With the 2018-19 Premier League season coming up, The Football Lab spoke to Chelsea fan Benjamin Wills (@_BenWills). The last two years at Chelsea have followed a similar pattern to the previous two: a convincing title win followed by a well below-par league campaign. Are fans grateful for success, or frustrated by the inconsistency? It… Read more →
Andy Carroll’s header helped Newcastle United to a 1-0 victory in North London back in November 2010, but Arsenal won the subsequent five home fixtures by a combined score of 17-5. On Saturday though, neither they nor their hosts will approach the game in especially positive mood. Newcastle have picked up just one point from… Read more →
A fine performance from Alexis Sanchez and a brace from Alexandre Lacazette saw Arsenal to a 2-0 win over West Bromwich Albion, although they were helped by an element of first half fortune. Here’s our player ratings for both teams. Arsenal Petr Cech – largely untested, but was found in no-man’s land for Rodriguez’s header… Read more →
In what will go down as one of the most iconic games in English football history, Arsenal defeated Leicester 4-3 on the opening night of the Premier League season. How did players on both teams fare? Here’s our ratings. Arsenal Petr Cech – his decline in performance levels has carried on from last season. 35… Read more →
Football’s traditionalists will argue a seventh place finish should be the minimum expectation for a club of Everton’s stature and history. However, it is hard to see 16/17 as anything other than a year of impressive progress under Ronald Koeman, following the chaos of the previous regime. Supporter Adam Partington from the excellent Grand Old Team speaks to The Football Lab… Read more →
After a turbulent campaign, Arsenal won their third FA Cup in four years thanks to a 2-1 victory over Premier League Champions Chelsea. But how did players on both teams rate? Arsenal David Ospina – made a couple of good stops in the second half and a brave block on Costa before the interval. Should… Read more →
After a turbulent campaign, Arsenal won their third FA Cup in four years thanks to a 2-1 victory over Premier League Champions Chelsea. But what have we learnt from the game? Arsenal’s commanding start From the first whistle, Arsenal were on the front foot. Aaron Ramsey and Granit Xhaka dominated the central areas, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain looked… Read more →
Goals from Andros Townsend, Yohan Cabaye and Luka Milivojevic gave Crystal Palace a stunning 3-0 win over Arsenal – but what have we learnt from the game? Crystal Palace Wayne Hennessey – saved Elneny’s effort and Gabriel’s header in the first half. Good distribution. 7 Joel Ward – let Monreal get beyond him a couple… Read more →
In the FA Cup this weekend, we see a repeat of the 2003 final when Southampton play Arsenal. Wycombe relish a memorable trip to White Hart Lane while Rochdale and Huddersfield hope to continue their league fortunes in the cup… Rochdale v Huddersfield Both teams are punching above their financial weight in their respective divisions.… Read more →
There is little denying that Arsenal are extremely nervous about Alexis Sanchez’ contractual situation. The Chilean winger is out of contract in less than 18 months, and he is yet to put pen to paper on a new deal. Since his move to the Emirates stadium, Sanchez has probably been going through the best time… Read more →