Bad champions. That was the damning verdict on Liverpool by Roy Keane, the outspoken pundit and winner of multiple titles as captain of Manchester United. Keane’s assessment came after Liverpool were beaten 4-1 at Anfield by Man City, who would comfortably finish the season as this season’s champions. However, while the claim had some merit… Continue reading >
Before the Premier League kicked off in Auguest, I expected Leicester to be among a group of four teams – along with Everton, Wolves and Watford – competing just below the top six. But whereas Brendan Rodgers’ side are living up to expectations, with last weekend’s victory over Spurs sending them into the top three,… Continue reading >
If deciding the Premier League’s player of the year is a difficult task, then singling out the top manager is an altogether more complex decision. Wildly different expectations and a large gulf in available budgets are two of the factors that have to be taken into account. Other considerations relate to the level of pressure,… Continue reading >