Gary Armstrong

Chelsea had the chance to go top of the Premier League last night if Manchester City dropped points, but it was a sour night at the office for Jose Mourinho as he watched his side held at home against West Ham. The game finished 0-0 despite Chelsea having 39 shots, but there were a few who didn’t carry their weight during the tie. Here are three players who I think should should lose their place in the side for their trip to the Etihad next week.

With Arsenal slipping up against Southampton last night, Manchester City now have the chance to top the Premier League should they beat Tottenham at White Hart Lane tonight. With Spurs having won five of their last six though, it won’t be an easy task, but Manuel Pellegrini will fancy his chances. Here is how I would play it if I was in charge of the Etihad side.

Tottenham boss Tim Sherwood will be shaking like a leaf right now. And if he isn’t, then he should be. The north London side host Manchester City this evening in a game that could see City go top of the Premier League, and they will be all guns blazing from the off. But when up against such strong opposition, what do you do to stifle them? Here is my take.

This evening is a big game for Chelsea. Jose Mourinho is preparing his side to take on London rivals West Ham at Stamford Bridge in a game that could see climb to the top of the league should they take all three points, and considering their incredible home record under the Portuguese boss, you’d have to say that it looks promising. They would need Manchester City to drop points though. To aid Mourinho, here is how I would approach the game.

Things are all of a sudden looking a lot rosier in Manchester United’s garden despite their recent cup defeat to Sunderland. The momentous signing of Juan Mata for a club-record £37.1 million has been accompanied by news that Wayne Rooney is in talks to sign a new contract and they beat Cardiff at home last night. The England international has been pivotal for David Moyes side so far, contributing 9 goals and 9 assists this season.

Arsene Wenger is a man who splits opinions around the country, and even across Europe. The Frenchman has been part of our game for almost 18 years now and he has accomplished a lot in that time, but he’s not everyone’s cup of tea. He’s a man who has instilled a aesthetically-pleasing style of football into the north London side and is somewhat of a genius when it comes to the tactical side of the game. He’s not always right though, and I think last night was a case of Wenger being wrong with his team selection.

In a feisty Merseyside derby, Liverpool thrashed neighbours Everton 4-0 to stay in fourth place in the Premier League. Here are five things we learned from the game.

Once the clock strikes midnight and the weekend starts, Premier League clubs, with the exception of free agents, won’t be able to make any new signings, be they permanent or on loan until the start of July. Those near the top of the table looking for any reinforcements will have to act fast with just a few days to go, but who, if anyone, are they likely to chase?