Everything the Premier League needs to know about Ricky van Wolfswinkel


Norwich City have survived another year in the Premiership, but need to raise their game to remain competitive.
Norwich City have survived another year in the Premiership, but need to raise their game to remain competitive.
“Finishing top four is just as good as winning a Cup” These are the rather unsettling words of Arsenal manager and PSG’s target man Arsene Wenger.
Not a lot was known about Urby Emanuelson when he joined Fulham in January. The Dutch winger arrived at Craven Cottage in January to little fanfare, and to many just appeared yet another long-named foreigner destined to make little impact at the West London club.
Disaster at Q.P.R
So before we go into a deep sigh and possible laughter thinly layered with a hint of frustration. By a show of hand, which of you actually thought that QPR could really pull something off this season? Good, Now of those that raise their hands which of you thought that Harry could and would be a savior of the London team? Perfect when you realize I actually can’t see your hands please put them down gently or pretend that you were simply reaching for your back.
As Norwich City and Swansea City entered the Premier League last season, there were not many who gave them a chance of even staying the league, nevermind finishing mid-table. A year later, however, and Swansea are continuing to prosper under the management of Michael Laudrup whilst Norwich, struggling slightly, are still posting good results.
The spectacle that is slowing becoming the transfer window deadline day is beginning to grate on this discerning football fan. Why the big and bright countdown to the final moment akin to the most spectacular of New Year's Eve celebrations? Next year, I almost expect there to be a couple of fireworks going off from the roof Sky Sports headquarters. Social media, too, goes crazy and throws around some ridiculous rumours.
As always, Liverpool's contest with Arsenal on Sunday proved to be an entertaining affair. The two teams have played out some classics over the last couple of seasons and one of the best has to be the 4-4 draw the two teams played out in April 2009 at Anfield.
Newcastle's versatile midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa proved again over the weekend why he has all the skills that could make him one of the Premier League's most coveted players.
Bought from Marseille, where he partenered Karim Benze
Following Robin van Persie's bothced attempt at a Panenka, it is about time that we received a reminder that there is a very fine art to taking a spot kick.