English Football

Chelsea midfield legend Frank Lampard officially announced his retirement this week at the ripe old age of 38. Chelsea’s all time record goalscorer netted 211 times for the club and won 11 major trophies for the club including three Premier Leagues and the Champions League during his 13-year stint with the Blues. Naturally, the tributes deservedly poured in for the …

Crystal Palace fans are not happy, after seeing their side lose 4-0 at home to relegation rivals Sunderland in a massive six-pointer. The Eagles came into today’s game on a high and looking to push on from a brilliant midweek win at Bournemouth, but it wasn’t to be. The visitors took an early lead through Lamine Kone, after Palace goalkeeper …

Arsenal fell to Chelsea in a fairly comprehensive 3-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge this afternoon, a result that surely ends the title hopes of even the most optimistic Gunners. It was a game that highlighted faults in Arsene Wenger’s side that he just can’t seem to recognise or address. Some of the more vocally irate Gooner-contingent have been calling for …

For all of the talk of Liverpool turning a corner with the midweek draw against Chelsea, they seemed to turn another one and do a 180 against Hull on Saturday. The ponderous predictability had returned once again, and despite the return of Sadio Mané, Jürgen Klopp’s side were unable to use their possessional advantage to any sort of benefit. How …

Liverpool’s dreadful 2017 form continued on Saturday afternoon as they went down 2-0 to Marco Silva’s resurgent Hull side. A clanger from Simon Mignolet in the first half allowed Alfred N’Diaye to poke home the opener from close range. Kinell Mignolet pic.twitter.com/rpcQzuLN0z — Wayne Ellis (@wayneellis1974) 4 February 2017 The Belgian came in for yet more criticism on social media. …

Hull’s mini-revival looks set to add to Liverpool’s recent woes as they have taken the lead at the KCOM Stadium. Despite having Sadio Mané back from the start, Jurgen Klopp’s visitors have been as pedestrian as they have been since the turn of the year, dominating possession but with precious little to show for it. Hull, for their part, have …

Jeff Hendrick had been in terrific form for both club and country this season but a late challenge against Watford today earned him an early red card. The 25-year-old midfielder was sent off by referee Michael Oliver just 7 minutes into Burnley’s clash with Watford on Saturday. The quality of the below clip isn’t great, but on the replay, the …

Today’s 3-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge was one of the lowest points in Arsene Wenger’s turbulent reign with his charges simply brushed aside by Chelsea. The Gunners are now 12 points behind the incessantly impressive league leaders and will need a dramatic capitulation from Antonio Conte’s men to give them any chance in the title race. It was one of …

Oh dear, Arsenal. Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear. Although the Gunners were the the underdogs going into their match against runaway Premier League leaders Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, nobody expected it to be quite this meek. Vulnerable to the counterattack, unable to take what few chances they could create, suspect defending throughout – the gap between the two teams …

Arsenal’s trip across London on Saturday was billed as one of, if not the most important game of the season so far with a Chelsea win likely ending any hopes of a genuine title race. Arsene Wenger’s men went into the game nine points behind the league leaders and knew a win was imperative after their midweek stumble at home …

Chelsea are taking a massive step towards securing the Premier League title on Saturday with a clinical destruction of Arsenal. Counter-attacking brilliance has been the order of the day at Stamford Bridge, as almost every time Arsenal move forward in search of an opening goal, the phase of play ends with a Chelsea chance. With the home side leading 1-0 in …

Despite taking a bit of time to grow into the game, Chelsea took the lead against Arsenal within the first fifteen minutes courtesy of a Marcos Alonso header. Arsenal had begun brightly, but the goal took the wind out of their sails somewhat. To make matters worse, the goal also robbed them of defender Héctor Bellerín who needed to be …

Claudio Ranieri was serenaded by Andrea Bocelli at Leicester City’s title celebrations last May, singing his hit “Time to Say Goodbye”. Fast forward nine months and many Leicester City fans will have that thought circulating in their heads as the side sits in 16th position on 21 points. A defeat against Manchester United this Sunday, and other results going against …

Juventus’ decision to allow Patrice Evra to leave the J Stadium in January suddenly had Manchester United fans feeling all nostalgic. Rumours were rife that the left-back could be returning to Old Trafford, two years after leaving the club for Serie A. Evra himself was believed to be desperate to go back, and the club’s fans were equally hopeful that …

Bastian Schweinsteiger has been included in Manchester United’s squad for their upcoming Europa League tie with St Etienne, completing a remarkable return to the first team. When Jose Mourinho took over as United manager, Schweinsteiger was considered surplus to requirements. The German midfielder was sent to train with the under-21 squad and it seemed he had played his last game …

Anthony Stokes could be a about to put his Blackburn Rovers nightmare behind him with a potential transfer to Polish League leaders Jagiellonia Bialystok on the cards The Independent have reported that the Dubliner could be on his way to Poland with Champions League football a realistic possibility for next season. The striker, who has represented Celtic in the competition previously, …

Last week Conor Hourihane completed his long touted transfer to Aston Villa. This move is a signal of intent from the Cork man, who will be hoping to force his way into the Ireland squad for next month’s World Cup qualifier against Wales. This season has been one of the best for Irish players domestically in many years. To name a few, Daryl …

As you will all have heard by now, Chelsea legend Frank Lampard has retired from professional football. The Chelsea legend has won it all at club level. With Chelsea he won three Premier Leagues, four FA Cups, two League Cups, the Europa League and, of course, the Champions League. He achieved all these feats with John Terry by his side. The …