FOR just the second time in Premier League history, there were three hattricks scored on the same day, courtesy of Evan Ferguson, Son Heung-min, and Erling Haaland.

BY now, all the big clubs, including the so-called “Big Six”, should understand that there are no easy games in the Premier League.

YOUR place of birth plays an important role in the football world’s hierarchy. If you are born in Europe or South America, your chances of succeeding as a manager are higher than those born elsewhere. This advantage is unique to individuals from these regions.

THE Premier League is back, and with it comes the drama accompanying the matches! Even before the kick-off at Turf Moor between Burnley and Manchester City, the drama unfolded in London involving Moises Caicedo, Chelsea, and Liverpool.

THEORETICAL physicist Albert Einstein once said, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.”

THE Gunners lead the premiership for 248 days, and their fans hoped for a happy ending. The dream of ending the 19-year wait, however, didn’t materialise for them.

FROM relegation battlers to finishing seventh and qualifying for European Football, Aston Villa could be dark horses for a Champions League spot this season under the tutelage of Unai Emery.

THE Saudi Professional League (SPL) has been around for 47 years.

THE appointment of Mauricio Pochettino as Chelsea’s official manager last Friday had created some jolly good excitement.

After witnessing Manchester City securing a treble and being the second English team to do so, Manchester United are restless now.

The pre-season will begin in early July, and it is the time when proper coaching can be done and a manager can test a new tactic or formation.

WINNING the European Cup is never easy unless you are 14-time champions Real Madrid.