Team Focus: Teams Must Resist Dominating Van Gaal's Manchester United Next Season
by Ben McAleer
at giovedì, lug 17 2014 10:10
The first day in a new office can be daunting for even the most steadfast individual. Unfamiliar surroundings, the pressure to make a good first impression - these factors, and more, are enough to unsettle anyone. However, one man who is unlikely to be unnerved by the task ahead of him is Louis van ...
League Focus: Premier League Review 2013/14
by Jonathan Wilson
at mercoledì, mag 14 2014 15:02
League Focus: WhoScored's Premier League Ineffective vs Effective XI
by Martin Laurence
at martedì, mag 13 2014 17:50
For every high there is always a low where football is concerned, and for every standout performer there are those that have enjoyed far less success. In this piece we've compiled an ineffective Premier League XI as well as an effective one, based on a number of statistical feats over the course of ...
Match Report: Podolski and Giroud Give Arsenal Boost in Win Over West Ham
by Alistair Tweedale
at mercoledì, apr 16 2014 09:54
It took them a while to get going, but Arsenal eventually found their feet in their last London derby of the season to maintain an impressive record against the capital's clubs. It was another vital three points gained as they do battle for the fourth and final Champions League spot, and the second ...
Team Focus: Norwich's Decision to Sack Hughton Justified
by Ben McAleer
at martedì, apr 8 2014 16:45
From the outside looking in, the sacking of Chris Hughton came as a shock. With 5 games to play, beginning with a relegation 6-pointer at Fulham this weekend, the disruption in the dressing room could have an adverse effect as Norwich look to ensure survival. However, fans were quick to point out on...
League Focus: Premier League Team of the Week - Gameweek 21
by WhoScored.com
at martedì, gen 14 2014 15:57
21 games into the season and the Premier League is taking shape. There are - very roughly speaking - two groups emerging; a top seven doing battle for 4 Champions League places and the bottom eleven, who are separated by just 6 points and all well-and-truly in the midst of a relegation battle. Betwe...
Player Focus: Consistency Key To Nani Revival
by Ben McAleer
at martedì, set 10 2013 17:00
In 2003, Manchester United signed Cristiano Ronaldo. Four years later, Nani followed his compatriot to Old Trafford. Having both spent time with the Sporting Clube de Portugal youth team before being promoted to the senior side, many felt that, in 2007, United had the best set of wingers in the Prem...
Team Focus: How Swansea City Can Improve On Their End Of Season Form
by Ben McAleer
at mercoledì, ago 21 2013 15:30
Back in February, Swansea City secured their first piece of major silverware in their 101-year history, comfortably overcoming Bradford City to land the Capital One Cup. Their fans, understandably ecstatic, expected big things following the result at Wembley and with European qualification secured, ...
Team Focus: Premier League Preview Part 10 - West Brom and West Ham
by Ben McAleer
at giovedì, ago 15 2013 12:00
It was an impressive debut campaign in football management for Steve Clarke as West Brom secured an 8th placed finish last year; the best in their Premier League history. Much of this was down to the impressive performances of Romelu Lukaku as the Belgian finished as the Baggies top scorer (17) last...
Team Focus: Premier League Preview Part 9 - Swansea and Tottenham
by Alistair Tweedale
at martedì, ago 13 2013 17:20
Swansea continue to impress in the top flight since their promotion only two years ago and with their success, the reputation of manager Michael Laudrup grows more and more. Having followed up an 11th placed finish in their debut season in the Premier League with 9th and a victorious Capital One Cup...