Dan Coombs Archives: 12/2011

The little Russian has never hit the heights of his four goal haul against Liverpool. When Arsenal clinched the signing of Arshavin in January 2009…

Barcelona beat Manchester United and Manchester City to the £23 million signing of Alexis Sanchez this summer – but did they really need him with…

Striker needs to kick on after Javier Hernandez’s ankle injury. Danny Welbeck has been hailed as the next breakthrough striker for both Manchester United and…

England fans have been left exasperated as their first trip to the European Championships since 2004 threatens to descend into a travel nightmare. Hotels and…

Chelsea and Manchester United also rumoured to be interested in the central midfielder. The centre of midfield was an area where Liverpool were regarded as…

After a promising August, Wolves slipped back badly and need to get a win against managerless Sunderland on Sunday. Star man: Wayne Hennessey Notable mentions:…

A lack of significant summer signings, while letting go of last season’s star meant that Wigan were always going to struggle this year. Star man:…

After last season’s highs and lows, this campaign the Baggies seem to be dawdling along with few stand-out moments. Star man: Shane Long Notable mentions:…

After the transfer window closed Spurs left the summer negativity behind and have transformed themselves, looking better than ever. Star man: Emmanuel Adebayor. Notable mentions:…

Swansea City have given a good account of themselves to date, but have to watch their standards don’t slip over the long season ahead. Star…