Watkins, in Alexander-Arnold dropped: The ins and outs of the latest England squad selection
by Martin Laurence
at Perşembe, Mar 18 2021 14:11
It's fair to say that injuries ensured Gareth Southgate was relatively hamstrung when it came to his latest England squad selection, so the fact that only two new faces have made the cut for the start of the Three Lions' World Cup qualifying campaign has been met with some disappointment.With the li...
Premier League Team News and Prediction: Arsenal vs Tottenham
by Martin Laurence
at Pazar, Mar 14 2021 09:05
While a match between tenth and seventh in the Premier League may not seem like the marquee tie of the weekend, when Arsenal and Tottenham go head-to-head there are very few more highly anticipated fixtures in the calendar.While Arsenal are likely to be out of the running for a potential top four fi...
Stats study: Which goalkeeper truly has the most impressive clean sheet record?
by Martin Laurence
at Cuma, Mar 5 2021 17:16
The world of football statistics has evolved rapidly over the past decade and continues to do so, but there are some statistics that continue to be used as a sign of high level performance without any great context.Given the infrequency with which they are in possession of the ball, it's fair to say...
Premier League Team News and Prediction: Arsenal vs Leeds
by Martin Laurence
at Cumartesi, Şub 13 2021 16:00
While a mid-table clash between tenth and eleventh may not seem like a big game, the fact that it's Arsenal and Leeds involved will please one set of fans and distress the other. Indeed, for both teams this could be a pivotal match in the season whereby one clings on to a feint hope of a late push f...
Who is the best tackler in the Premier League? A statistical study
by Martin Laurence
at Salı, Şub 9 2021 16:34
If you believe what you hear nowadays, football is now a non-contact sport and tackling is a dying art. Nevertheless there are still plenty of players who have mastered that art, even if it has adapted over recent years. Conversely, there are many that are fair less convincing in the tackle, be that...
Man City starlet, debutant and former club haunters in Premier League best XI
by Martin Laurence
at Salı, Şub 9 2021 11:56
With what seems like a rare midweek without Premier League action as the FA Cup fifth round takes place, a number of players and clubs will get something of a breather, many of whom deserve it for their performances in gameweek 23.We run through the best XI from a weekend that saw Manchester City ta...
Just two from Arsenal make combined XI with Villa based on this season's performances
by Martin Laurence
at Cuma, Şub 5 2021 16:56
There may only be one place and one point between the sides heading into Saturday's lunchtime kick off between Aston Villa and Arsenal, but a combined XI between the two sides based on this season's league ratings comes out very one-sided...Indeed, Villa fans would point to the fact that they sit ab...
Premier League Team News and Prediction: Aston Villa vs Arsenal
by Martin Laurence
at Cuma, Şub 5 2021 16:05
Following disappointing defeats in midweek, Aston Villa and Arsenal go head-to-head in Saturday's early kick off in the Premier League in a bid to bolster their top six prospects.While Villa were well beaten in truth against high-flying West Ham, the Gunners will feel hard done by given the circumst...
Six potential centre-back alternatives to Mustafi that Liverpool should consider
by Martin Laurence
at Cumartesi, Oca 30 2021 09:52