Is second season syndrome a misleading prognosis?

Fans of Hull and Crystal Palace may have less to fear than commentators would have them believe

The ten factors that drive transfer fees in football

What really drives how much a player is worth in the transfer market?

The myth of the ‘British Premium’

New analysis shows that Premier League clubs do not pay more for “British” talent

Can mid-table clubs progress in the Premier League?

Are mid-table Premier League teams trapped in no man’s land?

Van Gaal’s big challenge to usher in a new era at Man Utd

Can Van Gaal bring more goals to United, especially in midfield?

Three teams with “holes in their goals”

Which teams have lost their primary source of goals from last season?

Why are Newcastle in no man’s land?

James Bailey examines Newcastle’s disappointing 2013-14 season

Champions League: Away goals really do rule

Find out just how big an advantage being drawn away from home gives you in the Champions League

Is the Premier League really the most exciting league in Europe?

James Bailey takes a critical look at the often stated claim that England is home to the most exciting football league in Europe.

How important are ‘relegation six-pointers’?

As the fight to stay in the Premier League heats up, how important is beating your rivals?

Manchester City 3 – 1 Liverpool – Champions reign supreme over last season’s runners up

For all the impressive commitment and dynamism of Liverpool in the opening phases of the game, Manchester City’s superior physicality, together with their ruthless efficiency in converting their chances led them to a comfortable victory in this early season clash between last season’s top two.

Who was your Premier League player of the week?

Three players out from the wilderness are among this week's five star performers - but as Chelsea and Manchester City emphasize their championship …

Pardew’s Newcastle still have it all to prove going forward

Ten-man Newcastle came away from Villa Park with a well-earned point, but it may be seen as a missed opportunity by boss Alan Pardew who saw his side …

Palace would do well to avoid Mackay appointment

Reports today suggest former Cardiff City boss Malky Mackay has been chosen by Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish to be the man to follow in the …

United’s opening day defeat a reminder changing manager is no quick fix

The hype machine has been in overdrive this summer about the tactical brilliance of Louis van Gaal, and the transformative impact the new manager was …

New Premier League stars take to the stage

It’s a time for football fans to start salivating, finalise their fantasy football line-ups and indulge in the beginning of yet another exciting …