Month: August 2013

Two of England’s former centre-backs delivered performance worthy of their legacy in Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Hull & Man Utd’s 4-1 romping of Swansea.

While the Premier League started with a bang, elsewhere in Europe, there were plenty of drama and actions that kept the fans engrossed over the weekend. We take a look…

Whether you were watching it live in the stands, on the telly, catching an online stream or listening to live Premier League football commentary on talkSPORT, there’s no denying it…

Following a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Southampton, things will need to change if West Brom are to turn their fortunes around and climb up the table.

Chelsea won their opening game of the 2013/14 Premier League season with a 2-0 win over Hull City. Named on the substitute’s bench was last season’s Player of the Year…

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger faces potentially the toughest season in charge of the Gunners. In their opening game against Aston Villa, the London side succumbed to a 3-1 defeat with…

Aston Villa have their first game of the 2013/14 Premier League season at 15:00 away to last season 4th-placed finishers Arsenal. The biggest talking point of their pre-season campaign has…

In the late fixture of the day, Manchester United face Swansea City away at the Liberty Stadium to start their defence of the Premier League crown. Manchester United manager David…

Liverpool face Stoke City today in the first Premier League game of the 2013/14 season. Home advantage is expected to play into their hands, and the Merseyside outfit are firm…

Many football pundits and self-acclaimed experts have tipped Chelsea to win the 2013/14 Premier League. With Jose Mourinho back at the helm of the London side since his controversial departure…

When looking at Arsenal’s opening fixture list, many feel the Gunners could start the season very strongly. Aston Villa (home), Fulham (away), Tottenham (home), Sunderland (away), Stoke (home), Swansea (away),…

West Ham’s position in the league table typifies the status of the club – a solid squad managed by a no-nonsense manager espousing a direct physical game. While lack of…

West Bromwich Albion had a memorable campaign last season. They finished on 8th, which was their best top flight finish since 1980-81. Had they not collapsed in the closing stages…

Last season was a season of rebuilding for Tottenham Hotspur, yet they were so close to reaching the top four. They challenged Arsenal all the way till the final day…

Swansea were heavily underrated last season, especially after the departure of Brendan Rodgers to Liverpool. Many pundits predicted the Swans will struggle while few even tipped them to get relegated…

Sunderland were fighting a relegation battle last season and only saved their back after earning some encouraging results, since the appointment of Paolo Di Canio. The Italian is more of…

New Manchester United manager David Moyes will officially take charge of his first Premier League for the current title holders on Saturday the 17th of August. Their opponents, Swansea City,…

The wait is almost over, with Premier League football returning this weekend after a long summer of transfer rumours and withdrawal symptoms. The race for the title promises to be…

For the first time, since their inclusion in the Premier League, Stoke City will be without their manager Tony Pulis. The club felt the need of a change and only…

Of the three new clubs that were promoted last season, Southampton looked most likely to suffer relegation, after starting the season on a disastrous note. With only one win in…

Steve Clarke guided West Bromwich Albion to their highest ever league finish in the Premier League last season, breaking their highest points total in the process. But this season could…

With the new football season days away, who will be smiling after the first weekend? Will the Swans upset the Champions and can the Magpies grab the headlines from Manchester…

The Premier League is back this weekend, much to the relief of football fans around the country. When the whistle blows at Anfield at 12.45pm on Saturday, pulses will start…

The apparent poor state of English football at grass-roots and at youth level is ofter reported on. It is not often someone examines the future talent and states: ‘The future…

The UEFA Cup/Europa League has been under-appreciated for its entire existence. Here are 10 reasons why it is, in truth, more prestigious than the UEFA Champions League:   10. The…

Last season went horribly, yes horribly wrong for Newcastle United. Pundits tipped them to finish well within top 10, having bagged a fifth spot the season before. But, all they…

Arsenal’s ongoing desperation to calm the disillusioned fans by making the elusive big-name signing has led them to enquire about forward Miguel Michu of league compatriots Swansea City. The 27-year…