Another transfer window, another move for Robbie Keane?

It is perhaps unsurprising that as we get ready for the January transfer window, the name Robbie Keane is at the centre of much of the transfer speculation. The Tottenham striker has made no fewer than seven moves in his 12 year career, however it seems as though he may be about to turn that [...]

Liverpool are no longer a force to be reckoned with

100/1 to win the Premier League this season. Says a lot really. For years and years now, Liverpool have failed to live up to expectations on the domestic front, however this season it’s not just the domestic form that’s let them down, as we all know by now, they failed to progress from the Champions [...]

Fantasy Football As a Way of Analysis Vol.3

Christmas is upon us. With the cancellation of the Wigan versus Bolton game this evening, the next Premier League games will take place after Christmas Day. And so, I thought it a good time to revisit the Fantasy Football stats to see what light they can shed upon the most unpredictable league for many years. [...]

Is Karim Benzema the man to cure Manchester United’s problems?

There’s no doubt about it, Manchester United are in trouble. Yesterday’s 3-0 defeat at the hands of Fulham was the fifth defeat the Premier League Champions have suffered already this season, which is already one more than the whole of last season. Despite what Ryan Giggs says, the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo has certainly had [...]

Roberto Mancini wants Torres, Mascherano, Henry, Ribery & Aguero to name a few

Well that’s the Sunday papers for you. The Times reports that the new Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini will be giving the financial backing to add to his top four chasing side. The former Inter boss has apparently already drawn up a list of players whom he would like to arrive at Eastlands in the [...]

Manchester City were right to sack Hughes and Liverpool should do the same with Benitez

The news only broke at around 18:30 this evening, however already there has been an incredible amount of fall-out from Mark Hughes’ sacking by Manchester City. You could tell things weren’t looking too great for Hughes when the former Manchester United man took to the dug-out for this afternoon’s 4-3 victory over Sunderland. His body [...]

Three words to sum up Manchester City’s decision to sack Hughes

I’ll admit I felt a bit sorry for the guy, but I was delighted to see my beloved Manchester City have finally decided to sack Mark Hughes. The former Manchester United man has this evening been replaced by former Inter Milan boss Roberto Mancini at helm at Eastlands. City have lost just two games in [...]

Liverpool must sack Benitez right now

Portsmouth 2-0 Liverpool. Looks like Rafa Benitez may have Christmas off. Thoughts?