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January Transfer Window: Chelsea and Man Utd outcasts among those in need of New Year move

by Jacque Talbot at Thursday, Dec 5 2024 13:07
January Transfer Window: Chelsea and Man Utd outcasts among those in need of New Year move The January transfer window is fast approaching, and with the rumour mill starting to kick into gear, we look at five players who need a move in the New Year, with Chelsea, Manchester United and Juventus stars all making the cut. Matheus Cunha (Wolverhampton Wanderers)There were flashes of brillianc...
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Newcastle vs Liverpool Preview: Another chance for Virgil van Dijk to justify best defender claims

by Sam McGuire at Tuesday, Dec 3 2024 16:45
Newcastle vs Liverpool Preview: Another chance for Virgil van Dijk to justify best defender claims For quite a while, there was a serious debate over who was the best defender in Premier League history. Jaap Stam was only in England for a brief period but he made quite the impression. Rio Ferdinand was in the conversation. Manchester United shoehorned Nemanja Vidic into discussions too. There was...
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West Ham vs Arsenal Preview: Why Odegaard's return has Gunners firing once again

by Sam Tighe at Friday, Nov 29 2024 13:29
West Ham vs Arsenal Preview: Why Odegaard's return has Gunners firing once again Football is a team sport, so it’s often unfair to suggest one individual makes all the difference - but in Arsenal and Martin Odegaard’s case, it may actually be true.The team endured a two-month existential crisis in his absence, enforced by a nasty ankle injury sustained on internation...
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Who is Marc Casado? The latest La Masia graduate bossing Barcelona's midfield

by WhoScored.com at Thursday, Nov 28 2024 12:54
Who is Marc Casado? The latest La Masia graduate bossing Barcelona's midfield Marc Casado's star continues to rise. Another La Masia graduate who has found his way to the international stage, the 21-year-old made his Spain debut against Denmark earlier this month, coming off the bench as his side won 2-1 in the UEFA Nations League. Casado is cut from a different cloth. If yo...
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Viktor Gyokeres Stats: Why Swedish superstar should be top of Arsenal's January wishlist

by Ben McAleer at Tuesday, Nov 26 2024 12:59
Viktor Gyokeres Stats: Why Swedish superstar should be top of Arsenal's January wishlist If you thought the international break would slow Viktor Gyokeres down, then you were certainly mistaken. Sweden have one of the most potent frontlines on the international stage, with Dejan Kulusevski providing the ammunition for Gyokeres and Newcastle star Alexander Isak. Sweden scored eight goals...
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Why Southampton showing proved Liverpool need to sort Mohamed Salah's contract

by Sam McGuire at Monday, Nov 25 2024 10:07
Why Southampton showing proved Liverpool need to sort Mohamed Salah's contract Mohamed Salah is in the form of his life. At 32, playing for a new manager in a different system, this just wasn’t supposed to be happening. A drop-off was expected. There was supposed to be an obvious reason as to why Liverpool hadn’t immediately looked to extend his deal as soon as Ric...
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Revealed: Man City star De Bruyne pips Palmer and Saka as Premier League's elite creator in 2024

by Ben McAleer at Sunday, Nov 17 2024 16:18
Revealed: Man City star De Bruyne pips Palmer and Saka as Premier League's elite creator in 2024 Still in the midst of the November international break, we take a look at the top chance creators in the Premier League in 2024. Here, we run through the top 10 for big chances created in England’s top tier this calendar year.10. Andy Robertson (Liverpool) – 12While he has gone a little ...
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How will Bruno Fernandes fit in under Ruben Amorim at Man Utd?

by Jacque Talbot at Friday, Nov 15 2024 09:52
How will Bruno Fernandes fit in under Ruben Amorim at Man Utd? It's hard to believe that many Manchester United heroes have emerged from the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era. Since the Scotsman departed, the club has been caught in a relentless cycle: sack one coach, hire another, and the players show promise for a season or so, only for form to slip, and the next ma...
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Revealed: The Ghana stars tearing Premier League defences apart this season

by Sam Hammond at Monday, Nov 11 2024 14:19
Revealed: The Ghana stars tearing Premier League defences apart this season As we enter the November international break, with 11 Premier League gameweeks behind us, we’re reflecting on a number of stat leaders in the English top-flight so far.One of the most exciting attacking metrics is successful dribbles, measuring and revealing the most direct, electric players i...
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Chelsea vs Arsenal: Why Maresca opts for Caicedo over £100m problem Enzo Fernandez

by Sam Tighe at Sunday, Nov 10 2024 09:01
Chelsea vs Arsenal: Why Maresca opts for Caicedo over £100m problem Enzo Fernandez It is a very proud moment for us. This will be one of the biggest football events Armenia has ever had. The local sentiment ahead of FC Noah’s trip to Stamford Bridge dripped with anticipation and excitement - and rightly so, regardless of the impending, relentless doom that awaited them. This...
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