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Journey to the centre of the Europa League – The journey’s end?
After a unprecedented week in European football, Jonathan O’Shea brings us a round up of Europa League action and politicking at UEFA headquarters
Category: Analysis
Ignore the points – Steve Bruce isn’t doing a good job at Newcastle United
Jake Jackman takes a look at the underlying numbers at Newcastle United and explains why they make grim reading for Steve Bruce.
Football’s New Year Resolutions 2020
Jonathan O’Shea looks ahead to 2020 and offers up some suggestions for topics that are sure to be major talking points.
Has Pep Guardiola done all he can for Manchester City?
Despite bringing unprecedented domestic success to Manchester City, Pep Guardiola’s time to achieve continental success at The Etihad is running out, writes Billy Brake
The Premier League title is now Liverpool’s to lose
After the close run things of recent seasons, the Premier League title is finally Liverpool’s to lose, writes George Cannon
Pulisic’s struggles at Chelsea shouldn’t be a surprise
Despite the fanfare surrounding his move from Dortmund, it is no surprise that the USA’s Christian Pulisic has struggled to make his mark on Chelsea, writes Henry Reichman.
Are ‘the kids’ alright? Assessing the youth of Manchester United and Chelsea
With both Manchester United and Chelsea both pursuing youth-based policies for different reasons, Philip Flanagan assesses if the current crop can bring the success both clubs crave
Journey to the centre of the UEFA Europa League – Matchday Two
Jonathan O’Shea previews the upcoming action in Matchday Two’s round of UEFA Europa League fixtures.
Sheffield United’s imaginary ‘Route-one’ and modern football’s failing pundits
Joseph Odell takes a look at Sheffield United’s tactical fluency and the flaws in some of the pundit analysis of the Premier League
Fantasy Premier League – Who to buy and who to avoid
With Fantasy Premier League a huge part of any fan’s season, Joseph Odell takes a look at some bargain picks and some players to avoid.