It always felt like a matter of when and not if Moussa Dembélé would return to the Premier League. The French forward made his debut in the English top-flight as a teenager during 2013/14 with Fulham. However, it wasn’t until the 2015/16 campaign that the former Paris Saint-Germain academy starlet really found his groove. Playing in the Championship, Dembélé netted 17 goals 46 matches across al...
To say that the story of Corinthian-Casuals is one of the great untold tales of English football is something of an understatement. This is a team who (among a staggering list of accolades and achievements) once provided every player in the England side, beat Manchester United by a record 11-3 scoreline, inspired Real Madrid to wear white, and played a huge part in the formation of one of South Am...
Is it even a transfer window if Tottenham Hotspur aren’t linked with Isco? For the past few years now, Spurs have been linked with a move for the playmaker. These links usually coincide with the former Málaga maestro having a tough time in the Spanish capital and end with him being restored to the Real Madrid starting XI. But this time, it could be different. According to reports in Spain, the...
Liverpool head to Old Trafford looking to equal the Premier League record for consecutive wins. Manchester United welcome their long-term rivals having made their worst start to a season in over 30 years. As Michael Scott from The Office once said: ‘Well, well, well. How the turntables.’ It isn’t a must-win game for Ole Gunnar Solskjær. It isn’t even a must not lose match for the Norweigan tactic...
It always felt like a matter of when and not if Moussa Dembélé would return to the Premier League. The French forward made his debut in the English top-flight as a teenager during 2013/14 with Fulham. However, it wasn’t until the 2015/16 campaign that the former Paris Saint-Germain academy starlet really found his groove. Playing in the Championship, Dembélé netted 17 goals 46 matches across al...
To say that the story of Corinthian-Casuals is one of the great untold tales of English football is something of an understatement. This is a team who (among a staggering list of accolades and achievements) once provided every player in the England side, beat Manchester United by a record 11-3 scoreline, inspired Real Madrid to wear white, and played a huge part in the formation of one of South Am...
Is it even a transfer window if Tottenham Hotspur aren’t linked with Isco? For the past few years now, Spurs have been linked with a move for the playmaker. These links usually coincide with the former Málaga maestro having a tough time in the Spanish capital and end with him being restored to the Real Madrid starting XI. But this time, it could be different. According to reports in Spain, the...
Liverpool head to Old Trafford looking to equal the Premier League record for consecutive wins. Manchester United welcome their long-term rivals having made their worst start to a season in over 30 years. As Michael Scott from The Office once said: ‘Well, well, well. How the turntables.’ It isn’t a must-win game for Ole Gunnar Solskjær. It isn’t even a must not lose match for the Norweigan tactic...
Early into his Manchester United tenure, Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s willingness to hark back to the club’s glory days under Sir Alex Ferguson became something of a running joke. A late winner? “We’re Manchester United, it’s what we do.” A famous European victory? “We’re Manchester United, it’s what we do.” A slightly drizzly Tuesday? “We...
When tasked with identifying the most creative players in the Premier League, it’s unlikely many people would turn to West Ham United. Given we’re only eight matches into the new campaign, it’s perhaps too premature to make definitive statements, but the Hammers have started well. Currently eighth, Manuel Pellegrini’s side are just four points behind second-placed Manchester City and they’ve los...
José Mourinho was once The Special One. Now, many consider him to be The Dated One. His preferred man-management style isn’t in keeping with what is on-trend. And tactically he has been somewhat left behind; the Portuguese coach doesn’t often set out to win a match, his primary objective is not to lose. He’s been sacked from his last two jobs – Chelsea and Manchester United – and his stock is pe...