Patrick Vieira is perhaps one of the most over-referenced players in football. It seems like every time a talented, French defensive midfielder emerges onto the scene, they are touted as his successor. Yet the shadow of his days at Arsenal has certainly loomed over the club during the past decade, …

As Liverpool secured their first league title in 30 years, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer declared that it was imperative Manchester United are soon capable of challenging for the Premier League themselves. With Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes finally being able to link up as a pair, the Red Devils have made …

With the transfer market continuing on a seemingly endless trajectory of inflation, more and more clubs are devoting more resources towards purchasing and developing young players. Rather than shelling out tens or even hundreds of millions to acquire established world-class players, teams are now trying to produce their own. Most …

Manchester City and Liverpool have dominated the Premier League in an unprecedented fashion over the past two seasons, amassing a points total that places them in an echelon of their own. The task for other Premier League teams is to bridge the gap. Making such strides will have to start …

The defensive midfielder has become an increasingly important position in modern football. With many teams preaching a high-pressing, attack-minded style of football, having a player who can shield the defensive line, cover the space behind the attacking unit, and progress possession effectively is crucial to achieving success. Joshua Kimmich for …

One of La Liga’s foremost clubs, Valencia, has struggled this season. Despite emerging from a Champions League group with Ajax and Chelsea, they were eviscerated by Atalanta in the Round of 16 and have faced a lackluster domestic campaign. However, one bright spot in an otherwise unremarkable season has been …

Of the major five European leagues, Ligue 1 tends to receive the least attention due to the overwhelming dominance of PSG. Such unchallenged primacy has obscured France’s array of supremely talented and interesting teams. Over the past couple seasons, Lille have been one such side. Nicolas Pepe made headlines last …

The uncertainty surrounding the summer transfer window may deprive him of a move away from Germany at present, but Dayot Upamecano seems destined for big things after his steady progression at RB Leipzig. Linked with a host of Premier League clubs, among which are Arsenal and Manchester United, the 21-year-old …

Mike Ashley’s reportedly imminent departure from Newcastle United has been celebrated with unusual passion. It serves as the clearest indicator of the degree to which Ashley sucked the life out of one of England’s proudest clubs. Sacking Kevin Keegan. Briefly renaming St. James’s Park after his company Sports Direct. Compelling …

For all of Liverpool’s dominance this season, a 3-0 loss to Watford spoiled their quest to repeat the heroics of Arsenal during the 2003/04 season in which they went unbeaten throughout the entire season. Arsene Wenger assembled a squad with some of the finest players to ever grace the Premier …