Elp Custom
Thema drucken
19.03.2019 11:34
|
Its half-term in England and Sky Sports pundit Alan McInally has given out grades to the Premier League clubs.Its good news for fans of high-flying Manchester City and Arsenal, while Bournemouth also score a top mark, despite currently sitting 10th in the table.However, West Ham and Sunderland are bottom of the class after frustrating starts to the season… 1. Manchester City: A Manchester City are top of the Premier League Man City are maybe not at the best level theyve been, the best we expect, but theyre top of the league. It would be very difficult to mark them low. They dont look as fluently dangerous in terms of goal scoring - they didnt have a shot on target when they lost to Manchester United in the EFL Cup - and thats a problem. But Im still going to give them an A because theyre top of the league.2. Arsenal: A- Theo Walcott has impressed Alan McInally this season Ive given Arsenal an A- for the simple reason theyre not quite top. I think theyll be good this season, I really do. I think theyve looked more dangerous. I know people are quick to get on the bandwagon and have a go at them because theyre always there or thereabouts and then they fall short. Im not a big Theo Walcott fan but hes been sensational. I expect that from him all the time. If he does that theyll go from A- to A+ later this season. Sland vs Arsenal October 29, 2016, 11:30am Live on Get Sky Sports Get a Sky Sports pass 3. Liverpool: B Theres more to come from Liverpool, says McInally Its been a good start to the season for Liverpool. Theres more expected of them this year for the simple reason of Jurgen Klopp, his signings and hes been there a year now. The way they play is exciting and theyre probably one of the best teams to watch in the Premier League. Maybe they should get a higher mark than a B - but I think theres more to come from Liverpool. Ill have time to given them an A later in the season!4. Chelsea: B Chelsea are starting to hit form The last couple of results have been brilliant for Chelsea. The 4-0 against Manchester United was sensational and I thought they were brilliant against Leicester and Antonio Conte is getting to a formation he likes. Is he going with four at the back or is he going with this way he played with Italy, which is three defenders and wing backs? I think theyve looked quite good like that. At this moment in time it is most definitely still a work in progress so I cant give them any better than a B. Soton vs Chelsea October 30, 2016, 3:30pm Live on Get Sky Sports Get a Sky Sports pass 5. Tottenham: C Tottenham can do better, says McInally Im going to go as low as C for Tottenham because I thought this would be a big season for Spurs and I think theyve struggled a little. Theres no question the injury to Harry Kane has been a problem and theyve struggled in front of goal a little more. Theyve got one of my favourite players in Christian Eriksen who I adore but I know hes got more in the locker, as has Moussa Dembele. I expect them to be back in the top four this year. But at this moment in time I expect more from them - and Im sure the Spurs fans do as well.6. Everton: B Everton have started well, says McInally Ive got to give Everton a good mark. Im not that surprised by what theyre doing, I think theyre a good team. Especially at Goodison Park. I think the manager Ronald Koeman has made a massive difference. I know a few guys who work at Everton and Koeman has changed the attitude at the club fantastically. And theres room for improvement. Everton vs West Ham October 30, 2016, 12:30pm Live on Get Sky Sports Get a Sky Sports pass 7. Manchester United: C Juan Mata scored Uniteds winner in their EFL Cup clash with Man City Manchester United should be getting an A every day of the week but at the moment Im giving them an above average C. Im only giving them an above average C because they managed to keep themselves in the League Cup. Their Premier League form has been poor. Jose Mourinho has struggled with his best team, Wayne Rooney is out of form, his defence is all over the shop - and one of the biggest problems at United is he needs to get his defence rock solid. He doesnt have that at the moment and I cant give them any more than a C. United - the biggest club in the world - have got to be better. Chelsea 4-0 Man Utd 8. Southampton: B Southampton have impressed McInally so far I want to give them an A because of the position theyre in at the moment and the football theyve played has been excellent. Ill go B because theyre still sort of mid-table but I dont think for one minute theyll finish there. I think theyll have a wonderful season. I think Claude Puel has surprised a lot of people and taking Eric Black as his assistant has been a good move because Puel doesnt necessarily know everything about the English game. Considering the players theyve sold in the last few years, and for them still