Chelsea hosted Arsenal at Stamford Bridge for the first leg of the EFL Cup semi-finals and lost 2-3 to the Gunners. Arsenal looked more in control of the game, especially during the first part, before Chelsea were capable of bouncing back progressively but failed to equalise. Arsenal have achieved impressive...
It may be tough to cast your mind back to the chaotic summer transfer window, but the moves that Premier League clubs desperately pushed for now look very different in the context of the season. It was the summer of hotly tipped and hotly chased strikers. If you take a...
The 2025/2026 Premier League season has already begun to reveal significant differences between teams in how effectively they convert shooting opportunities into goals. While league standings often reflect overall performance, examining shot quality, expected goals (xG), and finishing efficiency provides a deeper understanding of whether a team is genuinely performing...
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 a third successive season as the Premier League runners-up, Arsenal have been in the market for a serious overhaul. Mikel Arteta’s side had an impressive UEFA Champions League campaign, beating Real Madrid to reach the Champions League semi-final. However, their lack of goals in crucial situations, especially in their...
Many Arsenal fans will want to retain a sense of optimism as the 2024/25 Premier League season draws to a close. However, even the most ardent of them will know that the weekend’s 1-1 draw with Manchester United has severely dented and likely ended their hopes of lifting the top-flight...
Just weeks ago, you could argue that Sporting CP were one of the game's most in-form teams. With a 4-1 thrashing of Manchester City in the Champions League and a resolute 4-2 comeback victory over Braga in the Primeira Liga, Ruben Amorim’s Sporting side had all the momentum you could...
The 2020/21 season marked a 19-year wait for Sporting Lisbon to be crowned Primeira Liga champions. A return to the top of the Portuguese pyramid coincided with the arrival of former Benfica midfielder Rúben Amorim in the managerial dugout, who was recently linked with the vacancy at Premier League outfit...
Who Is Hugo Viana? As Manchester City opens a new chapter, Hugo Viana steps into the Manchester City Sporting Director role, tasked with reshaping the club's strategic decisions regarding recruiting new talent to sustain its success for years to come—even beyond Pep Guardiola's tenure. This report delves into Viana's influential...
Who Is Hugo Viana? As Manchester City opens a new chapter, Hugo Viana steps into the role of Manchester City Sporting Director, tasked with reshaping the club's strategic decisions regarding recruiting new talent to sustain its success for years to come—even beyond Pep Guardiola's tenure. This report delves into Viana's...
The 2020/21 season marked a 19-year wait for Sporting Lisbon to be crowned champions of the Primeira Liga. A return to the top of the Portuguese pyramid coincided with the arrival of former Benfica midfielder Rúben Amorim in the managerial dugout, who was recently linked with the vacancy at Premier League...
Who Is Viktor Gyökeres? Negotiations between Coventry City and Sporting CP seemed to slow down this summer, but early performances suggest Viktor Gyökeres was worth the wait. A Swedish international with 14 caps to his name, Gyökeres made a name for himself at the 2017 UEFA European U19 Championship. Though...
