Teams

Ferguson’s big United decision this summer

By Ahmed Bilal on May 15th, 2012. 7 Comments

Manchester United’s best performance in the 2011/2012 season was on Sunday, 28th August 2011, when they walloped an injury-ridden and pre-panic-buy Arsenal 8-2. This standout performance wasn’t a blip. In their first five competitive games of the season, United won all 5, including their best performance against Manchester City (although it was the Community Shield,…

Five reasons underdogs Chelsea can beat Bayern at the Allianz Arena

By garethmcknight on May 15th, 2012. 3 Comments

It has been quite the Champions League campaign this season, with a number of shocks, surprises and upsets, none more so than the fact that Chelsea ousted Barcelona in the semi-finals to set up a final against Bayern Munich. With the last fixture taking place at Die Roten’s home, the Allianz Arena, the Bundesliga giants…

Barcelona’s Summer 2012 Transfer Targets: Who’s coming in and who’s going out?

By Adi-Oula Sebastian on May 15th, 2012. 34 Comments

Depending upon the outcome of Copa del Rey Final on May 25th against Athletic Bilbao, FC Barcelona can finish the 2011/2012 campaign on a (relative) high. Winning the domestic Cup competition is nothing to sniff at but it pales to the accomplishments achieved in previous seasons. FC Barcelona finished the season with 91 points; in…

Another Year of Scholesy!

By Chris Linnell on May 15th, 2012.

Yesterday evening, at Manchester United’s player of the year dinner, Sir Alex Ferguson announced that Paul Scholes will be staying on as a player at the club for another season. This news will delight the Red Devils fans and will surely soften the blow from missing out on the Premier League this weekend. Since his…

England’s Latest Recruit

By Chris Linnell on May 15th, 2012.

New England coach Roy Hodgson has sprung a major surprise by appointing Gary Neville to his coaching team. The former Manchester United defender has signed a four-year contract, which allows him to continue as a pundit for Sky Sports. After his retirement as a player, Neville was viewed as likely management material but instead took…

The New Manchester United 2012/13 Home Kit

By Soccerlens on May 13th, 2012.

Manchester United’s 2012-13 home kit is not only Nike’s most environment-friendly kit, it also honours Manchester’s industrious past with a bold new design. Manchester United Football club’s success has been founded on the traditional values of respect and hard work. Those values are what made Manchester the city it is and from the mid 18th…

Pep Guardiola Over-Reliance On Lionel Messi Hurt Barcelona

By Adi-Oula Sebastian on May 13th, 2012. 20 Comments

What is there left to say, or write? Though I won’t be as harsh as Jose I will also refrain from championing Pep Guardiola the best in the business. He did exceptionally well but let me ask you a question: How is it possible to not win a title when you can call upon the…

Gracias Pep? Tactical Mistakes Meant Guardiola’s Exit Can Only Benefit Barcelona

By joseavila on May 13th, 2012. 16 Comments

Days have passed since FC Barcelona were eliminated from the Champions League by Chelsea FC. In that time this writer has come full circle in his impression of a man whose tenure has also, come full circle at Barcelona. Pep Guardiola announced this past week that he will no longer be Barcelona’s manager in the…

United looking to seal title by using their heads

By Soccerlens on May 13th, 2012.

If Manchester United are to snatch the title away from their local rivals on Sunday then they are first going to have to overcome Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. Castrol EDGE performance data suggests that United might not find it such a difficult task if they use their heads. Sunderland have conceded 12 headed…

Cisse can down City and keep QPR in the Premier League

By Soccerlens on May 13th, 2012. 1 Comment

Queens Park Rangers find themselves two points clear of the drop-zone ahead of their trip to Manchester City on Sunday. With five goals in seven games, Castrol EDGE Performance Data shows that Djibril Cissé will be crucial to the London club’s final battle for survival. Cissé’s return to the Premier League has been overshadowed by…