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  1. My Mission Impossible : Making an England XI Outside the Top Four

    It's not the easiest thing in the world to pick an England XI without picking players from England elite clubs i.e. Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Chelsea...

    Written by Salaar Arshad Shamsi about 1 day ago 3 comments

  2. Manchester United and Cristiano Ronaldo : An Army Of One?

    Merely a diver for some, a hero for others, controversial to an extent but sublime to the fullest; he's often described as the 'best' player in the world - undoubtedly I'm referring to Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo...

    Written by Salaar Arshad Shamsi about 3 days ago 3 comments

  3. Is the Importance of Home Grown Players Lost?

    There is a perception in most English clubs that foreign players have more quality than locals; others argue that they add a new dimension to their respective teams...

    Written by Salaar Arshad Shamsi about 6 days ago 18 comments

  4. A Step at a Time For Sir Alex Ferguson and Manchester United

    Sir Alex Ferguson's reign at Old Trafford has stretched over two decades and the Scot has seen it all! Manchester United might be lagging behind in the Premier League but Ferguson hasn't lost any sleep over it...

    Written by Salaar Arshad Shamsi about 8 days ago 3 comments

  5. Hull City Jolt Manchester United But the Red Devils Take the Win

    Saturday was a day of upsets in the Premier League; it made one feel that the superiority of the "Big Four" had faded away...

    Written by Salaar Arshad Shamsi about 19 days ago 2 comments

  6. Hull City and Stoke City Show the Way to a Competitive Premier League

    Optimists argue that it's too early to say whether Liverpool will win the Premier League, and whether Tottenham Hotspur will get relegated; these arguments are generated by pure passion...

    Written by Salaar Arshad Shamsi about 19 days ago 0 comments

  7. Liverpool's Mission Impossible Is On Track...

    Yes, many have tried but most have failed; defeating Chelsea at Stamford Bridge is not child's play. Regardless of the fact that Franco Di Santo and Scott Sinclair featured on the day for the Blues, it was a deserved victory for Rafael Benitez's men...

    Written by Salaar Arshad Shamsi about 24 days ago 5 comments

  8. Never Board a Sinking Ship: Are You Listening Mr. Redknapp?

    Finally! Juande Ramos was relieved of his duties at White Hart Lane; Gus Poyet and Damien Comolli were also nowhere to be seen within miles of North London...

    Written by Salaar Arshad Shamsi about 24 days ago 4 comments

  9. A Frustrated Carlos Tevez Vows to Fight It out at Manchester United

    Manchester United's Carlos Tevez is understandably frustrated with the recent lack of action at United. He is at the centre of what was arguably the Premier League's longest transfer controversy with his transfer to Old Trafford from West Ham United...

    Written by Salaar Arshad Shamsi about 26 days ago 4 comments

  10. Manchester United Held By Resilient Everton

    As Darren Fletcher struck for the Red Devils in the first half, nobody would've have thought Sir Alex Ferguson's men would leave Goodison Park without all three points, but football is a funny game...

    Written by Salaar Arshad Shamsi about 27 days ago 7 comments

  11. Tottenham Hotspur: Done and Dusted Yet?

    It's going from bad to worse for Tottenham Hotspur. The mood over at White Hart Lane is quite dull and it's hard to find a smile on Juande Ramos' face; not surprisingly though...

    Written by Salaar Arshad Shamsi about about 1 month ago 5 comments

  12. Thought of the Day: What's the Ultimate Goal of Every Footballer?

    There's a rather alarming debate that's been going on for the past couple of seasons, questioning the real motives behind a footballer's decision to play the game. It's not something I haven't looked at before (When Greed Takes Over The Game...

    Written by Salaar Arshad Shamsi about about 1 month ago 3 comments

  13. Emile Heskey: Going, Going...Gone?

    Fabio Capello isn't afraid to make controversial decisions. When Capello decided to recall Emile Heskey into the England squad, the decision raised a few eyebrows...

    Written by Salaar Arshad Shamsi about about 1 month ago 6 comments

  14. Sucking Up To The Boss : Is It Is Worth It?

    Caution - the following material is based on a personal presumption, it is not confirmed and not meant to offend anybody. Croatia and Belarus, two great results but no smile on Fabio Capello's face yet...

    Written by Salaar Arshad Shamsi about about 1 month ago 12 comments

  15. To Laugh Or To Cry? The Confusion Inside a Newcastle United Fan

    There's never been a club which has underperformed as much as Newcastle United. Personally, I've always felt Newcastle United have never performed to their potential, they have some quality ...

    Written by Salaar Arshad Shamsi about about 1 month ago 4 comments

  16. Respect and Football: The Long Lost Connection...

    Roma's defender Philippe Mexes has been suspended for three games because of "insulting a match official" in Roma's Serie A clash against Siena. This is not the first time that we have seen players crossing the limit...

    Written by Salaar Arshad Shamsi about about 1 month ago 22 comments

  17. Racism in Football: A Case of Actions Speaking Louder Than Words?

    I can't stand racism, and it appears I'm not alone. Basically, racism is pathetic—it degrades a person due to the colour of his skin. Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand recently echoed these thoughts...

    Written by Salaar Arshad Shamsi about about 1 month ago 33 comments

  18. Manchester United and Sir Alex: Till Death Do Us Part?

    Sir Alex Ferguson has been at the helm of Manchester United for over two decades. The Scot took over at Old Trafford from Aberdeen during turbulent times for the Red Devils but the misery seems nothing more than a distant memory, not for Sir Alex though..

    Written by Salaar Arshad Shamsi about about 1 month ago 9 comments

  19. Remorse and Regret: £15m For Fellaini, Money Down The Drain?

    Everton had a frustrating transfer season. The Toffees were chasing Sporting Lisbon's prized midfielder, Joao Moutinho, for most of the summer, a move which never came off...

    Written by Salaar Arshad Shamsi about about 1 month ago 14 comments

  20. Thought of the Day: Goal-Line Technology, It's About Time!

    It's time to talk about how to take the game forward. Football is sport which is being rapidly globalized, the development of the game in the past three decades has been overwhelming...

    Written by Salaar Arshad Shamsi about about 1 month ago 8 comments

  21. Top 10 Hilarious Football Quotes of The Week, Part II

    Salaar Shamsi select another bunch of some funny, some not so funny and other ridiculous jokes...

    Written by Salaar Arshad Shamsi about about 1 month ago 2 comments

  22. Thought Of The Day: Football, Is It Anything Less Than a Religion?

    Humor is hot on Bleacher Report these days but I'm taking a slightly more serious look at football and life. What is religion? In a dictionary, Religion is defined as "beliefs and spiritual practices which run sets of mankind...

    Written by Salaar Arshad Shamsi about about 1 month ago 21 comments

  23. Salaar Shamsi's Top 5 Goals of the EPL Weekend

    Salaar Shamsi chooses his Top Five goals of the EPL Weekend

    Written by Salaar Arshad Shamsi about about 1 month ago 7 comments

  24. B/R Fantasy Football League Review : Game Week Six

    The Bleacher Report Fantasy Football League is becoming an intense competition as Posh Wizards and Renegades Salvation are fighting it out for the top spot...

    Written by Salaar Arshad Shamsi about about 1 month ago 8 comments

  25. Top-10 Hilarious Football Quotes of the Week

    Salaar Shamsi rounds up a list of 10 reasonably funny quotes from players and managers alike.

    Written by Salaar Arshad Shamsi about about 1 month ago 19 comments