One Kick From Glory

Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka have started this season with a point to prove, and a trophy to win. With Kai scoring 6 in 6 games at home and Bukayo chasing down Thierry Henry's assist record, there's a lot to love for Arsenal this season. Will these two make the difference come the end of the season, and will Erik Ten Hag still be in charge after this international break? We'll all find out soon eno...

Cole Palmer continues to shine in a Chelsea shirt. A four goal haul fired his club to victory, and leave Chelsea looking up the table. The same cannot be said for Erik Ten Hag, who's Manchester United team look devoid of ideas, fight and belief. Can he turn it around or will another man be in the hot seat come the end of the month? __________________________________________________     Featuring M...

Manchester City v Arsenal is slowing shaping up to be a contentious rivalry. There's no love lost on the pitch, and this game proved to be another classic encounter. Thought without the ref's interference, could have gone onto another level. Will common sense refereeing return or will it be more of the same from the old boys club? __________________________________________________     Feat...

Nostalgia has dominated popular culture and sport is no exception to this trend. The 'Barclaysman' videos trend has swept across football, casting our minds back to favoured footballers of old. We sat back and discussed three of our favourite Barclaysmen, and reflected on the weekend's action. __________________________________________________     Featuring Matthew, Craig, Clive &...

Raheem Sterling traded blue for red on transfer deadline day. With the opportunity to join Arsenal, a childhood dream fulfilled and the chance to link up with Mikel Arteta again proving too big to turn down. Will he fire Arsenal to the title this season? __________________________________________________     Featuring Matthew, Craig, Clive & Markus. Visuals by Malachi & Clive  Follow Eight...

Liverpool may have moved away from their legendary training ground in 2021, but Old Trafford is proving to be a favourable stadium for one Mo Salah. He has scored a record 15 goals against Man United, with 10 coming at Old Trafford. He will take some stopping this season in the hunt for the golden boot. __________________________________________________     Featuring Matthew, Craig, Clive & Ma...

Following his ill timed social media post, Noni Madukele stepped up and moved the conversation away from a gaff and to a glut of goals. A hat trick and a positive Chelsea performance has given Enzo Maresca a lot to build upon. How will Chelsea continue to develop this season? __________________________________________________     Featuring Matthew, Craig, Clive & Markus. Visuals by Malachi &am...

The Premier League is back and the monster trio of Salah, Haaland proved that it's business as usual for them. Unfortunately for the blues, they couldn't start off on the front foot. How will Chelsea shape up, after their defeat to Manchester City? Are Liverpool and Arsenal set to challenge Manchester City to the title and will the Red half of Manchester join the party? At what point does...

The 2024/25 football season is here, and there is so much optimism in the air around our clubs. Will Chelsea’s “strategy” of stockpiling players pay off, or is Enzo Maresca’s blues in for a shock? Can Arne Slot lead Liverpool to a title win this year, or will the machine that is Manchester City achieve an historic 5th win in a row?  We’re back and listen up to hear how we see things playing out. _...

Kylian Mbappe finally secured his dream move to Real Madrid. After much speculation, delays and frustration, it has finally happened. How will he fear at his new club? Will Real Madrid enter another dynastic era? Whilst in England, Man City are creating more noise in the courtroom. How will their decision to sue the Premier League pan out? __________________________________________________     Fea...

The crowning heights of sporting success are clouded by the prolonged delay over the 115 charges. Like Lance Armstrong, these great sporting achievements lose their shine when cheating is implied & there’s a lot of smoke over at Manchester City.  We put this backdrop to one side, to reflect on another successful year for Pep’s team.  Taking a look at the progress, or lack there off of the rest...

Tuesday night's showdown between Man City & Tottenham promised a lot and delivered much frustration, for Ange Postecoglou and the misguided Arsenal fans who thought spurs would do them a favour. Never. Man City collected all 3 points, and with Chelsea's win against Brighton, there is an outside chance that Tottenham may loses out on fifth spot come the end of the season. Come Sunday, h...

