It’s been a two-horse race for much of the Hinrunde with Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund the sides making early season statements. Perhaps it’s somewhat kind to Dortmund to refer to the league in such terms, although five points…
Well now, this is getting ugly. Ugly indeed. I figured Mourinho would be gone by the end of the weekend, but he battles on, defiant. His post-match interview following his side’s sixth defeat in 11 Premier League matches was…
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Absa Premiership | Saturday 31 October | FNB Stadium | 15:30The PSL will come to a standstill on Saturday afternoon when Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates lock horns in the first Soweto Derby of the season. Both teams have battled to come by…
Just what the hell has happened to Chelsea? The Blues swashbuckled their way to the title last year, effectively wrapping things up with a mesmerising run prior to Christmas. This season has been the polar opposite. It started with…
Munich remained seven points ahead of closest rivals Dortmund with a regulation 4-0 drubbing of Cologne at the weekend. It’s ten out of ten for the reigning Bundesliga champions, whose midweek Champions League loss to Arsenal had little effect…
What happens in the Premier League immediately after an international break is anyone’s guess. Unfortunately, mine were mostly wrong. Similarly, a midweek of European action can have a major influence over the weekend’s results. Bear this in mind before…
Spanish La Liga | Saturday 24 October | Balaidos Vigo, Spain | 16:00On Saturday afternoon, table-toppers Real Madrid will take on second placed Celta Vigo. Os Celestes have been a surprise package at this early stage of the new campaign, keeping up…
While Dortmund and Schalke remain in pursuit of the German steamtrain that is Bayern Munich, hopes of stopping the champions must be low at best. Despite a lacklustre performance away at Werder Bremen, Thomas Muller's first half goal was…
English Premier League | Saturday 17 October | Goodison Park | 16:00The English Premier League returns after an unwanted international break. Everton will face Manchester United after playing to a 1-1 draw with city-rivals Liverpool last time around.…