few hours at the top of the table. “I’m so happy,” Luciano Spalletti beamed. &...

by Seb Stafford-Bloor | 25 October, 2017
A weekend of goalkeeping highs and lows, but little to explain the cause
Two days on from another harrowing evening at London Stadium, Joe Hart likely gave a wry smile after seeing Hugo Lloris deny Philippe Coutinho as Spur...

by Simon Harrison | 24 October, 2017
Long-term appointment Eduardo Berizzo in a short-term pickle at struggling Sevilla
In the wake of Celta Vigo’s incredible run in last season’s edition of the Europa League, a competition in which La Celeste battled their ...