On Sunday, the first North London Derby of the season takes place. Always an intense affair, there is a little extra spice to Arsenal VS Tottenham this year. For decades, Tottenham have been the traditional underdogs in the North London Derby. Over the last four years, though, Spurs have been by far the better team.
There is no more analysed coach in the Premier League this season than new Arsenal boss Unai Emery. After 22 years of Arsene Wenger, Arsenal fans have voraciously been searching for the Unai Emery Philosophy. Game after game each player selection, formation and substitution by Unai Emery is analyzed to the nth degree. It’s curious,
Ten years ago, Manchester City were taken over by Sheikh Mansour and transformed forever. At that time, then Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson remarked that they were the “noisy neighbours”. It was a blithe remark from the Scot, made at a time when his United team being usurped was unthinkable. Since then, the fortunes
Tottenham lost 1 – 0 to Manchester City on Monday night on a Wembley pitch that still bore NFL markings. The Wembley turf looked ragged after the Jacksonville Jaguars VS Philadelphia Eagles game that took place the day before. Much was made of the question of whether the quality of the game would suffer because
Mesut Ozil captained Arsenal to a tenth consecutive victory and a 3 – 1 win against Leicester on Monday night. Mesut Ozil controversially resigned from the German national team over the summer. Given that, and his stuttering to start the club season, there were more doubts over him than ever. However, playing in his preferred
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez is confident that his team will stay in the Premier League this season. Speaking last week before the Manchester United Game, Rafael Benitez was optimistic following a meeting with owner Mike Ashley. “I am convinced, 100%, that we will stay in the Premier League this season,” he said. The pair
With 9 straight wins in all competitions, Unai Emery and Arsenal are heading into the international break in fine form. This was underlined by a 5 – 1 victory away to Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday. It is the biggest Arsenal victory for Unai Emery, and easily the best performance so far. After waiting
Both Liverpool and Chelsea have continued their perfect starts to the Premier League season, with 5 wins each. Liverpool beat Tottenham 2 – 1 at Wembley Stadium on Saturday to make it five wins from 5 Premier League games. Chelsea came from behind thanks to an Eden Hazard hattrick to beat Cardiff 4 – 1
It seems as if the Premier League season only just kicked off, but here we are in an international break. The international break, or interlull, is a good time to take stock of the season so far. Below we take a look at the Premier League title contenders and the updated odds. Only three teams
After two Premier League Games, new Arsenal coach Unai Emery will be feeling the pressure. Saturday’s 3 – 2 loss to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge exposed many familiar Arsenal failings that Emery will need to address. Conceding soft, early goals. Playing a high line and being undone with one pass over the top. Being vulnerable
