Both Arsenal and Tottenham won over the weekend, meaning the Champions League race is too close to call. It looks as though who finished 4th will be decided by the North London Derby on May 12th. A top 4 decider between two teams who shouldn’t be in this position. Arsenal, who lost their first three
Manchester United can move on from the Ole Gunnar Solskjaer era in earnest this summer once their new manager starts. Erik ten Hag will be installed once the season finishes and to say he has a big job ahead is an understatement. Naturally, all the focus will be on what kind of team he will
Whether or not Arsenal qualify for the Champions League, they will look back on this season as hugely successful. After consecutive 8th place finishes, Mikel Arteta has built a team capable of rising above the resignation that has defined the best part of the last decade. As an Arsenal fan, I often think back to
This Monday marked the one year anniversary of the day the football world was shaken by the announcement of the European Super League. Europe’s most successful clubs, including the Premier League’s big six, announced the breakaway league out of the blue. It also included Inter Milan, A.C Milan, Juventus, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona.
You could be forgiven for thinking Tuesday’s clash between Liverpool and Manchester United pales in significance compared to the momentous achievements that may await Jurgen Klopp’s team this season. Liverpool secured their place in the F.A Cup final with a win over Manchester City over the weekend. It means their chances of winning the quadruple
Chelsea would be in the Champions League semi finals right now but for the sheer weight of history and tradition. This is not a jibe at how Chelsea have achieved their success. It’s an acknowledgement of the intangible forces at play in football. Those intangible forces, or soft factors, annoy people because they can’t be
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta faces perhaps the most defining period of his young career in the season’s eight remaining games. The Emirates Stadium is suddenly a nervy place after two consecutive defeats to Crystal Palace and Brighton. This, combined with Spurs’ recent good form means that Arsenal are no longer the frontrunners for 4th place.
It’s as you were in the Premier League title race after Manchester City and Liverpool drew 2-2 on Sunday. The two title contenders played out a frantic game at the Etihad stadium. Manchester City had the slight edge, and even had a third goal disallowed for a narrow offside. However, once Liverpool made it 2-2
Reports this week suggest that Manchester United have settled on Ajax boss Erik ten Hag as their permanent new manager. It would come as something of a surprise. PSG coach Mauricio Pochettino is widely considered to be the best option and has been linked with them for years. Manchester United are also reported to be
After thirteen years at Real Madrid, Karim Benzema finally has the platform to show what he can do. Casual observers could be forgiven for thinking that Karim Benzema became a tier 2 player in Madrid. With Cristiano Ronaldo the talisman for years, Karim Benzema deferred to the Portugues’ game. Since Ronaldo’s departure, Benzema has been
