Dyche backs Burnley striker to maintain impressive form

Burnley boss Sean Dyche is confident fit-again striker Jay Rodriguez will continue to score and create goals after looking back to his best in the past week. The 31-year-old has started just 10 Premier League games this season after being hampered by ankle and knee injuries. But Rodriguez has a goal and two assists in […]

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Burnley 1-1 Fulham: Dyche’s men stay eight clear of the drop

Ashley Barnes earns Burnley a point against Fulham, as Scott Parker’s side could not get a much-needed victory. Sean Dyche’s side were the better side in the first half but they could not make the most of their chances to go ahead. Fulham punished them for this early into the second half as Ola Aina […]

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Dean returns to referee Burnley v West Brom after death threats

Mike Dean will return to refereeing in the Premier League on Saturday having stood down last weekend after receiving death threats online. Dean will take charge of Burnley v West Brom at Turf Moor, the Premier League has announced. The 52-year-old and his family received the threats on social media after Dean had been involved […]

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Dyche could have ‘a little bit more money’ to spend at Burnley

Burnley boss Sean Dyche believes there could be “a little bit more money” made available for transfers in the future under new owners ALK Capital. The American sports investment firm acquired a controlling 84 per cent stake in the Clarets on December 31, with Alan Pace becoming the new chairman. Despite the investment, the winter […]

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Premier League winners and, well, Jose Mourinho

We will get to Jose Mourinho but first….   Winners Ilkay Gundogan, elite goalscorer Before this season, Ilkay Gundogan had never scored more than six goals in a league season in his career. He’s matched that total in his last five league starts. Gundogan’s previous meagre attacking returns were partly down to his position on […]

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Celtic looking to snap up 54-cap international from the Premier League this summer

Celtic looking to snap up 54-cap international from the Premier League this summer – originally posted on Sportslens.com Celtic are interested in signing the Burnley midfielder Robbie Brady at the end of the season. The 29-year-old is set to become a free agent in the summer and he has failed to agree on a new […]

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Liverpool forced into more changes, Tottenham boss set to shuffle pack

Liverpool forced into more changes, Tottenham boss set to shuffle pack – originally posted on Sportslens.com The 24th round of fixtures in the Premier League features some exciting match-ups, particularly towards the top of the EPL table. We’ll update this story with reports, results, highlights and the latest Premier League standings throughout the weekend. The […]

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Negative stats: Every Premier League club is sh*t at something

We’ve done the positives; here are the negatives. Thanks to FBref and WhoScored for the Premier League statistics, all of which are per 90 minutes unless otherwise stated.    Arsenal – fewest dead-ball passes leading to a goal (0.04) Just your man Willian has contributed an assist from a set piece this season and the Gunners rank […]

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Ederson ahead of Liverpool and Arsenal keepers in potential goalscorers list

Ederson ahead of Liverpool and Arsenal keepers in potential goalscorers list – originally posted on Sportslens.com Is there any better sight in football than seeing a goalkeeper come up for a corner? Everyone watches in anticipation, hoping to see the impossible happen right before our eyes. Most of the time, the corner is cleared, and […]

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