Ranking the 2021 Ballon d’Or nominees

We’re approaching the end of the calendar year, meaning it’s almost Ballon d’Or season. France Football, the founders of the prize,...

Newcastle United takeover: What happens next?

The takeover finally happened for Newcastle United. Mike Ashley is gone – Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, the Reuben Brothers and...

‘Lingering concerns’ over takeover price tag should worry Newcastle United fans

The news that the Saudi Arabian-led takeover of Newcastle United could be back on inevitably sparked plenty of debate on social...

Manchester United: 3 potential solutions to their midfield conundrum

Manchester United’s 1-1 draw with Everton on Saturday once again raised questions about their ability to challenge for silverware. The club...

The best Premier League wingers of all time – where does Mohamed Salah rank?

Liverpool raised a lot of eyebrows when they splashed out £35 million for Chelsea flop Mohamed Salah. He’d come in off...

Tactical Analysis: Why Liverpool vs Manchester City was one of the best games of football you will ever see

Merseyside and Manchester; red and sky blue; Jürgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola; Liverpool and Manchester City. The two chief standard-setters of...

Sleeping Giants: 4 clubs desperate to return to the Premier League

Leeds United fans breathed a huge sigh of relief following the club’s return to the Premier League after a 16-year absence...

Tactical Analysis: Why set-pieces still remain a big issue for Manchester United

We’re hardly two months in, but this season already has been quite the rollercoaster for Manchester United. A 5-1 thumping of...

Ranking Lionel Messi’s goals against Premier League teams

For some reason, the 700+ goals and six Ballon d’Or awards haven’t been enough to convince everyone that Lionel Messi is...

Solskjaer’s infatuation with Fred and McTominay is extremely risky

The history of professional football is littered with examples of managers who have been too stubborn for their own good. Excessive...