Let’s all laugh at Manchester United. Even their own fans gave up on them at some point during the 2021/22 season and joined in with the cackling — mostly to preserve their own sanity. The season, which promised to be full of excitement following a second-place finish and summer signings…

“That’s very Spursy” is a term which is aptly associated with coming up just short of an objective and ipso facto Tottenham Hotspurs. In fact, the North London club have, unfortunately, been widely laughed at by most sections of English footballing fans — most notably by London rivals Chelsea, who…

Earlier this week Manchester City finally announced the signing of Erling Haaland from German side Borussia Dortmund for a fee of only £51.2 million — the fee so minimal, in proportional terms, due to a release clause which existed within the Norwegian striker’s contract. The signing reflects a huge shift…

Mike Ashley’s 14-year ownership of Newcastle United FC came to an end mid-way through last season with the Saudi Arabian led consortium’s £300 million takeover being confirmed by the Premier league on the 8th of October 2021. The Saudi public investment fund’s (PIF) 80% stake in Newcastle United FC propelled…

“We are legends” announced Pep Guardiola (Manchester City manager) following their 3–2 comeback win against Aston Villa on the last day of the season, which secured yet another Premier League title — a fourth in five seasons. The blues finished the campaign on 93 points, pipping Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool by…

Coined ‘the beautiful game’, football is the world’s most popular and loved sport — played and viewed by billions. Through seeing the unity and escapism it provides, as well as the artistry of some of its players, it is obvious why it has been labelled as such. Over the last…

Ladies and gentlemen… 2013–2014 Luis Suarez… Bring back any memories? The Uruguayan was undoubtedly electric during that year’s Premier League season. The striker managed to find the back of the net 31 times (without taking any penalties) and assisted on 12 occasions. All accomplished despite missing the first five league…

The weekend’s main talking point was of course the dramatic and, in my case, heart-breaking Tottenham 3–2 win over Manchester City which saw late drama unfold in the form of a 95th minute winner, curtsey of Spurs talisman Harry Kane, who snatched all three points for the North London outfit…

Following a brief period last summer when the contemporary conversation surrounding statues was that of “which one to topple next”, Manchester City, undeterred by the Jenga-esque scenes, decided to erect two of their own. One was of their legendary club captain Vincent Kompany, the other of the iconic player, David…