The end is in sight. In the very near future, fans will be able to return to some major European Football stadiums in larger numbers. While Ligue 1 and the Bundesliga have been experimenting with it for a while, Premier League teams have been without the 12th man for over 6
Tag: Liverpool
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain – Time for a rethink?
Liverpool’s injury worries seem to be never-ending. Despite earning a hard-fought point against Manchester City away, courtesy of an uncharacteristic Kevin De Bruyne penalty miss, the Reds suffered yet another setback in the form of Trent Alexander Arnold. The young, talented right-back suffered a calf injury around the hour mark
James Milner – The ultimate professional
Leeds United have impressed critics and fans alike with their fantastic performances on the pitch this season. Bielsa's men have entertained with their high tempo pressing football and sit 6th in the table after six matches played. The ease with which the Whites have transitioned to life in the Premier
30+ Footballers; Where Age is a Burden and Where it Succeeds
How do Liverpool retain their title?
Comparing Manchester City’s centurions to Klopp’s juggernaut – Why weren’t Liverpool able to break the 100 points barrier?
Usually, the break preceding the commencement of a new season is filled with football fans on social media complaining about the lack of football and whining about their club’s inactivity in the transfer window - but this year is different. Following the resumption of football after the lockdown, matches have
How Liverpool Moneyballed their way to the top
Over the past decade, Liverpool FC's systematic resurgence from lurking in mid-table mediocrity to being Premier League Champions has been commendable. Having witnessed years of ebbs and flows, the euphoria surrounding the Scousers after clinching their first Premier League title is warrantable. The credit for the remodelling of the Merseyside
Podcast Episode 7 – FPL 20/21 launch – Initial pricing reactions
FPL's new player price values have been released for the upcoming Premier League season and our in-house FPL experts Anirudh Shenoy and Samson Baretto shared their first reactions to the newly released figures. Listen in as they crunch the numbers and give their predictions for the forthcoming season! Club rundown - Arsenal
Could 20/21 be the most difficult Premier League ever?
With Liverpool's stunning runaway victory of the Premier League title last season, some pundits and fans wondered if England had become more like France or Germany. Were we now seeing a separation between the league's best teams and those around them? The gap between 2nd placed Manchester City, and 6th placed
Never say die – The inspiring tale of Danny Ings
[Interview] Thomas Gronnemark – The ‘Not-So-Normal’ One
Embracing the ‘new normal’ will take time
The lockdown, due to the pandemic, has brought about the true sentiment behind the well-known axiom, 'you don't know what you have until it's gone'. While people are subconsciously aware of life and its sudden and frail nature, the virus has seemingly brought these feelings of trepidation to reality. People from
FPL Scout Report 26 – Which teams to target?
FPL Scout Report 25 – Double-gameweek 30+ Chip Strategies
FPL Scout Report 24 – Players to consider for double-gameweek 30
With just two days remaining for the GW30+ deadline following Project Restart, we start off with a Double Gameweek with rearranged fixtures for Manchester City, Arsenal, Sheffield United and Aston Villa. The fixtures in GW 30 for these teams are as follows – Manchester City – Arsenal (H) Burnley (H) Arsenal – Manchester
FPL 19/20 Report 23 – Four key points to help you navigate the remainder of the season
From Kirkby to Anfield – What’s going on at Liverpool’s academy?
Liverpool FC. European Champions. World Champions. Premier League champions-elect. Over the last few seasons, the Reds have gone from strength to strength in all departments and are now challenging for trophies consistently. The first-team squad has settled very well, as is seen by the absence of any major signings over
Evaluating Liverpool’s options post the Werner saga
Where does Philippe Coutinho go from here?
Can England’s Young Lions lead them to victory at Euro 2021?
[EADF Shorts] Michael Owen – English Football’s Most Underappreciated Superstar?
