During last season’s summer transfer window, Manchester United and Chelsea’s search for a new number nine got the rumor mills churning. Would United sign Morata from Madrid? Would Lukaku rejoin Chelsea? That seemed to be the expectation. Eventually Lukaku instead joined Manchester United with Morata going to Chelsea. We look at who got the better end of those deals. Continue reading The Contrasting Fortunes of Lukaku and Morata
Jose Mourinho has painted a grim figure during Manchester United’s preseason in the United States. From the lack of senior players on the tour to the slow progress in the transfer window, Mou has not held back in criticizing pretty much everybody. What we need to understand is that Mourinho has been playing mind games like this for years. Whether it’s aimed at opposing managers, the press or his own club, there’s always a calculated reason for Mourinho take a dig at somebody. Continue reading Jose Mourinho’s Mind Games
The inaugural game of the 2018-2019 season in England is here! This Sunday, FA Cup winners Chelsea will challenge English champions Manchester City in the Community Shield at the Wembley Stadium in London. Let’s take a look at how a combined 11 would look between these two. Continue reading FA Community Shield Combined XI
West Ham United have moved quickly in this transfer window, bringing in seven players for their first team but the most important signing was that of coach Manuel Pellegrini. Continue reading EPL teams should be wary of West Ham United
Manchester United’s preseason has not got off to the perfect start according to their manager Jose Mourinho. It’s not through lack of proper planning and facilities but rather down to many first team players still on vacation after the World Cup. New signing Fred has not yet joined the squad while Diogo Dalot is out injured. The only new player to have featured for Mou is Lee Grant, signed as third goalkeeper from Stoke City. To top it off, the club is yet to make a marquee signing and fulfill their manager’s wishes of an additional two signings. No wonder Mou is being grumpy! Continue reading Could Gareth Bale be the last piece of the puzzle for Mou?
Liverpool’s transfer window has been pitch perfect so far. They are well ahead of all of their top 6 rivals. Among Premier League teams, only Arsenal and West Ham can claim to have done as much as Klopp’s team in the transfer window. Liverpool have not only strengthened their squad in terms of numbers but have brought in solid, quality players. Continue reading Liverpool impress with transfer business
Manchester United are slowly overcoming the post-Fergie malaise under Jose Mourinho. After a morose Moyes ‘era’, a short stint by club legend Ryan Giggs and the two years of false dawn under the insufferable dutch coach Louis Van Gaal, United decided to go for a proven winner in Jose Mourinho, who while LVG was struggling in Manchester, was winning the league with Chelsea. 2 years after Mourinho’s appointment, for the first time in a long five years Manchester United will be enjoying two consecutive years in the Champions League and a second place finish. We reflect on Mourinho’s achievements at the english superclub and the bright future ahead. Continue reading ManUtd slowly overcoming post-Fergie malaise under Mourinho
