
by Seb Stafford-Bloor | 05 May, 2017
Victor Wanyama: Tottenham's Player of the Year?
On Wednesday, Tottenham supporters were invited to vote for their player of the season and, given the shared nature of their success, that will be a t...

by Scott Patterson | 04 May, 2017
Why home draws and January business could cost Manchester United a place in the top four
Jose Mourinho faced plenty of criticism for the way he set his Manchester United side up for their 0-0 draw with Manchester City last week.

by Matt Gault | 03 May, 2017
El Tigre roars again: How Radamel Falcao fought his way back to the top
There is something heart-warming about the resurgence of a great striker. Forwards thrive on confidence. It is their lifeblood, the essential ingredie...

by Simon Harrison | 03 May, 2017
Why Manchester United should not underestimate Europa League dark horses Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo have had a forgettable La Liga campaign. Sat firmly in the zone of mid-table mediocrity after a disastrous start to the season, it was not ...

by Ryan Baldi | 02 May, 2017
Third wheel? Why Mario Mandzukic is actually the engine that powers Juventus' attack
Cruising towards a sixth straight Serie A title and arguably the strongest side remaining in the Champions League at the semi-final stage, Massimilian...

by Tim Vickery | 01 May, 2017
“We knew we were in the presence of something special” – Tim Vickery on seeing Messi before most
There are many benefits to covering South American football; its importance in society and sense of its own history, for example. But looking ahead, t...

by Greg Lea | 01 May, 2017
Probable final Rome derby ends in defeat, but Totti's status as a Serie A legend is assured
There would be no dream finish for Francesco Totti. Introduced in the 73rd minute of Sunday’s clash with arch-enemies Lazio, Roma supporters we...

by Seb Stafford-Bloor | 28 April, 2017
Rafa Benitez is right to tread carefully in Newcastle world
Newcastle United are back in the Premier League. On Monday night, their 4-1 win over Preston confirmed their automatic promotion and, despite the rath...

by Greg Lea | 26 April, 2017
Regardless of the title race, Tottenham need to bounce back against Crystal Palace
Mauricio Pochettino was adamant. “I think we played well. We dominated the game,” the Tottenham Hotspur manager told reporters in his pos...

by Colin Millar | 26 April, 2017
The top-four race: English football's biggest illusion?
As the Premier League season rolls into its final month, attention inevitably focuses more sharply on the teams with most at stake, whether the prize ...

by Ryan Baldi | 25 April, 2017
Why RB Leipzig star Naby Keita is destined for the very top
Having established himself as one of the most promising young midfielders in Europe with Red Bull Salzburg last season, Naby Keïta reportedly rej...

by Tim Vickery | 24 April, 2017
Can Chelsea defender David Luiz become a regular for Brazil again?
Might David Luiz get a shot at World Cup redemption in Russia next year? After all, one of the themes of the Premier League season has been his redem...