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Where would each EPL club be without its top scorer?

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini said the date United really won the Premier League title was 17 August 2012 – the day they signed Robin van Persie from Arsenal. “We wanted Van Persie because we knew he could be an important player,” Mancini admitted . “He has changed their situation, he is the difference between […]

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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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Fantasy Football – Gameweek 26

We’re back from the international break, and it’s a big week for Fantasy Football enthusiasts. Liverpool & Swansea both play twice, and it’s not a surprise that they dominate the picks. As usual, our friends over at Fantasy Yirma provide their insight for Gameweek 26, and help us solve our selection headaches! It may have […]

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Tactics Board: QPR 1-3 Southampton

Queens Park Rangers can’t turn a corner and they can’t defend one either. As Southampton won the game branded ‘El Sackico’, one of the themes of the season – zonal marking – was present and incorrect. But, more to the point, so was another: Rangers’ ineptitude. …Southampton’s first is a case in point. QPR opt […]

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Fantasy Football – Gameweek 8

After being subjected to yet another international break, club football returns this weekend to put a smile on our faces. And there’s further good news this week, TKTG’s fantasy football coverage will now be strengthened through a collaboration with the good folks at Fantasy Yirma. As a result, we will be featuring their articles every […]

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Fantasy Football – Week 5

The first rounds of the Champions League and Europa League group stages are behind us and we now look forward to this weekend’s Premier League action. At TKTG we have studied the squads and match-ups to bring you our Fantasy Football picks for the week. Remember to join our league at the official game using […]

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Fantasy Football – Week 4

As we look forward to the next round of fixtures, after the international break, TKTG brings you upto speed with our Fantasy Football picks for the week. Remember to join our league using the code: 101892-53185. Norwich City v West Ham United The Hammers will be without new loan signing Andy Carroll, but expect Kevin […]

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Transfer Window – Are you happy?

The Guardian takes a look at the transfer signings of each Premiership club. Are the supporters happy? The managers?Did your club get who they wanted? ” Arsenal got their retaliation in first. Fearful that they would lose Robin van Persie, they signed Lukas Podolski and Olivier Giroud, which ensured there would be no repeat of […]

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Fantasy Football – Week 3

As we approach the final round of premier league action, before the international break, our resident Fantasy Football expert gives his verdict on how the weekend will turn out. Before we dive into that though, it is important to take a quick look at the major talking points from last week. 1, Rooney’s injury – […]

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Premiership clubs ranked by summer transfers

In the first of a regular summer feature, Miguel Delaney ranks the 20 top English clubs on the basis of their transfer activity Note: ranking is based on how much teams have improved/declined relative to last season, not on overall quality Continue reading here.

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