We’ve passed 22 matchweeks of the Premier League, and Tottenham Hotspur are just as hopeless as they were last season. Maybe they should try “spurring” themselves on to a victory. Thankfully for all their undoubtedly miserable fans out there, they play Burnley — who are well on their way to relegation — this week.
Midweek football — what a time to be alive. It makes you feel like the sun’s out when it’s cloudier than ever, the birds are chirping when it’s just your noisy dormmates and you finally feel like your team’s capable of winning a football match only to realize you support Liverpool.
Let’s go back to Aug. 15: It’s the first day of a new Premier League season, and happiness is running amok through the streets of Liverpool.
Liverpool Football Club enters the season as the...
It all comes down to this: 38 matchweeks. One shot at glory. One shot at the Premier League trophy. And for Tottenham Hotspur fans, one more year of continual disappointment. How fun. Realistically, only three teams are likely to win the league this year: Arsenal, Liverpool or Manchester City.
The knockout round of the Champions League began Tuesday — a reminder of the absolute glory of the European competition, and a few matchups stood out against the rest.
Last weekend, all eyes turned to a rescheduled fixture at Goodison Park as Everton and Liverpool played in the final ever Merseyside Derby at the 132-year-old grounds. Liverpool entered at the top of the table, looking to expand its lead during its chase for a second-ever Premier League title.
To start the weekend, third-place Nottingham Forest hosted mid-table Brighton & Hove Albion. Both teams entered the match off losses — Forest was coming off a 5-0 thrashing from AFC Bournemouth, while Brighton lost 1-0 on a penalty to Everton.
The new Champions League format means more teams, more games and more exciting matchups — and it all starts today.
So, what matches should fans pay close attention to?
A new season has arrived and so have many changes in the footballing world. The summer is a chaotic time, with transfers, managers being sacked and fans having renewed hope, no matter how bad or good their last season was.
Since the end of the World Cup, Arsenal has continued building upon a historic season and the transfer market has changed the landscape of football around the globe.
In this week's edition of The Mezzala, Benjamin Lee covers France Football's annual awards and their validity, including the Ballon d'Or, Yashin Trophy and more.
