Isco’s become encaged in his own paradox after not taking kindly to Santiago Solari’s appointment as Real Madrid manager. A favourite of former manager Julen Lopetegui, he’s barely featured under the Argentine, starting only…

On Wednesday, West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice announced via his social media channels his intention to switch his national allegiance from the Republic of Ireland to England. The 20-year old has played in three friendly games for the…

West Ham United are an odd club to work out. Their early season form was simply outstanding, just ask a vastly more expensive Manchester United side who they took to the cleaners at the London Stadium. However, recently, things have been headed…

Manchester United. Manchester City. Chelsea. Liverpool. Arsenal. Tottenham Hotspur. Since the 2009-10 Premier League season, at least five of these teams made the top six places. All six did in four of the nine full seasons, including…

When West Ham United paid £24million to sign Mark Arnautovic from Stoke in 2017, more than one eyebrow was raised, accompanied by a snigger. Paying an exorbitant fee for the Austrian attacker was not only a sign of how ridiculous modern…

A little over four years ago, Southampton's two starting full-backs departed for pastures new. Luke Shaw headed for Manchester United. Nathaniel Clyne dropped him off then travelled another 35 miles across the M62 to Liverpool. In subsequent…

Big things were expected from West Ham at the season's start, particularly after spending big bucks over the summer as they look to build their squad into one that can perennially challenge for a place in European football. After a torrid…

Tell the average Premier League fan that Raheem Sterling is world class and it will be met with derision. The Manchester City winger splits opinion. Most doubt his quality, as they do with players such as Romelu Lukaku and Mesut Ozil.…

Lucas Perez was an unused substitute in West Ham United's 1-1 draw with Huddersfield Town before the international break. The striker has now gone more than a month without playing a Premier League game. Perez has been short of minutes…

West Ham fans were frothing at the mouth when a deal for Felipe Anderson was agreed over the summer, and rightly so. The Brazilian, now 25, spent five seasons with Lazio in the Serie A. Around twelve months or so ago, the big fish were circling.…

Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater has been at the club for 14 months, but it looks like his time at Stamford Bridge may be coming to an end. The 28-year-old failed to make a competitive appearance under new boss Mauricio Sarri, with the Italian…

The summer transfer window. A time when clubs from all over the world are competing for the services of the worlds best players, and this time around, it was no different. Premier League clubs allegedly spent £1.25bn on new players. But,…

Gareth Southgate set out his vision for England’s future in the Nations League. His focus is on youth. This international break demonstrated commitment to giving young players their first taste of the senior team. Jadon Sancho and Mason…

With the season's second international break bringing the Premier League to a halt for two weeks, now is a perfect time to rate each team's stock. Eight games may seem too few to draw conclusions on the entire campaign, but it offers…

A chorus of praise, the humming of admiration and a tone of positivity –this week's feel-good anthem is here and it comes in the form of England’s latest squad announcement. James Maddison, Jadon Sancho, and Mason Mount are…