Football FanCast

22 hours ago | footballfancast.com | Joe Nuttall

West Ham United need a big summer window to rectify the misgivings of the 2024/25 campaign. It has been a tough season for the Hammers, who are likely safe from relegation but sit in 17th in the Premier League, 15 points clear of Ipswich Town. However, the Tractor Boys host Graham Potter’s side on the final day of the season, so a huge swing of momentum in the final throes of the campaign could add more significance to the game for the East Londoners.

22 hours ago | footballfancast.com | Joe Nuttall

Aston Villa have made some statement signings in the last few months, with the January transfer window a really impressive one for the West Midlands side. Two of their notable signings were loanees, Marco Asensio from Paris Saint-Germain and Marcus Rashford from Manchester United. The Spanish attacking midfielder has impressed for Villa. He has featured 16 times so far for the club, scoring eight goals and grabbing one assist.

1 day ago | footballfancast.com | Joe Nuttall

Crystal Palace face a tough assignment next up in the Premier League, as they travel to the Emirates Stadium to face Arsenal. Oliver Glasner’s side have a big week ahead, with the FA Cup semi-final against Aston Villa on Saturday evening. Before that, their full focus must be on their trip to North London, where they have struggled in the Premier League, to say the least.

1 day ago | footballfancast.com | Joe Nuttall

Manchester City scored a remarkable winner to overcome Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium in a crucial battle for the Premier League's Champions League spots. Pep Guardiola’s side ran out 2-1 victors over the West Midlands outfit, who had their share of chances to win the game. City, however, made them pay with the late winner. It was almost the perfect start from the Villans, with Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford brilliantly striking the post just moments into the game.

1 day ago | footballfancast.com | Joe Nuttall

As it has been for a number of years, Chelsea’s famous Cobham academy is a conveyor belt for elite talent. The 2010s was perhaps the best era to date for their academy. They produced currency Premier League stars such as Callum Hudson-Odoi, Ola Aina and Mason Mount, whilst Tammy Abraham, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Fikayo Tomori are all plying their trade at AC Milan. Their current crop of academy talent might end up being better.