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The Glorious Resurgence of Willian at Fulham
“I think it was the worst time that I lived as a professional,” Willian poignantly reflected after a disastrous stint at the Emirates. Mikel Arteta’s first full season in charge was tumultuous and depressing as the club succumbed to another eighth-place finish. The Brazilian departed Arsenal as a villain – an agent of the…
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Jason Steele: Roberto de Zerbi’s Unlikely Hero Between the Sticks on His Way to the Europa League
For the first time in their history, Brighton & Hove Albion have qualified for the Europa League – the second tier of European competition. Everyone’s second-favourite team have defied all the odds and will now finish in sixth place, above the likes of Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and Aston Villa. Their magnificent coach, Roberto De Zerbi…
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Julio Enciso: Brighton’s Paraguayan Prodigy
At 19 years old, Julio Enciso is schooling Premier League defenders in the art of the beautiful game. Swiveling, shimmying, and shaking his way into Roberto De Zerbi’s plans, the sky’s the limit for this pocket rocket Paraguayan. Enciso has a highlight reel to marvel at, with his wand of a right foot leaving goalkeepers suspended…
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The Future of the Big Grass Snake: Inter’s Ownership Saga With Steven Zhang
On the surface, you’d think Simone Inzaghi’s Inter Milan are looking at a bright future. Winning Serie A in 2021, the Coppa Italia in 2022 and 2023 and sealing a sixth consecutive top-four finish and Champions League qualification, they are now setting their sights on their biggest match in over a decade as Pep Guardiola’s…
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Player Analysis: Youssef En-Nesyri
While underwhelming in La Liga, Sevilla have once again reached a Europa League final, sweeping away Manchester United and Juventus to face Roma in Budapest. At the forefront of their success has been the timely goal-scoring of 25-year-old Moroccan striker Youssef En-Nesyri. Under Julen Lopeteugi, the coach who had the longest tenure and most…
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The Roberto De Zerbi Effect – How the Italian Guided Brighton to Europe
When Graham Potter ended his three-year spell at Brighton Hove & Albion and joined Chelsea in September 2022, it seemed that Brighton’s gradual rise was set to come to an end. After Sporting Director Dan Ashworth’s move to Newcastle and the sales of key players like Marc Cucurella and Yves Bissouma, it seemed that Brighton…
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Leighton Clarkson: A Star on the Rise
Leighton Clarkson scored a lovely free-kick in Aberdeen’s 3-0 victory over St Mirren that confirmed their third-place finish that guarantees European football for next season. On loan from Liverpool, Clarkson has had a fantastic season, winning Aberdeen’s Young Player of the Year award and scoring six goals and nine assists in all competitions. Born in…
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The Underrated Force Of Romelu Lukaku
Although Belgian forward Romelu Lukaku has commanded eye-watering fees throughout his career, many still underrate him. If you combine all the fees clubs have paid for the talismanic poacher, you’d be looking at a sum exceeding £250 million. But, of course, a player like this doesn’t command such a large amount of cash if he…
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Champions League the Final Piece of the Puzzle for Guardiola
A dominant force in the Premier League, Manchester City have the chance to complete a remarkable season as they go in search of the Champions League title. Inspirational manager Pep Guardiola has guided the Cityzens to the final once again and victory over Inter Milan in Istanbul would see the Spanish tactician complete the mission…
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Brasileirão Week 8: Grêmio’s Gain, Róger’s Reinvigoration and Fogão Five Clear
Round eight of Brazil’s top flight saw an array of unpredictable outcomes, with the table looking remarkably tight as form and fortunes continued to fluctuate throughout the nation. Early title contenders met one another in highly anticipated showdowns, whilst strugglers traded blows in search of long-awaited wins too – it’s the most competitive major league…
