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Chelsea look like Champs; Everton’s Lukaku worry
Chelsea picked up a potentially vital late win over Everton at Stamford Bridge, and Joe Smith picks out some key points from both sides. Line-ups Chelsea: Joes Mourinho went with the usual 4-2-3-1...
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Man City v Newcastle ratings: Silva oozes class
Man City blew Newcastle away in a memorable 5-0 win at the Etihad. Mark Scott takes a look at the players involved with David Silva stealing the show. MAN CITY JOE HART: Made one great save to stop...
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From The Neutral’s Eye: Man City vs Barcelona
Our man Henry Valantine was at the Etihad last night for the Champions League knockout fixture between Manchester City and Barcelona. Here is his experience of the night… Two friends and I got to go to...
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ANALYSIS: Utd poor but winning; Cautious Cats
Manchester United were rewarded for their toil against Sunderland, and Joe Smith analyses the game at Old Trafford and what it means for the two sides. Line-ups Manchester United went with a...
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Chelsea v Stoke ratings: Hazard and Adam star
Chelsea bounced back from a Charlie Adam stunner to take a big step towards the title with a 2-1 win over Stoke. Michael Graham rates the players. THIBAUT COURTOIS: Beaten by a player in his own half....
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Man Utd v Man City ratings: Young the star
Manchester United got some derby dominance with a 4-2 win over Manchester City which was far more dominant that the score suggests. Michael Graham rates the players. DAVID DE GEA: Will have been...
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Liverpool v Newcastle ratings: Henderson and Ayoze star
Liverpool got their Champions League chances back on track with a 2-0 win over Newcastle, and Michael Graham rates the performers involved. SIMON MIGNOLET: Did quite well but rarely tested in truth. 6...
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Liverpool v Palace ratings: Can, Puncheon shine
Crystal Palace ruined Steven Gerrard’s big Anfield send-off with a 3-1 win, but it how did the players rate on the legend’s big day? SIMON MIGNOLET: Flapped at a few crosses and was beaten a little too...
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Man Utd v Arsenal ratings
A late rally from Arsenal saw them inch closer to an automatic Champions League spot. Mark Scott casts his eye over the big names. DAVID DE GEA: Denied Giroud from close range in the second half, but a...
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Arsenal v Aston Villa ratings: Cazorla stars
Arsenal successfully defended their FA Cup crown with a 4-0 demolition of a poor Aston Villa side at Wembley. Michael Graham rates the performers. WOJCIECH SZCZESNY: Rarely tested. Never tested, in...
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McClaren heading in right direction at Toon
Defensive consistency is the key to success for Steve McClaren at Newcastle while Remy Cabella can find himself unlucky to be shown the exit door, says Harry De Cosemo. Part of the package deal when...
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Liverpool: Three lessons learned so far
After an unbeaten start to the season, Dan Swales investigates the reasons behind Liverpool’s solid start in the Premier League and why there is more cause of optimism in the coming weeks. Given the...
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Van Gaal finally beats Advocaat; Spurs record
Manchester United boss enjoys rare success against Sunderland’s Dick Advocaat, goal-grabbing Spurs catch the eye and Chelsea endure more trouble at Newcastle – Mark Scott reviews Saturday’s OPTA stats....
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Derby loss stings but there’s still hope for Toon
Newcastle shot themselves in the foot against Sunderland but signs of improvement are clear to see under Steve McClaren, writes Harry De Cosemo. Not for the first time this season, inconsistency was...
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Sunderland must bin back-three formation
Sam Allardyce admits Sunderland face a ‘long haul over the coming months’ after being mauled 6-2 by Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday. The Black Cats boss tinkered with his formation against the...
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Howe a ray of light for Cherries’ survival bid
Bournemouth will no doubt end this debut Premier League season wondering what might have been after performing well in a 2-0 defeat at Southampton. Eddie Howe’s Cherries were picked apart by some...
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Klopp’s plan taking shape after inspiring win
Jurgen Klopp has brought a sense of unity at Liverpool following their most complete performance in the last 18 months coming at Stamford Bridge, writes Dan Swales. When the German arrived at Anfield...
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Dele Alli provides England with new hope
Dele Alli is the best young English talent since Gazza and without the issues, Mikey Burrows gets hyped for the great midfield hope. As I sat and watched Alli majestically stride around the Wembley...
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Man City ripped apart by Klopp’s rampant Reds
Philippe Coutinho was the star of the show as Liverpool secured an impressive 4-1 win over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. The Brazilian playmaker has rediscovered his best form in recent games...
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Benitez on the brink at Real Madrid
Rafael Benitez committed tactical suicide in Real Madrid’s humiliating defeat to Barcelona and his naivety could cost him his job, writes Dan Owen. With the five most expensive players in football...
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