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Real Madrid usurp Manchester United as richest club in the world

Read Madrid have usurped Manchester United as the richest football club on the planet for the first time since Forbes magazine began their rankings in 2004. The Red Devils have sat at the top of the list for nine years in a row but Jose Mourinho’s men are now worth $135 million more (€103m) at […]

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10 talking points from the weekend’s action

The 96 – gone but never forgotten Much of the talk after Liverpool’s goalless draw with Reading on Saturday was how the visiting supporters had made clear their delight at the recent passing of Margaret Thatcher but it should be remembered that prior to the fireworks, flares, dancing and chanting had been an impeccably observed minute’s silence […]

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What will Rafael Benitez’s successor inherit at Chelsea?

Yesterday’s defeat has killed off any lingering prospect of Rafa Benitez staying on at Stamford Bridge. But what will his successor inherit? 1. The Premier League title must, and can, be won The bare minimum for a Chelsea manager is the title, fail to win that and history suggests you will be fired. That however, ought […]

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Man City could have achieved more this season

As Rafael Benitez bemoaned Chelsea’s late arrival in this FA Cup semi-final, his Manchester City counterpart Roberto Mancini may feel the same about the entire season.   …In that short space of time City have looked more powerful and potent than champions-elect United in beating them at Old Trafford for the second successive season, while for 65 […]

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Podolski can spearhead attack – Wenger

Arsène Wenger has praised Lukas Podolski’s attitude and believes he can be effective as a centre forward. The Germany international came off the bench to seal Saturday’s 3-1 victory over Norwich City at Emirates Stadium with his 14th goal of the season. Podolski has been used almost primarily on the left-hand side of Arsenal’s attack since […]

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The re-writing of Cesc Fabregas’ Arsenal history

LadyArse started in August 2008 as a single writer sharing their love of Arsenal.  Since then it has grown to become a collection of writers who all do the same. The re-writing of Cesc Fabregas’ Arsenal history It seems you can’t have a sensible conversation about Cesc Fabregas these days. The former Arsenal captain certainly […]

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Fantasy Football – Gameweek 33

Our friends over at Fantasy Yirma provide their picks for Gameweek 33. Gameweek 33 Preview: Arsenal pair can offer double delight The business end of the season has already both approached and made its presence felt, and as if that wasn’t ramping up the pressure enough this Gameweek has an added element of complications about it. […]

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Arsenal Records – Never to be beaten?

Arsenal.com has put 10 records which they think can never be broken. Some may not seem that important such as highest home attendance (73,295); however we at TKTG bring the best of the rest: TITLE-WINNING CAPTAIN IN THREE DIFFERENT DECADES Tony Adams is, of course, the legendary skipper who achieved this feat. Made skipper in […]

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New summer buys for Man U’s midfield?

Sir Alex Ferguson is continually refining the role of midfield general and who the manager will sign in this key area is the big question for the Premier League champions-elect. … At the start of the season many United followers looked at the central midfield department and felt concern. A potentially fatal lack of depth […]

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United strike £150m training ground deal

Manchester United have sold the naming rights of their Carrington training ground to Aon for an estimated £150 million. The eight-year deal with Aon – the club’s current shirt sponsors – starts in July, and the ground will be known as the “Aon Training Complex”.  The agreement will mean the American insurance company also have […]

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