Football

It is fair to say that Everton have been transformed under the stewardship of Sam Allardyce, with the former one time England manager leading his new Meryseside charges up to the heady heights of ninth in the Premier League table. A large part of that transformation is undoubtedly down to …

Southampton may well have sold another player to Liverpool last night but at least it came with a world record transfer fee, that is because they managed to get £75m for Netherland international Virgil van Dijk. A figure that makes him the most expensive defender in the history of the …

The managerial merry go round is in full swing right now and that is no less evident than at the Liberty Stadium as Carlos Carvalhal has been named the new manager of Swansea. The appointment ends the two game caretaker stint that former Midfielder Leon Britton was in charge for …

“The Premier League is becoming a joke league, with the top teams being so far ahead of the ones at the bottom. For them, its like they are accepting they are going to lose the game, as long as it’s only 1-0 or 2-0.” – The words spoken by ex …

This season no fewer than six Premier League teams have rolled the dice and changed their managers in a bid to steer clear of the relegation zone and it is fair to say that there have been varying degrees of success. Leicester, Everton, Crystal Palace, West Ham, West Brom and …

Liverpool broke the world record transfer fee for a defender last night after they finally completed the deal to bring Virgil van Dijk to Anfield from Southampton. The fact that they had been courting the Dutch international for some time is obviously no secret and it took £75m for this …

Although it may not strictly be Boxing Day this festive set of fixtures is finally brought to a conclusion this evening when Crystal Palace play host to Arsenal at Selhurst Park. Roy Hodgson’s men have not lost in their last eight matches as the turnaround in South London continues and …

It is once again that time of the week (to be honest I am in that period where I have no concept of what day of the week it is but I think it is about time) where we once again ask the question as to whether or not the …

Crystal Palace vs Arsenal – Pre Match Stats Betting tips courtesy of Sporticos During the last 7 meetings with Crystal Palace playing at home, Crystal Palace have won 1 times, there have been 2 draws while Arsenal have won 4 times. The goal difference is 10-6 in favour of Arsenal. …

Manchester City’s half term report would be one that is littered with praise, especially as Pep Guardiola’s men picked up 55 points from a possible 57. Not only that but they have won their last 17 Premier League matches and this run of form has put them into the record …