Caveat: This essay was originally intended to be published a week ago. In that time, Aston Villa have played an FA Cup tie against Tottenham and a Premier League game against Ipswich Town. Last Saturday Aston Villa lost 2-0 to a struggling Wolves side, it was the latest upset in what has been a very underwhelming Premier League campaign for The Villans so far. Off the back of a stellar campaign last season that saw them finish 4th and qualify for the Champions League, they've really struggled...

Caveat: This essay was originally intended to be published a week ago. In that time, Aston Villa have played an FA Cup tie against Tottenham and a Premier League game against Ipswich Town. Last Saturday Aston Villa lost 2-0 to a struggling Wolves side, it was the latest upset in what has been a very underwhelming Premier League campaign for The Villans so far. Off the back of a stellar campaign last season that saw them finish 4th and qualify for the Champions League, they've really struggled...

The Premier League returns on Tuesday with Gameweek 21, and it promises to be another thrilling chapter in one of the most unpredictable seasons in recent memory. With teams fighting for titles, European spots, and survival, every match carries significance. Here’s a quick preview of what’s to come: Tuesday, January 14, 2025Brentford vs. Manchester City (19:30 GMT) Brentford faces a formidable challenge as they host Manchester City. City, aiming for a third consecutive league victory, will lo...

The Premier League returns on Tuesday with Gameweek 21, and it promises to be another thrilling chapter in one of the most unpredictable seasons in recent memory. With teams fighting for titles, European spots, and survival, every match carries significance. Here’s a quick preview of what’s to come: Tuesday, January 14, 2025Brentford vs. Manchester City (19:30 GMT) Brentford faces a formidable challenge as they host Manchester City. City, aiming for a third consecutive league victory, will lo...

A Haaland hat-trick, controversial red card decisions, a late late comeback, and bitter rivals clashing in the North-West. Last weekend s...

A Haaland hat-trick, controversial red card decisions, a late late comeback, and bitter rivals clashing in the North-West. Last weekend s...

Mikel Arteta’s reign at Arsenal has been one of promise and potential, but as the Gunners sit on the brink of another trophy-less season, questions surrounding his future are louder than ever. Five years into his tenure, has Arteta done enough to justify his continued leadership of the club?The Highs: FA Cup Glory and Title ChallengesAppointed in December 2019, Arteta wasted no time in making an impact, guiding Arsenal to an FA Cup victory in his first season. That triumph was seen as a sprin...

Mikel Arteta’s reign at Arsenal has been one of promise and potential, but as the Gunners sit on the brink of another trophy-less season, questions surrounding his future are louder than ever. Five years into his tenure, has Arteta done enough to justify his continued leadership of the club?The Highs: FA Cup Glory and Title ChallengesAppointed in December 2019, Arteta wasted no time in making an impact, guiding Arsenal to an FA Cup victory in his first season. That triumph was seen as a sprin...

Maresca's Marauders March OnChelsea have had a decent start to the season. Under Maresca, they've transitioned from Pochettino's more direct brand of football to something a bit more controlled, much like Liverpool's transition under Slot. And yet, like Liverpool, this doesn't mean that they've completely lost all their bite. Their routs of Wolves, Brighton, and West Ham show that they're still dangerous when they go direct. They can still hurt you when they decide to be marauders. I would ar...

Maresca's Marauders March OnChelsea have had a decent start to the season. Under Maresca, they've transitioned from Pochettino's more direct brand of football to something a bit more controlled, much like Liverpool's transition under Slot. And yet, like Liverpool, this doesn't mean that they've completely lost all their bite. Their routs of Wolves, Brighton, and West Ham show that they're still dangerous when they go direct. They can still hurt you when they decide to be marauders. I would ar...