to be playing the football they are is fantastic. Theyve been super.9. Watford: C Watfords Troy Deeney is a key man for the club As we go down the league it would be easy to give people Ds and Es and Fs but youve got to remember where theyve come from and what theyre doing. They have a new manager in Walter Mazzarri and with Odion Ighalo and Troy Deeney, a lot is pinned on their performances to make sure Watford finish high up the division. Theyve done okay.10. Bournemouth: A Bournemouth have earned an A grade for their start Were down to 10th but Im giving them an A for the way theyve played. Theyve been brilliant. Im probably over bias because I think Eddie Howe is a very good manager but theyve bought incredibly well in the summer. Callum Wilson is a big player for them and was injured last year, Josh King came in for Junior Stanislas at the weekend, Harry Arter has been excellent, and how Howe managed to get Wilshere to the club… Ive got to give him an A. Good to watch. Bournemouth 6-1 Hull 11. Crystal Palace: D Crystal Palace have problems, says McInally Ive been really disappointed in Crystal Palace. I dont know whether thats because every time I see them I expect more from the likes of Wilfried Zaha. I know Yannick Bolasie has gone but Jason Puncheon is a good player and needs to do more. And Ive been disappointed in the way theyve defended, theyve been shipping goals. I know they spent a lot of money on Christian Benteke who has scored three goals for them but in this moment in time, with the way theyre playing, theyre very unpredictable and Im giving them a D.12. Leicester: C Riyad Mahrez and Jamie Vardy are yet to hit the heights of last season I should still be giving them an A+ for what they did last year. Every time I look at the Champions League on a Tuesday or Wednesday you think Leicester are there! Their performances in the Champions League have been A+. But their performances in the Premier League havent been great, so Ive got to go C. Thats average in comparison to last year. NGolo Kante has been a big loss and Jamie Vardy, Riyad Mahrez, Marc Albrighton and Danny Drinkwater havent managed to get to the level they were last year. Maybe unsurprisingly. Defensively theyve not been good enough.13. West Brom: C West Brom wont go down with Tony Pulis in charge, says McInally I think Tony Pulis is one of the managers in the league that doesnt get the credit he should get. He is working with a squad of players that he doesnt invest a lot of money in, hes got a player in Saido Berahino that he wants to be better but hes not even playing and there are a few improbables and imponderables that he has to deal with. I want to give them a B because theyre always going to be there or thereabouts and with him at the club I dont see them being relegated. But I cant give them more than a C because of where they are right now. But theyll cause problems for a lot of teams during the season.14. Burnley: B Burnley are over-performing, says McInally Im giving Burnley a B because theyve already had some incredible results. They were only just touched off by Arsenal at home, they beat Everton, they beat Liverpool... Sean Dyche continues to defy the odds. It would be easier to get to this level and say they should be higher up in the league but should they? I dont think so. Normally the league will determine where you finish compared to the amount of money you spend. In that case Burnley should probably be bottom. Theyre not. Theyve done brilliantly well. FT Burnley 2 - 0 Liverpool 15. West Ham: E West Ham are struggling to match their performances from last season Ive given West Ham an E and thats the worst Im going to give any team. Disappointed. Dimitri Payet is fantastic but hasnt done it yet. Theyve struggled as a team, struggled with injuries, Slaven Bilic is probably banging his head at the moment. They had a wonderful result against Chelsea in the EFL Cup, but I thought this would be a season for West Ham - after last year - that theyd really cause problems. They havent. Its not been good. The stadium continues to be a weight around their neck and its been a poor start.16. Stoke: C Stoke are starting to pick up after a poor start The last few results have been better for Stoke but Id have thought theyd have started quicker in the Premier League. I would have guaranteed in the first 10 games Stoke would have shipped seven, eight, nine goals instead of the 16 they have. Theyve conceded too many goals. They should be doing a lot better.17. Middlesbrough: D Middlesbrough have a goal-scoring problem, says McInally Its a harsh mark because Middlesbrough have been away from the Premier League for a long time and Aitor Karanka has managed to bring in some players to make a difference but scoring goals has been a problem for them. Their home form - which I thought would be stronger - has been poor. I like Boro but unless they get their finger out theyll be