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Arteta’s Perplexing Process

Oh how the mighty has fallen. One of England’s most prestigious clubs has been flailing for quite some time. Mikel Arteta has had multiple online profiles and media outlets urging Arsenal fans to “trust the process” as they crumble further and further down the Premier League table. After the aggressively welcomed departure of their mostContinue reading “Arteta’s Perplexing Process”

The Death Of Football

Since the dawn of time, the rich and powerful have spat in the faces of the poor for the sake of making their pockets fatter. In all walks of human life, the hierarchy of big business billionaires takes precedence over the needs of us regular folk. No matter how many our numbers and how littleContinue reading “The Death Of Football”

The Problem With Newcastle United

Long are the days of the Magpies being perched upon the top of the league. The illustrious shirt numbers of the likes of Alan Shearer and Paul Gascoigne are now being donned by Joelinton and Jonjo Shelvey. This renowned fall from grace has been a very complicated one, leaving an aura of failures and incompetenciesContinue reading “The Problem With Newcastle United”

Who Is Surviving The Relegation Scrap?

The Premier League season of 2020/2021 will be remembered for many years to come. This bizzare year has seen nationwide lockdowns, the previous dominating champions struggling to make Champions League and overall miss-matched table positionings. The relegation scrap has also been one that peaks the interest of even those who are neutrals to the survivalContinue reading “Who Is Surviving The Relegation Scrap?”

England`s Midfield Conundrum

The Euro`s is soon upon us and the England team is looking stronger than it has been in years. Importantly, Harry Kane has been at his best for most of this season, similar to the likes of Luke Shaw and John Stones. England are brimming with quality all over the pitch, with the squad onContinue reading “England`s Midfield Conundrum”

Can Manchester United Become Title Contenders?

In the midst of what has been an unusual season, Manchester United have seen clear improvement under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in terms of their standing in the league. The acquisition of Bruno Fernandes over a year ago has sprung United into life with hopes and dreams that have not been seen since the departure ofContinue reading “Can Manchester United Become Title Contenders?”

The Problem With VAR

‘VAR will only be used for clear and obvious errors’. This statement from the Premier League opposes a massive contrast of opinion from what appears to be the majority of the footballing world. Fans, players and pundits have never been more unified in accusing the current VAR system in the Premier League of cruelly punishingContinue reading “The Problem With VAR”