Declan Rice

As the tactical game evolves rapidly, more and more money is spent on teams of analysts, data scientists, and research departments to get ahead in a game of often-narrow margins. Whilst murmurs of football becoming more 'boring' have grown over the last few years, I believe this can be boiled down to the fact...

Arsenal defeated Tottenham Hotspur 4-1 in gameweek 12 of the 2025/2026 Premier League season. A thoroughly dominant display from the Gunners saw them go six points clear at the top of the league table. Meanwhile, Spurs stay at ninth place. Eberechi Eze found the net three times in a scintillating display...

The summer of 2025 brought one of the more fascinating storylines in the Premier League transfer window, with Eberechi Eze opting to join Arsenal over Tottenham Hotspur, their North London rivals. While much of the discussion centred on the financials and rivalry narratives, this move's footballing significance lies far deeper....

After months of speculation, Arsenal looks on track to finally confirm the signing of Real Sociedad midfielder Martín Zubimendi. The Gunners have now been Premier League runners-up three years in a row. The Spanish International could be key in driving Mikel Arteta’s side towards potential glory. He will share the...

Florentino Luís is a 25-year-old defensive midfielder, currently playing for SL Benfica. He has been one of the most consistent performers in Liga Portugal over the last three seasons. Born in Angola, he moved to the Lisbon region of Portugal with his family at a very young age, where his...

It has been quite the season in the Premier League. At the summit, a fight to secure UEFA Champions League football in the next campaign broke out, lasting right up until the final day. For the second consecutive year, the three teams promoted last summer were relegated back down to the Championship....

Tanner Tessmann is a very interesting profile, a right-footed 6/8, and possibly the best midfielder from the United States. He joined Olympique Lyon from Venezia on August 24, 2024, spending the past season in France. Before he moved to Venezia, he was still playing in the MLS with FC Dallas,...

After the game, though the scoreline was negative, Mikel Arteta said his Arsenal team were better in the second leg against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). Arsenal were knocked out of the Champions League semi-final by PSG with a 1-3 aggregate score, after PSG won the second leg 2-1 at Parc des Princes. However, Arsenal really did look...

Paris Saint-Germain brought home a victory from their UEFA Champions League trip to North London. They beat Arsenal 1-0 in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final. As Mikel Arteta pointed out in his press conference, it was a victory down to the small margin and the efficiency of...

Real Madrid faced a considerable challenge in overturning the three-goal deficit against one of Europe’s most disciplined defensive sides. To stage a remontada against Arsenal, Madrid needed creativity and courage to disrupt Arsenal’s defensive structure. Yet, this was far from reality. Arsenal, content to concede possession, managed the game with...

We have all observed how Declan Rice scored two goals from direct free kicks to facilitate Arsenal's victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. It is widely recognised that direct free kicks can be decisive in football, particularly when a team possesses skilled...

In modern football, the defensive midfielder's role has evolved into one of the most tactically pivotal positions on the pitch. Whether protecting the backline, orchestrating attacks, or helping their team advance, defensive midfielders encompass a range of archetypes, each bringing a unique style of play. This tactical analysis delves into...

In modern football, the role of the defensive midfielder has evolved into one of the most tactically pivotal positions on the pitch. Whether protecting the backline, orchestrating attacks, or helping their team advance, defensive midfielders encompass a range of archetypes, each bringing a unique style of play. This tactical analysis...

On this upcoming Friday evening, global attention will turn to the return of the world’s most popular football league, as the English Premier League 2024/2025 season restarts with a match between Manchester United and Fulham. The English Premier League has now become a significant event attracting a diverse range of...

There we have it. The 2024 UEFA European Championship has come to a close, with Spain emerging as the eventual victor. They have impressed many fans and pundits alike with their dazzling performances throughout the competition, and several players have boosted their stock thanks to stellar performances. Luis de la...

The Olympiastadion will soon open its doors to another prestigious occasion—the awaited UEFA Euro 2024 Final between Spain and England. This venue has previously hosted the 2015 UEFA Champions League Final between Juventus and Barcelona, as well as the 2006 FIFA World Cup Final, which saw Italy beat France, among numerous...

The English Premier League is, without a shadow of a doubt, the most illustrious domestic competition in world football. This has not necessarily translated to success on the international stage for England in recent years. With that said, however, they were finalists four years ago in the 2020 tournament on...

The transfer saga surrounding Declan Rice finally concluded this summer, with the highly-rated defensive midfielder switching West Ham for Arsenal in a deal believed to be worth £105m. The Hammers may be disappointed to lose such an influential player, but it was inevitable, and they have proven their preparation for...

The 4th round of the 2021-22 FA Cup saw a unique match-up between top-4 challenging West Ham and 6th tier Kidderminster Harriers. The hosts were on a dream Cup run, beating Reading in the previous round to earn a matchup against a Premier League team. Manager Russell Penn had already...