Category: England
Arsene Wenger’s Sleepless Arsenal, Babies and Fighting Sleep
Babies lack logic.
As a parent, its equal parts adorable and maddening. One thing Norah, my two-month old daughter, likes to do is fight sleep.
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Liverpool’s “Corbyn Banner” and the Role of Sport in Politics
Reports emerged, a day before Liverpool's game against Southampton, that a "Jeremy Corbyn banner" was to be unveiled at Anfield.
The news was met w [...]
Liverpool Stall, Man United Fall & Spurs Stumble: Premier League Roundup
It ain’t what it used to be.
Those were the thoughts racing through my mind as I watched Arsenal entertain Manchester United on Sunday.
Two punc [...]
Premier League Roundup: Moyes’ Misery Sums up Dour Day But Spurs Keep Hopes Alive
I don’t often have sympathy for Gary Lineker, but even I spared a thought for the nation’s favourite crisp-botherer as I tuned into Match of the Day o [...]
Martial Magic, Middlesbrough Miserable, & Benteke’s Revenge – Premier League Roundup
This Sunday, two rivals met in a local derby. Both teams are blessed with passionate fans, who also happen to hate each other. Needless to say, the a [...]
Ryan Sessegnon – Destined to be the ‘Best Left Back in the World’
"I have to put this kid in the team."
It took just a few minutes for Slaviša Jokanović to understand what he was seeing.
The Fulham boss had bee [...]
Premier League Roundup: Spurs Just 4 Behind Chelsea after 7th Straight Win
They thought it was all over. Turns out they were wrong.
The title race was blown wide open at Old Trafford on Sunday, as the glamour tie of the we [...]
Premier League Roundup: Son Shines but is the Title Race Over?
This, more than any other Matchday this season, will be remembered as the one where dreams went to die.
Dreams of a title race quashed, after Chels [...]
Premier League Roundup: Hazard-ous Title Race & Negredo Nostalgia
Only 3 things are inevitable in life – death, taxes, and Spurs winning their remaining fixtures.
That’s what Antonio Conte has impressed upon his C [...]
Sadio Mane Injury Update: Liverpool Fear Six Month Lay-Off
Liverpool sweating on a lengthy Sadio Mané injury layoff.
Liverpool will reveal the full extent of Mané’s injury later today as Monday saw them ner [...]