Arsene Wenger believes that the Premier League’s cautious reaction to proposals to introduce safe standing areas is evidence that the league is now an imitator, not an innovator. The Premier League requested more evidence rather than giving full backing to moves by … [Read more...] about Arsene Wenger says Premier League is ‘very conservative’ in all its decision making
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Victor Moses gives Chelsea win against Burnley plus FA Cup semi-final boost
The FA Cup may have assumed greater importance than Antonio Conte dared imagine at the start of the season but Chelsea are not giving up on Champions League qualification lightly. A top-four finish remains a remote prospect for last season’s league champions but remains … [Read more...] about Victor Moses gives Chelsea win against Burnley plus FA Cup semi-final boost
Chelsea keep slim top-four hopes alive after Victor Moses winner sees off Burnley at Turf Moor
Antonio Conte may see the 55th minute of this victory over Burnley as a fair summing up of his second and potentially farewell season at Stamford Bridge. Alvaro Morata, the man signed to replace Diego Costa, was sent clear with the kind of clinical counter-attack that … [Read more...] about Chelsea keep slim top-four hopes alive after Victor Moses winner sees off Burnley at Turf Moor
Southampton wasteful in front of goal against Leicester as draw leaves them in deep trouble
It may have been the warmest day of the year but Mark Hughes can feel the icy chill of the relegation trapdoor. Southampton remain in deep trouble despite picking up their first Premier League point under their new manager, with the prospect of dropping into the Championship … [Read more...] about Southampton wasteful in front of goal against Leicester as draw leaves them in deep trouble
Why Van Dijk is the Premier League’s ‘most complete defender’
Watford striker Troy Deeney has specifically detailed why he believes Virgil van Dijk is the Premier League's best defender. The Hornets striker recently went head-to-head with the most expensive defender in football history as Jurgen Klopp's Reds beat Javi Gracia's men 5-0 at … [Read more...] about Why Van Dijk is the Premier League’s ‘most complete defender’