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Is Mesut Ozil being unfairly scapegoated by Arsenal fans?

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Is Mesut Ozil being unfairly scapegoated by Arsenal fans? “They are using him as a scapegoat for the team after bad results,” agent Dr Erkut Sogut said of his client. He was, of course, referring to Mesut Ozil in the wake of Arsenal’s 5-1 thrashing at hands of Bayern Munich in the Champions League. The Germany international was widely cri...

Has Ben Foster been the Premier League's stand out goalkeeper?

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Has Ben Foster been the Premier League's stand out goalkeeper? Ahead of Saturday’s round of Premier League fixtures, Paul Merson made the most obvious comment of – at the very least – the season. On 8th placed West Brom, he said: “Take away the top seven and they’re top.” It's true, however, that the top seven are unlikely to...

Fact or Fiction: Can Kane now be considered among Europe's elite?

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Fact or Fiction: Can Kane now be considered among Europe's elite? Tottenham are beginning to enjoy playing Stoke City. For the third successive time, Spurs overcame the Potters 4-0 as they ended the week on a high. Following their Europa League exit at the hands of Gent last Thursday, the north London side needed an immediate response. While victory did little but...

Why Manchester United need to extend Ibrahimovic's Old Trafford stay

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Why Manchester United need to extend Ibrahimovic's Old Trafford stay Manchester United were poor defensively, the midfield didn’t function in the first half, but they still won the EFL Cup final. Often goalscorers win man of the match awards almost by default, because it’s the easy option, but Zlatan Ibrahimovic fully deserved his in Sunday’s victor...

The impossible football quiz #23

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The impossible football quiz #23 ...

Inter-Roma among tight affairs in Europe's top tips this weekend

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Inter-Roma among tight affairs in Europe's top tips this weekend LEICESTER vs LIVERPOOL - Liverpool winning margin 1Leicester must recover from a Friday that probably made them at least for one day the most despised team in the world. Now the players face the responsibility for a decision that seems to be a betrayal of Ranieri not only by the owners but also ...

Could Sakho transform Palace fortunes in Boro six-pointer?

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Could Sakho transform Palace fortunes in Boro six-pointer? On the back of Jurgen Klopp’s appointment as Liverpool boss, wholesale changes were expected within the squad. The Reds needed an overhaul in personnel on the back of Brendan Rodgers’ sacking, with the defence understandably a first port of call for Klopp. However, while many perhaps exc...

Six of the Best: Top dribblers in Europe by success rate

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Six of the Best: Top dribblers in Europe by success rate The ability to beat an opponent, be it through skill or a combination of pace and power, will always make a player a fan favourite, though it’s fair to say some frustrate more than they delight by heading aimlessly down blind allies.Anyone can run at a player after all, but many find themselve...

Transfer failings could cut short Bournemouth's Premier League stay

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Transfer failings could cut short Bournemouth's Premier League stay 2017 hasn’t been the best of years for Bournemouth so far. While much of the focus has been on Leicester’s inability to successfully defend their Premier League crown, the Cherries’ nosedive in form has slipped relatively under the radar. At the turn of the year, Eddie Howe’s...

Manchester City's young wide pair can become the best in England

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Manchester City's young wide pair can become the best in England As far as Champions League nights go for entertainment purposes, you’d be hard pressed to find a more exciting evening than Tuesday. A total of 14 goals were scored across two games as Manchester City secured a 5-3 win over Monaco, while Atletico Madrid battled to a 4-2 win in Germany at Bayer...