Everyone loves the unpredictability that sport throws up, with football regularly producing unusual results on a weekly basis. Of course, consistently defying the odds and winning the league is less frequent, which is why Leicester City’s Premier League title success in 2016 is a truly memorable one. Given the unique circumstances
THE STATISTICAL IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON PREMIER LEAGUE RESULTS
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
EURO WATCH: The Fall and Subsequent Rise of the Italy National Team
PLAYERS TO WATCH OUT FOR: DUTCH AND BELGIAN FOOTBALL
How Different Will Football Be Once The Turnstiles Start Turning Again?
English football is in a strange state of limbo as it stands. While the entire country is locked down, the show must go on in the Premier League, and while that’s great for fans looking for a release, it could be changing the way we view and consume the game
Goals & Money: 5 Kinds Of Football Betting For Interested Punters
Are you looking for information about football betting? You might find this read useful. Football's widespread gambling was very popular and known even before the 1960s when football gambling was not yet legal. And until the present time, football gambling is still prevalent not only for the fun of watching
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
FIXING FULHAM FC
PSG Need To Watch Their Back: Lille OSC Have Begun The Hunt
England: Helping Gareth Southgate Fix The Three Lions
In 2018, the performances of Gareth Southgate's English national team united fans and pundits alike in sheer passion. Fast forward two years later though, and there is a splitting conversation regarding the recent results for England. Victories against Belgium and Wales are being heralded, but others focus on dire performances
Mason Mount could be England’s Kevin De Bruyne
In the highlights of international football, we've seen several youngsters step up their game for their respective countries and in particular, Chelsea star Mason Mount has piqued the interest of Jamie Redknapp following his last performance. The retired English midfielder took to the media to urge the Blues youngster to show
Arsenal pays Mesut Ozil loyalty bonus
Arsene Wenger wants Euros and World Cup held every two years
Premier League: Two Biggest signings on Deadline Day
Brugge, Olympiacos, Ferencvaros: The UCL Outsiders That Could Surprise Us All
Every year when UEFA run the draw for the Champions League Group Stage, we try to pinpoint the ‘dark horses. Infact, we generally categorise teams into the ‘Favourites’, ‘Dark Horses’, ‘Underdogs’, and then, more loosely, the ‘write offs’. The teams that consider being in the prestigious competition an achievement on
Liverpool Football Club: The Favourites for this Year’s Champions League Crown?
On October 1st, 2020, the draw for the UEFA Champions League group stage was made in Geneva. The occasion always brings about much intrigue among football fans as they wait to find out which European powerhouses will be meeting each other in the competition’s table-oriented phase. For Liverpool, the draw
Antony dos Santos: The Story of Brazil and Ajax’s Brightest Young Talent
30+ Footballers; Where Age is a Burden and Where it Succeeds
Bale-ing Out: The Flickering Finish of the Welsh Flame
The Hobbies of Pro Football Players
Looking at things from the outside in, it might seem like professional football players have fully dedicated their lives to the sport we all love so much. While this is true for some, football players are just as multifaceted as the rest of us. Not everything can be about football
Football Index Player watch – A player from every top 5 league who could explode this season
(All data updated till 12th September) Plenty of Football Index players have been rebuilding their portfolios after selling up earlier this year. While there are plenty of intelligent strategies to make the most out of media and performance dividends, the desire to find the next Bruno Fernandes or Jude Bellingham is
New Signings to look out for in the 2020/21 Premier League campaign
Ominous signs for West Ham United
The atmosphere surrounding East London has often been poisonous and has continuously spilt over to the football pitch of West Ham United Football Club. But now, just a few days before their league opener vs Newcastle United, there is venomous despair already circling the London stadium like a toxic tornado. West
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
Is Davies Canada’s Greatest Soccer Player?
