The Premier League season is well underway and it has already produced some shocking and unexpected results. Teams that were expected to perform well have struggled, while others that were predicted to have difficulty have surprised many with their performances. Here, we will take a look at five of the biggest surprises in the Premier …
Thick Accent Staff
A talisman for Liverpool and regarded as one of the best centre-backs in world football, Virgil van Dijk is a fan favourite amongst the Anfield faithful. One thing that has made Van Dijk stand out, apart from his obvious talents as a footballer, is the fact he uses “VIRGIL” on the back of his shirt …
Although the FIFA 2022 World Cup was not without its fair share of controversy in the run-up to the competition, now that the tournament has kicked off, it’s safe to say that the focus is very much on football once again. And while it is still very much early days in the competition, the group …
You may have noticed that in the past few years, there has been an increase in the number of football teams sponsored by cryptocurrency companies. At first, it may seem like an odd pairing. After all, what do virtual currencies have to do with a physical sport? However, upon closer examination, it becomes clear that …
If there’s one Newcastle player who’s a joy to watch, it’s the unparalleled Allan Saint-Maximin. The suave Frenchman is ruthless, talented, and clearly intent on rising to the top. He’s as good as they always claimed he was – and that’s a rare phenomenon in the world of football. An attacker extraordinaire, he might also …
Liverpool were dealt their first defeat of the season on Sunday as an invigorating West Ham performance ensured the Irons jumped up to third place in the Premier League table. A frustrating outing, to say the least, Jurgen Klopp’s men remained lethargic throughout the game as they struggled to break down a resolute West Ham …
There is no stopping Vinicius Jr. at Real Madrid at the moment. The Brazilian was instrumental on the pitch as Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano to move two points clear at the top of La Liga. Vinicius was, arguably, the most sensational performer of the evening as he played a vital …
It has been a disappointing few weeks for Manchester United fans. Following a string of poor results, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men endured another exhausting afternoon as the Red Devils suffered a humiliating 2-0 defeat to local rivals Manchester City on Saturday. While the first-team delivered yet another underwhelming performance at Old Trafford, at the U-23 …
Tottenham Hotspur scraped a narrow 3-2 victory over Vitesse on an eventful Thursday evening in the UEFA Europa Conference League as Antonio Conte kick-started his tenure with three valuable points at his new club. Spurs began the game as the dominant side, scoring three goals within the first thirty minutes, only to concede twice in …
A ‘rollercoaster ride’ ride would be an understatement at describing Antonio Conte’s first outing as Tottenham Hotspur manager on an eventful European evening. Five goals, three red cards, and an animated manager on the touchline provided the much-needed tonic as the Lilywhites ensured they took the spoils of victory on Thursday. Although an anxious encounter, …
All seems well at Liverpool FC. Aside from potentially teetering towards yet another injury crisis, Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League win over Atletico Madrid maintained the positive atmosphere surrounding the club, as they secured qualification for the next stage of the competition. While there were several takeaways from the game – most notably the home support’s …
A goal down at half-time, Erik Ten Hag’s Ajax, once again, proved their combative nature, as the Amsterdam outfit produced a remarkable comeback to win 1-3 against Borussia Dortmund to secure qualification for the next stage of the UEFA Champions League. Goals from Dusan Tadic, Sebastian Haller, and Davy Klassen propelled the visitors towards victory, …
It seems the Rangers fan base cannot get enough of Zambian National Fashion Sakala. The 24-year-old has gone on to become amongst the club’s most loved players after he scored a scintillating hat-trick in the club’s 1-6 win over Motherwell on Sunday. Since then, Rangers fans have taken to the road singing praises and conceiving …
On another palpable Champions League night at Anfield, Liverpool, yet again, proved their mettle against an underperforming Atletico Madrid side as the hosts cruised to a 2-0 victory on Wednesday; securing qualification for the next stage of the competition. Goals from Sadio Mane and Diogo Jota proved enough as a sensational performance by Trent Alexander-Arnold …
Arguably the Premier League’s most impressive non-traditional top-six side this season, West Ham continue to win over their doubters, having carried over their remarkable form from last season. The Hammers have been increasingly convincing in Europe; yet to lose a game while their domestic form continues to lay down benchmarks under David Moyes’ management. While …
Antonio Conte was unveiled as Spurs manager on Tuesday after the club sacked Nuno Espirito Santo only three months into the season. Although his appointment was met with jubilation amongst the Lilywhites’ fanbase, their new manager was caught on social media accidentally showcasing his admiration for the club’s noisy neighbours, Arsenal. Amidst the vast archive …
While Liverpool continues to produce eye-candy football, it seems one of their promising prospects may have failed to address an eye-catching concern. Ahead of the club’s UEFA Champions League encounter against Atletico Madrid later this evening, left-back Kostas Tsimikas was spotted having a bruised eye during a training session on Tuesday. The Greek left-back has …