A Different League

Just two years ago, Kepa Arrizabalaga became the most expensive goalkeeper in football history after Chelsea forked out more than seventy million pounds for his services. His arrival at Stamford Bridge was met with great excitement from the fans as Arrizabalaga had been one of the best keepers in La Liga playing for his native club Athletic Bilbao. Unfortunately, the Spaniard never really settled in London and after a string of high-profile errors since the start of his Chelsea career, he is now... Читать дальше...

While all the top clubs were wrapping up impressive deals to strengthen their sides ahead of the 2020/2021 Premier League season, things looked very quiet in Liverpool. Winning the title last term raised expectations for the Merseyside Reds and everyone was waiting for the fresh faces who would help them stay ahead of the pack but there was almost nothing happening on that front. This all changed during the weekend when the club officially announced the captures of both Thiago Alcantara and Diogo Jota. Читать дальше...

Kylian Mbappe has reportedly informed PSG that he will be looking to leave the club next summer. Although this is a big blow for Les Parisiens, it is hardly a surprise as after another unsuccessful bid to win the Champions League, the club was bound to lose their star player sooner rather than later. The French wonderkid’s reputation has skyrocketed in the last couple of years and every single one of the elite European clubs will be more than happy to have him. However, I feel there is only a…

Gareth Bale’s return to the Premier League has been a topic of discussion for quite a while now and it seems that we might finally be getting a conclusion to it soon. Tottenham Hotspur, the Welshman’s former club, is reportedly in advanced talks to bring back Bale to North London which has thrown Spurs fans into a frenzy. And while I do share their excitement about welcoming a great talent back to the Premier League, I have my doubts on whether this second Tottenham stint will work out for both…

The new Premier League season got underway over the weekend and despite we’re yet to see both Manchester clubs and Chelsea in action, there were several key takeaways from the opening fixtures. I highlight the three most notable ones separately and also share my thoughts on how they can affect the teams involved. Arsenal’s Debutants Impress The Gunners started their Premier League campaign with a tricky visit to Scott Parker’s Fulham side but romped to a convincing 3-0 victory. Fulham did look menacing in the opening stages... Читать дальше...

The Premier League is set to return this weekend and as always, one of the most discussed topics is the race to the top four. Securing the Champions League seems to be more important than ever for the top six clubs in the country and with the whirlwind season that awaits us, the race promises to be the most competitive one we’ve seen in a while. In this post, I lay out an early prediction on which four clubs have the best chance of clinching a spot in the Top…

While all the talk in Barcelona is currently surrounding Lionel Messi’s potential exit from the club, it seems that new manager Ronald Koeman has already had his say on which players he will be relying on and which ones are free to find another team. It looks like Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez falls into the latter category and a lot of news reports are coming in that he has already agreed to terms with Italian giants Juventus. On the surface, it looks like a major coup for the Turin side…

After a relatively quiet Monday on the Premier League transfers front, yesterday brought about news regarding three deals that all look like major coups for the clubs involved. In this post, I review each of the signings separately and then share a brief player profile and how I think they will do at their new clubs. So, let’s get started with the Gunners’ latest capture and move on to two more transfer bombshells. Gabriel Magalhaes to Arsenal After signing Willian from Chelsea on a free, Arsenal... Читать дальше...

Pep Guardiola has been one of the most talked-about figures in recent football history ever since he first started out his coaching career with Barcelona in 2008. The Spaniard had instant success with the Catalans, spending four fruitful years at Nou Camp and winning multiple coveted trophies. That is why it was no surprise that Bayern Munich fans were elated when they heard the news that Guardiola is going to coach the team and despite his stay in Germany proved to be a bit controversial at the end... Читать дальше...

Premier League champions Liverpool and FA Cup holders Arsenal will be going head-to-head this weekend at the traditional Community Shield matchup at Wembley Stadium. During the years, the match has gained the reputation of being a friendly game more than a competitive outing but it’s nevertheless a chance to pick up some silverware and go into the season on a high. Both clubs have won the Community Shield trophy 15 times but the Merseyside Reds haven’t laid their hands on it since 2006 while Arsenal... Читать дальше...