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How American Culture Gave Rise to the Premier League’s Perverse Structure
This year has been defined, naturally, by the coronavirus pandemic sweeping our globe. The same…
Would You Hire Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as Your Manager?
The 1-6 scoreline was flattering to Manchester United. It is rare to feel any relief…
Frank Lampard: The Player vs the Manager
There’s no denying that Frank Lampard has received mixed reviews regarding his first year in…
Liverpool 19-20: There is no asterisk next to their name on the trophy
Frank Lampard is incensed. His eyebrows are furrowing and his voice is dipping lower in…
Man City, Sportwash, and A Battle For Equality
It seems to me that the real political task in our contemporary society is to…
Saints will bounce back from awful Arsenal showing, insists Ralph Hasenhuttl
Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl expects a response from the meek and entirely avoidable defeat to Arsenal when his side head to relegation-threatened Watford.
Nuno Espirito Santo urges Wolves to maintain standards
Boss Nuno Espirito Santo demanded Wolves maintain their standards to keep their Champions League challenge on track.
Christian Pulisic keen to improve on goalscoring record
Christian Pulisic is ready to answer Frank Lampard’s call for a boost in his Chelsea goal return.
Wilfried Zaha and Christian Benteke could yet face Burnley – Roy Hodgson
Roy Hodgson still hopes Wilfried Zaha and Christian Benteke will be available to bolster Crystal Palace’s “weak” forward line in time for Monday’s Premier League clash with Burnley.
Nigel Pearson wants Watford to reproduce Liverpool performance
Watford manager Nigel Pearson believes his side can beat anybody at their best and wants February’s victory over Liverpool to be the benchmark.
Liverpool chairman Tom Werner confident Reds can enjoy sustained success
Liverpool chairman Tom Werner believes the club’s hunger for success will not diminish in the wake of their maiden Premier League title win and is hopeful of “another period of sustained success”.
Douglas Luiz passes English exam and can help Villa pass relegation test
Dean Smith wants Aston Villa to follow Douglas Luiz and pass their Premier League test after the midfielder aced his English exam.
Nuno Espirito Santo urges Wolves players not to start dreaming
Nuno Espirito Santo has told his Wolves stars to do their talking on the pitch.
Burnley must stretch budget to compete in transfer market, insists Sean Dyche
Sean Dyche has warned that Burnley can no longer expect to thrive on bargain-basement signings as he again sent a message to the club’s board that further investment is needed at Turf Moor.
Arteta urges Arsenal stars to get ‘on the boat’ amid Guendouzi exit rumours
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta insists he only wants a squad full of players ready to jump “on the boat” and follow his path following speculation Matteo Guendouzi could leave the Emirates Stadium this summer.
Brendan Rodgers backs Leicester to close out Champions League spot
Brendan Rodgers insists he is not worried by the chasing pack as Leicester look to close out Champions League qualification.
Watford steer clear of new injuries ahead of vital Southampton clash
Watford have no fresh injury concerns for the clash with Southampton but boss Nigel Pearson will check over his squad.
Jurgen Klopp warns Liverpool are not finished as they target more glory
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp sounded an ominous warning to their rivals that his newly-crowned, runaway Premier League champions “will not stop” in their quest for more trophies.
Nigel Pearson backs Watford to beat the drop
Watford manager Nigel Pearson is confident his side can still beat relegation this season.