The Championship is already living up to its reputation as one of the most competitive leagues in the world and there is plenty more to look forward to this weekend. Friday night’s action comes from St Andrew’s where Birmingham welcome Swansea and runs until Sunday afternoon when Brentford host Sheffield Wednesday at Griffin Park. Swansea […]
Match Preview – Sunderland v Crystal Palace
These sides have had contrasting fortunes ahead of their meeting at the Stadium of Light. Alan Pardew’s Palace side are now riding the crest of a mini-wave after securing back-to-back league wins for the first time in 2016 courtesy of a resounding 4-1 win over Stoke. Sunderland, meanwhile, are in the midst of their now […]
Jose’s got the Blues – Where did it all go wrong?
© Photo by (unknown). Come the start of August this year, if you had predicted that Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho would be facing the prospect of a P45 after just ten games of the new Premier League season, you’d probably be popped into a strait jacket and sectioned quicker than you can say ‘that Diego […]
The Premier League: Final Reckoning
So, it all comes down to this. Teams toeing the start line for the final sprint. Only 7 places set in stone. The other 13 up for grabs. Who’ll be the movers and shakers? The map of the battleground lies before you sire, see the club-crested game pieces? Let’s push them around the table with […]
Daily Tips – Home wins for Clarets and Cherries
Burnley ended their wait for an away win last time out and they can guarantee their Premier League status for another year when they host West Brom today. The Clarets have been excellent at Turf Moor all season but have only managed one win in their last five home games. An FA Cup loss to […]
Saints can take big step to safety
Southampton can drag Swansea City and Huddersfield further into the relegation mire by inflicting a sixth home defeat of the season on Everton this weekend. Sam Allardyce’s side have improved recently, taking 14 points from their last seven fixtures, but Saints showed in their 2-1 victory against Bournemouth that they have the appetite to escape […]
Hammers to further hamper Stoke hopes
Monday sees the latest batch of Premier League action rounded off as West Ham welcome Stoke City to the London Stadium. The Hammers seem to have found their form at the right time, claiming four points from their last two outings to move away from the relegation zone. In contrast, the Potters have won just […]
Hull and Swansea can boost survival hopes
The Premier League action continues over the weekend and with a number of the top teams playing in the FA Cup, those at the bottom will be looking to take the limelight. Hull will be aiming to boost their survival hopes when they welcome Watford to Humberside. The Tigers sit 17th in the table but […]
Palace could be big winners as relegation scrap hots up
There are six Premier League games at 3pm on Saturday, with the focus very much on the relegation scrap as Stoke, Crystal Palace, Swansea and Huddersfield are all in action and desperate for points. Palace go to Bournemouth and Roy Hodgson’s are side in need of a victory after a run of just one win […]
Klopp’s Reds to see off carefree Baggies
Liverpool are rapidly closing in on a top-four finish and a potential Champions League return although it is as much through other sides’ shortcomings than their own efforts. Jurgen Klopp stated this week that his side must finish in the top four in order for the season to be deemed any kind of success and, […]