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Having only made two starts across all competitions for Sean Dyche’s Everton side so far this term, the 26-year-old defender is reportedly being targeted by Serie A giants Milan as their defensive ranks continue being riddled by injury. Continue reading “Milan linked with Everton defender Ben Godfrey as their own injury woes persist”
Championship winners Burnley kick off the new season against last year’s Premier League champions, as Clarets head coach Vincent Kompany braces himself for another reunion against a City side he called home for over a decade during his illustrious playing career. This time, unlike their FA Cup quarterfinal tie back in March, it’ll be at Turf Moor – so is a different result in store too? Continue reading “Burnley vs. Manchester City Preview: Kompany and co seek to start with style on top-flight return in season’s opener”
After last week’s goalless draw with Manchester United, Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool side look to snap a four-match winless run in the Premier League tonight. Sean Dyche’s Burnley await them next on Merseyside, after 1-0 defeats vs. United and West Ham themselves. Are they capable of pulling off an unlikely upset, or can the defending champions return to winning ways? Continue reading “Preview: Liverpool vs Burnley – Reds look to finally end their recent struggles”
In a week where small-sided group training sessions have been approved and are getting underway across England’s top-flight, managers and players alike are having their say as Project Restart makes a leap forward towards resuming play. Continue reading “Dyche and Klopp satisfied, while Pep’s City side begin group training tomorrow”
Goals from Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford saw Manchester United finish the calendar year with an important 2-0 away win over Burnley, ensuring they close the gap on their top-four rivals as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men target consistency and continuity in 2020.
Continue reading “Burnley 0-2 Manchester United: 5 Talking Points and Tactical Analysis”
A brace each for Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane saw Liverpool close the gap back to one point behind Premier League leaders Manchester City, after their 4-2 home win over Burnley on Sunday afternoon. Which players impressed while others struggled at Anfield? Continue reading “Liverpool 4-2 Burnley: 5 Hits and Flops”
Last summer’s shoulder injury has hampered Nick Pope and his progress – but should he stay patient at Burnley or depart with Arsenal reportedly interested? Continue reading “Nick Pope’s Burnley future: What’s next?”
Goals from Johann Berg Gudmundsson and Sam Vokes proved enough for Burnley to snatch all three points in south Wales, against a Cardiff side who worked hard but were punished for lacking a clinical edge. Joe Hart made two important saves and displayed his quality as the hosts pressed, but it was not enough – despite Josh Murphy’s well-taken strike to equalise.
Continue reading “Cardiff 1-2 Burnley: Hart excels as hosts’ efforts not enough in south Wales”
The phrase legend is often thrown around with ease in football as top-quality players aim to leave their mark on clubs across the world while winning silverware and supporters in the process. Continue reading “Yaya Touré: What does the future hold for City’s legendary midfielder?”
Some said he was overpriced. Others argued he’d struggle to settle. Still more suggested better alternatives were available. In the current market, what can £18.5m buy you? It does not guarantee match-winning quality. Watford have learned the hard way after acquiring Andre Gray’s services last summer.
Continue reading “What’s happening with Watford’s club-record signing Andre Gray?”
Top-quality goalkeepers are, simply, in short supply at the highest level. So who are five of the Premier League’s best prospects?
Continue reading “5 best goalkeeping prospects in the Premier League right now”
Ronald Koeman has revealed his disappointment at being dismissed, a day after Everton relieved him of his managerial duties on Merseyside.
Continue reading “Ronald Koeman reveals disappointment following Everton sacking”
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