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Frank Lampard vs. Ole Gunnar Solksjaer - Who had the better season?

Frank Lampard and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer have recently guided their teams (Chelsea and Man Utd respectively) to champions league spots at first time of asking – but who had the better season? In this article, we will analyse who comes out on top in this duel. The league position doesn’t necessarily tell the full story so we will consider numerous factors and their impacts to make our final verdict. 

Who is Chelsea's next goalkeeper - Edouard Mendy?

After a turbulent season between the sticks, Chelsea look set to sign some competition for Kepa this summer. The man to provide this and the latest player on their massive summer spending spree is Senegalese keeper Edouard Mendy. After a pretty rapid rise to fame, it's fair to say a lot of people won't know too much about Mendy, so we've written this to help Chelsea fans know what to expect.

Why Sergio Reguilon is perfect for Manchester United

This Summer’s transfer window is now in full swing and it seems like Ed Woodward and co are ready to make further additions to the team in an attempt to challenge for trophies in the upcoming season. United have yet again been linked with countless players this summer, however, there is one name that should particularly excite the Red Devils. Fabrizio Romano has recently revealed that Sergio Reguilón has been offered to Manchester United by Real Madrid. In this article we will explain why United should do everything in their power to sign the Spanish left back. 

Why West Ham Fans Want Gold, Sullivan and Brady Out

Whilst West Ham fans have been crying out for new ownership for years now, the impending sale of Grady Diangana to West Brom has really kicked the #GSBout campaign up a gear. Despite the blatant failing of the trio, quite a few in the media (Jim White most recently, for example) still seem unable to see what all the fuss is about, so this article is going to break down exactly why West Ham fans want Gold, Sullivan and Brady out of their club. 

Should Jack Grealish Be In The England Squad?

Following the withdrawal of Harry Winks and Marcus Rashford from the latest England squad, Aston Villa's Jack Grealish has earned his first senior call up to the three lions. Villa fans have been demanding this for quite some time now but after an excellent campaign in the Premier League, many other fans have been calling for Jack to get the call too. Grealish will no doubt be delighted to finally get the nod but should he be disappointed that it's taken so long? To answer this question we take a look at some of the other midfielders named in the squad, who he'll be competing with for a starting spot. 

3 Jadon Sancho Alternatives Manchester United Should Consider

Manchester United wanting Jadon Sancho is one of the worst kept secrets around, but despite this, it doesn't look like they're going to get their man anytime soon. With that in mind, we take a look at 3 alternatives United should be looking at instead.

Europe's Latest Gold Mine - RB Salzburg

After losing Erling Haaland and Takumi Minamino last season to Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool respectively, you'd be forgiven for thinking that the outlook back at RB Salzburg was pretty glum. An impressive Champions League showing caught many an eye last campaign but with the aforementioned departures, focus on the Austrian side soon dwindled again. However, despite this, the club still boasts a thoroughly impressive set of young prospects in their side.

One of those is Hungarian midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai. The 19-year-old joined from Austrian second division side Liefering and has thrived ever since, earning 8 caps and scoring his first international goal in the process. He boasts an impressive skillset and even at his young age, could be described as a set piece specialist - an asset for any side. 

Has Football Gone Too VAR?

After a week absolutely jam packed with excitement and controversy, one of the biggest talking points in football has once again dominated - VAR. Last Wednesday saw one of the most exciting games of football that the Champions League has seen in a long time as Spurs edged through to the semi-finals, thanks to both a spirited display and a helping hand from the video assistant referee.

I'll start with the views of those that are entirely against VAR. Despite my suspicions that some football fans find themselves biased against VAR purely due to the fact that they dislike the idea of technology taking over in the world as a whole, many find their main argument against VAR being that it takes away 'human error'. The fact that many choose to use this as a disadvantage seems crazy to me. As much as I agree that having officials actually officiating on the pitch gives football a more human feel, I just think there's far too much riding on matches these days for decisions to be made incorrectly. It's all well and good conceding an offside goal in the last game of the season, costing you 11th place, however, it's a completely different story when this offside goal is the margin between a team staying in the league and potentially avoiding financial oblivion. There's too much money involved in football today to leave outcomes down to error or chance. 

Transfers XI 15/16

The 2015/16 season has seen a surge in new talent coming from overseas clubs and transfers between Premier League clubs. We take a look at some of the best transfers this season and their impact on the Premier League. 


Christian Fuchs and Robert Huth

It would make perfect sense to put these two players under the same roof. Robert Huth and Christian Fuchs have been part of a miracle that is Leicester City, seeing their side reach the top of the Premier League and with one hand already on the title it demonstrates their impact. Alongside club captain Wes Morgan and right back Danny Simpson, this Leicester back four have been near on impossible to break down and the addition of these two players speak for themselves. With 15 clean sheets, they are a huge factor as to why Leicester are sitting at the top of the table.

The Chelsea Verdict

After an eventful season to say the least, we got in touch with massive Chelsea fan @UberChelseaFC on twitter and got his views on the Blues' campaign so far.  We set him 10 questions and here's what he had to say:

1 - Rate the season out of 10
3, It possibly should be lower but since Christmas, the main aim after Jose was sacked was to rekindle that consistency and belief and Hiddink has achieved that.

2 - What's the main thing that's gone wrong for Chelsea this season?
The players got way too confident and arrogant believing that no one could beat them. A poor summer transfer window didn't freshen up our squad and every other team figured out how to play us. We needed new faces and a new dimension, the board didn't achieve that.

The Top 5 New Football Stadiums

Football is growing year on year and with this comes increased demand, so to accommodate this, clubs have been forced to develop their stadiums or even build new ones. This is becoming increasingly common so we though we'd take a look at the top 5.

