However, Dr James believes the thrill of playing dozens of matches each season is short-lived. The increased risk of injury and the pressure to perform continuously at an elite level can lead to much more serious emotional lows. He says some players rely on coping strategies, including the use of snus, to maintain their concentration. […]
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In March, Tottenham reacted to the threat of relegation by making a major investment in Roberto De Zerbi, who was negotiating from an exceptionally strong position. Performances improved noticeably, and the club secured survival on the final day. Spurs have since spent a net £175m ($234m) to strengthen the squad, suggesting that the financial restraint […]
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Declan Rice believes he is capable of making more than 60 appearances again this season, even though Arsenal remain cautious after he competed through discomfort at the World Cup. Rice featured 69 times for Arsenal and England last season. During the World Cup, however, he revealed that he had received pain-relieving injections to deal with […]
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Yet the bottom of the Premier League has become noticeably less competitive, possibly as a result of the division growing more intense overall. Although one club is often expected to fall well behind before the season concludes, it has recently become common for two teams to be left trailing the rest. Across 38-match campaigns, the […]
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