Strongest Manchester United Line Up To Face Sunderland: Mata & Kagawa To Start

With Ryan Giggs having a fantastic start to his managerial career with a 4-0 thrashing of Norwich City the feel good atmosphere is back at Old Trafford. Next up Manchester United under Giggs face another relegation contenders Sunderland and we here at Soccersouls take a look at the team he will send out. Goalkeeper & … Read more

Characters Needed At Sunderland? Borini And Mannone Show The Way

One the rock, other the scissor. Vito Mannone flapped, clapped, grasped, punched, cleared, and crash-landed. Fabio Borini scored, pumped fists, and celebrated in obvious abstinence. Mannone stood like a big rock behind the parked bus, while Borini’s sharp blades cut Chelsea’s title hopes into pieces. Chelsea’s Italian connotations went up a whole new level today; … Read more

Chelsea’s Loss Puts Liverpool In Pole Position, But These 3 Factors Can Derail It Against Norwich

Liverpool are not in a position to take things lightly and go bizarre at this stage of the season. Chelsea’s loss to Sunderland yesterday has given them a realistic chance to win the league and for that they need to stay focussed and concentrate on the job at hand. The most important thing at this … Read more

Strongest Chelsea Lineup To Face Sunderland – Ba, Oscar And Salah To Start, Rotations At The Back?

After grabbing an important victory by the thinnest of margins against Swansea last weekend, Jose Mourinho’s men will know they have to beat Sunderland at home to keep alive their Premier League title aspirations. Meanwhile Sunderland will come into this game on the back of an inspired 2-2 draw at the Etihad last night, denting Manchester City’s title hopes. Gus … Read more

Avoid Sterling And Sunderland Players, Arsenal’s Tormentor Is A Gamble – FPL week 32 Preview

After a massive fifteen game matchweek 31, its back to normal business in week 32. The race for the title is getting hotter with each passing week and this week could also be a crucial one with two very important matches to be played. While Arsenal welcome Manchester City on Saturday, in what seems to … Read more

Strongest Liverpool lineup To Face Sunderland – Sakho In Agger Out

After a convincing comeback win against Cardiff City in the weekend, Liverpool now host relegation threatened Sunderland in midweek at Anfield which should more or less be a formality. The Black Cats lost to Norwich as the pressure mounts on manager Gus Poyet to ring about the changes and drive his team clear to safety. … Read more

Should Liverpool Bring Back Fabio Borini Next Season?

Liverpool are currently in second place in the league and are in with a real shot of winning the title for the first time in the Premier League era. Despite the free flowing football that has wowed the neutrals and thrilled the fans, they have had a black cloud hanging over their head – lack … Read more

Capital One Cup Final LIVE BLOG – Manchester City v Sunderland

The Capital One Cup comes to a dramatic climax today as Manchester City take on Sunderland Wembley. Manuel Pellegrini’s City have been scoring for fun this season and they were perhaps at their most clinical in the semi-finals as they thrashed West Ham 9-0 over two legs with two stunning performances at both the Etihad … Read more

[Player Ratings] Arsenal vs Sunderland + Highlights

An emphatic first half display from Arsenal ensured there would be no hiccups from the Gunners in their aspirations for the Premier League title, meaning  Arsene Wenger can have a good night’s sleep as his boys ruthlessly brushed aside Sunderland by 4-1 at the Emirates. A first-half brace from returning striker Olivier Giroud gave the … Read more

Strive Or Survive – Should Clubs Concentrate More On FA And League Cups More Than The Relegation Battle?

The Sky Sports juggernaut has taught us that the Relegation Battle™ is in fact a real life coliseum, in which second-rate footballers are lumped into a pit with one hammer between them, and whoever can emerge with their skull intact can remain in the Caligula banquet of the Premier League for one more season, before … Read more