The Premier League returns on Saturday with Gameweek 22, promising another thrilling chapter in one of the most unpredictable seasons in recent memory. With teams fighting for titles, European spots, and survival, every match carries significance. Here’s a quick preview of what’s to come: Saturday, January 18, 2025Newcastle United vs. Bournemouth (12:30 GMT) Newcastle United, riding a six-match winning streak, host AFC Bournemouth at St. James' Park. The Magpies aim to close the gap on the le...

The Premier League returns on Saturday with Gameweek 22, promising another thrilling chapter in one of the most unpredictable seasons in recent memory. With teams fighting for titles, European spots, and survival, every match carries significance. Here’s a quick preview of what’s to come: Saturday, January 18, 2025Newcastle United vs. Bournemouth (12:30 GMT) Newcastle United, riding a six-match winning streak, host AFC Bournemouth at St. James' Park. The Magpies aim to close the gap on the le...

Three games into the new season, and the rumblings about Erik ten Hag’s future at Manchester United have already begun. Harsh? Perhaps. B...

Three games into the new season, and the rumblings about Erik ten Hag’s future at Manchester United have already begun. Harsh? Perhaps. B...

As February begins, the Premier League heats up with another crucial weekend of action.

As February begins, the Premier League heats up with another crucial weekend of action.

Someone on the Farcaster football channel said, in response to Ash's essay questioning Arteta's legacy after five years at Arsenal, "I wonder what Chukwuka thinks about this..." Well, here are a couple of thoughts I have regarding whether Arteta should be fired at the end of the season or if his legacy is in question already at the club. First, I Acknowledge The ProblemsFirst of all, I do acknowledge the problems that have led us to this place where some people are calling for Arteta's sackin...

Someone on the Farcaster football channel said, in response to Ash's essay questioning Arteta's legacy after five years at Arsenal, "I wonder what Chukwuka thinks about this..." Well, here are a couple of thoughts I have regarding whether Arteta should be fired at the end of the season or if his legacy is in question already at the club. First, I Acknowledge The ProblemsFirst of all, I do acknowledge the problems that have led us to this place where some people are calling for Arteta's sackin...

Every Premier League season opens with a slate of new possibilities. A big part of the appeal of the EPL is that you never really know wh...

Every Premier League season opens with a slate of new possibilities. A big part of the appeal of the EPL is that you never really know wh...

As the new football season hits its stride, the global spotlight turns toward the Ballon d’Or—the golden orb that crowns the world’s best footballer each year. In this essay, ahead of the award ceremony on 28 October, we’ll delve into the storied history of this prestigious award, spotlight this year’s top contenders, and make a compelling case for why Rodri stands above the rest.The Golden Ball: A Brief HistoryThe Ballon d’Or, established in 1956 by France Football magazine, has long been th...

As the new football season hits its stride, the global spotlight turns toward the Ballon d’Or—the golden orb that crowns the world’s best footballer each year. In this essay, ahead of the award ceremony on 28 October, we’ll delve into the storied history of this prestigious award, spotlight this year’s top contenders, and make a compelling case for why Rodri stands above the rest.The Golden Ball: A Brief HistoryThe Ballon d’Or, established in 1956 by France Football magazine, has long been th...

A few days ago, prompted by this meme taking a dig at Cameron and his Tottenham loyalties, the football channel took a trip down memory lane.Chukwuka Osakwe on Warpcast@cameron to @kmacb.eth and everyone else who was on that unlonely livestream in a few years.FarcasterKMac does an excellent job of summarising what was going on at that point in the cast below.KMac🍌 ⏩ ツ on WarpcastFor those that don’t know the backstory, it goes something like this: During first interaction of channels the ‘so...

A few days ago, prompted by this meme taking a dig at Cameron and his Tottenham loyalties, the football channel took a trip down memory lane.Chukwuka Osakwe on Warpcast@cameron to @kmacb.eth and everyone else who was on that unlonely livestream in a few years.FarcasterKMac does an excellent job of summarising what was going on at that point in the cast below.KMac🍌 ⏩ ツ on WarpcastFor those that don’t know the backstory, it goes something like this: During first interaction of channels the ‘so...