My stand out player to date in my view has been James Rodriguez of Everton FC. He has taken to the Premier League "like a duck to water". The 29-year-old Columbia attacking midfielder was signed in the offseason from Spanish giants Real Madrid for a fee believed to be around 20 million pounds. He signed on a two-year contract for the Toffees. In the opening four games of the season James has scored three goals and assisted two and in general, has been at the hub of everything that Everton have done well in the attacking third of the pitch. A huge factor getting James to the Premier League was the fact that his old manager who he played under at Real Madrid is the current Everton gaffer. Italian Carlo Ancelotti is the man in question that attracted the flamboyant winger to the Premier League. They had a very good relationship at Real Madrid and they wanted to rekindle that at Everton. James has formed a frightening partnership with Everton duo Rich...
As we enter the international break for the first time this campaign and with the summer transfer window slammed shut, we are beginning to see a pattern form in the Premier League of what teams will be successful and what teams will not be.
I will get the ball rolling by saying that the most disappointing team to date in the Premier League has been Sheffield United. The Blades as they are known got promoted to the big time in the 2018/2019 season and endured a fantastic first season in the Premier League securing a ninth-place finish.
They currently sit in 19th place in the league with zero points and with a -5 goal difference. The only team below them are Fulham who also have zero points but have a -8 goal difference. Last season they were a breath of fresh air to the Premier League with their steely organization and endeavor a shining light in the division. They were gaining plaudits up and down the country.
However, this campaign has started difficultly losing all four opening games. The latest of which was a 2-1 reversal away against Arsenal. It has been said in many circles that Sheffield United are suffering from second season syndrome. Their style of play last season was a new style for most teams but they have now become more predictable to play against. They have only scored one goal this season as well. They have addressed this recently by signing former Liverpool striker Ryan Brewster for a fee believed to be around 20 million pounds. He will be sure to help the Blades bolster their attacking options.
In manager Chris Wilder they have a wily old character who will have to use his wealth of experience in the game to get Sheffield United out of the hole they find themselves in at present.
Key Words and Expressions
slammed shut- When something shuts suddenly with force.
get the ball rolling- To start something.
endured- To suffer patiently.
steely organization- Tough and strong organization.
plaudits- An expression of praise and approval.
reversal- A loss.
second season syndrome- The notion that newly promoted teams do worse in their second season.
addressed- To give attention to or deal with a matter or problem.
bolster- To support or improve something to try and make it stronger.
wily old character- A person who has a lot of experience in certain situations and will use this to obtain their overall objectives.
Put the words and expressions into the blanks
My boss ________________________ the obvious problem in the workplace by firing a few people. The atmosphere is so much better now.
Jarrod Bowen has been gaining _____________________ from all of the West Ham squad after his good performances of late.
I had an argument with my wife yesterday. She stormed out of the house and _______________________ the door in anger.
I am going to ________________________ with my friends surprise birthday party organizations.
I have finally broken up with my boyfriend. I couldn't _____________________ his laziness anymore. He was driving me mad.
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