Damien Delaney

In the 2015-16 season, there was a time when Stoke City fans started calling their team Stokecelona. In that season Stoke had more La Masia graduates in their squad than Arsenal and for a part of that season, Stoke City did play an uncharacteristically passing brand of football. If initial signs are anything to go by, we might see Crystal Palace, another team that is traditionally known for deep defending and direct football, play a more passing game. The first …

This is going to be a meeting of two managers with a huge amount of Premier League experience. There is no love lost between Arsene Wenger and Sam Allardyce after some great battles in the past, especially when the latter was Bolton manager. Although they have had disagreements in the past, there is mutual respect and Wenger will know that Crystal Palace offer a difficult test now that Allardyce has taken over. These two sides have different ambitions, with Arsenal …

Although still very early into the proceedings of the Barclays 2015-16 Premier League season, fans will be now have been afforded a glimpse at what their side has to offer this season. The start the home side have made may leave Tottenham Hotspur fans feeling they will once again be victims of harbouring too much hope, and may fear another arduous year beckons at White Hart Lane. Those making the journey across London will be ecstatic after 3 wins from …