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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 19: Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool shows appreciation to the fans after the final whislte during the Premier League match between Southampton and Liverpool at St Mary’s Stadium on November 19, 2016 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Is parking the bus the best way to take on Liverpool?

0 comments by on 11/25/2016

This past weekend, Liverpool dominated Southampton. With 65% of the possession and 15 total shots, Liverpool pressed against Southampton in a way that lead former Bayern Munich midfielder Pierre-Emile Højbjerg to declare that Liverpool was the best he has ever faced. And yet, despite all of that, the score ended 0-0 and the two teams […]

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 02: Ander Herrera of Manchester United (L) speaks to Jose Mourinho, Manager of Manchester United (C) after the final whistle during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Stoke City at Old Trafford on October 2, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Is a win against Arsenal essential for Manchester United?

0 comments by on 11/17/2016

Manchester United’s fortunes have swung wildly this season. At the beginning of the season, it looked like they would be among those challenging for the title. That collapsed a bit after their form turned sour following their defeat to Manchester United. Then things began to stabilize before destabilizing once again. Now, they sit in 6th […]

BERLIN, GERMANY – MARCH 26: Eric Dier (2nd L) of England celebrates scoring his team’s third goal with his team mates Jordan Henderson (1st L), Ross Barkley (2nd R) and Chris Smalling (1st R) during the International Friendly match between Germany and England at Olympiastadion on March 26, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Is this the start of a new era for England?

0 comments by on 11/15/2016

Today, England will take on Spain in World Cup Qualifying. Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson is expected to take the armband off of Wayne Rooney, who will be out due to injury. This move was anticipated, however, England manager Gareth Southgate confirmed that Rooney would have started from the bench even if he was fit. With […]

STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 31: Wayne Routledge (15), Gylfi Sigurdsson (23) and Jack Cork of Swansea City (24) look dejected in defeat after the Premier League match between Stoke City and Swansea City at Bet365 Stadium on October 31, 2016 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Is Swansea doomed to relegation?

0 comments by on 11/9/2016

It is fair to say that Swansea are on a really, really bad run of form right now. In several games, they’ve played fine, but ultimately capitulated in a painful display of bad luck and motivational issues. While they may not be playing as bad as Sunderland right now, they are tied on points and […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 05: Diego Costa of Chelsea (R) celebrates scoring his sides third goal with Gary Cahill of Chelsea (L) during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Everton at Stamford Bridge on November 5, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

What’s the deal with Chelsea’s run of form lately?

0 comments by on 11/8/2016

Chelsea have made an explosive return to form in recent weeks after an indifferent start to life under Antonio Conte. Since the beginning of October, Chelsea haven’t allowed a goal in the league, while scoring 16. What could possibly have turned them around so dramatically? Could it be the teams that they have played in this […]

FILE PHOTO – (EDITORS NOTE: COMPOSITE OF TWO IMAGES – Image numbers (L) 609115656 and 602278616) In this composite image a comparision has been made between Arsene Wenger, Manager of Arsenal (L) and Mauricio Pochettino, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur. Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur meet in the Premier League at the Emirates Stadium on November 6, 2016 in London. ***LEFT IMAGE*** NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 20: Arsene Wenger, Manager of Arsenal looks on during the EFL Cup Third Round match between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal at City Ground on September 20, 2016 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) ***RIGHT IMAGE*** STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 10: Mauricio Pochettino of Tottenham Hotspur looks on during the Premier League match between Stoke City and Tottenham Hotspur at Britannia Stadium on September 10, 2016 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Who needs to win the North London Derby more: Arsenal or Tottenham

0 comments by on 11/4/2016

The North London Derby is almost here, which will see old rivals Arsenal and Tottenham duke it out yet again. Going into the game, one team’s form, Arsenal, has been absolutely blistering, which sees them tied for the top of the table, while the other, Spurs, has been lethargic for a few weeks. While this game […]

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 01: Josep Guardiola manager of Manchester City reacts during the UEFA Champions League Group C match between Manchester City FC and FC Barcelona at Etihad Stadium on November 1, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Fear Factor: The importance of intimidation when playing against a big club

0 comments by on 11/3/2016

While tactics and playing styles are often discussed as important reasons for specific teams winning or not winning, one factor that has been pushed to the wayside of late is the concept of the fear factor. This is possibly because it is something of an intangible, the fear factor is nonetheless a very real, very […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 01: Spurs fans wave their flags during the Capital One Cup Final match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley Stadium on March 1, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Do Spurs score enough goals to win the Premier League?

