Posts by Mark Ryan
Crystal Palace welcome Fulham to Selhurst Park for a London derby that comes with two very different recent trajectories. Palace are trying to halt a wobble after a bruising spell of results, while Fulham arrive in far better rhythm and with the chance to turn a strong December into a platform for the second half […]
Arsenal surged five points clear at the top of the Premier League after tearing Aston Villa apart with a devastating second-half display at the Emirates, running out emphatic 4-1 winners. The contest had been finely balanced before the interval, but everything shifted dramatically after the restart as Mikel Arteta’s side struck twice in quick succession […]
West Ham and Brighton closed out 2025 still searching for a league victory after a frantic 2-2 draw at the London Stadium, a contest dominated by spot-kick controversy and momentum swings rather than control. The hosts struck first inside 10 minutes when Jarrod Bowen raced onto a perfectly weighted through ball from Lucas Paquetá and […]
Chelsea’s difficult run of form continued on an uneasy night at Stamford Bridge as they were held to a breathless 2-2 draw by Bournemouth, with tension spilling into the stands after a controversial substitution late on. The home crowd’s frustration was clear when Cole Palmer was withdrawn during the second half, a decision that drew […]
Arsenal welcome Aston Villa to the Emirates on Tuesday 30 December (8:15pm) in a fixture that feels like a genuine yardstick for both sides. Arsenal have been setting the pace at the top, while Villa arrive in the kind of form that turns a strong season into a serious statement. With the festive schedule squeezing […]
West Ham United host Brighton & Hove Albion at the London Stadium in a Premier League fixture that feels significant for both sides as the season moves through a demanding stretch. West Ham are searching for stability and points near the lower end of the table, while Brighton arrive aiming to translate competitive performances into […]
Chelsea welcome Bournemouth to Stamford Bridge in a Premier League fixture that brings together two sides at different points in their season, but both searching for clarity and consistency. With the table tightly packed across mid-table and the European places, results like this carry importance beyond the immediate three points. Chelsea come into the match […]
Tottenham edged past Crystal Palace with a narrow 1-0 victory at Selhurst Park, thanks to a landmark moment from teenage midfielder Archie Gray, whose first senior goal proved decisive in a hard-fought contest. Gray, appearing in the Premier League for the 112th time of his young career, struck just before the interval. From a corner […]
Brentford rounded off their 2025 home programme in style as Kevin Schade’s devastating hat-trick inspired a commanding 4-1 victory over Bournemouth, lifting the Bees into eighth place in the Premier League. Keith Andrews’ side now sit on 26 points, their strongest year-end total in five top-flight seasons, and just three points shy of the European […]
Aston Villa produced another statement victory in their stunning season by coming from behind to defeat Chelsea 2-1 at Stamford Bridge, with substitute Ollie Watkins scoring twice to secure an 11th consecutive win in all competitions. Villa’s title credentials are becoming increasingly difficult to dismiss. The win leaves Unai Emery’s side just three points off […]