Tottenham v Anderlecht: Mauves et Blancs won't draw a blank
Spurs lost an entertaining game in Belgium a fortnight ago, and Kevin Hatchard expects another thriller at White Hart Lane… Thinking about a bet on this…
News Archives: 11/2015
Rubin Kazan v Liverpool: Reds can break their Europa duck
Liverpool failed to break down Rubin Kazan at Anfield, but Kevin Hatchard thinks they might have more joy in Russia. Thinking about a bet on this…
Premier League Tactical Preview, Weekend 7/11: Ozil v Dier will be a battle to savour
Alex Keble returns with his regular analysis of four key tactical battles ahead of the weekend action in the Premier League, including how Everton can…
Chelsea v Dynamo Kiev: No grounds to expect Blues transformation
Despite a slight improvement in performance, Chelsea still aren’t winning. Why would it be different when Dynamo Kiev visit? Thinking about a bet on this game?…
Arsenal news: Philipp Lahm hails unique qualities of Mesut Ozil
By Arsenal correspondent Tony Hughes Philipp Lahm has hailed Mesut Ozil as “the most intelligent player in Europe” in a ringing endorsement of Arsenal’s playmaker.…
John Terry: 'I'll take criticism from Rio Ferdinand, Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville but not Robbie Savage'
By Chelsea correspondent Tony Hughes John Terry has hit back at controversial pundit Robbie Savage and claimed the former Wales international “played at a really bad…
Arsenal news: Pep Guardiola slams Gunners as a 'long ball team'
By Arsenal correspondent Tony Hughes Pep Guardiola has claimed Arsenal reverted to being a defensive long ball team in the opening clash against Bayern Munich. Guardiola says…
Luke Shaw injury latest: Louis van Gaal gives update on Manchester United star's comeback
By Manchester correspondent Alex Stevens Luke Shaw is making a good recovery from his double leg break but Louis van Gaal is refusing set a…
Bayern Munich v Arsenal: Wenger's men can blunt Bavarian blades
After successfully predicting a Bayern Munich slip-up at the Emirates, Kevin Hatchard believes the German giants might not have things all their own way on…
John Terry slams claims a Chelsea player would rather lose than win
By Chelsea correspondent Tony Hughes John Terry has slammed as “ridiculous” claims that a Chelsea first-teamer would rather lose than win under Jose Mourinho. The…
Chelsea manager latest: Jose Mourinho insists he has support of the players
By Chelsea correspondent Tony Hughes Jose Mourinho has insisted that the Chelsea players are fully behind him as he responded to “sad accusations” of dressing-room unrest. Cesc…
Will Manchester United advance to the knockout stages of the Champions League?
After four group stage matches, the task was fairly straightforward for Louis van Gaal’s Manchester United. They needed to beat PSV Eindhoven at home to…
Cesc Fabregas denies that he is the leader of the Jose Mourinho revolt
By Chelsea correspondent Tony Hughes Cesc Fabregas has denied that he is the leader of a dressing room crusade at Chelsea against Jose Mourinho. The midfielder…
How Arsenal Cristiano Ronaldo deal fell through over low transfer bid
By Arsenal correspondent Tony Hughes Arsenal were in the driving seat to sign Cristiano Ronaldo when he was 18 but missed out because their offer…
Spurs can overthrow Chelsea: Five things we learned from Tottenham 3 Aston Villa 1
By Coral Barry Tottenham Hotspur can exact revenge on Chelsea by snatching fourth, Dele Alli and Eric Dier are England’s midfield future and other things we learned from…
Gabriel Agbonlahor hits new Premier League low with just eight first-half touches against Tottenham
By Coral Barry Gabriel Agbonlahor earned an unwanted Premier League season record by touching the ball just eight times in the first half of Aston Villa’s…
Frank Lampard responds to claims that a Chelsea player would rather lose than win
By Coral Barry Frank Lampard has revealed that he is unconvinced by a report that a Chelsea player would “rather lose than win for Jose Mourinho”. The…
Gary Neville: Chelsea players "need to slap themselves round the face"
By Coral Barry Chelsea’s underperforming players “need to give themselves a slap round the face” for their wretched form, according to Gary Neville. The England…
Frank Lampard claims Eden Hazard needs "help" from Chelsea
By Coral Barry Frank Lampard has insisted that Eden Hazard needs “help” from Chelsea to rediscover his electrifying form of last season. The Blues legend is…
Arsene Wenger convinced Wojciech Szczesny can be Arsenal No1 again
By Editor Wayne Veysey Arsenal are convinced that Wojciech Szczesny still has a future at the club, Football Insider sources understand. The Polish goalkeeper has revealed that it…