When Zlatan Ibrahimovic collapsed to the turf clutching his knee during Manchester United’s Europa League tie with Anderlecht last month, many wondered if anyone at United could step up and replace the Swedish legend. Well nineteen year old Marcus Rashford has been the man to replace Zlatan and he’s done it with aplomb. In his […]
Posted on May 5th, 2017 by scott
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Before last night Chelsea striker Diego Costa had gone seven club appearances without recording a single goal. Then against Southampton the Spanish hitman managed to grab two goals and an assist, a performance that helped his side to an important victory. That brace helped Costa reach his fiftieth goal for the club and it also took […]
Posted on April 26th, 2017 by scott
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This week saw talismanic striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic succumb to a knee ligament injury that will keep him out for the remainder of the season. We also saw Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho come out this week and tell forward Anthony Martial that he has to show signs of improvement if he’s going to succeed at […]
Posted on April 23rd, 2017 by scott
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As Arsenal’s season continues to implode, it looks increasingly likely that Alexis Sanchez will hold firm and not sign a new deal with the club. The Chilean’s contract will enter into it’s final twelve months this summer and I’d be amazed if Arsenal decide to watch him run it down and leave on a free […]
Posted on April 12th, 2017 by scott
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The Premier League relegation battle seems to be more interesting that the title race. The reigning champions Leicester City are among the teams who are fighting for survival, but the likes of Bournemouth, Swansea City, Crystal Palace, Middlesbrough, Hull City and Sunderland are sitting in the danger zone as well. With so many teams being […]
Posted on March 15th, 2017 by scott
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Here’s a very short summary of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth: Macbeth was a foot-soldier and general to the king of Scotland. Then he hears from a few witches that he’s destined to become Scotland’s next king. The prophecy basically turns Macbeth into a crazed lunatic burning with ambition and with the encouragement of his wife the general kills […]
Posted on March 9th, 2017 by scott
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The talk of Arsene Wenger leaving Arsenal this summer hit fever pitch after the Gunners loss to Bayern Munich. The talk of the Frenchman’s departure has lead to pundits and journalists to warn Arsenal fans that the grass might not be greener at the Emirates, if Wenger does indeed head for the exit door. One main […]
Posted on February 20th, 2017 by scott
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Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United side have looked pretty good in 2o17. They’ve already reached the League Cup final, they have one foot in the Europa League’s last sixteen and are a win away from an FA Cup quarter-final place. United are also just two points away from Premier League’s top four, which would see them qualify […]
Posted on February 18th, 2017 by scott
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After Arsenal capitulated in Munich last night, talk once again turned to Arsene Wenger with many believing the Frenchman’s time is up. The Gunners manager has previously stated that he’ll make a decision on his future in the summer, while the Arsenal board have confirmed that a two year contract offer remains on the table. […]
Posted on February 16th, 2017 by scott
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Juan Mata must have wondered about his Manchester United future when Jose Mourinho walked through the doors at Old Trafford. His sense of deja-vu must have been in overdrive as he was subbed off by his manager during the Community Shield, his boss had just hauled him off despite him only appearing as a sub […]
Posted on February 14th, 2017 by scott
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