Manchester United and Arsenal are evenly matched this season as they go into battle for third place. United won 2-1 at the Emirates in the Barclays Premier League (BPL) in November, despite Arsenal dominating for the majority of the match. Arsenal won 2-1 at Old Trafford in the FA Cup in March, despite United dominating for the majority of the match. There's little [...]
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It’s all about Chelsea at the moment. After winning the Barclays Premier League (BPL) with three games to spare, they will be looking to dent Liverpool’s hope of catching up with the floundering Manchester United and pipping them to a fourth place finish on the log that will guarantee a berth in the UEFA Champions League. So, can Jose Mourinho and his [...]
There are a lot of books on football, but Arsene Wenger is yet to come across one that will teach him how to end a bad run against an adversary. In 12 meetings with Jose Mourinho, the Frenchman has not won a game. Our soccer analysts are not convinced he’s about to break the jinx when Arsenal and Chelsea meet at [...]
With the Barclays Premier League (BPL) title now a two-horse-race between Chelsea and Manchester City, another ‘title’ fight – for top-four finish – is being spearheaded by Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool, Tottenham and Southampton. Two of the title rivals meet this weekend as United welcome Spurs to Old Trafford. Our soccer analysts – who have their own title fight too – [...]
On Sunday, Liverpool and their trio of former Saints – Adam Lallana, Dejan Lovren and Rickie Lambert – return to St Mary’s Stadium to face Southampton in the Barclays Premier League (BPL). On Friday, TheCable and their trio of soccer analysts – Aisha Falode, Kayode Tijani and Sunday Omeike – return to the studio after the FA Cup to give their [...]
It’s a Saturday of super derbies in the Barclays Premier League (BPL). Yes, the 169th edition of the North London derby will take place with Arsenal travelling to White Hart Lane to take on Tottenham. It doesn’t end there though, as the longest running top flight derby will be held for the 224th time as Everton host Liverpool in a crucial [...]
Title contenders Chelsea and Manchester City light up Stamford Bridge in this weekend's star match in the Barclays Premier League (BPL). It’s January 31 so it’s too early to be talking about a title decider, yet that's precisely the feeling around Saturday night's epic battle between the two teams. Our soccer analysts are back to give you their views and predictions of [...]
Manchester City and Arsenal get top-billing this weekend in the Barclays Premier League (BPL) so expect fireworks at the Etihad Stadium. Without a league win in six, Aston Villa will be looking to Carles Gil, their new £3.2m signing, to inspire against Liverpool who are gradually gathering momentum. Our soccer analysts are back to give their views and predictions on all [...]
Chelsea moved two points clear at the top of the Barclays Premier League after beating Newcastle United 2-0 while rivals Manchester City could only manage a 1-1 at Everton. Chelsea took the lead in the 41st minute when Oscar tapped in Branislav Ivanovic's cross after Willian took a quick corner and they added a second just before the hour, with Diego [...]
The Barclays Premier League (BPL) enters its home stretch with the second round of games in 2015. This week’s mini-star game pitches two of our soccer analysts against each other – Chelsea and Aisha Falode v Newcastle and Sunday Omeike. Who wins the battle of wit at the Bridge? The star game is at Old Trafford where third-placed Manchester United host Southampton [...]
Harry Kane helped Tottenham to a stunning 5-3 win over London rivals Chelsea, with Danny Rose, Andros Townsend and Nacer Chadli cancelling out strikes from Diego Costa, Eden Hazard and John Terry in the Barclays Premier League (BPL) match at White Hart Lane. Diego Costa put the Blues ahead in the 18th minute when he scored from close range after [...]
Year 2015 begins with the London derby between Tottenham and Chelsea in the Barclays Premier League (BPL). Spurs are gradually finding their feet and are knocking on the door of the top four, while Chelsea have only won one of their last four league away games. The White Hart faithful will be hoping their team can avenge their 3-0 loss earlier in [...]
New Year’s Day fixtures and a weekend of third round matches of the FA Cup mean the Barclays Premier League (BPL) is in its halfway mark. Our analysts comprising Kayode Tijani, Aisha Falode and Sunday Omeike are here to give their views on the first half of the season and expectations of the remaining half. Welcome to BPL half term report! WHO HAS [...]
League leaders Chelsea and second-place Manchester City both dropped points in the race for the Barclays Premier League (BPL) title. The Blues drew 1-1 at Southampton, presenting City with a chance to close to within a point of the leaders, but the champions blew a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 at home to second-bottom Burnley. Chelsea still lead City by three points [...]
BY SUNDAY OMEIKE Fear not Barclays Premier League (BPL) fans, although it’s the last games of 2014, there’s more to come in 2015. The BPL preview panel – which includes my fanatic self – has been slugging it out since the start of the season but currently on a winter break due to the harmattan ravaging the country, but not [...]
Alexis Sanchez and Tomas Rosicky scored either side of half-time to earn Arsenal three-points in a game marred by an Olivier Giroud headbutt. The Frenchman charged into Nedum Onuoha, with the defender hitting the ground in front of the referee. Martin Atkinson had no choice but to send the 28-year-old to an early shower. The visitors came out of their shell with a [...]
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