Is Leicester’s win over Liverpool the turning point?

0 comments by Jeff Snyder on 3/2/2017

Last weekend, Leicester overcame the sacking of their Premier League-winning manager, Claudio Ranieri, with a decisive 3-1 win over Liverpool. In the match, they seemed to exorcise many of the demons that have plagued them, scoring their first, second and third goals of 2017. Does this bode well for the Premier League defending champs, and is […]

LEICESTER, ENGLAND – MAY 16: (L-R) Claudio Ranieri Manager of Leicester City and captain Wes Morgan of Leicester City show the trophy to the fans during the Leicester City Barclays Premier League winners bus parade on May 16, 2016 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

When do Leicester consider the unthinkable?

0 comments by Jeff Snyder on 2/23/2017

Leicester’s 2016/17 season has not gone according to plan. Their defense of the Premier League title has been bumpy at best, and they now sit a single point above the relegation zone. If they do not turn things around immediately they risk dropping out of the Premier League next year. Much of the blame falls […]

MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 14: Adam Lallana (R) of Liverpool celebrates scoring his sides third goal with Jordan Henderson (L) during the Premier League match between Middlesbrough and Liverpool at Riverside Stadium on December 14, 2016 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Liverpool’s midfield trio is the key to their success

0 comments by Jeff Snyder on 2/13/2017

Liverpool have been woeful for the last few weeks. I don’t think that is even a remotely controversial opinion to have. Saturday was different, though. Liverpool’s demolition of Spurs showed that they are still capable of the exciting soccer that we had come to expect. Many have begun attributing this to Liverpool raising their game to […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 31: Diego Costa (R) of Chelsea celebrates scoring his team’s fourth goal with his team mate Marcos Alonso (L) during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Stoke City at Stamford Bridge on December 31, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)

Why isn’t there a consistent challenger to Chelsea this year?

0 comments by Jeff Snyder on 2/7/2017

Ever since Chelsea went on their incredible winning streak, several teams have challenged them for the top of the table. First, it was Manchester City. After they fell away, it was Arsenal. Next, it was Liverpool. Now, Tottenham seem the most likely candidates. This could ultimately change should Liverpool snag points off of Spurs this […]

Why were Liverpool much better against Chelsea?

0 comments by Jeff Snyder on 2/1/2017

Liverpool were undeniably better against Chelsea on Tuesday than they have been in recent weeks. The entire month of January was a slog for them, crashing out of two cups and, arguably, the title race. With that in mind, Liverpool went into their game against Chelsea with three home losses in a row, needing to […]

LEICESTER, ENGLAND – JANUARY 14: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea celebrates following his team’s 3-0 victory during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Chelsea at The King Power Stadium on January 14, 2017 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Could Chelsea winning the Premier League hurt them in the long run?

0 comments by Jeff Snyder on 1/25/2017

Okay, let’s get this out of the way quickly. Winning the Premier League is always a good thing. It’s the whole reason the competition is held: to win it. What we are looking at here is the infrastructure of the club and if winning the Premier League this season could have long reach effects that […]

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – JANUARY 02: Josep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City gestures prior to the Premier League match between Manchester City and Burnley at Etihad Stadium on January 2, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Is Pep Guardiola right in conceding the Premier League for Manchester City?

0 comments by Jeff Snyder on 1/18/2017

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has admitted that his team are out of the Premier League title race following their heavy 4-0 loss to Everton over the weekend. This loss leaves them 10 points behind league leaders Chelsea, and outside of the top four. With 17 games left in the season, catching up to Chelsea […]

LEICESTER, ENGLAND – MAY 07: Claudio Ranieri Manager of Leicester City lifts the Premier League Trophy as players celebrate the season champions after the Barclays Premier League match between Leicester City and Everton at The King Power Stadium on May 7, 2016 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Five predictions for the rest of 2016/17 Premier League season

0 comments by Jeff Snyder on 1/12/2017

This Premier League season has already been a bit crazy. With Chelsea going on a 13-game win streak, teams looking like title favorites, only to fall away, and teams that we expected to challenge for Europe (Leicester and West Ham) fighting to avoid relegation. Only a madman would try to predict how the rest of […]

Five players due to breakout in 2017

0 comments by Jeff Snyder on 1/5/2017

With 2016 behind us, we can begin looking ahead at 2017. Who is ready to take the bull by the horns and make this year their year? Who have some big question marks over their heads that need answering? Below, we have selected the five players that are worth keeping tabs on this year. Check back […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 02: Referee Mark Clattenburg shows a yellow card to John Mikel Obi of Chelsea during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on May 02, 2016 in London, England.jd (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)

Can Tottenham derail the Chelsea surge?

0 comments by Jeff Snyder on 1/4/2017

Chelsea have won 13 games on the bounce, which is incredible on its own. Tied with the Arsenal “Invincibles,” Chelsea can break a record for most consecutive wins in the Premier League era with a win against Tottenham. With Liverpool dropping points against Sunderland and Manchester City dropping points against Liverpool, Chelsea have a sizable lead over […]

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 14: David Silva (R) of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team’s second goal with his team mate Raheem Sterling (L) during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Watford at Etihad Stadium on December 14, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Should David Silva’s actions negated Manchester City’s second goal on Arsenal?

0 comments by Jeff Snyder on 12/20/2016

Raheem Sterling’s goal in the 71st minute got Manchester City three vital points in a 2-1 win against Arsenal. The legitimacy of this goal has been questioned over and over again this week, and, though it was declared onside during the game as well as in review, the debate still rages on. Check it out below: https://my.mixtape.moe/jdcxnj.mp4 So, […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 14: Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Manchester United arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Manchester United at Selhurst Park on December 14, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

The top ten Premier League transfers of 2016

0 comments by Jeff Snyder on 12/16/2016

Over the next couple weeks, the staff of 32 Flags will be counting down some of the top achievements and moments of this calendar year. 2016 has seen many things in the soccer world from the good to the bad and the ordinary to the extraordinary. Today, we are counting down the top transfers of […]

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – MARCH 10: Jurgen Klopp, manager of Liverpool celebrates as Roberto Firmino of Liverpool scores their second goal during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 first leg match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield on March 10, 2016 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Could Klopp’s greatest asset be his only real weakness?

0 comments by Jeff Snyder on 12/7/2016

After Liverpool’s defeat to Bournemouth this weekend, many have taken to making the-sky-is-falling type assessments about Jurgen Klopp’s team. The defense is complete crap (partially true), Simon Mignolet should start over Karius because he’s complete crap (false), or that they got complacent (true). The criticisms have targeted everyone from individual players, as shown above, to […]

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 21: Pablo Zabaleta of Manchester City is separated from Diego Costa of Chelsea by his team-mates during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium on September 21, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Who needs this win more: Chelsea or Manchester City?

0 comments by Jeff Snyder on 12/2/2016

The early game this weekend is going to be massive. Not just because it’s two of the biggest teams in the Premier League. Not just because it’ll have two of the most talented managers in the game tactically sparing for 90+ minutes. Not just because we’ll see some of the biggest names in world soccer […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 05: Detail of the Barclays Premier League trophy during the official Premier League season launch media event at Southfields Academy on August 5, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)

Is the top four beginning to split from the rest of the league?

0 comments by Jeff Snyder on 11/28/2016

After only thirteen games, a large gap is beginning to grow between the top four and the rest of the league. Presently, Arsenal and Tottenham, 4th and 5th respectively, are separated by four points. This gives the top four at the very least a four point cushion, which is surprising. Tottenham have been a pretty […]

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