Contrary to belief, at the peak of his career, Owen was a once-in-a-lifetime player. Moreover, throughout the modern era of English football, few players have been able to generate as much excitement as the Chester-born striker. So, why is he underappreciated by English football fans? The Prolific Poacher Reached the Very
The Carousel Keeps Turning
It has been two years since Arsene Wenger stepped down after two decades in charge of Arsenal. A shining light of longevity amongst Premier League's increasingly dwindling managerial tenures, Wenger's departure arguably signalled the end of an era for the Premier League. However, the Frenchman's departure was widely touted as
5 teams denied a shot at glory by ‘Force Majeure’
Not for the faint hearted – Growing up as a Liverpool fan in the 2010s
Riding a timeless wave- Looking back at Daniel Sturridge’s extraordinary 13/14 season’
Potential tactical tweaks Klopp can implement to beat Atlético Madrid
[Interview] Amy Laurence – Riding the wave of Women’s football
She might not have the same global presence of female athletes such as Alex Morgan or Lieke Martens- but 20- year-old Amy Laurence is an equally important torch-bearer for the advancement of the women’s game. Amy Laurence, with her co-host Lauren, launched ‘The Redmen TV Women’s Podcast' back in 2018. Her
FPL Scout Report 22 – Players Watchlist And Captaincy Picks For Gameweek 28
Atlético Madrid vs Liverpool – Tactical Preview
Understanding the differences in Manchester City’s and Liverpool’s 4-3-3
The game’s new boardroom masters – How directors of football are pulling the strings off the pitch
Emre Can – Turning his blues to Black and Yellow
The FPL revolution which changed perspective all around
Oh, Fantasy Premier League! You can’t bear the stress it brings every week. But you can’t live without it! Ever since coming into prominence, the FPL frenzie has collided with the social media boom to result in an addictive combination. Currently, more than 2 million users are registered, including certain Premier
Big Match Preview – Old foes lock horns as Liverpool welcome United
Major Soccer Stars Not Satisfied with their FIFA 20 Ratings
Boxing Day Blockbuster – Leicester City vs Liverpool match preview
Liverpool’s celebrations following the full-time whistle in Saturday’s Club World Cup final win over Flamengo were visibly muted, as the side rejoiced in adding a previously missing piece of silverware, but was also fully aware of the task that awaits them when they return home. Having put domestic competition on
FPL Scout Report 20 – Players to watch out for GW19 and Captaincy Picks
Takumi Minamino – Where does the new signing fit in at Liverpool?
When the dust settled on Liverpool’s crazy seven-goal thriller, in which they just about emerged unscathed, against Red Bull Salzburg in October, their fans were able to appreciate the fight brought to Anfield by their opposition that night, led by a diminutive Japanese in attack - Takumi Minamino. A man
FPL Scout Report 19 – Captaincy options for Gameweek 14
FPL Scout Report 18 – The watchlist ahead of GW 14
FPL Scout Report 16 – Gameweek 13 Review (Part 1)
Resident EADF FPL contributor Samson Baretto reviews the 13th FPL gameweek of the Premier League today. Here is part 1 of the analysis - West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspurs ‘The Special One is back’ chanted the Spurs fans as West Ham faced yet another defeat despite a hard-fought second half. Fantasy
FPL Scout Report 15 – Captaincy options for Gameweek 13
We’re back with the Captaincy Article ahead of Gameweek 13. We’ve picked three players and a differential who we expect to do well and do justice to their owners as captaincy options this week. Sadio Mane Sadio Mane enters gameweek 13 as a strong captaincy candidate as Liverpool travel to a struggling
FPL Scout Report 14 – Analysing the teams with a promising fixture run-in
Premier League 2019-20 Top 3 Teams (With Odds)
Can Liverpool’s flying full-backs carry the Reds to the title?
Have Liverpool done enough to win the Premier League already?
Micheal Oliver’s whistle at full time at the end of the clash between Liverpool and Manchester City sadly confirmed what many neutrals feared with regards to enjoying a competitive title race this season. The Reds now find themselves eight points clear of second-placed Leicester City and a massive nine points
Liverpool vs Manchester City – Super Sunday Battle at Anfield
The Northern Rivalry: Manchester City vs Liverpool
Photo by Jack Hunter // CC0 1.0 The North West cities of England punch above their weight when it comes to football. The teams of Liverpool and Manchester have a success rate better than that of rivals in London, despite the capital city being significantly bigger. These northern teams have gone through different phases over
FPL 2019/20 Scout Report 13 – Captaincy Options ahead of Gameweek 10
We’re back with the Captaincy Article ahead of Gameweek 10. With easy home matches, Manchester City and Liverpool players dominate the captaincy options this week. A Manchester City Player (Aguero/Sterling/KDB) Manchester City come into gameweek 10 having one of the best fixtures attacking wise among any other team which makes the likes
FPL 2019/20 Scout Report 12 – The Watchlist
Super Sunday Preview – Manchester United host in-form Liverpool
The Premier League is back with a bang following the international break, as Manchester United host Liverpool for the Sunday afternoon kick-off. With both teams in polar opposite situations, the fixture could not be more of a curveball for either. Although the difference is not always this big, the chasm that
FPL 2019/20 Scout Report 11 – Captaincy options for Gameweek 9
FPL 2019/20 Scout Report 10 – The Watchlist ahead of gameweek 9
We're back with the weekly FPL Watchlist ahead of Gameweek 9 where I’ll provide you with players who we expect to do well in the upcoming gameweeks along with a differential pick to help you climb up the overall rankings. So let’s get started! Ricardo Pereira (DEF: LEI 6.2m)/Caglar Soyunchu (DEF: LEI
“Gerrraaaaard! Ohhhhh you beauty, what a hit, son, what a hit!”
