City trio determined to beat United again
Manchester City may not have enjoyed the most popular title celebration this week but that doesn’t bother the club’s players, who firmly believe that they can beat bitter rivals Manchester United to the crown next season. Carlos Tevez stole headlines earlier this week when he held up a ‘RIP Fergie’ sign given to him by...
City boss praises duo
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has praised the manner in which his side went level on points with defending champions Manchester United atop the Barclays Premier League standings. While Mancini was delighted with the team effort, he handed particular distinction to goal-scorers Mario Balotelli and James Milner, insisting that the duo’s hardwork powered City to...
Ah Mike Ashley, How I’ve Missed You
There was something inevitable about Chris Hughton’s sacking today, almost if after the last few weeks, it was a case of when rather than why. I was extremely critical of Mike Ashley’s reign in the season that Newcastle United were relegated and yet here we are again, two years on and the man simply can’t...
The Ten Most Overrated Players In The Premier League
The Premier League has plenty of incredibly talented players, but who is getting more praise or attention than they merit, here is a countdown of the Premier League’s most overrated players. Feel free to add your suggestions. 10- Matthew Upson –West Ham Played a key role for England during the 2010 World Cup, Upson was...
Houllier Needs To Hit The Ground Running
So after a somewhat belated start to his managerial career at Villa Park, Gerard Houllier will need little time to assimilate himself back in to the rigours of English football. His six year stint at Liverpool is still fresh in the memory for many, especially for landing us with El Hadj Diouf for the last...
Midfielder demands focus despite Wazza scandal
James Milner has acted swiftly to clarify that Wayne Rooney is very much a part of England’s preparations to face Switzerland in their second Euro 2012 qualifier. Manchester United striker Rooney, whose club and international form alike has suffered tremendously since the end of last season, appeared to have regained his edge in an impressive...
Premier League: Manchester City thrash Liverpool, Top 4 sorted already then?
Premier League: Manchester City thrash Liverpool, Top 4 sorted already then? is a post from: Just Football
Premier League: Manchester City thrash Liverpool, Top 4 sorted already then? is a post from: Just Football Take a look at the Premier League table after two games and already it has an inevitable feel about it. Chelsea,...Villa boss acknowledges Premiership gap
Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neill insists that a large gap still exists amongst the Premier League elites, despite the valiant fighting of non-big four clubs such as Tottenham Hotspur and his own Villa side. “Well done to Spurs for getting into the Champions League — but up until their second last game, they could have...
The Valuation of James Milner: A Transfer Market Comparison
Yesterday I had a short conversation on Twitter with EPL Talk’s very own Laurence McKenna that went something like this: lozcast: Mascherano = £25m? Milner = £25m+? Discuss JesseChula: @lozcast Milner=versatile, can play either wing or in the middle, young. Masch=solid, likes to kick people. Ya know, get stuck in.Seems fair lozcast: @JesseChula Still don’t...
Mancini focused on Milner
Move aside, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Mario Balotelli. In fact, Landon Donovan, you can move aside too! Why? Because Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has shifted his attention back towards the impending signing of Aston Villa winger James Milner. Milner, who was a part of England’s World Cup squad earlier this summer, revealed only recently that...
Milner Looks Set For Manchester City
Manchester City are continuing to flex their muscles in the transfer market with another massive signing looking set to join the club shortly. Aston Villa has confirmed that Milner has asked to leave them to join Manchester City and the club have agreed as long as City can match the valuation. Martin O’Neill, quite rightly...
