Thomas Tuchel will take charge of Chelsea for the first time when they play against Wolves at Stamford Bridge tonight. It’s a remarkably efficient managerial turnaround, even for Chelsea. Legendary ex player Frank Lampard was sacked on Monday. When the news was announced, Roman Abramovich released a personal statement, which is unprecedented. The Chelsea owner

Thomas Tuchel is set to take over at Stamford Bridge after club legend Frank Lampard was let go by Chelsea. Reports on Monday morning confirmed Lamapard’s dismissal after 18 months in charge and persistent doubts about him. Frank Lamard was fast tracked into the Chelsea job after a year as Derby manager. Despite failing to

Liverpool’s 68 game unbeaten run at Anfield came to an end when they lost 1 – 0 to Burnley on Thursday. The run, that spans nearly four years, was a crescendo of sorts to their recent poor form. Ashley Barnes’ penalty for Burnley was his 100th career goal and enough to defeat Liverpool on the night.

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard sounds like a man who is feeling the pressure, despite his protestations to the contrary.  His Chelsea team lost their 6th league game of the season 2 – 0 away at Leicester on Tuesday night. The result leaves them in eight place, nine points behind top-of-the-table Leicester. It’s a far cry

With Liverpool in decline this season, Jurgen Klopp may have to make the painful decision to replace forward Roberto Firmino. Firmino’s goal record leaves more to be desired every week. Yes, he is the glue that knits Liverpool’s attack together. However with the need to regenerate after four years playing together, Roberto Firmino makes the

When Leeds United travel to Newcastle on Tuesday the 26th, they will have had a ten day break between games. It could be exactly what they need to get back on track after something of a midseason slump. Following their 1 – 0 defeat to Brighton, their third loss in a row, we are reevaluating

After a seemingly never ending standoff, Mesut Ozil is finally on his way out of Arsenal to join Fenerbahce. Mesut Ozil’s playing style has had many a writer flicking through the pages of the footballing hipster’s thesaurus. Mercurial. Enigmatic. Capricious. Paradoxical. Inconsistent.  A truly unique player of immense talent, nobody plays like Mesut Ozil. With

As the Premier League schedule becomes increasingly congested, it’s future will be in doubt if it is postponed. With ever rising Covid-19 cases, the postponement or altogether stopping of the Premier League is a real possibility.  For the season to continue, the already hectic schedule must be played out. However, the virus is already causing

Despite being blindsided by the scheduling of the game, Fulham earned a battling 1 – 1 draw at Spurs Wednesday night. The fixture, initially scheduled for 17 days ago, was postponed due to a Covid-19 outbreak at Fulham. The Premier League notified both teams on Monday morning that they game would be played on Wednesday

The hierarchy of European football is about to shift massively due to the class of upcoming free agents. Every year, there are good players at the end of their contracts for teams to take advantage of. This year, totemic figures of the biggest teams are all hitting the market at the same time. If PSG