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The Weekender

Story of the Weekend
Liverpool and Arsenal lead the table after victories against Derby and Portsmouth respectively, the Reds hammering Billy Davies’ Rams side 6-0 with Fernando Torres and Xabi Alonso scoring twice apiece as Liverpool indicated for the first time in a long, long time that they will sustain a challenge for the league. Arsenal […]

The Weekender

Story of the Weekend
It was a return to form for the omnipresent Premier League quartet; the top four all securing narrow victories to ensure the league table has some resemblance with reality, though Manchester United remain in mid-table. Their lack of firepower up front was again apparent in a tight 1-0 win against Tottenham, though […]

The Weekender

Story of the Weekend
No one would have dreamt it, but Wigan went top of the Premier League, albeit temporarily, after Saturday’s seven matches following a 3-0 hammering of Roy Keane’s previously impressive Sunderland. There was an unjustified wave of sympathy for big-spenders Tottenham after successive defeats, and so the world breathed a sigh of relief […]

The Weekender: Premier League previews and predictions

Premiership Preview
Liverpool take on Chelsea in the game of the weekend while Manchester City host fierce rivals United on a Sunday that could definitively shape the title race. Elsewhere, Tottenham need points and fast - they play Derby - Newcastle are up against Aston Villa, and high-flying Everton go to Reading. Footballing World previews and […]

Premier League Predictions: Part Two

Our predictions for the 2007/8 season attempt to forecast the fate of clubs fighting for the title, a place in Europe or to stay in the Premier League. Part two covers the ten remaining sides, from Manchester City to Wigan. Do you agree?
Premier League Predictions: Part One
Manchester City
Stuart Pearce’s uninventive spell ended amidst anger and […]

Lauren departure a microcosm of Wenger’s youth policy

Tim Wigmore believes Lauren’s amicable departure from Arsenal is further proof of Arsene Wenger’s enormous faith in Arsenal’s next generation.
Lauren turns 30 on Friday. He played a hugely significant part in Arsenal’s successes from 2001-2005, with his combativeness, athleticism and consummate professionalism. Most managers treasure such experienced team men. Arsene Wenger, however, sensing injury may […]