November, 2012

English champions close to Champions League exit

English champions Manchester City drew 2-2 with Dutch champions Ajax at the Etihad Stadium in the Champions League last night. The big spending English side are now bottom of Group D with just two points from [...]

Scottish national team has a lot of potential

The Scotland manager Craig Levein was relieved of his duties on Monday. It wasn’t really a shock as the Tartan Army have been performing poorly in recent months and they have all but given up hope [...]

Are Southampton heading back to the Championship?

I have to admit there is a lot to admire about Nigel Adkins and his Southampton side. The men from the South Coast try to play attractive, attacking football. Unfortunately their defensive naivety has cost them [...]

Premier League review: Sunday 4th November 2012

Sunday was a day of draws in the Premier League. The early kick-off saw QPR and Reading draw 1-1 at the Madejski Stadium. Both teams have now failed to win any of their opening Premier League [...]

Should Arsenal be happy with just qualifying for the Champions League?

The last couple of years has saw Arsenal’s status in the English plummet. The Gunners have gone from perennial title challengers to also-rans. Arsenal were defeated 2-1 at Manchester United yesterday. Arsenal still qualify for the [...]

Premier League review: Saturday 03rd November 2012

Saturday’s Premier League fixtures kicked off early at Old Trafford, where Manchester United defeated Arsenal 2-1. Former-Gunners striker Robin van Persie was always going to have a big say in this clash and it took just [...]

Premier League preview: Sunday and Monday

The early kick-off in the Premier League on Sunday sees two of the leagues strugglers come head-to-head at Loftus Road, as QPR host Reading. Both teams have yet to claim a Premier League this season. QPR [...]

Premier League preview: Saturday

The early kick-off sees Manchester United host Arsenal at Old Trafford. The home side recorded an incredible 8-2 victory over the Gunners last season and will be looking for another victory against Arsene Wenger’s side in [...]

Can Brendan Rodgers turn things around at Anfield?

Last night Capitol One Cup holders Liverpool were knocked out of the competition with a 3-1 defeat at home to Swansea. The Reds fielded an under-strength side and Reds boss Brendan Rodgers is sticking with his [...]