Rarely has the term “relegation six-pointer” been so relevant than its description of last night’s match between Burnley and Everton. Everton sat three points outside the bottom three, and four points clear of 19th-placed Burnley. With a better goal difference than Watford, an Everton win would have effectively given them a seven point advantage over… Continue reading >
Continuing from my earlier post concerning yesterday’s Premier League game between Newcastle United and Liverpool, the most unsavory aspect of the afternoon other than Liverpool’s performance was James Perch’s involvement in the sending off of Pepe Reina. Watching the incident as it happened, it looked like a gentle headbutt by Reina and a massive overreaction… Continue reading >
The stuttering race for the fourth Champions League place continues in the Premier League and although four teams remain in contention, it is Liverpool who are looking most in danger of being left behind. It’s safe to assume that Spurs will finish at least third because they, along with the two Manchester clubs, have looked… Continue reading >
So, with a third of the season played, what better time to look at how the Premier League has unfolded so far – and to check out how those predictions are looking! In terms of the title, it wouldn’t be too much of an exaggeration to suggest that Man City look almost unstoppable at the… Continue reading >
Champions/Top 3 It’s difficult to see beyond the two Manchester teams and Chelsea for the 2011/12 Premier League winner. Man City weren’t entirely convincing last season and have the added challenge of Champions League football this time around. But they have the most expensively assembled squad in the league and one which should have enough… Continue reading >