We have come a long way in football analysis. The average fan is now capable of picking out more complex tactical structures. We are far better at pin-pointing young talent. Brands have been built around the hunt for the next Mbappe; ScoutedFTBL, Jacek Kulig and Football Daily are all great
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New Signings to look out for in the 2020/21 Premier League 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
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For two seasons in a row, Maurizio Sarri has been replaced by a managerial novice.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
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
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
A Frank look at Chelsea – A baptism of fire with blue skies ahead
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
Could COVID-19 Jeopardise Bayern Munich & PSG’s UCL Chances?
Manchester United & Chelsea could challenge for the title next season
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
Can England’s Young Lions lead them to victory at Euro 2021?
Michael Ballack – The unluckiest player to ever grace the field?
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
Eden Hazard – The journey so far
How Roberto Di Matteo masterminded Chelsea’s memorable Double in 2012
Mateo Kovačić – Taking Chelsea FC forward in every way possible
In spite of their Europa League success, Chelsea’s 18/19 campaign under Maurizio Sarri was widely acknowledged to be below average amongst their fan base. After a good start to life under the then newly appointed Italian, Chelsea soon found themselves struggling to get results as teams had figured out how
FPL Scout Report 22 – Players Watchlist And Captaincy Picks For Gameweek 28
Chelsea vs Bayern Munich Match Preview
Kalidou Koulibaly – Profiling the most sought after central defender in the world
Written by Hammad Kalidou Koulibaly has built an incredible reputation as one of the most complete defenders in the game. There are a host of reasons why he is one of the most in-demand centre-backs in Europe right now. The man nicknamed "K2" will bring solidity, enthusiasm and defensive stability to whichever clubs he
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
Mason Mount – Finding his feet in the big league
Evaluating Jadon Sancho’s Potential Destinations
FPL Scout Report 20 – Players to watch out for GW19 and Captaincy Picks
FPL Scout Report 19 – Captaincy options for Gameweek 14
FPL Scout Report 18 – The watchlist ahead of GW 14
The Blueprint – How City played without the ball vs Chelsea
FPL Scout Report 17- Gameweek 13 Review (Part 2)
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
Ukraine – Flying under the radar on Europe’s biggest stage
Not many nations made it through a long and drawn-out European Championship qualifying campaign unscathed, with only big-hitters Italy and Belgium easing through their respective groups with ten wins from their ten games. Tournament regulars Spain and Denmark also qualified for Euro 2020 without any major hiccups, but it was
Premier League 2019-20 Top 3 Teams (With Odds)
An on-going problem faced by footballers – Abuse on social media
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
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
John Terry – Captain, Leader, Legend!
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
Five Champions League dark horses for 2019/20
(Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP/ Getty Images) With the Champions League getting underway once again this month, many of Europe’s clubs will be hoping to make their mark on the continent’s premier club competition. English champions Manchester City are the favourites to lift the trophy along with a host of
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
Which Premier League manager is the least likely to face the sack this season?
FPL 2019/20 Scout Report 2 – Players you MUST have for the upcoming gameweeks
The American Wunderkind – Christian Pulisic’s rise to stardom
Like a glove – Transfers that would benefit players and clubs alike
The understated value of the modern winger
Written by Tiki Taka Style Unpredictable forces, wizards of the dribble, electricity personified. Wingers have traditionally been seen as a lovable commodity and the primary source of entertainment for football romantics. A museum piece. Capable of lifting thousands of fans from their seats and making the whole crowd roar with a
FPL 2019/20 Scout Report 1 – Assessing budget options & differentials with high potential
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
Chelsea Potential lineups for 2019/20 – What formation will Frank Lampard settle on?
Petr Cech – The Czech with gloves of gold
By Ninad Barbadikar The Premier League is an ever-changing landscape and out of all the clubs, Chelsea is probably the one club that has enjoyed considerable success despite significant changes at the helm. Earlier this summer window, The Blues of London welcomed back an old favourite amidst their ranks in the
Ruud Gullit: The Dutchman for the Blues
Knocking on the door – Potential challengers to the Big 6
By Kabir Ali Leicester City’s remarkable Premier League title win back in 2016 wasn’t just a footballing miracle, but a modern-day fairytale that transcends sport itself. The fact that at 5000/1, odds were shorter on Kim Kardashian becoming President and Elvis being spotted alive; showing the staggering scale of their success.
The Phenomenon called El Niño – Looking back at Fernando Torres’ memorable journey from Madrid to Tosu
By Bhargav Joglekar A couple of weeks ago, Fernando Torres announced that he would be retiring from football at a press conference he called in Tokyo. He had informed his fans about the press conference a couple of days in advance via an Instagram post. Immediately, speculation started circling about what
Frank Lampard – Keys to Survival in 2019/20
Can Liverpool end 7 year Chelsea hoodoo at Anfield?
The Premier League nears the end of yet another enthralling season, with everything on the line. The Chelsea Liverpool game encapsulates this last-minute rush for all things memorable. Liverpool are chasing a first Premier League title while Sarri’s Chelsea gun for that precious Champions League spot. Chelsea, whose manager seems
Ruud Gullit: The Dutchman for the Blues
Revisiting the greatest knockout round Champions League comebacks
Potential casualties of the top 4 battle
Chelsea need to buck the trend and back Maurizio Sarri for long term stability
Young Lions – Callum Hudson-Odoi
Plagued with claims of the national team underperforming at the highest level for decades despite the hype, England have recently been rejuvenated by winning competitions in the lower age groups over the last two years. And when discussing about England's latest set of football prodigies coming through, it'd be hard
Young Lions – Mason Mount
Racism in football – An on going problem that needs to be dealt with a zero tolerance approach
The Premier League’s brain drain
As interest in the Premier League’s brightest starlets intensifies from across the Channel, more British prodigies appear open to moving abroad. Managers, players and fans alike are all asking the same question. Why? Why would they go? As any 18 year old will attest to, it’s hard to know which step to
Chelsea mid-season report – Laying the foundations
Ranking Premier League teams by Expected Goals
Willian Borges – Sinking into insignificance
Examining Squad Depth and its importance
How Can Chelsea Win the League?
Maurizio Sarri and Chelsea are a little behind Manchester City and Liverpool in terms of quality but can make up for that by relying on team spirit, good atmosphere in the dressing room, Sarri’s tactical genius and Eden Hazard. Many people following Chelsea would have considered finishing in the Champions League
Premier League Recap – October 20th – November 11th
EADF is back with another monthly recap of the English Premier League. Club supporters can put the final international break of 2018 behind them, and turn the footballing world’s attention back onto domestic football and the leagues they follow. Due to the interruption of the recent UEFA Nations League and