slipping to E and F.18. Hull: C Hull City have a tough season ahead, says McInally It took them an age to give the job to Mike Phelan and I think that brought a little uncertainty. As well as the season started, theyve struggled since and I think it will be a struggle. They only had seven or eight players at pre-season training and were struggling in terms of a squad. Its not a surprise but performances only merit a C.19. Swansea: D Swansea are facing their toughest Premier League campaign, says McInally There has been a big transition in the football club, with new managers, players going who they might have wanted to keep, so this is one of the hardest seasons Swansea have had in a long time. I didnt agree when they let Garry Monk go, I thought he did a decent job to keep them easily in the Premier League, but because of changes theyve had I think its really unsettled the club. Bob Bradley is the new manager, and theyre hoping for new fortunes. But I dont see it.20. Sunderland: E Sunderland must invest in January if they want to stay up, says McInally David Moyes has come in but it seems every time we talk about Sunderland, were saying if Jermain Defoe doesnt score they cant win. If youre relying on one man in the Premier League to keep you there, its not good enough. Moyes knows he has a big problem on his hands. And they will be E until they get more players in during January. They have to support the manager, give him the funds - if they dont theyll be bottom for most of the season and theyll be E-! West Ham 1-0 SunderlandAlso See:Your clubs lucky ref is...Are Arsenal the real deal?Nike Free Shoes Australia . -- Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Farmar will be out for roughly four weeks after tearing his left hamstring. Nike Free Cheap Online .com) - Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and Roger Federer were easy first-round winners Tuesday at the Australian Open. http://www.wholesalenikefreeaustralia.com/ . Cote was eligible to become a free agent Feb. 15. Cote helped running back Jon Cornish run for a league-high 1,813 rushing yards en route to being named the leagues most outstanding player. Nike Free Sale Australia . Barcelona also left injured defenders Carles Puyol, Javier Mascherano and Jordi Alba out of its squad for the trip to Glasgow. That means that Marc Bartra will probably start again in the centre of the defence alongside Gerard Pique. Wholesale Nike Free Australia .4 million title. Ryan Riess emerged with the title after a session in which he started behind, but used expert skill to gather the chips to his side amid the unpredictability of no-limit Texas Hold em. Riess put his final opponent Jay Farber all-in with an Ace-King.Richard Cockerill thinks Englands players are worth every penny of the new deal that will see their match fees increase significantlyPlayers will be paid £22,000 per match from a new deal worth £20m over four years after negotiations between the Rugby Football Union and the Rugby Players Association were concluded. England vs Fiji November 19, 2016, 2:00pm Live on Get Sky Sports Get a Sky Sports pass Training fees, image rights payments and squad performance bonuses are also included in the new deal, which RFU chief Ian Ritchie said last week was a significant uplift on the previous incarnation. The chasm in finances will be on show this Saturday when England, their players buoyed by the new deal, take on a Fiji squad whose players are paid a mere £60 per day. Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for only ￡6.99. No contract. Leicester director of rugby Cockerill, who won 27 England caps, told Sky Sports News HQ: Theres lots of money being generated within the game. Richard Cockerill feels Englands players are well worth the pay rise If you look at it in a pure context of what the lads generate - certainly around England income, where I think the union were £100m plus in profit the last financial year - those are the guys taking the field that the people are coming to watch, and I think they deserve every penny.dddddddddddd. They put their bodies on the line.If you look at that in comparison with football, when they are earning £200,000 or £300,000 a week its pretty modest. Nathan Hughes admits finances played a part in his decision to qualify for England Fiji-born Nathan Hughes will be in Englands squad after qualifying on residency grounds, and he admitted on Monday his decision to pledge allegiance to the Red Rose was motivated by financial reasons.I would love for Fiji to have more resources, but it is the way it is. They just have to deal with it and live on whatever they have got, Hughes said. It is their bread and butter. Thats the decision I made - I play my rugby to support my family and put shelter over their heads.Also See:New deal for England playersHughes frank over financesAttwood out of Fiji clashEngland outclass Springboks ' ' ' |
|
Antworten