Barcelona
Barca may already have one of the best stadiums in world football but they're not stopping there. Scheduled to be completed in 2021, Barcelona are renovating the Camp Nou to increase it's capacity to an enormous 105,000! Currently, only one big stand is covered by a roof but they plan to build a roof over the entire stadium to keep the noise in, although I'm sure it's just to make sure Leo Messi doesn't get abducted and taken back to his home planet!

Top 5 Free Transfers This Summer

We're coming to the end of another season of football and clubs are beginning to think about next season. Whether they're looking to build upon a strong campaign this time out or need to completely shake the place up, clubs will be keeping an eye out for any bargains in the transfer market and the best bargain is a free one. So here at the top 5 free transfers coming up this summer as their contracts run out!

First up is none other than Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The big Swede's contract at PSG is up this summer and he has made it no secret that he won't be sticking around in Paris. Although the serial goalscorer seems to have his heart set on a move to the Premier League, I'm sure some ridiculous wages would tempt him anywhere. Ibrahimovic would undoubtedly be a great signing and could be the difference between a league title and a near miss!

Manager Of The Season 2015/2016

So with just a few games left of the season, we took a look at the possible candidates for the manager of the season so far.

Let's kick off with Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino. The Argentinian hit the headlines instantly when he inherited the Southampton job from Nigel Adkins as he improved an already growing team into a force to be reckoned with. It didn't take long for the vultures to swoop and Pochettino soon made the switch to White Hart Lane where he endured a rather uneventful first season. However, since then it has been an entirely different story. Pochettino has single-handedly transformed Spurs from an average top 6 side with a habit of bottling it into genuine title contenders. OK, perhaps it is looking likely that they'll just miss out on the crown to Leicester but that is no smear on Pochettino's record as I highly doubt anyone had Spurs down to challenge for the title this year. Spurs have shown what they have lacked in previous seasons and that is consistency, clearly the former Espanyol manager has instilled a confidence in the side not seen before. It was often the sign of a Spurs side that they would collapse around February time, although this has not been the case this year and they have impressed everyone. Despite the fact they could be edged out of the Premier League throne by Leicester, I'm sure if you asked Spurs fans at the start of the season if they'd be happy with a Champions League spot, you'd hear a resounding yes. Coupled with the fact that Pochettino has built a solid squad with strength in depth, the future looks bright with young stars such as Alli and Kane enjoying excellent seasons.

The 5 Most Prestigious Footballers

Football has seen a vast amount of legends over the years. Ranging from the best goal scorers to robust defenders. However, prestigious footballers can often be overlooked so here's my top 5!

1. Ryan Giggs

Who else to start with but Ryan Giggs. Over 950 appearances with Manchester United winning 13 Premier League titles. Coming through the youth system with the famous Class of 96' team, Giggs has seen it all. 2 Champions League medals, 4 FA Cups, 3 League Cups and 9 Community Shields. Now being Louis Van Gaal's assistant manager he has stuck with the club for over 20 years and has often been linked with taking full control of United. No doubt the Manchester faithful would love to see him become their manager, but would he live up to the expectation required at Old Trafford?

5 Reasons Why West Ham Can Make The Top 4

Slaven Bilic's men have been on a rampage this season, combining some swift counter-attacking football with robust defending when they need to. 

They started the season on fire but, unlike last season, have managed to hold it together after Christmas too. At the time of writing, the Hammers sit 2 points off 4th placed Manchester City so here's 5 reasons why they could earn a place amongst Europe's elite next season.

1. They've got Payet.

I thought I'd start with the most obvious reason. Whatever you think of Dimitri Payet, it's undeniable that he's absolutely changed West Ham United. The Frenchman simply has magic in his boots and has transformed West Ham this season. His talent is such that he improves the performances of those around him and even if he has a quiet game, he nearly always pop up with a crucial goal or assist. This is his best quality and it is what can win you matches and this is invaluable. 

PSG Tracking Former Newcastle Star?

TalkSPORT has reported that ex-Newcastle star Hatem Ben Arfa is on PSG 's radar this summer

Ben Arfa will become available for free this summer and PSG chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi is ready to snap him up quickly. The Frenchman has had an impressive career for Nice scoring 11 times in 24 games. 

We all know what Ben Arfa is capable of but can he do it on the big stage? Let us know!

Liverpool Monitoring Bundesliga Pair

Liverpool are said to be monitoring Bayer Leverkusen winger Karim Bellarabi and Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Granit Xhaka according to BBC Sport

Having managed in Germany, Klopp certainly knows where the talent is. Already having his eye on ex-Borussia Dortmund superstar Mario Gotze, he has no eyed up another 2 Bundesliga talents. 

Will Liverpool's re-build be successful? Let us know!

Roma Duo To Join Chelsea Along With Italian Manager?

Football Italia has reported that Antonio Conte, the manager of Italy is close to agreeing on a deal to become the new manager of Chelsea and has already set his sights on two midfielders that he wishes to sign.

Miralem Pjanic and Radja Nainggolan both of Roma could be on their way to Stanford Bridge in the summer. The pair have made a name for themselves this year following Roma's successful campaign. Pjanic has had a wonderful season for Roma, marking himself as a set-piece king, whilst Nainggolan has become a rock in their midfield. 

Are they the type of players Chelsea really need? There is no doubt that they will be watched by many teams around the world, but joining a top Premier League side would surely persuade him. 

What do you think? Agree with Conte? Let us know! 

Brazilian Poster Boy Set For A Change?

The Sun is reporting that Barcelona front man Neymar is still in talks with France giants Paris Saint-German

The samba star has mentioned that he wants to be the main man at a club and with Messi at Barcelona there is no chance of this happening. A career move away from the Nou Camp could see Neymar's ambition come true with his father, also his agent, talking to PSG representatives.

Would this be the right move for the young superstar? Let us know!