Tactical preview of 2017 Champions League final

Very soon, we will be finding out whether Juventus’ wait for a first European crown since 1996 will come to an end or Real Madrid’s recent love affair with the competition will continue. The clash between Italy and Spain’s respective champions from the 2016/17 league campaign promises to be a thriller considering the fair bit …

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English clubs in Europe next year: How will they fare?

The question of how the English quintet will fare in the Champions League next season is a tricky one since we are yet to witness how the summer transfer window will unfold. What happens in the transfer market will have a telling impact on the success of teams from the Premier League in Europe. But based …

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Lauding Rob Holding while lowering the hype

If Arsenal’s Rob Holding was a company on Wall Street, he would be worth owning a few shares in since his stock price is on a resplendent rise. In nine months, the 21-year-old has gone from one of those inessential transfer risks from Arsene Wenger to one of those shrewd signings from the Frenchman. Despite his classy track record in nurturing …

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