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LEIGH, GREATER MANCHESTER – OCTOBER 05: Cameron Carter-Vickers of USA makes a clearance during the Under 20s Four Nations Tournament match between Germany and the United States at Leigh Sports Village Stadium on October 5, 2016 in Leigh, Greater Manchester. (Photo by Mark Robinson/Getty Images)

What’s the best development plan for Cameron Carter-Vickers?

0 comments by on 11/9/2016

It’s one of the older questions in world soccer: What’s the best way to develop a talented young player? Today, we’re asking it about Tottenham and U.S. international center back Cameron Carter-Vickers. He’s an 18-year-old who’s been on the books at Spurs since he was 11. He was born in England, the son of an […]

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 […]

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 06: Emre Can of Liverpool celebrates scoring his sides third goal with team mates during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Watford at Anfield on November 6, 2016 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Liverpool is scoring by committee and it has sent them to the top of the table

0 comments by on 11/7/2016

In Liverpool’s 6-1 demolition of Watford on Sunday, the club featured five different goal scorers. Not exactly big news, but with Liverpool, this has been a theme this season. Liverpool has opted more for scoring by committee as opposed to having a typical striker there to finish chances. As a result, the club is at the […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 05: Eden Hazard of Chelsea (C) celebrates scoring his sides first goal with his challenges team mates 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)

WATCH: Chelsea score twice in a minute to take commanding lead over Everton

0 comments by on 11/5/2016

Chelsea and Everton had the prospect of a high scoring game. In the last four Premier League matches between the two teams, they scored a total of 20 goals. So while there weren’t any goals for the first 19 minutes, Chelsea took care of that with two goals within a minute. .

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 […]

STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 15: Lee Grant of Stoke City (L) and Xherdan Shaqiri of Stoke City (R) embrace after the finaal whistle during the Premier League match between Stoke City and Sunderland at Bet365 Stadium on October 15, 2016 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Getty Images)

Should Lee Grant try and get a permanent move to Stoke City?

0 comments by on 11/1/2016

On September 18th, Stoke City lost 4-1 to Crystal Palace, their fourth loss in their first five games of the 2016/17 Premier League season. To make matters worse, this was the third time in the opening five games that Stoke had conceded four goals in a game. Their goal differential was an abysmal -11. While […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 04: Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal (17) celebrates with Olivier Giroud as he scores their second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Queens Park Rangers and Arsenal at Loftus Road on March 4, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal have a good problem with a healthy Olivier Giroud and Alexis Sanchez

0 comments by on 10/31/2016

During Saturday’s demolition of Sunderland, Arsenal saw Oliver Giroud return to the score sheet for the first time since last season. The Frenchman scored twice in a matter of minutes after coming on in the second half. He has been out injured for nearly a month. Arsenal won 4-1, with Alexis Sanchez scoring the team’s […]

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 29: Olivier Giroud of Arsenal (C) celebrates scoring his sides second goal during the Premier League match between Sunderland and Arsenal at the Stadium of Light on October 29, 2016 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Watch: Olivier Giroud scores a brace minutes after coming on the pitch

0 comments by on 10/29/2016

Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud opened his account in the 2016-2017 season with a brace just minutes after being subbed on. Arsenal had just surrendered a penalty against Sunderland to draw the two teams level. Arsene Wenger responded by bringing on his French center forward. Giroud, who has been dealing with injuries, hadn’t scored a Premier […]

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 […]

STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 15: Jermain Defoe of Sunderland looks on during the Premier League match between Stoke City and Sunderland at Bet365 Stadium on October 15, 2016 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Getty Images)

Sunderland’s late match woes seem set to doom them to relegation

0 comments by on 10/27/2016

By all accounts, Sunderland isn’t a very good team. With only two points out of nine matches, the club sits at the bottom of the Premier League. David Moyes, who took over as manager this summer might not last the season, but he’s been on the wrong end of some pretty bad luck this year. […]

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 […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 23: Jose Mourinho, Manager of Manchester United looks on during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on October 23, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

What is wrong with Manchester United?

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At the end of August, I wrote that after starting the season with three wins in three games, Manchester United should fire Jose Mourinho at that time instead of waiting for things to inevitably turn south. It certainly didn’t take long for that to happen as Old Trafford has essentially been a disaster zone since September. […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 23: Pedro of Chelsea celebrates scoring his sides first goal with Victor Moses of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on October 23, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

WATCH: Chelsea’s Pedro scores within 30 seconds against Manchester United

0 comments by on 10/23/2016

The anticipated matchup between Chelsea and Manchester United got off to an unexpected start. What was likely going to be a defensive battle between two defensive managers, a goal was scored within 30 seconds and likely forced some excitement throughout the game. After a defending shambles by the Manchester United backline and leading goalkeeper David […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 24: Jose Mourinho Manager of Chelsea looks on prior to the Barclays Premier League match between West Ham United and Chelsea at Boleyn Ground on October 24, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images)

Jose Mourinho makes his return to Stamford Bridge for the first time since managing Chelsea

0 comments by on 10/21/2016

Only once before has Jose Mourinho entered Stamford Bridge as a visitor. In 2010, his Inter Milan team Chelsea in the last 16 of the Champions League on the way to winning the competition. Now as manager of Manchester United, Mourinho heads back to the Bridge this weekend to take on his former employers. An early […]

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