The outcome of the match was no longer in question. Still, that didn’t mean Alphonso Davies couldn’t add a little bit more magic to the proceedings. Bayern Munich were well in command of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final against Barcelona, en route to a stunning 8-2 triumph. Already four goals to
2.0le: Manchester United’s Needed Software Update
Cutting an exhausted figure after Untied's 2-1 loss to Sevilla, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer bookended the longest season in the club's history with a facile and tired sigh. Three semi-final appearances and a 3rd place league finish have, in all honesty, proved to be an overperformance from the Norwegian. From being
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
PSG vs Bayern – Champions League final tactical preview
Podcast Epsiode 8 – Manchester United Season review (Part 2)
In part two of the Manchester United season review, Devesh and Suwaid join Anubhav to discuss the Europa League semi-final defeat and the expectations from the transfer market. They also reflect on the young crop of talented youngsters in the academy and finish with what they expect from the Reddevils
Koeman has taken on huge Barcelona challenge
Ronald Koeman made the bold choice to leave his post as manager of Netherlands to join Barcelona, taking his place in the famous Camp Nou dugout. He was offered the position earlier in the year when the Catalan club sacked Ernesto Valverde. However, the Dutchman rebuffed their approach, forcing Barca
Fabinho: The All-Action Midfielder Behind the Reds’ Title-Winning Campaign
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
RB Leipzig vs Paris Saint-German – UCL Semifinal 1 Preview
The first semifinal of the Champions League can be looked at from two perspectives. One from the purists' point of view, the other from the eyes of the power of money in football. In 2008, FC Augsburg second-team coach, Thomas Tuchel, asked an injury-prone defender, Julian Nagelsmann, to do some scouting
At a Crossroads – Where Does Maurizio Sarri Go From Here?
For two seasons in a row, Maurizio Sarri has been replaced by a managerial novice. First at Chelsea, where Sarri was forced out in favour of Frank Lampard, and now, following last week’s Champions League elimination to Lyon, Juventus took the bold decision to replace the Italian with Andrea Pirlo. The
La Roja’s decline
The 21st century has been a witness to breathtaking football over the years. Spain’s golden generation, undoubtedly the most dominant force in world football at the time, etched their name in football folklore after their victory over Italy in the final of the UEFA Euro 2012. With successive triumphs in the
The Championship’s Hidden Gems
The Championship is a league with about as much predictability as British weather – combine that with its physical, high-intensity nature and you have one of the most intriguing, entertaining divisions in world football. This season has seen several individual breakout campaigns up and down the table; from the promotion
Podcast Episode 6 – Young and Emerging players in the Premier League
Kicking off with EADF ❗ NEW ❗ Ep 6 Emerging players in the PL | Guests - Anubhav Sarker & Rohit Suresh 1.57: Mount, 3.52 Lamptey, 6:42 Neto, 8:30 Cantwell, 12: 15 Foden, 15.40 Greenwood, 20:05 Tomori, 23:36 Douglas Luiz, 27: 00 Sakalicous, 31: 17 Eric Garcia, 35:48 Obafemi, 38:08 Vroom Vroom, 42:38 CHO. 45:13 Captain America, 48:57 Connolly, 51:43 SARR, 56: Reece James, 59:01 Brandon Williams, 1:02:24 Ramsdale, 1:07:51 Gabrieeeeeel, Join
Iván de la Peña – The misunderstood genius with a revered status in Barcelona
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
Looking back at the career & life of one Africa’s most divisive players – Emmanuel Adebayor
For many, Emmanuel Adebayor represents the epitome of a modern-day mercenary in the world of football. And maybe that is understandable, considering the Togolese 36-year old has represented 11 different clubs since the beginning of the 2000s, three of them alone within the borders of London. Always with an exceptionally
Bayern Munich Wonderkid Alphonso Davies Expected to be Even Better Next Season
Alphonso Davies has already broken several records during his relatively short career. The 19-year old was the first player born in the 2000s to play in Major League Soccer, as well as being the youngest-ever player to represent Canada on the international stage. Furthermore, he was the youngest player to
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – Le Professeur’s last impactful signing
[EADF Shorts] – Christmas Truce
Neymar and the power of choice – Deconstructing the PSG star’s psyche (and career) in an interview with Money Heist’s Denver
In an October 2019 interview with Money Heist actor Jaime Lorente, who played Denver, Neymar Jr. ended their conversation with the following words: “Choosing is difficult, but in life you have to choose, otherwise you’ll never be happy.” Moments before, he ruminated on his career and how he had evolved as
A Frank look at Chelsea – A baptism of fire with blue skies ahead
Wales. Golf. Sleep. Madrid. In that order?
