After Saturday’s non-existent showing against Liverpool, there was an expectation – or at the very least, some sense of hope – that it wouldn’t be in vain after Thursday. Despite how that match unfolded, Arteta was at least vindicated because Real Madrid hurt Liverpool in the exact manner which Arteta sought to try; he just… Read more

After a fortnight of pointless and poorly-timed internationals, I was eager to see more from the team that fought back from 3-0 down against West Ham. The team that faced Liverpool had racked up plenty of minutes and air miles in that time, and you never quite know what to expect after an international break.… Read more

After a convincing win in the North London derby and less than convincing procession to the Europa League quarter finals, West Ham posed a different test. It’s one thing to still be vying for a place in the Top Four in November or December – Spurs were even hilariously billed as “title contenders” in this… Read more