The ‘Cesc Fabregas Effect’ transforms future deals
Back in 2003 when Arsenal swooped to take a 16-year old Cesc Fabregas away from Barcelona for free, many couldn’t have predicted it would have a major effect on the way they now do business…
Capello frustrated with unfit Carroll
England manager Fabio Capello has expressed his frustration at Andy Carroll's lack of fitness, and warned the Liverpool striker to focus on his playing career. The striker joined the Merseyside club from Newcastle in January…
Oxlade-Chamberlain stars in Arsenal win
Young winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain starred in Arsenal's win over Olympiakos in the Champions League on Wednesday night, and became the youngest English player to score in the competition's history. The former Southampton man scored the…
Redknapp slams chanting fans
Harry Redknapp has criticised both Tottenham and Arsenal fans after the North London derby, as both sets of supporters were guilty of shouting derogatory and offensive chants. The Spurs faithful targeted opposition boss Arsene Wenger,…
Improvements still needed in Liverpool’s key area
So we’re close to a quarter of the way through the season already (I know, it goes quickly, doesn’t it?) and it’s fair to say that we’ve started fairly well. The odd stutter aside, we’ve…
The Micah Richards mystery
On Saturday evening, Micah Richards would have been a proud man. In the absence of the suspended Vincent Kompany, Richards was named captain for Manchester City's trip to QPR. It was another plus point in…
Will we ever see the likes of Socrates again?
With the death of former Brazilian captain Socrates, full name Socrates Brasileiro Sampaio de Souza Vieira de Oliveira, the football world is left wondering not just what they have lost but whether the likes of…
Alan Pardew vows to attack
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has stated that his side will attack Manchester United on Wednesday night. The Tyneside club have come unstuck over the last month, as a number of tricky fixtures have seen them…
A mistake in his Arsenal development?
To be convinced by the argument of another is a humbling experience, to renege on your own staunchly held beliefs through a process unaided self-discovery just seems sad. Yet, as melodramatic as it may seem,…
Lescott writes off Spurs’ title chances
Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott has stated that it is more important for his team to focus on staying ahead of Manchester United than Tottenham in the standings. The current Premier League leaders take on…