Back in the 1990′s, flamboyant France and Manchester United star Eric Cantona derisively labelled Didier Deschamps, the captain of the 1998 World Cup winning French team, a ‘water carrier’. The current Les Bleus coach, who used to play as a central defensive midfielder, did not for sure have the skill and panache of a Zinedine […]
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Analysis – Arsenal vs Chelsea
TKTG takes a look at the best articles and analysis covering the Arsenal vs Chelsea match which ended in a 2-1 win for Chelsea. Match Report The Guardian report “ Juan Mata makes the difference as Chelsea edge out Arsenal” sums up the mood by most football fans – both teams didn’t deserve to win […]
Puyol, Calm & Composed – Will Barca Cope Without Captain Fantastic?
Messi is the best player in the world. Yes, I know. Some of you think it’s Ronaldo. I respect that. Some of you feel it is Casillas. A case could definitely be made. Some of you don’t even think Messi is the best player at Barca. An interesting notion. But instead of debating all these […]
Is Arteta the greatest ever panic buy?
In order to succeed in football, you will always need some degree of luck. When August 31st 2011 arrived, Arsène Wenger was running low on it. He had been given the news that Jack Wilshere would be out for Arsenal until at least the start of 2012 and Abou Diaby out indefinitely; in searching for a replacement, […]
Everton success out of left field
It can be said that Everton regularly exceeds the expectations of most followers of the English Premier League. David Moyes, their mercurial manager, has taken his side into Europe four times over the past eight years despite not having significant resources available to him. This commendable record has been achieved through astute recruitment of talent, […]
Passing Grade – Stats of the Premier League
Tiki-Taka. The recent success of the Spanish national team and that of Barcelona has brought the term into mainstream usage, where it refers to a style of play based around short passes and possession. The idea behind the style is to stretch the opposition and force them to change their shape, thus creating space, through […]
Liverpool vs Man United – Preview
Ex-Liverpool midfielder and Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp, presents his viewpoint on the big game at Anfield this weekend. 23 years have passed since the Hillsborough disaster which took 96 lives, and Sunday is expected to be an emotional day for football fans across the country. However, despite the significance of the occasion, a fierce […]
Instant Impact
The 2012-13 Premier League season has picked up from the exciting and frenetic finish of last season and we at TKTG are not alone in thinking that the new signings of the transfer window seem to be at the heart of this blistering start. There is no doubt that fresh entrants, such as Eden Hazard, […]
Is Cleverley the answer?
With Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs edging closer towards retirement and players like Anderson not living up to their potential, Sir Alex has put his faith in the young midfield player to grow into the position by gaining first team experience amongst the more experienced players. England Manager Roy Hodgson has also been impressed with […]
Messi is making Fabregas a Barcelona misfit
The Spain international has struggled to find a home in the Catalans’ XI, with the influence of the Argentine and Co. leaving the former Arsenal man tactically confused. It was a transfer centred around passion rather than desire. The triumphant homecoming of Cesc Fabregas to Barcelona in the summer of 2011 concluded a protracted pursuit […]
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