Pep Guardiola and his players understand that their fate is entirely in their own hands. If they keep their end of the agreement, there will be another title celebration at Etihad Stadium on Sunday. There is, however, a tantalising undercurrent as City seek success against Villa at the same time as their relentless pursuers Liverpool…

The job of a defensive midfielder has changed dramatically during the last two decades. The Premier League has played a significant influence in this progression since its high-octane, fast-paced football requires a lot from defensive midfielders. Apart from defending, Premier League defensive midfielders frequently initiate the build-up to attacks, making them one of the most…

In the football market of today, it’s difficult to find a good player for anything less than 20-30 million and that’s the minimum we are talking about. All the superstars of today won’t settle for a penny less, and if they are worth the money, clubs will make the investment regardless of how much they…

Atletico Madrid is probably one of the most difficult sides to play against. Their infinite defensive strategy can tire out any opposition. They’ll sit tight and defend, defend and defend, only for them to punish you when they get the chance. It is very difficult to win matches when Atletico takes the lead. Once you…