Comparing Arsenal’s record with & without Luiz since 2019

After two years at Arsenal, David Luiz is reportedly set to leave on a free transfer when his contract expires at the end of 2020-21. Luiz has certainly divided opinion at the Emirates, playing an integral role in their FA Cup success in 2020 but also making some costly errors at the back. We’ve compared Arsenal’s record […]

Read More… from Comparing Arsenal’s record with & without Luiz since 2019

Why go for Lampard as old dog Hodgson learns new tricks?

Why would Crystal Palace plump for Frank Lampard while Roy Hodgson offers stability and adaptation? Hodgson won’t be drawn on rumours suggesting he will retire at the end of the season, but there have been suggestions Crystal Palace could announce his departure from the club ahead of Arsenal’s visit to Selhurst Park on Wednesday, to allow returning fans […]

Read More… from Why go for Lampard as old dog Hodgson learns new tricks?

Willian set to leave Arsenal after only one season with the club

Willian will leave Arsenal this summer after just one year at the club, according to reports. The Brazilian joined last August having run down his contract at Chelsea, allowing the Gunners to secure his services for free in what was seen as an astute piece of business at the time. He has not had the […]

Read More… from Willian set to leave Arsenal after only one season with the club

Crystal Palace 3-2 Aston Villa: Mitchell completes second half fight back

Tyrick Mitchell scored his first senior goal for Crystal Palace to complete an impressive second half comeback against Aston Villa. Roy Hodgson’s side trailed twice through John McGinn and Anwar El Ghazi, but a spirited second-half rally saw the hosts recover to earn a 3-2 win. Christian Benteke’s initial leveller was followed up by goals […]

Read More… from Crystal Palace 3-2 Aston Villa: Mitchell completes second half fight back

Chelsea 0-1 Leicester: The emotional FA Cup final mailbox

Thank you for your moving FA Cup final mails. Please keep them coming to theeditor@football365.com.   Thank you, Leicester City In 1969 my dad attended the FA cup final and watched us lose from directly behind the Leicester goal. As an eternal pessimist I know he never thought we would summit that mountain. Today I […]

Read More… from Chelsea 0-1 Leicester: The emotional FA Cup final mailbox

Comparing Lingard’s 2020-21 attacking stats with Sancho’s

Manchester United have made progress this season under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, and if reports are to believed, exciting summer business might see them improve even further next season. They’re on track for only their second runner-up finish since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013, and as strong favourites in the upcoming Europa League final against Villarreal, […]

Read More… from Comparing Lingard’s 2020-21 attacking stats with Sancho’s

Ex-Sunderland striker pours cold water on Lingard rumours

Kevin Phillips suspects the permanent signing of Jesse Lingard “might not be possible” for West Ham United, even if they make the top four. Lingard, 28, has hit the ground running with West Ham, scoring nine goals in 14 appearances since his January move. He is currently on loan from Manchester United, but reports have […]

Read More… from Ex-Sunderland striker pours cold water on Lingard rumours

‘Ideal for Barca’ – What they’re saying about Xavi the manager

Xavi Hernandez was one of the greatest footballers of his generation, winning every trophy available to him while acting as the heartbeat of an iconic Barcelona side. After impressing as manager of Qatari side Al Sadd, it’s no surprise that Xavi has been linked with a return to Camp Nou as manager. The 41-year-old turned down the […]

Read More… from ‘Ideal for Barca’ – What they’re saying about Xavi the manager

Brighton 1-1 West Ham: Hammers rescue draw but CL hopes fade

West Ham’s faint hopes of scraping Champions League qualification were left hanging by a thread after they were reliant on late strike from Said Benrahma to rescue a 1-1 draw at Brighton. Substitute Benrahma rifled home his first goal for the club with just three minutes to go, leaving the Hammers five points adrift of […]

Read More… from Brighton 1-1 West Ham: Hammers rescue draw but CL hopes fade

Chelsea 0-1 Leicester: 16 FA Cup final Conclusions

It wasn’t the best game but it was a wonderful occasion. A reminder that proper football is coming back and why the big six ran off scared…   1) That was a brilliant final. A relatively poor game, in which neither side came close to playing to their potential, but a truly fantastic occasion. A […]

Read More… from Chelsea 0-1 Leicester: 16 FA Cup final Conclusions