Assessing low-budget options for Southampton to target in the transfer window
After finishing 11th, Southampton can applaud themselves on a solid league season. In Ralph Hasenhüttl's first full campaign in charge, the club have risen in the table since their early 9-0 defeat to Leicester City. "You can see the team is learning quickly," Hasenhüttl told reporters following their 3-1 win over Sheffield
Analysing what the future could hold for the big three London clubs
There is new hope, enthusiasm and anticipation about proceedings at Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur. The Blues over-achieved in Frank Lampard's first season and their new signings make Chelsea hot property for next season. The Gunners believe that they have a tactical genius in Mikel Arteta, who has also impressed
The importance of Real Madrid’s defenders in their title success
A deterioration of a talented squad – AS Monaco
Ronaldo – The story of a starry-eyed boy from Madeira
In 2004, a devastating Tsunami destroyed millions of homes and killed innumerable people all-over South-East Asia. World Television footage of the tsunami focused on the image of a seven-year-old survivor named Martunis wearing 'Rui Costa' 'Number 10' Portuguese football jersey. He had been stranded for 19 days after watching his
An overview of Karim Benzema’s most impactful season with Madrid
Real Madrid have done it. After two years of settling for second best in La Liga, Los Blancos have finally restored their position as Champions of Spain, following a scintillating title race with their perennial rivals Barcelona. After the loss of talisman Cristiano Ronaldo, arguably the best player in the
How Have Christian Eriksen, Alexis Sánchez & Co Handled Inter Milan?
Eyebrows were raised amongst English fans over the course of the 2019/20 campaign when Italian giants Inter Milan hoarded some of the Premier League’s ageing talent. In Antonio Conte’s first season in charge, the club have spent a huge £158million pounds on transfers. Of this, over £80 million has been used
Gianluigi Buffon – The history of the most expensive goalkeeper in the world
Leeds United – Back amongst the best at long last
Wolves: The Major Lesson Learned from 19/20
Could COVID-19 Jeopardise Bayern Munich & PSG’s UCL Chances?
Bundesliga Season Review – Recap, Statistics, Breakout Players and Top Performers
How Gattuso’s Horn Sharpened Napoli’s Resolve
Full-blooded Italians are, much like their monuments, a relic of a bygone era. Still, they wouldn't be so if they didn't try to clamour unhealthily for their glory days, only to bookend themselves like a Shakespearean political drama. Like many of Italy's hardmen of the early 2000s Gennaro Gattuso's foray
Arrivederci Daniel De Rossi – An ode to the Prince of Rome
By Andrea Agostinelli | This article was first published on Football Chronicle on January 23, 2020 It’s the summer of 2012 in Rome, Italy. Late one night, Roberto Mancini and Daniele De Rossi have discussed something that will send shockwaves in the footballing world. The Italian coach has convinced the midfielder
West Ham, Watford, Villa, Bournemouth – The battle to stay up
Football Players Who Were Caught Smoking
The Wait Is Over! Liverpool Take Home The Premier League Title As Chelsea Take The Win At Stamford Bridge
Never say die – The inspiring tale of Danny Ings
PSG’s Academy puzzle
Recently, Bayern Munich secured a double transfer of Leroy Sane of Manchester City and Tanguy Kouassi of Paris Saint-Germain. While most of the headlines will rightly belong to the high profile transfer of Leroy Sane, Bayern's coup of the 17-year-old Frenchman from PSG has also raised some eyebrows at PSG's
Roger Schmidt to PSV: The Next Chapter in the Ascension of Dutch Football
The making of Ronaldo – Leaving School, Impressing in Portugal and the 1994 World Cup
‘Finished’ they said, Clueless.
Manchester United & Chelsea could challenge for the title next season
Arthur at Barça: A Moment’s Beginning Ends in a Moment
Sitting in the backseat of a car with an interviewer after signing for FC Barcelona, a starry-eyed Arthur Melo carries a beaming smile. Amid a long list of pre-prepared questions, came one that endeared the new boy to almost every cule around the world. The interviewer asks Arthur his biggest wish. He
FC Noida – Transforming football in Noida
Heartbreak For Tranmere Rovers
Tranmere have been left devastated by the EFL’s decision. After a spectacular rise from the National League, which saw consecutive promotions to League Two then League One, Tranmere Rovers are relegated again by the thinnest of margins as the season is brought to a premature close. Many at the club, and in
Arsenal’s centre-back pairings over the years
Burnley -The Polished Perfect System
Football has moved into an age where we romanticise possession-based football, dominating even the most determined of teams and forcing them to change with the times. When looking at the WhoScored metrics for Pass Accuracy, Possession, and Dribbles p90, Burnley are firmly rooted to the bottom of the table every season. Even though
