Are the Saints the New Swans: Why Money Isn’t a Precursor for Premier League Success

For years, Swansea were held up as the model Premier League club by experts and fans alike, however things have not been looking quite so rosy of late. Meanwhile, Southampton seem to be quietly going about their business and winning plaudits for their excellent continuity plans. Just what makes a model club anyway? When it … Read more

Chelsea can still win the English Premier League

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Chelsea’s recent deservedly and convincingly defeats of Premier League champion Leicester City (3-0) and rival Manchester United (4-0) respectively – which saw them leapfrogged into the fourth position on the table – has suddenly made them one of the top favourites for the Premier League title again.   The London club humbled their former coach … Read more

Liverpool vs Manchester United: 5 Things Learned From The Game

‘Don’t Believe The Hype’ Public Enemy implored us. You might want to apply that logic to the Premier League if last night’s awful match was anything to go by. I’m not the only one who believes it was bad; Jurgen Klopp did as well. The only positive he could think of in his post-match was … Read more

Mission Impossible? Can Wayne Rooney Bounce Back?

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When his name was announced at Wembley last Saturday evening, Wayne Rooney probably didn’t expect the reaction it received. As the England and Malta players went through their warm-up routines, the Manchester United striker was roundly booed by sections of the crowd. Rooney is England’s leading goalscorer but his club form and recent appearances for … Read more

Six Things Sunderland Must Do To Stay In The Premier League

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Meet the new boss, the same as the old boss. The Who were never more right when it comes to Sunderland AFC. David Moyes, disgraced former England boss Sam Allardyce’s successor at the Stadium of Light, has amassed a near identical record to his predecessor at the same stage last season. Bottom of the table, … Read more