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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 “History revisited: Who are the youngest goalscorers in Premier League history?”
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.
Continue reading “Mikel Arteta announced as new Arsenal manager”
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 “Liverpool 5-2 Everton: 5 Hits and Flops”
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.
Continue reading “Dele Alli and football’s fickleness personified”
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 “3 players who have disappointed for Tottenham so far this season”
Bernard confined Watford to their fifth successive league defeat, netting his second Premier League goal to ensure Everton earned a slender but deserved 1-0 victory at Goodison Park. Continue reading “Everton 1-0 Watford: Bernard’s strike seals slender win in frenetic battle”
Everton are close to confirming a massive coup this summer, with Juventus’ teenage wonderkid Moise Kean set to compete a £36m (£27.5m initial, £9m add-ons) move this weekend.
Continue reading “Everton close to £36m deal for Juventus wonderkid Moise Kean”
During a promising 2018/19 campaign where they reached the FA Cup final and flirted with European qualification, Javi Gracia’s Watford finished seven points off a Europa League place and ended frustrated.
Their reported pursuit of Rennes winger Ismaila Sarr makes sense, not least as they aim to bridge the gap between themselves and the league’s top clubs.
Continue reading “Why Watford’s pursuit of Ismaila Sarr makes sense”
After an excellent loan spell during the second-half of the 17/18 season, Everton forward Ademola Lookman is set to join Bundesliga side RB Leipzig this summer for £22.5m.
Continue reading “RB Leipzig agree £22.5m fee for Everton’s Ademola Lookman”
Phil Jagielka’s first goal since April 2017 sealed an important Everton win over Champions League chasing Arsenal, compounding the Gunners’ poor away form. Continue reading “Everton 1-0 Arsenal: Jagielka extends Gunners’ poor away form”
Everton, Leicester City and a number of European clubs are said to be monitoring the 18-year-old’s situation – with the Dutch forward unsettled by the lack of playing opportunities afforded to talented teenagers at Stamford Bridge.
Continue reading “Everton lead European clubs interested in unsettled Chelsea talent Daishawn Redan”
Everton’s 2-0 win against Chelsea on Sunday was their first over a top-six side since January 2017. Which players struggled while others excelled on Merseyside? Continue reading “Everton 2-0 Chelsea: 5 Hits and Flops”
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