Author Archives: Graham Ruthven

Graham Ruthven

Robert Lewandowski has been the best striker in 2019 – he should be a Ballon d’Or contender

Lewandowski has scored 48 goals in 2019 - five more than Lionel Messi.

Graham Ruthven

Gareth Southgate may come to regret not embedding James Maddison sooner

Maddison is the standout English creative midfielder but is yet to be capped.

Graham Ruthven

How much do Arsenal value their principles? Jose Mourinho could be the solution

Mourinho was once the antithesis of Arsenal, but maybe that's just what they need.

Graham Ruthven

Frank Lampard has made Chelsea likeable for the first time in the Abramovich era

Young players, progressive football, and bags of goals! What's not to like about the new Chelsea?.

Graham Ruthven

Liverpool remain unbeaten but Jurgen Klopp must take note of the warning signs

For all their explosive brilliance, Liverpool must be wary of burning out.

Graham Ruthven

Chevrolet to end deal with Man Utd – bad news for Woodward, good news for fans?

The American firm's £400m seven-year deal will not be renewed - will Man Utd take a hit?.

Graham Ruthven

Guardiola is a bona fide winner, but how good is he when his teams have to chase?

Eight points behind Liverpool after just eight games, Man City have it all to do.

Graham Ruthven

Philippe Coutinho is returning to his brilliant best at Bayern

The mercurial Brazilian has found himself since leaving his Barcelona torture chamber.

Graham Ruthven

When Marco Silva’s time at Goodison is over, Everton should turn to Mikel Arteta

Silva's sacking seems inevitable now - a return for former Toffee Arteta could be just what Everton need.