Aaron Sharp

January 30th 2013 saw the first ‘El Clasico’ of the new year. It wasn’t your typical ‘El Clasico’ with only two goals (neither scored by Messi or Ronaldo) and all 22-men managed to avoid sendings off – remarkable I know.

The Premier League has a reputation – Controversy surrounds the league almost continuously and it’s damaging the league and more importantly – it’s damaging the football.

The Barclays Premier League used to dominate European football. Each year there’d be at least two English representatives in the latter stages of the Champions League, this would almost be a guarantee.

Manchester City‘s joker and part time striker Mario Balotelli, has been the subject of rumours and speculation regarding his future this month. Serie A sides, AC Milan and Juventus, have in the last few days reportedly opened talks with Manchester City over taking the 22-year-old back to his home country.

Sergio Busquets is one of the most underrated footballers in world football – Being a defensive midfielder, it is no surprise.

It’s been a hard January for every Pompey fan. With 26 players departing since the start of this season, it’s tough to see a way forward. There has been over 50 players that have pulled on a blues shirt this season, more than any other football league club.

According to a number of reports, Liverpool are bracing themselves for a bid from Barcelona for Spanish goalkeeper Pepe Reina. Barcelona’s current number one, Victor Valdes, has revealed he has no intention of extending his contract at the Nou Camp, beyond 2014 – thus Barcelona are in the market for a new shot stopper.

If ‘Arry pulls this one off, it will be his greatest yet. Keeping Queens Park Rangers in the Premier League looked an impossible task when Redknapp took over at Loftus Road. With a squad of Premier League rejects assembled by Mark Hughes, Harry has his work cut out.

We are well aware Redknapp likes to keep most of his January dealing until last minute, but with QPR and their precarious position, is it worth risking last minute deals? With Tony Fernandes’ obession