Following the announcement that this would be his final season at Liverpool, a historic quadruple was on the table. Now, with 2 games left in the season Liverpool only have the Carabao cup to show for their efforts. What went wrong & how will Arne Slott build on Klopp’s legacy at Liverpool?

Arsenal capped of a triumphant week in London, with back to back derby wins. Beating both Tottenham and Chelsea to keep the title race alive show just how far the gunners have come, but will Man City slip up and cause Arsenal to win their first title in 20 years? Well, it was made a tall order no least down to the the suspect finishing by Chris Wood, much to the chagrin of Craig. _________________...

A London derby always presents a difficult challenge & Chelsea were hoping to spoil the party. But faced with the pressure & need to maintain their momentum at the top of the table, Arsenal stood firm and blew their London rivals away. 5:0, but it could so easily have been so much more. Will Chelsea make a late push for Europe? Or will this result, coming off the back of a late defeat to M...

The margins at the top of the Premier League table are so fine, and the teams need to be practically perfect to deny Manchester City from winning a fourth consecutive title. Arsenal & Liverpool both slipped up at home, in a similar fashion, with both games dominated by quality moments from the opposition but wasteful finishing from the hosts. As the mistake hands the impetus to Man City, the b...

It's one of the fierce's rivalries in English football and the matches never fail to live up to the hype. Drama, wonder goals and an unfortunate penalty saw this one end in a draw. What impact will this result have on both Manchester United and Liverpool's season? __________________________________________________     Featuring Matthew, Craig, Clive & Markus. Visuals by Malachi &am...

Arsenal and Manchester City played out a tactical 0-0 draw, much to the annoyance of the neutrals. But in this match, we saw how far this young Arsenal team have come. And with both teams winning their midweek games, the question remains: Who will reign supreme at the end? __________________________________________________     Featuring Matthew, Craig, Clive & Markus. Visuals by Malachi &...

With the international break over, all eyes are back on the Premier League and the exciting run in that is coming to a conclusion. The race for the title, battle for survival and the hunt for Europe: there is still a lot to play for and this weekend's games will have a big impact on the outcome. Who will hold their nerve in the end? __________________________________________________     Featur...

As the latest International break commences, we take a journey over the to Women’s Super League and share out thoughts on the top of the table derby clash between Chelsea and Arsenal. We look back on our experience at the game and the performances of both teams. In the men’s game, we reflect on the exciting FA Cup ties and the potential for a successful end to the season for Chelsea or Manchester...

It was billed as one of the biggest games of the season and it did not disappoint. Liverpool vs Manchester City was filled with drama, action and a contentious moment too. The draw leaves Arsenal at the summit of the Premier League, but there is still so much to play for. Who will remain victorious at the end? __________________________________________________     Featuring Matthew, Craig, Clive &...

There is no margin for error in this seasons title rave, and Liverpool, Man City & Arsenal are doing all they can to be victorious at the end. Who will manage to maintain their great form & bring the trophy home? __________________________________________________     Featuring Matthew, Craig, Clive & Markus. Visuals by Malachi & Clive Follow Eightseven on: https://www.facebook.com/eightseven.uk/ h...

Virgil Van Dijk rose highest to ensure that Liverpool were victorious in the Carabao cup final against Chelsea, potentially kickstarting an historic quadruple in Jurgen Klopp's last season. Following his imperious performance in this match, is Virgil the greatest centre back in Premier League history? And how will Chelsea respond to this disappointment? With Arteta's Arsenal enacting reven...

Chelsea momentarily halted Man City’s progress, whilst Arsenal & Liverpool continued their winning streaks. This title race isn’t easing up & Arsenal are doing all they can to have a positive goal difference, which could prove decisive in the end. __________________________________________________     Featuring Matthew, Craig, Clive & Markus. Visuals by Malachi & Clive Follow Eightseven on: https:...

Arsenal, Liverpool, Man City all win to keep pace with each other at the summit. And after a difficult start to their game, Chelsea secured 3 vital points as they continue their March back up the table. Will Liverpool be able to remain at the top come the end of the season or will Manchester City secure their fourth successive Premier league title? It's still all to play for, in what is shapin...