Seeing Red: How discipline shaped the Premier League weekend
SEEING Red was the theme of the week in Premier League football. Saturday alone saw five red cards, some issued for two yellow cards and others as straight reds! One red card sparked a comeback, while another decided on the outcome of a game.
Death of purity in football: Embracing the capitalist game we helped create
UNLESS you’ve been living under a rock the last couple of days, Juergen Klopp is back in the news. Yes, Erik Ten Hag still has a job, but the former Liverpool manager has come under scrutiny this week after accepting the role as Red Bull’s global head of football. Klopp’s decision has sparked outrage from both Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund fans.
Ten Hag’s uncertain fate following a drab draw as race to top heightens
THEY billed it as the match that would determine Erik Ten Hag’s employment fate, especially with Sir Jim Ratcliffe in attendance at Villa Park.
Is time running out for United’s manager after another defeat?
MANCHESTER United started September with a 3-0 defeat and ended it with another 3-0 loss, this time to Tottenham.
Arsenal’s defence shines, Liverpool climb, and VAR strikes again!
JUST like last season, the title race looks set to be between Manchester City and Arsenal. Both teams showcased their quality on Sunday, playing to a 2-2 draw, but not without drama.
Premier League shockwaves: Reality bites at Anfield and beyond
LIKE all relationships, the honeymoon period eventually ends. After convincingly beating Manchester United before the international break, Liverpool fans must now decide whether “the high was worth the pain” (Blank Space - Taylor Swift).
The Ballon d’Or debate: Celebrating individual glory in a team sport
IT is the first international break for all the major leagues in Europe. If your team are on a winning run, this break could be disruptive; but if your team are struggling, this break cannot come soon enough.
The power of IQ defines how smart player shapes the season
FOOTBALL IQ: A rare commodity.
The power and perils of invisibility in the English Premier League
INVISIBLE is an adjective that describes something unseen with the naked eye. In a game, the invisible player is the one always overlooked or ignored. Invisibility in a game, meanwhile, describes a player who is physically present but concealed.
Some overreactions after an exciting opening week, football is back!
IT’S that time of the year again, where 22 men chasing one ball on a weekly basis dictate the emotional wellbeing of fans. Yes, the Premier League is back, and if you’re a fan, you’ve already marked the date on your calendar.
Can Guardiola’s trust in youth produce another Class of ‘92?
IF you grew up in the 90s and at the start of the Premier League transformation, you would remember the famous Class of ‘92.
Summer lovin’, transfer frenzy and pre-season preparations
TECHNICALLY, we are three weeks away from the start of the Premier League. It’s that time of the year when two topics dominate the summer – transfers and pre-season.
