A sullen first half or so of the season doesn’t look to be getting any brighter for Newcastle United – the 2-1 defeat to Fulham continuing Alan Pardew’s record of never coming from behind in a league game as Newcastle United manager, leaving the Toon with just 17 points after 16 games and 2 points [...]

Aston Villa will arrive at Anfield unbeaten in four games and looking forward to the prospect of a Capital One Cup Semi-Final after a 4-1 victory against Paul Lamberts former employers. Although Villa have only won 1 of their last 16 away matches and only sit above the relegation spots due to goal difference.  Even [...]

Manchester United host struggling Sunderland this weekend following the last ditch derby win last weekend that saw them extend their lead at the top of the table to six points. Meanwhile martin O’Neill’s Black Cats will feel similarly rejuvenated after an important 3-0 win over fellow strugglers Reading on Tuesday night. The result against Reading [...]

Saturday’s early kick-off sees the reigning champions make the journey north to St. James’ Park. The Sky Blues will be still be hurting after last week’s loss which saw Manchester United put an end to City’s impressive unbeaten home record stretching back to over two years.  Roberto Mancini will be looking for a response and [...]

West Brom and West Ham had to both swallow bitter pills last week after they were both on the losing side. Both managers would have felt hard done by. But despite the loss both teams will be relatively pleased with the starts they have made. West Brom currently lie in sixth place and the Hammers [...]