Fantasy Premier League

I mean, with Eboue going to the ACN and all, Ars need a right winger, don't they? Read full entry

Catch-all post today with no Premier League matches this week, but rather FA Cup and transfer news. ---   Latics' fringe men get chance Toffees lifted by Cahill fitness Castillo in line to make City bow Early preview of the most exciting new arrival - so far. It will be interesting to see how/where Read full entry

Happy New Year to me!  You have to love coming home to news like this:"Derby have invited former Newcastle ace Laurent Robert for a trial. Robert is looking for a new club after leaving Spanish side Levante. Ipswich had shown an interest in the Frenchman, but now Derby are set to offer Read full entry

Everyone take your seats.  Matches about to begin.   I'm going to be travelling upstate - not in a Joey Barton "gone til November" way but rather to visit my sister and her fiance.  So no barn door for me this week.  Hopefully I won't be TOO bothered as there will Read full entry

The injured and suspended lists are pretty depressing reading if you're a Chelsea or Derby supporter (and what hasn't been depressing this season for Derby supporters?).  Chelsea will be missing their spine (Terry, Carvalho, Lamps, and Drogba) as well as some of the complimentary parts (ACole and Malouda) and will likely Read full entry

For those of you who didn't see the Citeh/Rovers match today, you probably won't get a great sense from the highlights or match reports how dominant Martin Petrov was.  For the first 60 or 70 minutes or so, he was far and away the best player on the field.  Bentley Read full entry

England midfielder Frank Lampard will be out for two weeks due to a torn thigh muscle, Chelsea have admitted. "Scans today have revealed a tear in Frank Lampard's right thigh," the club said. "The tear is not in the same leg that Frank injured earlier this season. "He will begin his rehabilitation immediately Read full entry

Now THAT was a Boxing Day.  Apparently those charged with defending the Premier League's goals celebrated a little too much with their families while the attackers managed to moderate the amount of food they consumed.  Eight goals in the Chelsea/Villa match, 4 for ManYoo, and 5 for Spurs - that's Read full entry

Put down those leftovers, and stop dripping pudding on your keyboard.  We've got games to watch!  Here's hoping Santa brought you a striker that won't be rotated, a middie who pushes into the attack, and a defender who avoids a yellow card.Good luck, and condiser this your matchday open thread.  Read full entry