The La Masia Gems: 3 Barcelona Youth Players Who Are Capable Of Surviving In The Premier League

La Masia - Barcelona

Barcelona first team may have won a treble in 2014-15 and a domestic double last season,  but that doesn’t mean all is right at the club. Success under Pep Guardiola was based on the team’s homegrown spine. The likes of Victor Valdes, Carles Puyol, Gerard Pique, Sergio Busquets,  Xavi Hernandez, Andres Iniesta, Pedro, Lionel Messi … Read more

Solving Pochettino’s Selection Headache – Strongest Tottenham Line-up He Could Use Without The Injured Harry Kane

Son Heung-Min

In a thrilling display at White Hart Lane, Spurs thrashed Millwall 6-0 on Sunday afternoon to progress into the semifinals of the Emirates FA Cup. But the match began in worrying circumstances. After Harry Kane was released down the right channel, he surged into the box and had a shot at goal, during which he … Read more

Hill Saves The Day – The Best And The Worst Rated Rangers Players vs Celtic

Rangers

Rangers came away with a point from the Celtic Park in the Old Firm clash against Celtic, securing a 1-1 draw, thanks to a late equaliser from defender Clint Hill. A brilliant strike in the 35th minute from Stuart Armstrong gave the home side the lead after striker Martyn Waghorn was denied a goal for the Gers … Read more

Brown Runs The Show – The Best And The Worst Rated Celtic Players vs Rangers

Celtic

The much-awaited Glasgow Derby, between Celtic and Rangers, ended in a 1-1 draw at the Celtic Park on Saturday. A brilliant strike in the 35th minute from Stuart Armstrong gave the lead to Brendan Rodgers’ side after they started the game off the pace. However, they were denied three points by a late leveller from veteran … Read more

Gomes Continues To Disappoint – The Best And The Worst Rated Barcelona Players vs Deportivo La Coruna

Barcelona

Barcelona’s La Liga title hopes were dealt a setback as they followed up their famous Champions League win over Paris Saint-Germain with a 2-1 defeat against struggling Deportivo La Coruna at the Riazor Stadium. Barcelona were below par on the day and fell behind to a close-range finish from Joselu in the 40th minute. Luis Suarez … Read more

Mancienne Struggles On Return – The Best And The Worst Rated Nottingham Forest Players vs Burton Albion

Nottingham Forest continued their disappointing away form in the Championship with a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Nigel Clough’s Burton Albion on Saturday at the Pirelli Stadium. A 26th-minute free-kick from on-loan Fulham man Cauley Woodrow was enough to earn all three points for The Brewers and leave Gary Brazil’s side just two points … Read more

Hernandez Struggles – The Best And The Worst Rated Leeds United Players vs QPR

Leeds United were held to a goalless draw by Ian Holloway’s Queens Park Rangers at the Elland Road on Saturday, in the EFL Championship. It was a frustrating day for Gary Monk’s men as they had to withstand the pressure from the visitors and never really got going in attack. The fact that Leeds did … Read more

Should Newcastle United Go Back In For This Nottingham Forest Midfielder?

Newcastle United Transfer Opinion EFL Championship leaders Newcastle United are reportedly going back in with a bid for Nottingham Forest midfielder Ben Osborn. The 22-year old was the subject of an approach by the Magpies earlier in the January transfer window, but they were sent back by Forest. But manager Rafael Benitez is going back … Read more

42.8 % Win Percentage In Qatar – How Good Is The New Rangers’ Manager?

Pedro Caixinha has been appointed the new manager of the Scottish Premiership side Rangers. The Gers, who had endured very difficult four years, having been relegated to the lower leagues, earned back promotion to the Premiership this season under former manager Mark Warburton. However, having made it back to the upper echelons, Rangers did not … Read more

Fantastic Niasse The Tigers’ Hero – The Best And The Worst Rated Hull City Players vs Swansea City

Oumar Niasse

Oumar Niasse turned out to be Hull City’s hero as the on-loan striker emerged off the bench to score two goals in a precious 2-1 victory over relegation rivals Swansea City. Introduced as a 63rd minute substitute, Niasse lit up what had been a dour contest till then, with a devastating late impact. Six minutes … Read more