West Brom v Manchester United Match Preview
A positive end to the last campaign under Roy Hodgson has got the Baggies bouncing once again. A fantastic 11th placed finish raised the optimism ahead of the new season with Hodgson doing some decent…
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Will initiative see common sense prevail over the Premier League?
Like many, I don’t often agree with most of FIFA's or UEFA’s bright ideas. But in the wake of Edin Dzeko becoming Manchester City’s latest multi-million pound investment, UEFA president Michel Platini has outlined his…
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has been on a whirlwind journey
England attacker Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has admitted that it has been a whirlwind last 12 months for him, with the crescendo representing his nation at Euro 2012. In a year the talented winger has moved from…
Should FIFA stop Cesc ‘suffering’ by gagging Xavi?
OK, we all know that the words Xavi uttered last week were completely over-dramatic. I mean, what does any modern top-flight footballer really know about suffering? Of course, they are human (well if you discount…
Beckham retains hope in 2018 bid
England veteran David Beckham is confident his country will win the right to host the 2018 World Cup when the final decision is announced in Zurich on Thursday. The former Manchester United and Real Madrid…
Roy Hodgson gets Capello warning
Fabio Capello has warned new England manager Roy Hodgson that creating a winning mentality at international level is not easy, and that it can be difficult to get the best out of your players when…
Trying to decipher Kenny’s transfer plans at Liverpool
No Liverpool fan would have failed to notice the fact that the age of the players the Reds are targeting in this summer’s transfer market are pretty young. If you go through all of them,…
Why Joe Hart is missing the point
Famed more for his goalkeeping ability than his philosophy and rhetoric, Manchester City and England stopper Joe Hart has seemingly missed the point this week with his statement that he is not going to live…
Arsenal fans don’t want Granit Xhaka to start against Watford
Arsenal will look to pick up just their second win in six Premier League matches when they host Watford at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, and Gunners fans have begged manger Arsene Wenger not to…
This Man United star is still key to his club and country’s chances of glory
As far as footballing milestones go, representing one's country 100 times is pretty special. Even in an age where lucrative yet ultimately meaningless friendlies in random neutral venues are being played with greater regularity –…