A battling performance saw 10-man Birmingham City boost their Championship survival chances with a 2-0 win over weakened Huddersfield Town side. But what have we learnt from the game? Committed start Within five seconds of the first whistle, Huddersfield were forced to pass back to centre-backs Martin Cranie and Mark Hudson, such was the ferocity… Read more →
It’s been another thrilling Premier League campaign and it’s not over yet. Chelsea had been way out in front at the top of the table, but with their lead now cut to four points, Spurs retain hope of their first top-flight title since 1961. Champions League places are still up for grabs, while the relegation… Read more →
Though David De Gea remains a Manchester United player, his big-money departure has always been a case of when, rather than if. Real Madrid are a club close to his heart and have long needed a world-class replacement for Iker Casillas, who left for Porto in 2015. The Red Devils must prepare for life without… Read more →
Chris Eagles’ spectacular 85th minute winner at the Banks’ Stadium means Port Vale could yet retain their League One status, after edging out an even game 1-0 against a youthful Walsall side. But what have we learnt from the game? Vale’s solid start The visitors looked well-structured in the first quarter of the match, pressing… Read more →
The national reaction to Arsene Wenger’s relief-filled celebration after his side’s 2-1 FA Cup semi-final win over Manchester City, was one of compassion. This is a man who loves Arsenal Football Club, a man who has faced non-stop criticism from fans and media over the last three months, a man deserving of more respect for… Read more →
Newcastle secured promotion to the Premier League with a 4-1 win over Preston North End. Despite a tight first half in which Jordan Hugill cancelled out Ayoze Perez’s opener, Christian Atsu put the hosts back in front and they took control, helped by Paul Gallagher’s red card. But how did players on both teams rate?… Read more →
Newcastle secured promotion to the Premier League with a 4-1 win over Preston North End. Despite a tight first half in which Jordan Hugill cancelled out Ayoze Perez’s opener, Christian Atsu put the hosts back in front and they took control, helped by Paul Gallagher’s red card. What have we learnt from the match? Strong… Read more →
Huddersfield received a taste of their own medicine in a 4-1 defeat to Fulham on Saturday. We normally associate with pressing high up the pitch, but instead that was what their opponents did. The Terriers led after four minutes through Chris Loewe’s penalty but after that, they invited pressure. Eight outfield players were based in their… Read more →
Shrewsbury Town secured League One survival thanks to a 1-0 win over play-off chasing Southend – but what have we learnt from the game? Shrewsbury used the right well The right-sided triumvirate of full-back Joe Riley, attacking midfielder Bryn Morris and wide man Shaun Whalley was instrumental to Shrewsbury’s bright start. Whalley caused problems by… Read more →
Shrewsbury Town secured League One survival thanks to a 1-0 win over play-off chasing Southend – but how did players on both teams rate? Shrewsbury Town Jayson Leutwiler – a quiet first half, but made some good saves in the second half. 7 Joe Riley – supported Whalley well in the first half. A little… Read more →