Statistical Preview: Manchester City vs Tottenham

Manchester City’s troubles on the road continued as they lost 1-0 to Sunderland at an atmospheric Stadium of Light last time out. Despite dominating position for large periods they were unable to break down a very organized Sunderland outfit and Manuel Pellegrini will have to address his side’s chronic lack of form away from the Etihad if they are to mount a sustained title challenge this season.

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3 Things To Look Out For During This weekend's Premier League Action

I have good news: Premier League football is back! No more useless friendlies until March! Hooray! Back to a good standard of football! Three cheers!

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Joe Hart Showing A Winner's Mentality After Being Dropped, But Should He Start vs Tottenham?

It has been a tough first half of the season for Manchester City shot-stopper Joe Hart, as a loss in confidence and crucial mistakes have been present in the England number one's game. This has seen Man City boss Manuel Pellegrini look to his second keeper Carles Pantillimon to play in City's previous league and champions league matches, both of which Manchester City won.

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Why I Love The Transfer Window - My Round Up Of The Latest Gossip

Transfer gossip is pretty much my favourite thing ever! I love to laugh at the ridiculous rumors and get really excited and analyse the ones that could actually happen. January is less than two months away now, so it’s about that time that the transfer rumors will start to make their way around. Personally, I can think that a certain transfer can be an absolute perfect fit, but until I see the pen hit the paper, I don’t believe it. Here are some rumors that I heard about this week and what I think about them.

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Statistical Player Report: Manchester City Enter Race For £10m Centre-Back

Kurt Zouma - a defender so chunky that even the most powerful strikers struggle to get the better of him. The 19-year-old centre-back is slowly progressing into one of the most impressive European footballers on the big stage right now. His good performances have seen Saint Etienne sit in ninth place this season and also attract interest across elite for his services, including such teams as Manchester United, Chelsea and most recently Manchester City according to Goal.com.

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Arsenal And Manchester City Interested In Summer Move For Romelu Lukaku - Player Report

Romelu Lukaku was drafted over from Belgium in 2011 as one of the most promising young forwards in Europe, and Chelsea were keen to nurture the teen. Since his time at Stamford Bridge he has been loaned out to both West Brom and Everton - both of which he has scored freely for - and not had any real chance to make an impact at Chelsea. But now, in perhaps surprise circumstances, it now seems that Arsenal are going to be in for his services sooner rather than later.

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Analysis: How Joe Hart Proved His Critics Wrong Against Germany

Joe Hart has been the talk of the town of late as his mistakes have finally cost him his place for both club and country. He has found Fraser Forster in his way between the sticks for England and Costel Pantilimon at Manchester City, but he was reinstated for his country for the visit of Germany.

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3 La Liga Centre-Backs Who Could Bolster Manchester City's Defence

With Vincent Kompany and Matej Nastasic still out injured, Manchester City's defence is looking kind of flimsy right now. Here are three players who could fill that void from La Liga - The Spanish topflight.

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Why The Upcoming Period Could Make Or Break Arsenal’s Season

Arséne Wenger’s Arsenal side has surpassed all of their expectations this season, so far. The Gunners entered the season with pundits and rival fans all claiming that they would be a failure, and that their lack of significant signings would surely lead to them falling out of the top four in favour of their arch rivals Tottenham Hotspur. Indeed, the Gunners’ shock opening day 3-1 home defeat to Aston Villa seemed to confirm that it would be a season of doom for Arsenal, but lo and behold, it would turn out to be a whole different story.

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Player Report: Manchester City And QPR After Spanish Playmaker, But What Can He Offer?

Queens Park Rangers have been in the news this week regarding a potential fine for overspending last season, but it appears that they have an expensive player in their views and are willing to fight Manchester City for his services. The player I refer to is Valencia playmaker Carles Gil, who is currently plying his trade on loan at Elche, who were promoted to La Liga last season.

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Manchester City Eyeing Sergio Ramos Move, But Is He The Man Pellegrini Needs?

Manchester City have conceded 12 games this season in the Premier League - twice as many as Tottenham but one less than Manchester United, and Manuel Pellegrini apparently wants to solidify his backline. City's away form has been nothing short of atrocious and the man they see as the fix for that is Sergio Ramos, according to the Mirror. But is he the man they need?

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3 Things We Have Learned So Far In The Premier League This Season

We are fast approaching December and the busy Premier League schedule looms on the horizon following this international break.

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Could Manchester City's Title Hopes Hinge On This Man?

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has had a mixed bag since arriving at the Etihad in the summer. His side currently sit six points behind leaders Arsenal after 11 games and there has been a huge reason for that - City's away form.

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Top 5: Manchester City's Most Creative Players In The Premier League This Season

Using Who Scored's statistical system, here are Manchester City's five most creative players in terms the average number of key passes per game in the Premier League this season.

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3 Reasons Why Arsenal Should Be Looking To Sign Edin Dzeko

Arsenal have been linked with Manchester City forward Edin Dzeko by the Daily Mirror, so here are three reasons why I feel the Bosnian should definitely be a target for Arsene Wenger.

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