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5 players Chelsea could lose this summer
Amid all the confusion around Chelsea right now, a handful of players may be keeping an eye on the Stamford Bridge exit door to see if they can find a way out of an unprecedented situation. The club cannot sell or buy players, but luckily years of stockpiling talent means a batch of loan stars are in line to return to Chelsea for next season if there is no change of ownership.
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Is Frank Lampard the right man for Everton’s relegation battle?
Even as Frank Lampard took charge of an Everton team that had won just once in 13 matches, sights were set on the upper echelons of the Premier League. Now, though, the realisation has come crashing down on the Goodison Park club that they are in the midst of a relegation fight.
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Who are the best Ukrainian Premier League players ever?
Out of all the former Soviet states to emerge at the start of the 1990s, very few have produced high-quality players quite like Ukraine. The Eastern European powerhouse has constantly churned out players who have become known for sublime technical skills and a powerful presence on the pitch.
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Mikel Arteta is one of the managers of the season
When Arsenal lost their first three Premier League games of 2021/22, many wondered whether Mikel Arteta would even see out the season. Seven months on and the Spaniard is now a contender to be crowned Manager of the Year.
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The Old Firm rivalry is finally competitive again
There have been some great title races at the top of Scottish football but not for over a decade. Indeed, the 2010/11 season was the last time Celtic and Rangers finished within touching distance of each other at the top of the table.
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4 outsiders to keep an eye on at Cheltenham
The greatest show on turf is almost with us as the 2022 Cheltenham Festival is just around the corner. With 28 high-quality races over the four days, there are always some big-priced winners, and we’ve pencilled in four horses that could well outrun their odds at this year’s Festival, including one at a massive 100/1.
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Have Arsenal turned the corner under Arteta?
Arsenal fans have been hoping the team has turned a corner under Mikel Arteta ever since the Spaniard’s appointment in 2019, but false dawn after false dawn has dulled their optimism. This time, though, there are signs that Arsenal’s recent improvement could be more permanent.
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Pochettino and Ten Haag should avoid chaotic Manchester United
Ralf Rangnick was never hired to be the long-term answer to Manchester United’s problems, which is just as well given how the Old Trafford team have performed under the German coach. Instead, the idea is that Rangnick’s interim tenure will put in place the groundwork for a permanent manager to take over this summer with Erik Ten Hag and Mauricio Pochettino reported to be United’s top two picks.
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Enjoy understated Thiago Silva while you can
During the Carabao Cup final at Wembley between Liverpool and Chelsea late last month, there was a noticeable pattern that ran through the entire 120 minutes of football. It was the reason only a missed penalty by substitute goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga gave the Reds victory under the arch.
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Joelinton transformation represents Newcastle progress
The St James’ Park faithful always stood by Joelinton, but out of pity more than anything else. After all, expectations had been high when Newcastle United spent a club record transfer fee of £40m to sign the Brazilian forward from Hoffenheim in the summer window of 2019.
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