Many pundits predicted that Sean Dyche’s Burnley team would be among the worst in Premier League history. Following promotion to England's top flight, the Clarets sticked to a tried and tested (and wise) economic model, spending very little money and opting not to engage heavily in the international transfer market. So far, the club has […]

Fernando Torres has passed his medical with Atletico Madrid and completed his first full training session with his new teammates. The on-loan striker from AC Milan took part in a solo training session late Tuesday afternoon, but today commenced work with the full squad under the instruction of manager Diego Simeone and his staff. Atletico […]

The New Year is always a time for reflection. But it also should be an opportunity to think about your favorite club and what you think their New Year's resolution should be for 2015 in order to improve. No matter what team you support in any league, every team can be improved, even Chelsea. And […]

Manager Arsene Wenger remains confident 2015 can turn out to be a vintage year for Arsenal. The rejuvenated Gunners head to Southampton on New Year's Day having taken 10 points from the Christmas schedule and on the back of just one defeat out of nine games in all competitions. Victory at St Mary's Stadium would […]

Chelsea take the short trip to North London where they face a rejuvenated Tottenham side in the late kickoff on Thursday, New Year's Day. This match marks the end of the hectic festive period that has seen the Premier League clubs play four matches in 12 days and ushers in the beginning of the second-half […]

Hull City boss Steve Bruce has ruled himself out of replacing Alan Pardew as Newcastle manager. Bruce is a boyhood Newcastle fan and said he was "flattered" to be linked with the position but is committed to Hull and has already turned down three offers from other clubs during his time at the Tigers. Pardew […]

Alan Pardew could turn to Darren Bent to fill Crystal Palace's striker void if the Eagles cannot complete a deal for Swansea's Bafetimbi Gomis. Newcastle boss Pardew is expected to be installed as Palace's new manager ahead of the New Year's Day trip to Aston Villa. Pardew has been in talks over personal terms with […]

Tony Pulis will be confirmed as West Brom's new head coach by the weekend, Press Association Sport understands. The former Stoke and Crystal Palace manager is set to replace Alan Irvine, who was sacked by the Baggies on Monday. Pulis is expected to sign a two-and-a-half year contract at The Hawthorns and will be in […]

As the year 2014 winds down, it is a good time to look back at what was a pretty eventful year for the beautiful game. We saw transfer madness, the slip seen around the world, the bite(s) felt around the world, the transfer ban that almost wasn’t then was again, and everything in between. It’s […]

So the final Premier League games of 2014 have come to a close. Chelsea and Manchester City seem destined to battle for this season’s title whilst Manchester United have climbed up to third after a slow start. West Ham United and Southampton are defying expectation whilst at the other end of the battle to avoid […]

The joy of the holidays is in full swing once again. It is a time to celebrate, to rejoice, and to give thanks for the many blessings received during this past year. For many, however, it is also a time to reflect on the mistakes we’ve made, the hearts we’ve broken, and the pain we […]

Swansea manager Garry Monk is adamant he has no plans to sell England midfielder Jonjo Shelvey in January. Monk criticized Shelvey ahead of the Barclays Premier League game at Liverpool when he told the 22-year-old to "wise up" and said he would not tolerate his "laziness" any more. Shelvey was selected against his former club […]

With Newcastle's need for a manager to replace Alan Pardew, there are two ways to look at this: who would be right for the job, and who would take the job. For me, the best man for the job just took a new position last month. At Everton, under similar restraints as he would have […]

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has called for the establishment of an independent panel to help stamp out diving and to retrospectively ban those found guilty. Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho this week spoke out over what he saw as a "clear campaign" against the Barclays Premier League leaders after midfielder Cesc Fabregas was cautioned by referee […]

Tim Sherwood is playing a waiting game with West Brom preparing to decide on their new head coach. The former Tottenham boss has held detailed talks with the Baggies to replace Alan Irvine, who was dismissed on Monday. Sherwood was previously interviewed for The Hawthorns hotseat in the summer before the Baggies appointed Irvine in […]