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20 significant Premier League summer signings you might have missed

by Martin Laurence at Wednesday, Jul 14 2021 13:29
20 significant Premier League summer signings you might have missed With Euro 2020 and the Copa America occupying the attentions of football fans across the world, you could be forgiven for taking your eye off of the transfer window for a moment. However, many clubs certainly did not and in the Premier League alone over £265m has already been spent on new sign...
Categories: Player Focus

Leicester vs Southampton - FA Cup Team News and Prediction

by Martin Laurence at Sunday, Apr 18 2021 09:00
Leicester vs Southampton - FA Cup Team News and Prediction After Chelsea booked their place in a 15th FA Cup final of their history and eighth during the Abramovich-era, ending Manchester City's quadruple dream in the process, the Blues will be eagerly anticipating who their opponents will be next month.It's Leicester and Southampton who face off on Sunday ...
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Revealed: Messi misses out on top 10 creators as Fernandes leads the way

by Martin Laurence at Friday, Apr 16 2021 10:55
Revealed: Messi misses out on top 10 creators as Fernandes leads the way Watching a creative wizard on top, defence-splitting form is one of the great joys of the game and while goalscorers will always command the highest fees, if they don't have a partner in crime to assist them, their value is all but lost. When you think of the top finishers in the game over recent ye...
Categories: REVEALED

Foden outshines rest in star-studded Champions League quarter-final best XI

by Martin Laurence at Thursday, Apr 15 2021 11:59
Foden outshines rest in star-studded Champions League quarter-final best XI The Champions League quarter-finals came to a close this week with the second legs played out but in truth the damage from the week previous proved irreversible for Liverpool, Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich and FC Porto. Real Madrid will play Manchester City, while PSG will face Chelsea in two mou...
Categories: Best XI

Partey and Aubameyang miss out on Arsenal vs Liverpool combined XI

by Martin Laurence at Saturday, Apr 3 2021 13:22
Partey and Aubameyang miss out on Arsenal vs Liverpool combined XI While clashes between Arsenal and Liverpool have historically meant more than a battle for a top six finish, the two approach tonight's game at the Emirates in ninth and seventh place respecively. Both will harbour some hopes of a place in the top four, though Arsenal's appear extremely slim at this...
Categories: Best XI

Revealed: Where stats rank Partey, Thiago and Werner among 10 most underwhelming signings

by Martin Laurence at Saturday, Apr 3 2021 12:06
Revealed: Where stats rank Partey, Thiago and Werner among 10 most underwhelming signings Fans always want to see their new signings hit the ground running, and there’s nothing more encouraging than when that comes to pass, but it’s safe to say the transition between clubs and, in particular, leagues isn’t always straightforward.Many players take weeks if not months to ...
Categories: REVEALED

Arsenal vs Liverpool - Premier League Team News and Prediction

by Martin Laurence at Saturday, Apr 3 2021 10:33
Arsenal vs Liverpool - Premier League Team News and Prediction In any of the other major leagues in world football, a clash between ninth and seventh in the table wouldn't exactly steal focus. In Italy, Verona would be hosting Lazio, in Germany, Stuttgart would welcome Union Berlin and in France, Rennes would travel to Metz.Depending on how you look at it, then...
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Revealed: Messi second in top 10 dribblers in Europe this season

by Martin Laurence at Sunday, Mar 28 2021 09:00
Revealed: Messi second in top 10 dribblers in Europe this season With the international break affording a pause for reflection from club football, it's a chance to take stock of some of the top statistical performers this season so far. Here we take a look at those players that get bums off seats, or sofas in the current climate, with their dribbling prowess, cou...
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Move aside Messi vs Ronaldo: Stats suggest Mbappe vs Haaland couldn't be closer

by Martin Laurence at Tuesday, Mar 23 2021 16:33
Move aside Messi vs Ronaldo: Stats suggest Mbappe vs Haaland couldn't be closer The age old debate of Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo finally appears to be moving aside for a new clash of the titans to take centre stage. They may not have overtaken the long-standing dominant duo just yet, but there is already the sense of a brewing rivalry between Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haa...
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England run risk of losing Konsa to become Portugal's missing piece

by Martin Laurence at Thursday, Mar 18 2021 14:30
England run risk of losing Konsa to become Portugal's missing piece Gareth Southgate has named his England squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers with San Marino, Albania and Poland, and despite a number of injuries there were very few surprises. West Brom's Sam Johnstone earns a first call-up in place of first choice Jordan Pickford, who is sidelined, while Ol...
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