At the age of 23, Cole Palmer is – in many respects – at his physical peak. And it’s a good job, given how many games he has had to play already in his short career. During the 2024/25 season, Palmer has played 54 times for club and country – a staggering 3,560 minutes of …
New Study Confirms Premier League Players Need Mandatory Summer and Winter Breaks Read More »
Lies, damn lies and statistics. It’s an old saying that suggests that stats can be manipulated in order to add weight to an argument that they don’t necessarily support. But some statistics are impossible to ignore, so here’s a numbers-led fact that cannot be disputed: the Premier League has become more entertaining since Pep Guardiola …
There’s a theory in football that the higher the wage bill, the more success you will have on the pitch. A number of different authorities on the sport have come to the conclusion that the more money that clubs shell out on wages, the better the players that they can attract… and the higher they …
The Latest Premier League Club Wage Bills Have Been Revealed: Where Does Your Team Rank? Read More »
It’s a little-known fact that was probably a million miles from the thoughts of Chelsea’s players. But as they contested the Europa Conference League final against Real Betis in May 2025 – a game they would go on to win 4-1 after initially going a goal down, the Blues were on the precipice of a …
Chelsea Make History as the First Club to Win All Five UEFA Competitions Read More »
Arsenal’s Premier League season has been a mix of resilience and missed chances, sparking interest in their future prospects. As they strive for higher standings, their potential to regain top-tier status is questioned. Key areas for advancement include defensive consistency, like securing more clean sheets, and enhancing midfield creativity. With these improvements and strategic signings, …
As we look back on the greatest Premier League title races ever, it’s hard to shake the feeling that the drama, tension and jaw-dropping conclusion of the 2011/12 season will ever be beaten. Manchester City needed to beat QPR to win the title ahead of their local rivals Manchester United, but found themselves a goal …
Liverpool Eyeing Own Record as They Close in on Earliest Premier League Title Win Read More »
It would be a move that would send shockwaves through world football. Real Madrid are apparently plotting a move away from the Spanish La Liga in protest at the standard of refereeing in the division, which would see them seek ‘asylum’ in one of Europe’s other big five leagues: Serie A, Ligue 1, German Bundesliga …
Real Madrid to the Premier League? Galacticos Plot Protest Move Away from La Liga Read More »
It’s safe to say that this has been a year to remember for football fans. Some teams have had surprising struggles (sorry, Manchester, we’re looking at both United and City here), and others have outplayed expectations. There have been moments of individual brilliance, moments where squads came together in impressive harmony, and moments where the …
Going into the game as the 3/10 favourites with the bookmakers, Chelsea were expected to hand Southampton something of a towelling in their December 2024 meeting. The Blues had scored two or more goals in four of their prior five outings, while the Saints were conceding, on average, two goals per game on home soil. …
Expecting Goals: Chelsea Break Record for Highest Away xG in a Premier League Game Read More »
When a football team goes a goal down in a game, it takes character and self-belief on the part of their players to believe they can come back and win. Those of a weaker disposition will tell you that the first goal is everything in a football match, but if the evidence of the 2024/25 …
Comeback Trail: More Premier League Teams Are Winning from Behind Than Ever Before Read More »
