With January fast approaching, transfer rumors are beginning to run rampant. The latest rumor is that Real Madrid are interested in signing the new David Beckham. Yes, that means you, Ashley Young.
I can’t help but wonder - is Ashley Young really that good? He’s proved himself consistently this season, and there’s no denying his pace and raw ability. However, Young is largely an unproven player on a larger scale. With only four caps to his name, none of us have seen Young in a major tournament. The closest he has …

Since the 2004/05 season when Everton finished fourth, the Big Four have had a stranglehold on the four Champions League spots. This year, though, Martin O’Neill’s talented Aston Villa side are proving to all of England that they have what it takes to assert themselves in the top four. With just under half the season gone the only question that remains is whether or not Villa have what it takes to sustain this challenge.
It is refreshing for fans around the league and around the country to see a side that …

With eight weeks gone in the 2008/09 Premier League season, it appears that the table is starting to show its true shape. The Big Four - Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Liverpool - are all hitting their strides as they start stringing together consecutive wins.
At United the trio of Wayne Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Dimitar Berbatov are firing on all cylinders as United’s goal tally accumulates. At Chelsea, injuries are being covered up by the good form of players like Salomon Kalou who has done brilliantly coming off the bench …

With one month of Premiership action out of the way, Premiership Talk reviews all twenty teams and grades them based on their early season performances.
Arsenal
The title hopefuls from London have had an indifferent start to the season. An opening day narrow victory against West Bromwich Albion didn’t convince too many fans, and that performance was followed up with an extremely disappointing 1-0 defeat at the hands of Fulham. Arsenal clearly aren’t firing on all cylinders yet, but Samir Nasri already looks like he’ll be a good signing for the club. …

Each year the English Premier League casts many surprises. Whether it’s a surprise team (think back to Wigan in their first season in the Premiership), a surprise player, or a surprise manager (hello, Mr. Mourinho), there are always twists and turns to each season’s story. Already this season has seen a few twists, especially when it comes to the following five players and their early season triumphs.
Dean Ashton
Dean Ashton certainly isn’t an unknown quantity, but few could’ve expected the form we’ve seen from him in preseason and in the first …

In the wake of England’s disappointing performance against the Czech Republic, Premiership Talk takes a look at the five players who have proven themselves in the English Premier League and deserve a call-up. Nominate your players by joining the Premiership Talk Forum.
1. Gabriel Agbonlahor. Agbonlahor is an extremely pacy winger/striker for Aston Villa who can almost always be counted on to come up with the goods. Gabriel made a loud and clear statement to England manager Fabio Capello on the opening day of the season as he grabbed the first …

The opening weekend of the English Premier League saw many surprise results as well as many disappointments. Here’s a rundown of which players, teams, managers, and fans won or lost:
Winners
- Middlesbrough. Gareth Southgate and his men were faced with the tough task of going up against a rejuvenated Spurs side to open the season. Boro played above all expectations and grabbed a well deserved victory at home. The manner of the victory was important, too. Southgate’s men weren’t hesitant at all as they ripped the Tottenham backline apart with plenty …

Gareth Barry’s long awaited transfer to Liverpool is now on the verge of collapsing. Villa manager Martin O’Neill has included Barry in Villa’s UEFA Cup squad which means the midfielder would be cup tied in European continental competitions. Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez wouldn’t be too pleased with signing a player for big money and then not being able to play him in the Champions’ League.
Barry seems to have given up on his dream move, as well. By silently accepting O’Neill’s decision, Barry is making a big statement. Gareth knows just …

Well, fellow football fans, the season is finally here. Can you believe we survived an entire summer? Now that the season is here, which five matches should you absolutely make sure you get to watch? This week’s Premiership Talk Friday Five tells you.

Sunderland vs. Liverpool. Liverpool fans and players alike have deemed this the year that they finally win the Premier League. In order to do that, they’ll need to get off to a flying start, and a win at The Stadium of Light is crucial. Conversely, Sunderland are a …