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Player Focus: Alli Primed to Make International Step Up

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Player Focus: Alli Primed to Make International Step Up The danger of any teenager coming through the ranks at a major football club is the hype placed upon his tender shoulders. Fans often demand to see their team place faith in youth, even when weighing up the risks in the hope of unearthing the next superstar. However, too much top-level game time whe...

Player Focus: Committed Lamela Finding His Feet After Slow Start at Spurs

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Player Focus: Committed Lamela Finding His Feet After Slow Start at Spurs There was something almost comic about the frenzy with which Erik Lamela played Sunday’s North London derby. Mauricio Pochettino didn’t say it, but there was a suspicion that when he was substituted with 16 minutes remaining it was for his own protection. He’d already been booked f...

Match Report: Draw a Fair Result in Sunday's North London Derby

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Match Report: Draw a Fair Result in Sunday's North London Derby The North London Derby is usually one of the most hotly contested in the country and Sunday's edition was no different. The latest meeting between Arsenal and Tottenham started at a frantic pace before some sort of dominance was established, that coming from the visitors. Spurs were arguably he bett...

Match Focus: Arsenal Must Cope Without Key Players in Derby with Spurs

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Match Focus: Arsenal Must Cope Without Key Players in Derby with Spurs Arsenal vs TottenhamIt’s a fitting end to this week’s action in the Premier League and indeed the last before the upcoming international break as Arsenal host Spurs in the second North London derby of the campaign. It was the Gunners that came out on top when the sides met in the cup in ...

WhoScored Tipster: Derby Delight Hogs the Limelight in this Week's Betting Tips

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WhoScored Tipster: Derby Delight Hogs the Limelight in this Week's Betting Tips It’s an incredible coincidence that this weekend coming, there are three major derbies across Europe’s top 5 leagues. True, a local derby is not uncommon, but this time around, the three most heated city or regional rivalries all take place in the same round. Roma vs Lazio – Draw @...

Player Focus: Dier Deserves Chance to Play Ball Winning Role for England

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Player Focus: Dier Deserves Chance to Play Ball Winning Role for England As Roy Hodgson announced his England squad for the upcoming friendlies with Spain and France there were very few surprise inclusions. With the likes of Sturridge, Welbeck and Wilshere all long-term absentees on the international front, the Three Lions boss is being forced to prepare for the fact tha...

Player Focus: Display Against Liverpool Reinforced Dembélé's Worth to Spurs

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Player Focus: Display Against Liverpool Reinforced Dembélé's Worth to Spurs The Jürgen Klopp love-in was in full force on Saturday when he took charge of his first match as Liverpool boss last weekend. The German was appointed as Brendan Rodgers’ successor over the international break after the Northern Irishman was relieved of his duties at Anfield following an ...

Match Report: Stalemate Shows Signs of Early Progress Made by Klopp

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Match Report: Stalemate Shows Signs of Early Progress Made by Klopp The Liverpool faithful have impulsively taken to boss Jurgen Klopp already, the travelling party showing their support by unveiling a banner with the words We Believe as Liverpool travelled to Spurs in Saturday's early kick off, as adjured by the German coach during his first interview.As the fans p...

WhoScored Tipster: Napoli, Derby d'Italia and Klopp Among this Week's Top Tips

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WhoScored Tipster: Napoli, Derby d'Italia and Klopp Among this Week's Top Tips Old and new prestige takes centre stage in the top 5 leagues this weekend. The classic of the Derby d’Italia contrasted against the new autumn wave at the top in Spain, and not forgetting the clash between the teams playing the best football in Serie A at the moment (not Inter-Juve). However, ...

Match Focus: Tough Start for Klopp as Liverpool Visit In-form Spurs

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Match Focus: Tough Start for Klopp as Liverpool Visit In-form Spurs It's fitting that the first game to get the ball rolling in the Premier League following the international break should revolve around the hottest talking point during the domestic football hiatus. Jurgen Klopp will take charge of his first game as Liverpool manager, with Reds fans giddy with excite...