Winning Starts for Sunderland & Leeds, But Can the Premier League’s Newly Promoted Teams Survive this Season?

Before a ball had even been kicked in the 2025-26 English Premier League season the three clubs newly promoted from the Championship were already being tipped for relegation. Even though both Leeds United and Burnley had achieved a record breaking 100 points to secure promotion, recent history was not on their side as for the…

Alexander Isak Keeps on Scoring But Can He Lead Title Challenge?

Image: Chun Long Cheung, flickr. On Wednesday two things that have become highly predictable occurred: Alexander Isak scored and his goal, or in this case goals, helped Newcastle to victory. The Swedish striker and his club are on an incredible run right now and some are even daring to suggest a tilt at the title…

West Ham v Arsenal Equals Premier League Record for Most First Half Goals

When Arsenal visited near neighbours West Ham United at the London Stadium on Saturday evening, few could have predicted the record-equalling first-half goalfest. In an astonishing opening 45 minutes, the teams managed a whopping seven goals between them, with the Gunners going into the break 5-2 to the good. As it turned out, neither side…

Have the Wheels Come Off the Manchester City Juggernaut?

Image: hm-photo via flickr It’s fair to say that few football fans will be too sympathetic about Man City’s recent run of poor form (other than those in the blue half of Manchester, of course). Given how dominant the club have been in English football in recent years, your average Arsenal, Chelsea or Man United…

Can Newcastle United End Their Long Wait for Silverware?

Newcastle United are certainly one of the bigger clubs in English football, even if their critics, particularly those in red and white around the River Wear, love to say they are not. It might be true that they are not as big as their fans believe they are but then in fairness all clubs have…

Mo Salah’s Incredible Old Trafford Goal Scoring Stats

Above image: Cosmin Iftode, Bigstockphoto Mo Salah will go down as one of the greatest footballers to have appeared in the Premier League. He is also a Liverpool legend and has certainly been a true star since moving back to the PL. He also has strong claims to be the best African player of all…