Big Weekend: Liverpool v Everton, Lingard, Arteta, Saints, Milan derby

Game to watch – Liverpool v Everton Let’s see if Red Bull really does give you wings… Liverpool badly needed their victory over Leipzig in Budapest on Tuesday night, not only to further their Champions League prospects but also to alter the narrative around Jurgen Klopp’s ‘bad champions’. Their demise has been welcomed with great […]

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Saints hit with more injury woes; Walker-Peters out for a ‘few weeks’

Saints boss Ralph Hasenhuttl has confirmed that Kyle Walker-Peters is set to be out for a “few weeks” with a hamstring injury. Walker-Peters was forced off during the Premier League defeat by Wolves, having only just returned from a thigh injury. Hasenhuttl now has a concern at right-back, midfielder James Ward-Prowse having dropped into defence […]

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Early winner: Neto after Nuno switches Wolves up

Ralph Hasenhuttl and Nuno Espirito Santo came second and sixth respectively in the race for the prestigious Football365 manager of the year award last season. Unless Southampton win the FA Cup, neither will make the top ten this time around. Wolves are enduring a season-long hangover and Southampton’s customary 9-0-punctuated slump has come too late […]

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Southampton 1-2 Wolves: Brilliant Neto bags the winner

A piece of individual brilliance from Pedro Neto completed Wolves’ second half comeback against Southampton at St Mary’s. The Saints went ahead via a superb first time finish from Danny Ings. The move was orchestrated by Stuart Armstrong down the left flank. Wolves were gifted a way back into the game as Ryan Bertrand blocked […]

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Premier League XI: Valentine’s Day darlings

There are four Premier League games on Valentine’s Day this year including an intriguing clash between Arsenal and Leeds, as well as West Brom coming up against Manchester United. Big Sam will surely be celebrating with a pint of champagne in the evening if the Baggies can pull off an upset. Here’s an XI made […]

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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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Hasenhuttl explains ‘crazy situation’ after recent Man Utd thrashing

Ralph Hasenhuttl feels it is a “crazy situation” that he received more personal support after Southampton’s 9-0 Manchester United defeat than after some wins. Southampton booked an FA Cup south-coast derby quarter-final clash with Bournemouth courtesy of Thursday’s 2-0 win at Wolves. Saints’ crippling injury problems saw Hasenhuttl’s men compound that record-equalling league loss at […]

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West Ham set for injury boost, Chelsea hoping star will return

West Ham set for injury boost, Chelsea hoping star will return – originally posted on Sportslens.com The Premier League season continues this weekend, with the 24th round of fixtures featuring some high-profile matches. There are four games on Saturday, two of which will have a big bearing on proceedings at the top of the EPL […]

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