A study from the CIES Football Observatory quantifying performance of players has named Liverpool center back Dejan Lovren as the best center back in the EPL. Other results include Cesc Fabregas as best defensive midfielder.
The18's Mike Smith examines the status of Newcastle United and its mercurial owner, Mike Ashley.
Philippe Coutinho has scored some amazing goals this year. In fact, he has only scored amazing goals this year. And that is real cause for concern.
The three most prolific forwards in the English game all have something unique to offer, but what they share is an ability to score when it matters
QPR's Harry Redknapp resigns, depriving the EPL of one of its most colorful characters. The18's Mike Smith examines more about the crazy Englishman.
As Sunderland and Toronto FC near a swap of Jozy Altidore and Jermain Dafoe, the18's Mike Smith examines the ramifications of the U.S. striker heading back to MLS.
Having served half his prison sentence, former Sheffield United striker Ched Evans is seeking to restart his professional football career. While the law is with him, public opinion is firmly against.
Much to the distress of many a mother around the world, the holidays and sports go hand-in-hand like Santa Claus and whatever jolly elf is in vogue this year.
If it wasn’t for the Premier League, we can honestly say that we would have absolutely no idea what or when “Boxing Day” is. But, because of the glory of soccer, we now understand that Boxing Day is the day after Christmas, and we celebrate it by watching hour after hour of the English Premier League.
With an horrifically busy schedule of three hours training a day, and just six shopping days to go until Christmas, professional footballers’ personal assistants are, as we speak, desperately loading up Maybachs with designer velour tracksuits, Jeroboams of Cristal and any other tat expensive enough to justify the effort. So without further ado, welcome to the Game Day 17 Premier League preview.
Will Liverpool Waste Yet More Money On A Goalkeeper This Winter?
“We play with 11 men, other teams play with 10 men and a goalkeeper.” – Brendan Rodgers.
In this week's Premier League review, we look at what's eating Diego Costa (and, more importantly, what other clubs should do about it), why Brendan Rodgers is feeling “absolutely incredible," how to interpret claims of a resurgent Manchester United and more.