Tag Archives: Manchester City

Mourinho’s Toughest Test

Posted on October 12, 2015 by benwolfson08

As Graziano Pellé struck for Southampton in the 72nd minute to put the Saints ahead 3-1 at Stamford Bridge the Sky Sports commentator remarked, “This is turning from a blip into a full blown crisis for Chelsea.” Southampton would win … Continue reading →

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The Time Is Now Or Never For Isco

Posted on September 19, 2015 by benwolfson08

Often seen as part of La Roja’s midfield for the foreseeable future, Francisco Román Alarcón Suárez – also known as Isco – faces a crucial season ahead of him at Real Madrid.  It is his third season at the Spanish giants … Continue reading →

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REPORT: Kevin de Bruyne to Join Manchester City

Posted on August 26, 2015 by jerblaber

It looks like this is finally happening. Bild, one of the more reliable papers in Europe, is reporting this afternoon that Wolfsburg midfielder Kevin de Bruyne will, at long last, return to the Premier League as a member of Manchester City. … Continue reading →

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Raheem Sterling & The Evaluation of Wingers

Posted on July 23, 2015 by lastsecondpoints

Wingers: managers love them, pundits love them, we love them. Wingers have evolved from cross-launching specialists that weren’t fully involved in the game to the most dynamic players on the pitch. Modern day wingers run, shoot, pass, cross, and dribble … Continue reading →

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EPL Season Recap: The Best and Worst Game for Every Team, Part 2

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Jordan Katz

In the course of every team’s 38 fixtures, there will be great triumphs and terrible embarrassments. Every team had games that their fans will cherish when they think back on the 2014-15 season and games they’d soon like to forget. … Continue reading →

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EPL Season Recap: The Best and Worst Game for Every Team

Posted on May 24, 2015 by Jordan Katz

In the course of every team’s 38 fixtures, there will be great triumphs and terrible embarrassments. Every team had games that their fans will cherish when they think back on the 2014-15 season and games they’d soon like to forget. … Continue reading →

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A Game With A New Throne

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Doctor Impossible

It wasn’t supposed to take this long, but it’s finally happened: Chelsea are Premier League champions. Jose Mourinho’s three-year quest for a meaningful title ended this week with Chelsea crowned after their 1-0 defeat of Pardiola’s Crystal Palace, and while I … Continue reading →

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Words Can Sometimes Hurt You

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Doctor Impossible

Since the race for the last ever Barclays Premier League is over – Barclays have not renewed their sponsorship – and the top four teams will basically be the top four at the end of the season (in some order), … Continue reading →

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The NYCFC Experience

Posted on March 18, 2015 by James Griffo

The buildup was worth it, the wait was worth it, the long-ass subway rides were worth it and, of course, the win was totally worth it. In an environment where you would usually hear Yankee fans bitching and moaning about Alex Rodriguez’s … Continue reading →

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The Manager Who Asked Por Que

Posted on January 31, 2015 by Doctor Impossible

Jose Mourinho has a problem. Coming into this weekend’s showdown with second place Manchester City, he finds himself without Diego Costa, the Premier League’s leading scorer who was banned three games by the Football Association for his various transgressions in the … Continue reading →

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