Bruno Genesio is attracting interest across Europe – three Premier League sides, two in La Liga and Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal too. Although his current Rennes deal expires in June 2023, could speculation around his future speed up an exit or extension, having just been appointed their head coach last year? With managerial movement aplenty expected this summer, we’ll see. Continue reading
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Everton 2-1 Arsenal: Richarlison and Gray help Toffees turn the tide late on
Demarai Gray’s 20-yard screamer ensured Rafa Benitez’s Everton rallied from a goal down late to snatch all three points against a passive Arsenal side – snapping an unwanted eight-match winless streak in the process. Richarlison had two strikes disallowed for marginal offsides after VAR review, but eventually netted their equaliser on an evening packed with twists and turns.
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Saturday’s PL Previews: Everton host struggling Arsenal, Fulham travel to Newcastle
Euro-chasing Everton look to build on successive wins against Chelsea and Leicester City when hosting Arsenal in Saturday’s 5.30pm kick-off, while Scott Parker’s Fulham face a wounded animal in Newcastle just three days after their hosts were blasted for five by Leeds in midweek. Continue reading
Preview: Everton vs Chelsea – Tricky away trip awaits Lampard’s men on Merseyside
Chelsea ended their Champions League group unbeaten, one point above Sevilla and will go into Monday’s last-16 draw as Group E winners after their 1-1 draw with Krasnodar. Frank Lampard made multiple changes to the side that overcame an early deficit to beat Leeds three days prior, but is expected to make more ahead of their tricky Merseyside trip this weekend. Continue reading
Premier League Previews: Liverpool travel to Brighton, Everton host Leeds
After a rare home defeat by Atalanta in the Champions League on Wednesday evening, Premier League champions Liverpool travel to the south Coast with strugglers Brighton next on the agenda in the day’s early kick-off. As for their Merseyside rivals Everton, they host Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds in a tricky home clash. Read on for two previews from Saturday’s action… Continue reading
Tottenham vs Everton Preview: Two ambitious sides clash in north London
A new Premier League campaign has arrived, is underway and an intriguing clash awaits in north London on Sunday. Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham host tricky opposition with Carlo Ancelotti’s Everton – an encounter between two sides with lofty aspirations this term. Will either kickstart their ambitions with a statement win to finish the first weekend of the new season? Continue reading
Previews: Plenty to play for as Palace host Man Utd, Everton entertain Aston Villa
Match previews as the Premier League season continues: Manchester United look to put Southampton’s late equaliser behind them in south London against Crystal Palace, a few hours after relegation-threatened Aston Villa hope to spring a surprise against strugglers Everton on Thursday evening. Continue reading
History revisited: Who are the youngest goalscorers in Premier League history?
As England’s top-flight prepares to resume the 2019-20 season next month, I take a look at the division’s youngest goalscorer in history. They include Cesc Fabregas and Wayne Rooney – who have since achieved legendary Premier League status… Continue reading
Mikel Arteta announced as new Arsenal manager
Former Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta agreed to become the club’s new head coach and his arrival has finally been confirmed, having signed a three-and-a-half year deal to succeed Unai Emery – who was sacked on November 29.
Liverpool 5-2 Everton: 5 Hits and Flops
Divock Origi netted a brace, while there were goals for Xherdan Shaqiri, Sadio Mane and Georginio Wijnaldum as Premier League leaders Liverpool cruised to a record-breaking 5-2 win over Merseyside rivals Everton, placing more pressure on beleaguered boss Marco Silva. Continue reading
Dele Alli and football’s fickleness personified
In an unforgiving sport, football’s fickleness and fan entitlement has intensified – both with managers and their players when results or performances don’t match expectations. This weekend’s events saw Tottenham scrape a home draw against Sheffield United, with Dele Alli again a victim of an issue refusing to go away.
3 players who have disappointed for Tottenham so far this season
Tottenham have struggled to start 2019/20, prompting suggestions they have reached their collective peak after four seasons of failed title pursuits and missed silverware opportunities. However, who in particular has struggled this term? Continue reading