The 2016/17 Premier League season saw Antonio Conte, despite an FA Cup final defeat to Arsenal, reinvigorate the former champions and go on to win the title in convincing fashion. The title was secure even before the final game of the season, with a 1-0 win over West Brom cementing Conte’s place in…
Author: Sam McDonald
Transfer Rumour Round-up 30/06-07/07
Alexis Sanchez Linked Club: Manchester City Despite ongoing interest from Manchester City, Alexis Sanchez it set to stay at Arsenal according to Metro. Sanchez will reportedly only stay should Wenger guarantee major signings to strengthen the squad and a wage increase to £300,000 per-week. With speculation refusing to die there is still life yet…
Alexandre Lacazette: Strengths, Weaknesses and a Move to Arsenal
With recent reports linking Alexandre Lacazette to Arsenal and a £46m deal expected in the coming days we take look at the profilic Frenchman’s strengths, weaknesses, and how he could fit into Arsene Wenger’s North London side. Strengths The first strength many point to in Lacazette’s game is his blistering pace and strong…
Ander Herrera’s Evolution Under Jose Mourinho
A stellar season and a Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year Award under his belt, Ander Herrera is a man in form. The Manchester United midfielder’s evolution under Jose Mourinho has been sensational. A man of the match performance in the Europa League marked the complete transformation from shackled bench-warmer to midfield…
Transfer Rumour Round-up 23/06-30/06
Naby Keita Linked Club: Liverpool ESPN Senior Writer and Times Columnist, Gabriele Marcotti, has claimed an agreement in principle has been made between Keita and Liverpool. A £70m bid is reportedly being readied by the Merseyside club. The Jist Rumour Rating: 3/5 Alvaro Morata Linked Club: Manchester United Alvaro Morata has told friends that…
Guardiola’s First Season: Success or Failure?
When it was announced in February 2016 that Pep Guardiola would take charge of Manchester City in the 2016/17 season it was set to mark the entering of a new era for the club. He was heralded as the football genius who would bring a new philosophy that would crack Manchester City’s Champion’s…