Professional Footballers' Association Young Player of the Year. Featured 8 times in the PFA Team of the Year. Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year. FA Cup Final Man of the Match. Champions League Final Man of the Match. UEFA Club Footballer of the Year. Ballon d'Or Bronze Award. One UEFA
Premier League Matches to Look forward to over the weekend
Another game week, another opportunity for fans worldwide to soak in the excitement of the English Premier League. We have two very clear front runners for the big prize this season. Liverpool have done sensationally well to win 7/7 matches and they are being chased by Manchester City who themselves
FPL 2019/20 Scout Report 9 – Captain bonanza
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Stamford Bridge on September 22, 2019, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) Written by Samson Baretto Sergio Aguero The Argentine has been in red hot
FPL 2019/20 Scout Report 8 – The Watchlist for gameweek 7
FPL 2019/20 Scout Report 7 – Downsizing at the back?
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Andrew Robertson of Liverpool battles for the ball with Marcos Alonso of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Stamford Bridge on September 22, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images) Written by Anirudh Shenoy It's been an
FPL 2019/20 Scout Report 6 – Captaincy options for gameweek 6
FPL 2019/20 Scout Report 5 – The Watchlist
Can Man City hold onto their status as goal kings of the division or will they be dethroned?
FPL 19/20 Scout Report 4 – Assessing Captaincy Options For Gameweek 5
More Premier League teams should consider scouting the EFL Championship for talent
Written by Varun Kumar Given the modern-day football market, where prospective players are primarily picked and transferred only between the top leagues of Europe, often, is the Championship not given enough attention? Is the league that once continuously churned out players of Premier League quality now being overlooked due to the shine
Who is Liverpool’s best player at the moment?
High Risk, High Reward? The Liverpool Defensive Line Debate
FPL 19/20 Scout Report 3 – Assessing captaincy options for Gameweek 4
Written by Samson Baretto Manchester City and Liverpool players are clear front runners in the captaincy race for Gameweek 4. Raheem Sterling Raheem Sterling appears to be in the form of his life as he bagged his fifth goal of the season in only his third PL game against Bournemouth. Being a Pep favorite,
FPL 2019/20 Scout Report 2 – Players you MUST have for the upcoming gameweeks
Ebbs & Flows – The life and career of Mario Balotelli
Football without borders – Advocating foreign fans’ predicament
Premier League Transfer Business & what Clubs have Conducted the Shrewdest Business?
Nightmare first test for The Canaries – Liverpool vs Norwich City match preview
A deep dive into football’s affinity with versatility
Written by Srinivas Sadhanand Not many would be better attested to paying an ode to the power of versatility in football than Ryan Bertrand. In the wake of the seasoned Florent Malouda’s hamstring strain against Blackburn Rovers, the then Chelsea sensation was thrown in at the deep end of debuting in
Penny pinching or thinking ahead? Analysing Liverpool’s unusual transfer window
Written by Kabir Ali Exactly two months on from their Champions League win, Liverpool is gearing up for the new season. Along with hopes of defending their continental crown, the Reds will look to launch another assault at the Premier League title. While these two competitions will be their bread and
Where Virgil van Dijk first made a real impression
The Reds are coming – Liverpool FC Season Preview
Written by Shaurya Singhi The Reds of old are back. The massive European nights, the roaring stands, the passionate, exciting football, the unbelievable fairytales, and club football’s most coveted trophy. All of them are back where they belong. This rejuvenated Liverpool side – galvanized by an insanely zealous Jürgen Klopp -