West Ham are in a relegation fight, that much is clear. This season would be considered a success if they steer clear of the trap door. They currently lie in 17th position and are only out of the relegation zone on goal difference. They have been hampered by a long injury list…

Birmingham City are the season’s surprise package; despite being a pre-season tip for relegation, a fine run of form has seen them rise to 8th place with an impressive 32 points from 20 games. They have gone a remarkable 11 games unbeaten and a series of 1-0 wins has propelled them…

Leeds United’s players and manager have been given a lot of credit for there performance at Old Trafford and rightly so; the Manchester United players have received a lot of criticism for their performance and again, righty so; but the Manchester United manager has been given pretty much a free pass by…

As the World Cup draws closer, Capello will have his fingers crossed that none of his key men pick up injuries, particularly of the metatarsal variety. But along with the fitness of his players; Capello may also be concerned by the form of some of his players, particularly Steven Gerrard and Frank…

If the rumours are to be believed, Liverpool are leading the race to sign Atletico Madrid winger Maxi Rodriguez on loan for the rest of the season. Boca Juniors and Tottenham have also been credited with an interest in the player but Liverpool are believed to be in advanced talks with the…

Cesc Fabregas underlined his importance to Arsenal with his remarkable 27-minute cameo against Aston Villa on 27th December. With Robin van Persie unlikely to return this season, Fabregas is now even more central to Arsenal’s plans this season. Yet his hamstring troubles have not affected them as badly as many expected them…

The League Cup as a competition has declined in importance over the last few years. The bigger clubs use the tournament as a way to bring young players through and it is rare to see the top players at the top clubs play in the competition. Arsene Wenger sticks with young players…

Eighteen months ago, the suggestion that Bobby Zamora should be considered for the World Cup squad would have resulted in howls of derision from most football fans. Suggest it now and there will enough people willing to entertain the idea; some still consider it a laughable proposal, but looking at it objectively,…

Paul Scholes is a Manchester United legend, one of the greatest players to have played in the Premier League; but at 35 it may be time for him to call it a day. His recent performance against Fulham was atrocious; he was off the pace and was unable to make any…

Faustino Asprilla is a cult hero amongst many Newcastle United fans; the Columbian spent less than 3 years at the club but in that time he won many admirers with his flamboyant style of play. But where is he now? Asprilla arrived at Newcastle in the 95/96 season and is blamed by many…