Tag: Premier League
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No way José: the special one gets the sack
Is Mourinho finished? Dropped points, player feuds and public outbursts: José Mourinho’s rocky reign at Manchester United has come to an end. Some say his best days are very much behind him.
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HurriKane vs Lucky Luka in Moscow showdown
Who is going to win tonight’s World Cup semi-final between England and Croatia? The answer may lie with the two captains, Harry Kane and Luka Modrić. And they have very different stories…
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The ‘tailor-made saviour’ of English football
How much credit should Southgate get for England’s success? The Three Lions have reached the semi-finals of the World Cup. And a classic English underdog is being heaped with praise.
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Messi and Ronaldo out as knockouts start
Can either Messi or Ronaldo be called the best player of all time? Both Argentina and Portugal crashed out Saturday, meaning both players are unlikely to ever get their hands on a World Cup...
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England smash Panama to reach knockout stages
Is this team the real “golden generation”? England are through to the next round with a game to spare after dismantling Panama 6-1. Why is this team succeeding where others failed?
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England dreams of glory after last-gasp winner
What would happen if England won the World Cup? Overcome with relief and joy last night after a late winner against stubborn Tunisia, England fans are now dreaming of the ultimate prize.
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England aim to end 52 years of World Cup pain
How excited should England fans be? The Three Lions kick off their World Cup campaign today. The familiar tournament hype is engulfing the country. Does pressure help players or hinder them?
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England’s true football champion: Huddersfield
Do you agree? Manchester City may have won the title, but at the other end of the table, financial featherweight Huddersfield Town pulled off the greatest survival in Premier League history.
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Adieu Arsène: the ‘last emperor of management’
Is Arsène Wenger a true great of football? The long-serving Arsenal manager announced that he would step down at the end of the season. Supporters are divided over his legacy.
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Video referee poised for World Cup debut
Would video referees improve football? The sport’s lawmakers have given the go-ahead for them to be used across the game from next season — and even at this summer’s World Cup.
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Calls mount for Le Professeur to quit Arsenal
Is it time for Arsène Wenger to stand down? Arsenal were humiliated in the League Cup final on Sunday and now a club legend says there is ‘no case’ for ‘Le Professeur’ keeping his job.
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Premier League has half world's richest clubs
Have vast sums of money ruined English football? As the January transfer window comes to an end, a study shows that even England’s minnows have become financial heavyweights.
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Man City on course for footballing history
Will Manchester City stay unbeaten? They have been hailed as the “best football team in Europe,” and some think they will not lose a game all season. Stats show that this may not be true.
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Apathy and tedium as England reach World Cup
Is it time to get rid of international football? England have qualified for the World Cup, but their performances displayed an eye-watering lack of invention. Optimism is at an all-time low.
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2016 in review: sport’s legends and underdogs
The last year has seen some memorable sporting achievements, from Leicester City’s title win to another set of gold medals for Usain Bolt. Was 2016 the year of the underdog or the legend?