Amid all the inconsistencies and defensive fragilities, all the bluster and the “bulls—” that has so infuriated Antonio Conte, here was an evening of welcome solidity for Chelsea. A well-earned victory, a timely clean sheet and three points that keep them within touching distance – just about – of league leaders Manchester City will ensure this… Read More »
If you have been watching Ligue A, you will know that notorious bad boy Mario Balotelli has been the brightest light in a confidence searching Nice FC. After a horrid spell at Liverpool and another forgettable loan move to Ac Milan, he was sold to Nice on a virtual free transfer. He’s reputation in tatars… Read More »
What a brilliant recovery from Chelsea! Watford unfortunately have thrown that one away. They had chances to win but they missed them and retreated way too early in the game – Antonio Conte’s side has a strong determination and, apparently, an appetite for six goal thrillers. For a long period of the second half it… Read More »
Baring in mind that Mesut Ozil has been frequently criticized in recent times and the primary criticism of Ozil is that he does not do enough to seize control of games, and he lacks hunger and drive, it was a cruel twist of fate that it was his inability to finish a golden opportunity that… Read More »
Greetings readers, its time again for the curious ‘case of’ and this time it is Nacho Monreal’s moment of truth. The Spaniard signed from Malaga in 2013 and never looked back since. As you well know, I have criticised him in the past for his performances but mainly when played out of position by his… Read More »
Liverpool’s season might be in serious turmoil with the news that Sadio Mane who happens to be one of the top performers for Liverpool this season could miss as much as the next 10 games. The Senegales winger suffered a serious injury blow while on duty for his country’s World Cup qualifier against Cape Verde at the… Read More »
There is obviously a debate around Mesut Ozil’s Arsenal future, this has intensified on Wednesday night as the midfielder was accused of having ‘mentally left’ the club by former Arsenal defender Martin Keown. Keown questioned Ozil’s professionalism amid rumours that the 28-year-old German midfielder will depart the Emirate in January or for free when his contract expires next summer.… Read More »
Liverpool were held to a 1-1 draw after a Philippe Coutinho stunner was cancelled out thanks to a sloppy defending from Klopp’s side. The visitors struck the first blow just before the half-hour mark when Philippe Coutinho curled home an excellent strike from outside the box, but their lead was to cut short by a Joselu… Read More »
Arsenal followed up last week’s 2-0 win over West Brom with another 2-0 win in Sunday’s early kick off at the Emirates. Yes, the storm clouds that descended at the Emirate after the humbling at Liverpool have passed – and Arsenal are now back into the top six for the first time since the beginning… Read More »
In a clash of the Beauty and the Beast, Man City been the former won and deservingly so too. Chelsea the defending champions were home at the Bridge but were largely dominated by the Guardiola’s footy juggernauts. City, even on 90 minutes rarely took their foot off the gas in a highly tensed and hugely entertaining match for the neutrals. The game began with city dominating the proceedings via the eventual match winner Debruyne, and the ageless maestro David Silva, with Raheem Sterling also causing Chelsea’s back line all sorts of problems with his direct runnings and searing pace. Worthy of mention; days before the match City lost star striker Aguero to broken ribs injury which he got from a car accident in Amsterdam where he went to see a music concert and after just 30 minutes into the contest Chelsea also lost their star man Morata to hamstring injury rendering their hitherto threatening attack… Read More »