Player Focus: Mata Motoring Despite Poor Start from Chelsea
by Paul McKinnon
at Jumatano, Nov 30 2011 10:54
Adapting to a new environment can often take time. Whether it be a different style of play, a language barrier or coping with greater expectations on the back of a huge transfer fee, there are a number of reasons as to why the first season at a new club can so often be cited as a nothing more than a...
Accurate and Prolific: Europe's Top Crossers
by Martin Laurence
at Jumatatu, Nov 28 2011 17:17
WhoScored has decided to scour its plentiful statistics to ascertain the best crossers in Europe based on the accuracy of those who are most prolific across the top 5 leagues. Only 9 players made the grade in our search, filtering out all of those who haven't attempted at least 2 crosses per game an...
Madrid Derby a Real Test for Torrid Travellers Atletico
by Paul McKinnon
at Ijumaa, Nov 25 2011 10:46
The form book, goes the saying, can be torn up and ignored when derby day comes around. The mere notion of a head to head with their greatest foes can rouse even the most lethargic of teams out of a months-long slumber and inspire the most unexpected of results. Saturday evening in Madrid should put...
Player Focus: The Speeding Bulot
by Andrew Gibney
at Alhamisi, Nov 24 2011 14:06
Premier League Target Men Becoming Less Effective
by Paul McKinnon
at Jumatano, Nov 23 2011 10:28
Given their performances so far this season, no one can argue that intricate playmakers such as David Silva and Juan Mata are a more than welcome addition to the Premier League. As the big clubs increasingly looks to artistry and grace to make a telling difference at the top, the culture change in E...
Europe's Best: Xavi Stands Tall as Long Ball Master
by Martin Laurence
at Jumatano, Nov 23 2011 09:55
WhoScored.com has taken the time to establish the players, per position, with the best range of passing based on the number of long balls completed per game, along with success rate. We have looked at the best 3 players from defence, midfield, attack and even in goal, to gauge who are Europe's great...
Europe's Most Fouled XI: Toppled or Tumbling?
by Martin Laurence
at Jumanne, Nov 22 2011 09:22
While the likes of Europe's leading dribbler Gokhan Tore have looked to stay on their feet (fouled just once per game on average) despite completing 6.3 successful dribbles per game, others have been felled a little more easily.Whether they are merely players targeted by opponents for 'special treat...
Player Focus: Gökhan Töre Tearing Up Defences
by Martin Laurence
at Jumatatu, Nov 21 2011 13:49
With Hamburg languishing at the bottom of the table under previous manager Michael Oenning, there has been a mini revival of sorts since Thorsten Fink took charge last month, though one player has shone in particular.The impact of the former Basel manager cannot be underestimated, with the young Ger...
Valencia Looking to End Real Dominance from Madrid
by Paul McKinnon
at Ijumaa, Nov 18 2011 10:16
Giovinco & Torje Among Small Players with Big Futures
by Adam Digby
at Alhamisi, Nov 17 2011 15:49