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Man City vs Man Utd: FA Cup Final team news and prediction

by Ciaran McLoughlin at Friday, Jun 2 2023 14:50
Man City vs Man Utd: FA Cup Final team news and prediction Treble chasing Manchester City come up against local rivals and 12-time winners Manchester United in Saturday's FA Cup final.Ahead of this one, we provide the necessary pre-match information, including where to watch the final, team news and probable XIs.When is kick off? Saturday 3rd June 2023, 15:...
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Has Lionel Messi's PSG career been a success?

by Ben McAleer at Friday, Jun 2 2023 12:00
Has Lionel Messi's PSG career been a success? This will be his last match at the Parc des Princes, and I hope that he will receive the warmest of welcomes, PSG boss Christophe Galtier said of Lionel Messi on Thursday. Saturday's welcome of Clermont Foot will spell the end of the Argentine's two-year stint in France, with Messi not short on offe...
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Why Man Utd are going all out to sign Chelsea outcast Mount

by Dan Worth at Friday, Jun 2 2023 10:49
Why Man Utd are going all out to sign Chelsea outcast Mount The Premier League season has only just concluded and already the rumour mill is in overdrive with transfer gossip. One name that seems to be on repeat is Chelsea’s Mason Mount, with the Cobham graduate linked with a move to join Ten Hag’s revolution at Manchester United.Reports suggest ...
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Who is Manu Kone? The young ball-winner to strengthen Liverpool's midfield

by Ben McAleer at Friday, Jun 2 2023 09:01
Who is Manu Kone? The young ball-winner to strengthen Liverpool's midfield Liverpool aren't resting on their laurels when it comes to improving in the midfield. Missing out on Jude Bellingham was a blow, but they are not allowing the failure to land the teenager to impact their transfer window. Indeed, Alexis Mac Allister is expected to join the Reds before too long, and t...
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Revealed: The Top Premier League XI based on Expected Goals

by Ben McAleer at Thursday, Jun 1 2023 15:45
Revealed: The Top Premier League XI based on Expected Goals With the Premier League season over, WhoScored have taken a look at the highest xG XI using their Expected Goals model. Set up in a 3-5-2 formation, we run through those that had the highest XI in the respective position featuring stars from Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, To...
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Throwback Thursday: Looking back on the 2011 FA Cup Manchester Derby

by Ciaran McLoughlin at Thursday, Jun 1 2023 10:20
Throwback Thursday: Looking back on the 2011 FA Cup Manchester Derby Manchester City and Manchester United meet for the first time ever in a major cup final this Saturday, as the local rivals lock horns in a bid to clinch the FA Cup.Though they have of course met before to decide who wins silverware, namely the Community Shield, while also contesting a number of semi...
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Chelsea's Havertz and Liverpool's Nunez feature in the 10 worst xG underperformers

by Dan Worth at Wednesday, May 31 2023 14:22
Chelsea's Havertz and Liverpool's Nunez feature in the 10 worst xG underperformers The Premier League has concluded for another year with Man City chasing down Arsenal and winning their third consecutive title. Using their xG model, WhoScored have determined the ten biggest underperformers in the league when compared to their xG totals.10: Joe Willock – 3.6 differenceNewcast...
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What next for Liverpool's Fabio Carvalho following Southampton snub?

by Sam McGuire at Wednesday, May 31 2023 09:15
What next for Liverpool's Fabio Carvalho following Southampton snub? Fabio Carvalho’s Liverpool career appears to be coming to a premature end.According to reports, the 20-year-old looks set to leave Anfield this summer after a disappointing debut campaign on Merseyside.The Reds had been desperate to bring in the versatile forward having first tried to land his...
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Europa League Final: Pellegrini the star in Sevilla vs Roma Combined XI

by Ben McAleer at Wednesday, May 31 2023 08:00
Europa League Final: Pellegrini the star in Sevilla vs Roma Combined XI Europa League specialists Sevilla face off against Roma on Wednesday night as the pair seek European glory and a place in next season's Champions League. Using their unique rating system, WhoScored have made a combined XI ahead of the game in Budapest, with the Spanish side edging this side with six...
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Sevilla vs Roma: Europa League final team news and prediction

by Ciaran McLoughlin at Tuesday, May 30 2023 15:50
Sevilla vs Roma: Europa League final team news and prediction Six time Europa League winners Sevilla come against UEFA Conference League holders Roma as the pair face off in the 2022/23 Europa League final in Budapest.Ahead of this one, we provide the necessary pre-match information, including where to watch the final, team news and probable XIs.When is kick o...
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