League Focus: Analysing the Threat Premier League Teams Pose at Corners
by Ben McAleer
at четверг, янв 8 2015 17:45
The first half we were battered, and we couldn’t handle Charlie Adam, his corner kicks are worth £10m. Those were the words of Sir Alex Ferguson after Manchester United’s 3-2 league win over Blackpool back in 2011. At the interval, Blackpool held a 2-goal advantage, with Adam cruci...
Team Focus: Rodgers Has Struck The Right Attacking Balance With Front Three
by Ben McAleer
at вторник, янв 6 2015 17:30
At the beginning of November, Brendan Rodgers deployed a 3-man defence for the first time in the Premier League this season. The decision to field a 3-5-1-1 formation did not have the desired effect though, as Liverpool succumbed to a 1-0 defeat at Newcastle United, however Rodgers was not willing t...
Team Focus: Which Premier League Team Will be Affected Most by the AFCON?
by Ben McAleer
at пятница, янв 2 2015 17:00
Our problem is to make sure we overcome the loss of our African Cup players and hopefully not let that impede too much on our results and position in the league, West Ham boss Sam Allardyce said prior to the 1-1 draw with West Brom on New Year's Day. The Hammers manager will be forced to make do wit...
League Focus: Premier League Half-Season Statistical Review
by Ben McAleer
at вторник, дек 30 2014 12:30
With the season now at the halfway point, the Premier League table has a familiar feel to it. Title favourites Chelsea currently lead the way having lost just the once so far, while defending champions Manchester City are hot on their heels. Manchester United have shown remarkable consistency of lat...
Match Report: Impressive Goalkeeping Ensures Spoils Shared at White Hart Lane
by Ben McAleer
at понедельник, дек 29 2014 08:45
Despite their traditionally poor record against Manchester United, Tottenham came into this meeting on the back of a 4-game unbeaten run against their Premier League rivals, two of which they had won at Old Trafford. However, it was United who looked more likely to break the deadlock in the opening ...
Player Focus: Christian Eriksen Fulfilling his Potential for Spurs
by Ben McAleer
at вторник, дек 23 2014 16:45
Match Report: Spurs Brush Aside Home Woes to Dispatch of Burnley
by Ben McAleer
at воскресенье, дек 21 2014 09:30
Before Saturday's meeting at White Hart Lane, the last 6 competitive meetings between Tottenham and Burnley had yielded 27 goals, so this fixture promised action at either end. Each of those 6 games saw at least 3 goals scored and both teams played their part in maintaining that impressive return as...
League Focus: Should English Football be Open to a More Direct Approach?
by Alistair Tweedale
at среда, дек 17 2014 17:21
Player Focus: Cazorla's Return to the Number 10 Role Benefitting Arsenal
by Ben McAleer
at вторник, дек 16 2014 15:20
Match Report: Chelsea Maintain Impressive Home Form Despite Fàbregas Absence
by Ben McAleer
at воскресенье, дек 14 2014 09:00
Any doubts over whether Chelsea could bounce back from their demoralising defeat at Newcastle last weekend were brushed aside as they dispatched of an out of sorts Hull. The home side were not at their best, but did enough to make it 8 home wins from 8 in the Premier League this season.Chelsea opene...