Match Report: Podolski and Giroud Give Arsenal Boost in Win Over West Ham
by Alistair Tweedale
at mercredi, avr. 16 2014 09:54
It took them a while to get going, but Arsenal eventually found their feet in their last London derby of the season to maintain an impressive record against the capital's clubs. It was another vital three points gained as they do battle for the fourth and final Champions League spot, and the second ...
Team Focus: Norwich's Decision to Sack Hughton Justified
by Ben McAleer
at mardi, avr. 8 2014 16:45
From the outside looking in, the sacking of Chris Hughton came as a shock. With 5 games to play, beginning with a relegation 6-pointer at Fulham this weekend, the disruption in the dressing room could have an adverse effect as Norwich look to ensure survival. However, fans were quick to point out on...
League Focus: Premier League Team of the Week - Gameweek 21
by WhoScored.com
at mardi, janv. 14 2014 15:57
21 games into the season and the Premier League is taking shape. There are - very roughly speaking - two groups emerging; a top seven doing battle for 4 Champions League places and the bottom eleven, who are separated by just 6 points and all well-and-truly in the midst of a relegation battle. Betwe...
Player Focus: Consistency Key To Nani Revival
by Ben McAleer
at mardi, sept. 10 2013 17:00
In 2003, Manchester United signed Cristiano Ronaldo. Four years later, Nani followed his compatriot to Old Trafford. Having both spent time with the Sporting Clube de Portugal youth team before being promoted to the senior side, many felt that, in 2007, United had the best set of wingers in the Prem...
Team Focus: How Swansea City Can Improve On Their End Of Season Form
by Ben McAleer
at mercredi, août 21 2013 15:30
Back in February, Swansea City secured their first piece of major silverware in their 101-year history, comfortably overcoming Bradford City to land the Capital One Cup. Their fans, understandably ecstatic, expected big things following the result at Wembley and with European qualification secured, ...
Team Focus: Premier League Preview Part 10 - West Brom and West Ham
by Ben McAleer
at jeudi, août 15 2013 12:00
It was an impressive debut campaign in football management for Steve Clarke as West Brom secured an 8th placed finish last year; the best in their Premier League history. Much of this was down to the impressive performances of Romelu Lukaku as the Belgian finished as the Baggies top scorer (17) last...
Team Focus: Premier League Preview Part 9 - Swansea and Tottenham
by Alistair Tweedale
at mardi, août 13 2013 17:20
Swansea continue to impress in the top flight since their promotion only two years ago and with their success, the reputation of manager Michael Laudrup grows more and more. Having followed up an 11th placed finish in their debut season in the Premier League with 9th and a victorious Capital One Cup...
Team Focus: Premier League Preview Part 8 - Stoke and Sunderland
by Ben McAleer
at mardi, août 13 2013 10:26
A seven-year association between manager and club came to an abrupt end this summer as Tony Pulis and Stoke City parted ways. The Potters have become infamous through their physical approach to English football and chairman Peter Coates insists that a change of direction was needed, the 75-year-old ...
Team Focus: Premier League Preview Part 7 - Norwich and Southampton
by Martin Laurence
at lundi, août 12 2013 17:37
Norwich may have ended last season in a standing that surpassed expectations once again but Chris Hughton was not fooled by their 11th placed finish, strengthening with some eye-catching signings this summer. The Canaries were just three points off the drop with two games remaining after a worrying ...
Team Focus: Premier League Preview Part 6 - Man United and Newcastle
by Ben McAleer
at dimanche, août 11 2013 11:00
It's been all change at the top at Manchester United as Sir Alex Ferguson stepped down after 26 years at the helm. In his place comes David Moyes and despite being linked with big money moves for a host of Europe’s top players; only young full-back Guillermo Varela has been signed. The announcement ...