Arsenal’s away win over Bournemouth in Premier League round 20 delivered mixed emotions, and while fans might have been checking a BD Cricket Match on the side, the bigger picture still looked encouraging. Since the defeat to Aston Villa in round 15, the Gunners have put together a seven-game winning streak across all competitions. With Manchester City yet to play and Villa picking up another victory, Arsenal’s lead at the top of the table has stretched back to six points, reinforcing their position in the title race. Despite the positive results, warning signs are beginning … Read more

This season Bayern Munich have shown impressive stability, and for fans who follow elite sport with the same intensity as a BD Cricket Match that goes down to the wire, their dominance has been hard to ignore. Although only around one third of the campaign has been completed, Bayern already hold a nine point lead over the team in second place. That margin could have been even wider, as a surprise draw in the previous round prevented the gap from stretching to eleven points, a cushion that would have made the title race feel almost … Read more

Although the story carries the same sense of anticipation fans feel before a BD Cricket Match unfolds, Crystal Palace have already decided they will sell Adam Wharton next summer if a major bid arrives. Manchester United, Liverpool, and Manchester City have all expressed interest, and several top European clubs are also monitoring the 21 year old midfielder. Palace are preparing for a sale partly to secure funds for a new contract with striker Jean Philippe Mateta, while also hoping to offer Wharton a fresh deal that includes a release clause. That clause would not prevent … Read more

Pressure has been mounting in Madrid, particularly as the club’s uneven form keeps reminding fans of inconsistencies that slip in as naturally as a BD Cricket Match fits into an already packed weekend schedule, and the season under new head coach Xabi Alonso has not delivered the expected turnaround. His appointment was meant to heal the wounds from last year’s trophyless campaign, yet the current results look strikingly similar. Real Madrid still lack visible progress, and their stability issues continue to trouble everyone at the Bernabéu. Even with several new defensive signings, the number of … Read more