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As the race for spots in the knock-out round intensifies, we take a look at the crucial fixtures which are likely to decide who will be advancing and who will be exiting Europe’s premier club competition. Highly-flying Manchester City will … Continue reading →

If the first few months of the season is any indication, the Serie A title race is going to be very wide open and very tight throughout. After this week’s 2-1 win over Fiorentina, unbeaten Juventus are top of the … Continue reading →

The race for the Bundesliga title is hotting up, with a number of teams in close proximity and fighting for superiority. Last season’s winners Borussia Dortmund have put an inconsistent start behind them, and Stuttgart have rekindled some of the … Continue reading →

The El Clasico teams of Barcelona and Real Madrid have continued their battle for superiority at the top of the Spanish Primera Division this season, with both facing tricky fixtures over the next three weeks. Valencia v Real Madrid Valencia … Continue reading →

This season’s Serie A campaign has saw a number of different teams fighting for dominance, as perennial challengers Inter and Milan have started slowly. Juventus sit on top of the pile after seven games, but their newfound confidence will be … Continue reading →

European action takes center stage next week, as next week will mark the halfway point of the group stage of the Champions League. While there is much to be decided between now and the last round of group stage fixtures … Continue reading →

Wembley Stadium is a great venue. Step out of Wembley Park Underground station and there it is. Looming large over the long walk down to the bowels of the stadium. It is something special when the final is at Wembley. … Continue reading →

As ChampionshipTalk continues to look at the expected fortunes of the relegated clubs from the Championship Conor Diggin continues his reviews, this time with West Ham United. Part 1 – Birmingham Part 2 – Blackpool I believe next season will … Continue reading →

Part 1 – Birmingham This week I ChampionshipTalk is looking at how each of the new Championship teams will fare starting with those relegated from the Premiership. This piece by Conor Diggin looks at the possible fortunes of the Tangerines next … Continue reading →

By Conor Diggin With the new season fast approaching there are fears that it will be a one horse race for the title, with Leicester City the name on everyone’s lips. Matthew Mills, Paul Konchesky, even Kasper Schmeichel, Leicester have beaten a … Continue reading →

With a 1-1 draw against Levante, Barcelona clinched their third consecutive La Liga title with two games remaining and confirmed themselves as the best team in Spain, and possibly Europe. The Catalan side have looked imperious under Pep Guardiola’s tutelage, … Continue reading →

It has been an incredible 18 months for Manchester City winger Adam Johnson. Plucked from the mediocrity that is the Championship, he has turned into a Premier League star. His wonderful skills and outrageous pace, combined with great finishing, has … Continue reading →

Only one team were ever going to win this season’s Bundesliga, as Jurgen Klopp’s surprise package Borussia Dortmund have impressed from day one with their attacking and free-flowing style of football, reminiscent of the 1997 side that were crowned European … Continue reading →

A few weeks ago it was reported that Bernie Ecclestone was selling his shares of QPR. Lakshmi Mittal was quoted through Amit Bhatia, the QPR Vice Chairman and his son in law that he was committed to the club and … Continue reading →