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Fulham vs Wolves Preview Draw or Fulham win Cunha to score or assist Fulham host Wolverhampton Wanderers at Craven Cottage, aiming to make it three consecutive Premier League victories for the first time since January 2023. Meanwhile, Wolves will be looking to build on their first league win of the season as they seek to climb out of the relegation zone. Fulham: Finding Form at the Right Time After a frustrating October (D1, L2), Fulham have rediscovered their winning touch with back-to-back London derby victories over Brentford and Crystal Palace. Sitting in seventh place, Marco Silva’s men are well-positioned to push for a…
FPL Top Picks for Gameweek 12 Welcome to another Fantasy Premier League week! Finally, we are about to have a run of games that will not be hindered by FIFA mandating club football to stop for players to go and represent their nations in friendly matches or tournament qualifiers. Week 12 feels like a fresh start for many managers because now they can plan their squads for the long term, which they could not because of the slew of injuries and fitness issues that followed the last three international breaks. As you prepare your strategy for the next few months,…
Who Will Be Relegated from the Premier League in 2024-25? Opta Supercomputer’s Predictions As the Premier League returns after the final international break of the year, attention turns not only to the battle for the title but also to the fierce fight for survival. Leveraging the power of the Opta supercomputer, we have a look at the relegation probabilities for teams hovering near the danger zone. While the Premier League mid-table remains historically congested, the situation at the bottom is much clearer. Southampton find themselves four points adrift of safety, with the gap between them and 17th-placed Ipswich Town matching…
Pep Guardiola Commits to Manchester City with One-Year Extension Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has officially agreed to a one-year contract extension, solidifying his stay at the club for a decade. While Manchester City has not issued a statement, multiple sources, including The Athletic, confirm that Guardiola has decided to renew his contract. This decision extends his tenure to 10 years since his initial appointment in 2016, during which he has secured 18 major trophies, including six Premier League titles. Previously, Guardiola’s contract was set to expire at the end of the current season. Although reports suggest the new deal…
Who Might Be Moving Where and Why? Despite the window being closed, the football transfer market is abuzz with speculation and developments involving top European clubs and standout players. Today we take a look at the latest Premier League transfer news, focusing on potential moves and interests among clubs like Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal and others. Chelsea’s Interest in Liverpool’s Caoimhin Kelleher Recent reports have linked Chelsea with a potential move for Liverpool’s backup goalkeeper, Caoimhin Kelleher. The 25-year-old Irish international, valued at £35 million, has expressed a desire for more first-team opportunities, having been limited to 20…
Late Goals, Corners, and Fine Margins: Key Premier League Trends With just 11 matches completed, the Premier League season is already shaping up to be an unforgettable thriller. From Liverpool’s blistering form to Manchester City and Arsenal’s early struggles, there’s no shortage of drama. Even Manchester United, who have already undergone a managerial change, add intrigue to the storylines dominating the headlines. But what do the numbers say? As the season pauses for its third international break, it’s an opportune moment to delve into the stats shaping this unpredictable campaign. Fine Margins Define the Table This season’s Premier League table is…
How Carsley Set the Stage for Tuchel’s England Journey England’s emphatic 5-0 victory over the Republic of Ireland marked the conclusion of Lee Carsley’s interim spell as England manager. As the Three Lions prepare for their next match in March, Thomas Tuchel is set to step into the dugout, inheriting a team rejuvenated by Carsley’s short but impactful tenure. During his time at the helm, Carsley boasted an impressive record, winning five of six matches, scoring 16 goals, and conceding only three. His sole defeat came in a 2-1 loss to Greece at Wembley last month. However, his contribution extended…
A Premier League XI of This Season’s Surprise Performers The Premier League is full of unexpected heroes, and this season has already delivered its share of standout performances from players who have exceeded expectations. Here’s a lineup of those who have turned heads for all the right reasons. André Onana (Manchester United) The Cameroonian goalkeeper had a rocky start to his Premier League career, with high-profile mistakes in Manchester United’s domestic and European campaigns raising doubts about his abilities. However, this season, Onana has emerged as a reliable presence between the posts. He leads the league in clean sheets, with five…
Longest Premier League Bans: Rodrigo Bentancur Joins the List with a Seven-Game Suspension Rodrigo Bentancur has found himself on the receiving end of a seven-game suspension for controversial comments made about teammate Son Heung-min. However, this is far from the longest suspension the Premier League has ever witnessed. The Tottenham Hotspur midfielder was penalised after remarks made during an interview for the Uruguayan TV show Por La Camiseta. Bentancur, 27, was reported to have said that South Korean people “all look the same” when asked a question in Spanish. Despite apologising on Instagram, calling it “a very bad joke,” the…
A Premier League Era Fades: Is the 90-Point Standard Endin After talking about the relegation battle this season, today we have a look at what might be necessary to win the title in 2024/25. For decades, the 90-point benchmark has defined the path to EPL glory. However, the ongoing season suggests a shift from this high standard in the Premier League title race. A New Standard Set by Antonio Conte The seeds of this 90-point era were sown by Antonio Conte. In the 2016-17 Premier League season, a lineup of managerial heavyweights—Pep Guardiola, Jose Mourinho, Arsene Wenger, Jurgen Klopp,…