Category Archives: Premier League

David Seaman frustrated by Arsenal and their weaknesses

Posted on 04/10/2011 by AA_Richards

Legendary goalkeeper David Seaman has voiced his frustrations with Arsenal’s start to the season, following their 2-1 derby defeat to bitter rivals Tottenham Hotspur and has revealed his sympathy with highly-rated young goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, who he believes is being … Continue reading →

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Manchester City unveil £100m academy plan with hope of replicating Barcelona’s homegrown success

Posted on 20/09/2011 by AA_Richards

How it is hoped the new Etihad Campus will look Manchester City have unveiled their plans to build a new multi-million pound football academy adjacent to the Etihad Stadium, which they hope will be the envy of every club in … Continue reading →

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What We Learned This Weekend – Week 4

Posted on 13/09/2011 by AA_Richards

Raul Meireles can be crucial to Chelsea’s trophy ambitions Raul Meireles may have left Liverpool under somewhat of a cloud – handing in a transfer request at the last minute to forego a loyalty bonus so as to force through … Continue reading →

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Manchester United star Nani wants to be remembered

Posted on 06/09/2011 by AA_Richards

Manchester United’s mercurial winger Nani has told how, after five years at Old Trafford, he now feels as though he is showing his best form and that he is working hard to be remembered. The 24-year-old has been consistently outstanding … Continue reading →

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Scott Parker makes deadline day switch to Spurs

Posted on 31/08/2011 by AA_Richards

After the 5-1 home humbling by Manchester City on Sunday, when a midfield comprising wantaway Luka Modric and Croatian compatriot Niko Kranjcar were torn to pieces by Roberto Mancini’s men, Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp has pounced to sign Footballer … Continue reading →

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Nasri and Mata deals completed – But how do they fit in at Manchester City and Chelsea?

Posted on 24/08/2011 by AA_Richards

Manchester City and Chelsea today completed two of the biggest transfer deals in Europe this summer – the Citizens completing the protracted transfer of Arsenal and France midfielder Samir Nasri for £25m, whilst Chelsea have signed the Spanish World Cup … Continue reading →

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5 Things we learned from the opening weekend of the Premier League

Posted on 16/08/2011 by AA_Richards

1. Ashley Young is a Footballer of the Year candidate Ashley Young is a quite outstanding English footballer. Technically very adept, extremely skillful and something which many of his English contemporaries can’t similarly have said about them, mentally adaptable. Whilst … Continue reading →

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Fabregas move to Barcelona finally complete

Posted on 15/08/2011 by AA_Richards

Finally, finally, finally. After what has seemed like the longest-running saga since the 100 Years War, Arsenal have finally agreed to the sale of Cesc Fabregas, the Spanish international midfielder and club captain, to his boyhood club, the reigning European … Continue reading →

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Defensive United injuries will worry Ferguson despite West Brom win

Posted on 14/08/2011 by AA_Richards

Manchester United may have opened their Premier League season with a victory – a hard-fought encounter against West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns saw the champions emerge with a 2-1 win courtesy of goals from Wayne Rooney and a Steven … Continue reading →

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Tactical Review: Ferguson’s front four shows the way forward for Manchester United

Posted on 08/08/2011 by AA_Richards

A pulsating Community Shield (the annual curtain-raiser for the English football season) clash, saw Manchester United defeat their ‘noisy neighbours’ Manchester City, with a tremendous fightback from two goals down at Wembley, to take the latest round of Manchester ‘Bragging … Continue reading →

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