0 comments by on 10/28/2016

Currently, Tottenham sit in 5th place, a singular point off the top of the table. They were the first team to bloody the soccer gods that Manchester City seemed to be. That said, they have only scored 13 goals in 9 games. That’s just over a goal a game (1.4 gpg). While they have only […]

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 23: John Stones of Manchester City takes a throwin during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Southampton at Etihad Stadium on October 23, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Can Manchester City’s defense unhinge their title challenge?

0 comments by on 10/24/2016

Once again, Manchester City’s defense has let them down through a silly mistake. This time it was John Stones, whose no look pass set up Nathan Redmond beautifully for an opening Southampton goal. This defender assist is almost as bad as the Lucas Leiva assist on Jamie Vardy in the Liverpool-Leicester game a few weeks […]

LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA – OCTOBER 11: Jan Oblak of Slovenia dives for the ball under pressure from Daniel Sturridge of England during the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier Group F match between Slovenia and England at Stadion Stozice on October 11, 2016 in Ljubljana, Slovenia. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Are international breaks good for anyone?

0 comments by on 10/20/2016

We have finally moved past the international breaks for at least a few weeks. Let us rejoice for the time being. In all seriousness, with club soccer starting back up, we have to ask: Does the international break benefit anyone in club soccer? For teams doing well, you could argue that it gives them a […]

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MARCH 17: Match day scarves are sold outside the stadium prior to the UEFA Europa League round of 16, second leg match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford on March 17, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

The key factors for victory in Liverpool-Manchester United

0 comments by on 10/17/2016

Today’s Liverpool-Manchester derby is not only a big game, in comparison to most games in the league. It is a huge game for two giants of English soccer. A win is vital for both team, especially in terms of the media narrative that will follow the game. Looking ahead to the derby, what are the […]

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – MARCH 22: The match day scarf is displayed on a merchandise stall prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield on March 22, 2015 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Liverpool vs. Manchester United: A narrative maker

0 comments by on 10/14/2016

The upcoming Liverpool-Manchester United derby match is big this year. Way bigger than previous years. Why is that? This match comes at the perfect time to create a narrative for both teams. We are seven games into the season now. After this match, we will be 21% of the way through the season. We’re right […]

ENFIELD, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 10: Interim England manager Gareth Southgate walks out for an England training session at the Tottenham Hotspur training ground on October 10, 2016 in Enfield, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Should Gareth Southgate get the England job?

0 comments by on 10/11/2016

Gareth Southgate has now equaled Sam Allardyce’s incredible record as England manager with a convincing win over Malta. With two solid goals, which could have been even more if not for Malta’s goalkeeper, and the lion’s share of the control of the game, the questions are starting early. Should Gareth Southgate take charge of England full-time? […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 02: Josep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City looks on during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City at White Hart Lane on October 2, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Have Spurs found the blueprint to beat Manchester City?

0 comments by on 10/5/2016

The shock result of last weekend, for many, was Tottenham defeating Manchester City in a thrilling 2-0 win over the previously untouchable league-leaders. More importantly than just winning the game, though, was the style in which they did it. Manchester City had their periods of being threatening, but Spurs largely controlled the game. The question […]

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 02: Paul Pogba of Manchester United reacts to shooting wide of the goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Stoke City at Old Trafford on October 2, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Can, and should, Paul Pogba face a ban for violent conduct?

0 comments by on 10/3/2016

This weekend saw a 1-1 draw between Manchester United and Stoke City, after a late Joe Allen goal leveled the scoring. Shortly after that, Paul Pogba did this while attacking a late corner. At first, we are unable to make out exactly what happened, since the camera isn’t focused on the incident. All we see […]

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