It was a familiar story for Birmingham City against West Midland neighbours West Bromwich Albion on Friday night; they created plenty of chances, but had to settle for a 1-1 draw with the promotion contenders. Here’s six things from the game. Birmingham’s bold start Over the last six months, Garry Monk has done some very… Read more →
After a very awkward encounter in the Welsh capital, Arsenal managed a 3-2 victory at Cardiff City thanks to Alexandre Lacazette’s late winner. Here’s our Player Ratings from the game. Mustafi strikes early Arsenal had looked very uncomfortable early on – a misplaced pass from the nervy Petr Cech presented Cardiff a chance that… Read more →
After a very awkward encounter in the Welsh capital, Arsenal managed a 3-2 victory at Cardiff City thanks to Alexandre Lacazette’s late winner. Here’s our Player Ratings from the game. Cardiff City Neil Etheridge – the Filipino stopper has enjoyed an excellent start to the campaign, saving two penalties; he was called into action… Read more →
After a feisty encounter, Colchester United won 3-1 at Cheltenham Town 3-1 thanks to a Luke Norris brace and a Harry Pell penalty. Here’s our Player Ratings from the match. Cheltenham’s energy Since Russ Milton took caretaker charge, the endeavour in this Cheltenham side could not be questioned; in fact, in the first half,… Read more →
After a feisty encounter, Colchester United won 3-1 at Cheltenham Town 3-1 thanks to a Luke Norris brace and a Harry Pell penalty. Here’s six things from the game. Cheltenham Town Scott Flinders – the former Hartlepool stopper is arguably one of the best goalkeepers in League Two and was the stand-out performer in the… Read more →
The early incumbents of the Championship’s automatic promotion places, Leeds United and Middlesbrough, played out a goalless draw at Elland Road on Friday night. Here’s our Player Ratings from a tight game. Leeds United Bailey Peacock-Farrell – after a recent loan spell at sixth-tier York City, the academy graduate has adjusted to this level with… Read more →
The early incumbents of the Championship’s automatic promotion places, Leeds United and Middlesbrough, played out a goalless draw at Elland Road on Friday night. Here’s Six Things from a tight game. Leeds lower lofty standards Under Marcelo Bielsa, Leeds United often play with great intensity and sustain pressure through their swift yet precise use of… Read more →
Despite producing a heroic, catenaccio performance, AFC Wimbledon’s 10-men suffered late heartbreak in a 3-1 defeat to West Ham United. Here’s our Player Ratings from the game. AFC Wimbledon Tom King – the Millwall loanee has worked his way up through short spells at other clubs in lower divisions and this was his big chance… Read more →
Despite producing a heroic, catenaccio performance, AFC Wimbledon’s 10-men suffered late heartbreak in a 3-1 defeat to West Ham United. Here’s our Six Things from the game. Pigott’s dream start West Ham appeared to underestimate AFC Wimbledon’s threat from long throws and set pieces, both of which were taken by the impressive Mitch Pinnock. The… Read more →
Tottenham Hotspur stunned Manchester United with a 3-0 win at Old Trafford thanks to Harry Kane’s header and a brace from Lucas Moura. Here’s our Player Ratings from the game. Manchester United David De Gea – the Spanish stopper had endured a challenging World Cup, which appears to have affected his confidence. While he did… Read more →