It’s all Leo Messi’s fault. The magical one, as prolific a scorer as has ever worn blue cleats, could have ended the problems before they began. But when faced with his God-given duty to save the world from the horror that is Chelsea dominance, he crashed his penalty kick off the bar in the 2012 […]
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Transfer Window: Desperate Dimitar & Co.
With barely a couple of days left before the close of the transfer window, want-away stars like Robin Van Persie and Luka Modric have managed to make moves to take their careers to a higher level but there are still many players in the EPL who are longing for a change in scenery. Matt Stanger […]
Fulham: Analyzing the credentials of the Cottagers
Mohamed Al-Fayed’s club had a decent 2011/12 EPL season, in which they finished 9th and caused significant trouble to bigger clubs such as Liverpool, Arsenal and Newcastle. Fulham’s manager, Martin Jol, has been reasonably busy in the transfer market and so far has also managed to retain most of the main players that helped guide […]
QPR: A threat or just a tease?
“Having secured their top flight existence on a dramatic final day, Queens Park Rangers have wasted no time in recruiting new players as they attempt to establish themselves in the Premier League. With a wealth of new signings, an experienced manager and a group of owners who seem far more in tune with the club’s […]
Does Balotelli now deserve to be the main man at Man City?
Paul Wilson over at The Guardian certainly seems to think so in his article: “Following his performances for Italy, particularly in the jaw-dropping semi-final win over Germany, Balotelli should go straight to the head of the queue of Manchester City strikers, although that is quite a long queue and they still might bring in Robin […]
Why this is finally Torres’ time to shine
“Signed for a record fee of 50million in 2011 you wouldn’t be wrong if you said that Torres hasn’t totally lived up to his luxurious price tag. A string of unflattering performances has led to the Spaniard amassing a range of critics, as the pressure now mounts on him to fill the void left by […]
Signings, departures & possible starting XIs for the 2012-13 Serie A season
Goal.com gives its readers a detailed look at the ins and outs at each and every Italian top-flight club so far this summer and their respective expected starting formations.
Clint Dempsey – compared to EPL’s best strikers & forwards
Is the hype surrounding Fulham’s want-away forward worth it? Can the London club really expect to get a good transfer fee for him? On the other hand, why is Dempsey only being linked with Liverpool, shouldn’t other top clubs be vying for his signature? EPL Index helps us answer some of these questions by providing […]
Have big-spending Manchester City dug themselves in a hole?
Many observers are surprised at how quiet Man City has been in the transfer market so far, while their league rivals go about their business with considerable vigour. Man United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham have been considerably more active than Roberto Mancini’s side with various player arrivals and departures. Is it just “the lull before […]
The Brazilian hits and misses in the Premier League
With the news of Chelsea’s acquisition of Oscar, rumours surrounding Man Utd’s capture of Lucas Moura as well as the presence of other Brazilians such as Ramires, David Luiz and Lucas Leiva, it appears that come the start of the season we may have at least half a dozen Samba loving South American stars […]
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