Halfway through a transitional season Graham Potter is, statistically, the worst manager Chelsea have had in the Premier League era. Chelsea’s 1 – 0 loss to bottom-of-the-league Southampton means Graham Potter has won twice in 14 games. They have failed to score in six of 10 matches in 2023 and are 10th in the table.
The momentum swung Manchester City’s way in the title race as they beat Arsenal 3-1 at the Emirates on Wednesday. Manchester City are now top of the league on goal difference, although Arsenal still have a game in hand. This wasn’t a pulsating encounter in the vein of the City VS Liverpool clashes in recent
The top of the table clash of Arsenal VS Manchester City on Wednesday night could not be more deliciously poised. Arsenal’s electrifying, momentous season so far saw them eight points clear at the top of the table just weeks ago. However, you can’t afford even a minor blip when you competition is Manchester City. Arsenal
Unthinkably, the group behind the initial European Super League calamity are proposing the idea again with some slight changes. The initial attempt to form a breakaway competition was led by 12 clubs in April 2021. The outcry that ensued resulted in protests, and the Premier League’s big six backed out within 72 hours. However, Real
In an unprecedented move, the governing body for referees (PGMOL) has admitted officiating mistakes were made in this week’s matches. Former referee Howard Webb took over as Chief Refereeing Officer for the PGMOL in August. He promised greater transparency and appears to be delivering that. Following controversial VAR decisions in Arsenal VS Brentford and Crystal
Manchester City have been charged with more than 100 breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules, it emerged on Monday. Allegedly, Manchester City have flouted rules relating to financial reporting, manager and player play, UEFA Financial Fair play, Premier League sustainability regulations and the duty to cooperate with the Premier League. In a sudden, brazen
It’s as you were in the title race after Manchester City failed to capitalise on Arsenal’s defeat to Everton. Arsenal lost 1-0 at Goodison Park in Sean Dyche’s first game as Everton manager on Saturday. On Sunday, Manchester City traveled to White Hart Lane and lost 1-0 to a Harry Kane goal. It’s curious that
In a steep fall from grace, Portuguese left back Joao Cancelo was loaned from Manchester City to Bayern Munich. The deadline day move was a culmination of increasing tension between Joao Cancelo and manager Pep Guardiola. However it appears to be sudden, at least if you look at it in the context of the past
Chelsea have signed Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Benfica for £106.8 million, a British transfer fee record. The worrying thing is, it looks like they’re just getting going. Fernandez is Chelsea’s eighth signing of the January transfer window, bringing their spend up to £323 million. Since Todd Boehly’s takeover in May 2022, Chelsea have signed
Manchester United’s title challenge appeared to be short lived, but according to Erik ten Hag it’s not over yet. Their recent draw against Crystal Palace and defeat to Arsenal somewhat curtailed Manchester United’s recent resurgence. Since the World Cup break (and shedding of Ronaldo), they have been one of the league’s best teams. Given the
