When it rains, it pours, Liverpool seemed to be all set to progress into a top 4 place but a couple of losses against their top 4 rivals has seen them lose their steam and now they sit 8 points behind Manchester United in that final Champions League spot. Liverpool’s new formation has been found … Read more
Liverpool welcome Blackburn Rovers to Anfield on Sunday with either team 90 minutes away from a Wembley date. The Reds will be looking to keep their hopes for silverware alive this season with a win against the Championship side, while Blackburn will be looking to replicate the likes of Middlesbrough who upset Manchester City on … Read more
View image | gettyimages.com With Brendan Rodgers’ in form Liverpool team going into Sunday’s encounter at Anfield hosting a tricky but effective Gary Bowyer lead Blackburn Rovers from the Championship, let us analyze three key battles that will play a major role in deciding the result of the game. MARTIN SKRTEL VS JOSHUA KING: This … Read more
Bradford City v Sunderland (Valley Parade) Bradford pulled off possibly the greatest shock of all time to see off Chelsea 4-2 in the last round and their reward for their exploits was a home tie against the North East side. Sunderland saw off Fulham last night in a replay to book their place in the … Read more
With the automatic spots sorted, the focus going into the final day of the Championship is the race for the final playoff spot with three teams chasing the 6th position. It is set to be a nervy lunchtime for Reading, Brighton and Blackburn. Reading Reading are in pole position to take the 6th place after … Read more
It is a time in the season when a host of teams in the Barclay’s Premier League are crying out for a prolific goalscorer. West Ham United, Aston Villa, West Bromwich Albion, Stoke City, Cardiff and even top teams like Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United are largely lacking in the striker department, and are often … Read more
With the start of the Championship just a few days away, excitement is starting to boil over for all football fans, players and staff. After last season’s unbelievable twists, turns and drama fuelled events I sometimes wonder if it can keep getting better on the entertainment value season after season. However I then think that … Read more
When Nigel Adkins took over as Southampton manager, they were 18th place in League One. The previous season they had finished one position below a play-off place, but the 7pt gap meant they may as well have been 4-5 places away, it would still mean League One football again for a club relegated from the … Read more
Today’s loss to Blackburn practically confirms an eighth successive season without a trophy for Arsenal. Practically it’s not over, but let’s face it, even if they overcome the mighty Germans next week there is a long way before lifting the Champions league trophy. There may be a thousand different opinions about Wenger’s team selection today … Read more
Arsenal Vs Blackburn Rovers Feb 16, 2013 at 3pm (UK ) Emirates Stadium With the champions league clash against Bundesliga giants on the horizon, Arsenal host Blackburn Rovers in another important FA Cup 5th round match later today as the Gunners are still in the hunt for a silverware this season. Although Arsenal are favourites … Read more