Melanie Gervasoni
Melanie is a freelance writer covering sports news, major event analysis, and match previews/reviews. Her articles feature athlete perspectives and insightful commentary on the latest developments across the sporting world.
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06
May
Manchester United and West Ham – two of English football's most storied institutions – sit in 15th and 17th place respectively as we approach the campaign's final furlong. Both clubs, traditionally accustomed to loftier positions, find themselves languishing in the bottom half of the table with just three matches remaining in what has been a disappointing domestic season for both.
The match takes on added significance as both teams seek to salvage some pride from underwhelming campaigns. For United, the focus remains primarily on their Europa League semifinal against Athletic Club, where they hold a 3-0 advantage heading into Thursday's...
01
May
After a breathtaking 3-3 draw in the first leg that featured six goals, tactical masterstrokes, and moments of individual brilliance, Inter and Barcelona prepare to settle their Champions League semifinal at the San Siro on Tuesday night. With a place in the Munich final at stake, both sides arrive knowing that a single moment could separate European glory from bitter disappointment.
The first leg at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys swung dramatically between the two sides. Inter stunned Barcelona with an early goal from Marcus Thuram after just 30 seconds – the fastest goal in Champions League semifinal history –...
30
Apr
London derbies rarely need additional narratives to heighten their significance, but Sunday's clash between West Ham and Tottenham comes with both sides desperate to salvage something from disappointing campaigns. The London Stadium will host this encounter between two sides languishing in the bottom half of the Premier League table, with West Ham in 17th and Tottenham in 16th place.
For two clubs with European aspirations at the season's outset, this fixture has become less about bragging rights and more about saving face as they attempt to finish a troubled season on a more positive note. With Spurs still competing in...
11
Apr
The Santiago Bernabéu prepares to host what could be one of the most interesting European nights of the season, as Real Madrid attempt to overturn a three-goal deficit against Arsenal in their Champions League quarterfinal second leg.
The Gunners arrive in Madrid with a 3-0 advantage following their first leg victory, where Declan Rice's stunning free-kick brace and Mikel Merino's clinical finish put Mikel Arteta's side in a dominant position.
While history and statistics suggest the task ahead for Los Blancos is monumental, if there's one venue in world football where the impossible routinely becomes reality, it's the Bernabéu. As Jude...
08
Apr
Sunday's Premier League clash at Anfield brings together two sides with dramatically different fortunes this season. League leaders Liverpool host 16th-placed West Ham in what has been a notably one-sided fixture during the 2024/25 campaign. Arne Slot's Reds, with their sights firmly set on the Premier League crown, have already demolished the Hammers twice in 2024, scoring ten goals and conceding just one across two competitions.
For West Ham, the trip to Merseyside represents one of their most daunting remaining fixtures. The London side has struggled to find consistency throughout the season and now faces arguably the most potent attacking...
03
Apr
West London neighbours Brentford and Chelsea face off this Sunday at the Gtech Community Stadium, with both sides having plenty to play for in the closing stages of the Premier League season. The Bees will be aiming to continue their impressive recent record against the Blues, having lost just one of their last six meetings, while Chelsea look to strengthen their position in the top four race.
Despite their successes at Stamford Bridge in recent seasons, Thomas Frank's side are yet to defeat Chelsea at home since their promotion to the Premier League, making Sunday's encounter a perfect opportunity to...