Author: Chris Perarnau

Sunday’s line-up of Premier League fixtures has thrown up a real treat ahead of the looming international break as Manchester United take the trip down south to face reigning champions Chelsea. It’s a heavyweight clash that’s always earmarked as the ‘one to watch’ from the second the fixture lists are drawn out over the summer and Sunday’s encounter at Stamford Bridge has all the hallmarks of being a classic as Antonio Conte’s side desperately try to stay within reach of their rivals at the top. The Blues are already nine points adrift of Manchester City in their defence of...

When it was announced back in early June that Arsenal were set to sign left-back Sead Kolasinac from Schalke on a free transfer, there weren’t too many Gunners fans that even batted an eyelid at the signing. The 23-year-old was unheard of outside of Germany and as such was a bit of an unknown entity heading into the Premier League season, and there were lingering doubts over whether the Bosnian could add anything to Arsene Wenger’s side and help the north London side in their top-four push. However, ten games into the new campaign and any pre-season reservations about Kolasinac have been...

Manchester United have been one of the leading teams in the Premier League so far and they are emerging as the biggest challengers to Manchester City. Jose Mourinho is once again proving his managerial ability after two underwhelming seasons in the Premier League. Last season, the Portuguese manager did well in the cup competitions, but he will be keen to compete in the league this season. No manager has won the Premier League with two different clubs and the current United boss will be keen to become the first. One of the selection dilemmas that he has at the...

Two sides at opposite ends of the Premier League table will clash at the weekend in their final match before the international break when basement boys Crystal Palace take the short trip across London to face rivals Tottenham. Whilst on paper there won’t be many people giving Roy Hodgson’s side a chance at Wembley Stadium, not least because of Tottenham’s impressive dismantling of reigning Champions League holders Real Madrid during the week, the visit of Palace may not be as easy a test as first imagined for the hosts. They seem to be well on their way to turning...

The departure of Ronald Koeman from Everton will have an impact on Draft Fantasy Football just as Toffees fans will be hoping that it does in the dressing room at Goodison Park. With a new coach likely to change the team, it could be an ideal time for Draft Fantasy Football managers to consider their selections with these three players most at threat… Phil Jagielka The veteran in the Everton defence, few expected him to retain a key role for the Toffees this year but he did under Koeman. With less pace than a snail, it’s hard to see...

Considering the extremely high standards that Harry Kane has been setting in north London this season, Dele Alli will know that he hasn’t been at the top of his game in the opening nine matches. Last season the 21-year-old was sensational, scoring 18 times and assisting seven goals in 37 Premier League matches on his way to winning the PFA Young Player of the Year for the second successive season, and heading into the 2017-18 campaign he was the man every Draft Fantasy player wanted for their own. Yet, something has  not quite clicked for Alli this year, playing...

Arsenal were superb during their away victory over Everton and managed to score five goals at Goodison Park. The previous weekend’s defeat to Watford raised doubts about the commitment and quality of the current squad, but they responded in the perfect way with a dominant display. During the match, they had 67.6% of the possession and attempted 30 shots. The defence was ropy at times and conceded two avoidable goals, but there were a lot of positives to take. For Draft Fantasy managers, this was a reminder of the quality Arsenal possess in attack and two notable fantasy favourites...

The inevitable turned into a reality on Monday afternoon as Everton announced the sacking of manager Ronald Koeman following a turgid start to the season both on a domestic and a European front. The Toffees slipped into the relegation zone on Sunday afternoon after their latest defeat, a 5-2 thrashing at the hands of Arsenal, and it proved to be the final straw after 16 months at the helm. Their first European adventure for three years has gone equally awry, currently sitting rock bottom of Group E after losing to Atalanta and Lyon and being held at home by...

Manchester City are the firm favourites to win the Premier League title after emerging as the best team to watch in the division during the first nine matches of the 2017/18 campaign. The Citizens were inconsistent last season and frustrating to watch at times. However, Pep Guardiola has continued to work hard on the training ground and his side are now performing at the level that everyone expected when he arrived at the Etihad Stadium. They are five points clear at the top of the Premier League after winning eight of their nine opening fixtures. Currently, they lead the...

Chelsea managed to spare their blushes against Watford with a late turnaround to take all three points. Michy Batshuyi was the star as he came off the bench to score twice in the club’s 4-2 victory, but the Blues’ defence will come under the microscope after another poor display. Last season, Antonio Conte was praised for how he coached the team’s back three. He had them well-drilled and they were difficult to break down. However, they have struggled at the beginning of the new campaign. A major reason for that has been the injuries and suspensions the side have...