Analysis – Is it finally time for Liverpool to get an out-and-out striker?

Roberto Firmino (Getty Images)

Liverpool need a new striker and Firmino’s performance is the reason Liverpool do not have a striker who scores a lot of goals. That has been a fact this season. Roberto Firmino, the club’s No.9 all these years, has scored just 6 times in 37 outings so far this season in all competitions. He is …

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A silver lining – Bukayo Saka has been influential for Arsenal this season

The 19-year-old Bukayo Saka has been a revelation at Arsenal ever since he took the step up to the senior team from their academy. The English youngster had a breakthrough season last year, where he made 26 Premier League appearances. But that season, he was often played in a conservative role on the left flank, …

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Decoding Rangers’ gameplay – How Steven Gerrard sets up his side

Rangers boss Steven Gerrard on the touchline (Getty Images)

Rangers look set to end their decade-long wait for the Scottish Premiership title as Steven Gerrard & co. sit atop the league standings, having opened up an eighteen-point gap over arch-rivals Celtic. Having fallen well behind their bitter rivals, the Gers, ever since Gerrard took over in 2018, have been gradually closing the gap over …

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How Chelsea broke Atletico Madrid to get a valuable 1-0 win away from home in UCL round of 16

Chelsea and Atletico Madrid squared off against each other in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League round-of-16 encounter on February 23rd, 2021. The game was always going to be a tight affair given Atletico’s inclination towards defending and Chelsea’s not-so-potent attack under Thomas Tuchel. How they started The two teams lined up very …

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Opinion: Can Man United afford to let go of Paul Pogba?

Paul Pogba is in the final year of his Manchester United contract.

Manchester United broke the bank for Paul Pogba back in the summer of 2016. After letting the player leave from youth academy 2012, they signed him 4 years later for a record £89million fee. A fee of this magnitude carries with it some massive expectations, and Pogba would have known that. In light of that, …

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Comparing Liverpool’s title-winning season with the troublesome 2020/21 season – What’s changed?

Liverpool won the league last season with a whopping 99 points on board. They just could not stop winning, and if it wasn’t for their form dip during the post-pandemic lockdown, they would have probably touched the 100-point mark. So how exactly were they doing this? The major factor is that their full-backs were among …

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Sigurdsson 9/10, Richarlison 8/10 – Everton player ratings from thrilling FA Cup win vs Tottenham

Everton player ratings against Tottenham in the FA Cup Everton and Tottenham managed to play out a nine-goal thriller in the FA Cup fifth round. The Toffees managed to edge out the game 5-4 in extra time after both sides kept cancelling each other out with four goals each in the 90 minutes of regulation …

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Southampton signing this 25-year-old proven Celtic star would be a great addition for Hasenhuttl

Why Southampton should pursue Ryan Christie in the summer  According to 90min (h/t MSN) back in December, Southampton were among the Premier League clubs monitoring Celtic playmaker Ryan Christie with a view to a potential transfer in the January window.  Leicester City, Leeds United and Newcastle were also understood to be in the race to …

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Arsenal returning for their €30m January target would serve a purpose for Arteta

Why Arsenal should return for Joan Jordan next summer According to Calciomercato (h/t Mirror), Arsenal could be handed another chance to sign Joan Jordan. The midfielder was linked to the Gunners at the start of the transfer window but Sevilla’s €30m price tag meant that no transfer went ahead. With negotiations still happening, a summer …

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Go for it Rodgers – Leicester signing this 22-year-old Norwich star would be a smart long-term coup

Why Leicester City should sign Todd Cantwell next summer According to Football League World (h/t Leicestershire Live), Leicester City are keeping tabs on Todd Cantwell of Norwich for a summer transfer. The youngster has impressed in the last season in the Premier League and has carried on his form in the Championship this season. Tottenham …

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Despite signing Odegaard, why Arsenal should sign this 27-year-old Ligue 1 star

Why Arsenal should jump at the opportunity to sign Julian Draxler According to claims from L’Equipe (h/t Daily Mail), Arsenal have been offered the opportunity to sign Julian Draxler from Paris Saint-Germain. The Gunners have been linked with the 27-year-old in the past and the club’s interest in the playmaker has intensified after Borussia Dortmund …

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