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The last day of the season may not have been as dramatic as the Premier League, or the TV broadcasters, had hoped but there was some outstanding matches and individual performances. To mark the end of the season, every PickOurTeam Cub Editor will be reviewing his team's season in the coming days. Below is the…
20 May 2013
 
Late goals were the order of the weekend as the season entered its crucial phase: Gareth Bale and Juan Mata gave Spurs and Chelsea much-needed late wins in their quests for Champions League qualification, while Gabby Agbonlahor scored a vital late goal for Aston Villa at Norwich. Wigan also needed a late winner to keep…
7 May 2013
 
United clinched the title, Spurs gave new life to their bid for fourth place, QPR are as good as down after a home loss to Stoke while Liverpool came back twice, controversially, to draw 2-2 with Chelsea. It was another highly dramatic weekend of Premier League action, but who made it into the PickOurTeam Team…
23 April 2013
 
With the way the season has gone so far, you could be forgiven for thinking that the remaining eight league games are meaningless for Swansea. But that is a mentality which Michael Laudrup must avert his players from buying into.

The trophy cabinet has had to make space for a new addition, and with that, qualification…

29 March 2013
 
The biggest result of the weekend saw QPR close the gap at the foot of the table with a crucial away win at Southampton while Gareth Bale was on target again for Spurs in their 2-1 derby win over Arsenal. There were wins for all the teams in the top four, while Everton and Liverpool…
5 March 2013
 
Kyle Bartley is no stranger to the build up to a big game, having spent over a season on loan at Rangers, before their financial meltdown. He endeared himself to fans of the Glasgow giants with a full-blooded flying tackle on their nemesis Scott Brown, and performed admirably both in defence and midfield. Yet this…
23 February 2013
 
A disastrous weekend for Manchester City at the top and QPR at the bottom meant it was a good round of matches for Manchester United and Aston Villa. There were also important wins for Chelsea, Spurs, Arsenal, Southampton and Swansea. But which players made it into this week's POT Team of the Week?

Goalkeeper: Wojciech Szczesny…

12 February 2013
 
Wayne Routledge has, at the age of 28, had somewhat of a breakthrough season. He has already started more matches this season than last, and has scored more goals. He has been a regular feature in an ever-changing front four, playing on either wing. And all this for a player who many had deemed a top flight failure.

Before Wilfried…

5 February 2013
 
Anther exciting round of Premier League action saw late goals denying Manchester United and Newcastle while a Steven Gerrard master-class helped Liverpool see off Norwich. Swansea continued their excellent run of form while Chelsea and West Ham achieved good results in London derbies. But which players stood out this weekend to make the POT Team of the Week?

Goalkeeper: Tim…

22 January 2013
 
Michael Laudrup has refused to settle with an impressive first half of the season from Swansea City, and that is shown with the loan signing of Roland Lamah from Osasuna. The 25-year-old Belgian has arrived at first on an 18 month loan, with a view to sign. Although Lamah's stock has fallen somewhat since his…
18 January 2013
 
Half-way through January, and so far we're safe. Michael Laudrup hasn't had to fend off any firm interest for players, hasn't had to deal with any unrest in the squad or worry about impending departures. But that time will come.

It is the harsh reality of life in the Premier League that with success comes attention. Admiring glances have been…

18 January 2013
 
Ten years ago this weekend, Swansea City were not involved in the FA Cup third round, having been eliminated by York City in round two. Swans fans could only watch on in envy as Sunday's opponents Arsenal started on their road to winning the trophy, safe in the knowledge that their only priority was to retain Football League status,…
5 January 2013
 
The theme of this year's Premier League's festive fixtures was of generous defences and greedy strikers as goals flew in over the two rounds: Villa conceded seven without scoring, Newcastle manages six in two games, but lost them both. There were also hat-tricks for Gareth Bale, Theo Walcott and Edin Dzeko, and plenty of outstanding…
31 December 2012
 
Chelsea fans' antipathy towards Rafa Benitez was tested this weekend as the Blues smashed eight goals past Aston Villa, while the Manchester duo at the top of the table struggled to break down lower-division opposition. Liverpool got back to winning ways while Arsenal, Everton and WBA kept up the pressure for fourth place. But who…
24 December 2012
 
This season has seen a number of Premier League managers utilising alternate goalkeepers, either due to injury or worries over form. Sir Alex Ferguson, Andre Villas Boas and Paul Lambert have all chosen to give playing time to different keepers, before coming to a conclusive decision. The latest to be presented with the dilemma is Michael Laudrup.

Swansea's attacking play…

21 December 2012
 
The two Manchester clubs both won 3-1 but with Chelsea out of action, the gap narrowed to third place after wins for Spurs and Arsenal, for whom Santi Cazorla scored a hat-trick. There was a surprise win for Aston Villa at Liverpool, while QPR won their first game of the season, at last. But which star performers made it…
18 December 2012
 
A hugely dramatic, and potentially decisive, round of action saw Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal and West Brom all drop points, while Manchester United won a seven-goal thriller at Reading, and Spurs beat their former coach Martin Jol's Fulham side. There were some outstanding performances this week, but who makes it into the Team of the Week?

Goalkeeper: Mark Bunn (Norwich) 

Playing…

4 December 2012
 
Having struggled to find a suitable partner for Michu in recent weeks, Michael Laudrup has finally found a solution.

He started the season with Michu in the deep-lying forward role, with Danny Graham ahead. Michu banged in the goals, but Graham didn't, so Laudrup moved Michu forward to become the primary striker, allowing room for another midfielder. But this meant…

30 November 2012
 
The league is getting bunched up around the middle but it was a good midweek round for the Manchester clubs as they pulled clear at the top after Chelsea, WBA and Arsenal all dropped points. QPR are still winless while Southampton slipped back into trouble. But who were this round¹s outstanding performers and who is in the Team of…
30 November 2012
 
Roberto Di Matteo's surreal exit from Chelsea reveals an uncomfortable fact. The amazing attacking football we supposedly crave is flawed, high-risk and prone to embarrassing failure.

We are led to believe Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich wanted a Barcelona-esque style. The dogged, counter-attack 'Di Mattenaccio' which conquered the Champions League had a shelf life. The rich Russian…

22 November 2012
 

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