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FPL Top Picks for Gameweek 37 One more week to go until the end of the 2023/24 FPL season and managers could not be more relieved. If you have kept the faith and stayed the course up until this time, we say congratulations. You’ve surely learned a lot about how the game is played. Now is the time to relax, take your foot off the accelerator and coast to the end. As usual, we will be helping your journey with an analysis on the upcoming fixtures and players who can bring you the most points. Read on to see our top…
How Arsène Wenger Revolutionised Arsenal Football Club (1996-2018) Managerial appointments can make or break the fortunes of a club, and the Premier League is no exception. In our new series of articles about managerial changes in the EPL we have already covered Aston Villa replacing Steven Gerrard with Unai Emery, as well as Jose Mourinho’s first Chelsea tenure. Today’s article will look into Arsenal taking a chance on Arsène Wenger back in 1996 and how it worked out for the Gunners, detailing his tactical innovations, man-management aptitude and the success of his transfer strategies. Tactical Innovations When Arsène Wenger arrived at…
Olympiacos vs Aston Villa Preview Villa to win? Watkins to score or assist Olympiacos stand on the brink of history, aiming to reach their first European final as they prepare for the UEFA Europa Conference League (UECL) semi-final second leg against Aston Villa. After securing a 4-2 victory in the first leg, the Greek giants look to capitalise on their home advantage at the Karaiskakis Stadium. Olympiacos’ Home Dominance Olympiacos will be motivated by rest and preparation, having not seen action since their first-leg triumph. This could play in their favor as they fight for the Greek Super League title. With a…
Fresh EPL Transfer Rumours As we quickly approach the final matchday of the Premier League season, we have once again scoured the news to bring you the latest rumours. So what has been happening and what are we hearing about moves in the upcoming summer transfer window? Football Insider reports that, if Erik ten Hag is to leave Manchester United at the end of this season, Thomas Tuchel is the leading candidate for the managerial position at Old Trafford. However, Tuttomercatoweb are saying that the Chelsea owners are also looking to bring in the German, after being the ones who sacked him shortly after purchasing the club.…
The Best Seasons for Single Players in the EPL The English Premier League, since its inception in 1992, has been a stage for some of the most extraordinary individual performances in football. As a part of our series on historic Premier League moments, this article delves into the best individual seasons in the league’s history, analysing players who not only shattered records, but also left an indelible mark on fans and critics alike. You can read more about moments that made history in the EPL over the years, with topics like comebacks, dramatic final matchday scenes or the most impressive player…
Matchday 36 Awards Quite a lot has happened this past weekend, with a full docket of Premier League games from which to draw conclusions and learn things. This was a matchday that had a Monday evening game, which saw Crystal Palace take apart Manchester United and perhaps make the decision easier for the Red Devils to part ways with Erik Ten Hag this summer. In other matches, the title race continues to fascinate, with both Arsenal and Manchester City winning, Liverpool beating Spurs 4-2, and the relegation battle almost coming to a conclusion thanks to Forest winning against Sheffield. After following…
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United Report Scorers: Olise 12’, 66’, Mateta 40’, Mitchell 58’ Crystal Palace achieved a historic first-ever Premier League double over Manchester United with a stunning 4-0 win at Selhurst Park, marking their third consecutive victory at home against the Red Devils. Early Onslaught Sets Tone Palace wasted no time asserting their dominance, with Michael Olise showcasing his brilliance early on. Only 12 minutes into the game, Olise sliced through United’s midfield and placed a precise shot into the bottom right corner, scoring his eighth goal of the season. His relentless pressure continued, challenging United’s goalkeeper André Onana…
What We Learned from This Weekend’s Premier League Action While there is one more game of this matchday to be played tonight (Crystal Palace vs Manchester United), today we will be taking a look at some of the things that happened over the weekend in the Premier League. There are plenty of interesting talking points from 9 games played over 3 days. The weekend started off with a draw between Everton and Luton on Friday evening. The title race took centre stage on Saturday, with Arsenal beating Bournemouth 3-0 and Manchester City winning 5-1 against Wolves. 3 more games took place on…
Liverpool vs Tottenham Report Scorers: Salah 16’, Robertson 45’, Gakpo 50’, Elliott 59’; Richarlison 72’, Son 77’ Liverpool’s dynamic performance led them to a crucial 4-2 victory against Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield, as Jürgen Klopp’s tenure nears its end with impressive home stats against Spurs, who have now faced 32 defeats in their Premier League visits to Merseyside. First Half: Salah Sets the Tone The game kicked off with high energy, reflecting both teams’ need to overturn recent poor forms. Mohamed Salah, back in the starting lineup, was particularly lively, hitting the crossbar early on before finally breaking the deadlock…
Brighton vs Aston Villa Report Scorer: Joao Pedro 87’ Aston Villa’s aspirations for a debut UEFA Champions League campaign took a hit following a narrow 1-0 defeat to Brighton at the Amex Stadium, decided by a late João Pedro penalty and its subsequent rebound in a game marked by VAR controversies. First Half Frustrations and VAR Intrusions Brighton, eager to break their April goal drought, started energetically with Simon Adingra testing Villa’s stand-in goalkeeper Robin Olsen multiple times. Despite this pressure, Villa maintained composure, although their injury woes worsened with Morgan Rogers limping off mid-way through the first half. Olsen…