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Jorginho signing could prove astute business for title favourites Arsenal

by Sam McGuire at Tuesday, Jan 31 2023 11:47
Jorginho signing could prove astute business for title favourites Arsenal Come on then, who had Jorginho to Arsenal, on deadline day, on their transfer bingo card? The Gunners had focused their efforts on prying Moises Caicedo away from Brighton, but the move for the Chelsea playmaker suggests they have admitted defeat, for now at least. On paper, it does seem like an odd...
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The reasoning behind Newcastle's decision to spend big on Gordon

by Ben McAleer at Saturday, Jan 28 2023 17:10
The reasoning behind Newcastle's decision to spend big on Gordon On the face of it, spending £40m on a winger with 10 Premier League goal contributions in their career is extremely poor value. Anthony Gordon hasn't been a goal machine since breaking onto the scene, yet that didn't deter Chelsea and Tottenham from registering their interest in the 21-year-ol...
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How does Gusto compare to James ahead of summer Chelsea switch

by Ben McAleer at Saturday, Jan 28 2023 12:33
How does Gusto compare to James ahead of summer Chelsea switch On Thursday, Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas tweeted that Malo Gusto would remain at the club until the sumer. That announcement seemed to derail any chance Chelsea had of signing the teenage full-back. And yet, on Friday night, a deal taking Gusto to Stamford Bridge was given the 'Here we go!' tre...
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Why Caicedo addition could finally end Arsenal's 19-year title wait

by Ben McAleer at Friday, Jan 27 2023 16:24
Why Caicedo addition could finally end Arsenal's 19-year title wait Not content with raiding Brighton once this month, Arsenal are reportedly prepared to do so again before the January transfer window closes next week. The Gunners have enjoyed a superb month in the market, bringing in Leandro Trossard from the Seagulls to swell their attacking options, while boostin...
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Goal machine Haaland among Premier League's best stat performers so far

by Ciaran McLoughlin at Thursday, Jan 26 2023 15:51
Goal machine Haaland among Premier League's best stat performers so far The halfway mark in the Premier League season has come and gone, but there is still plenty of time for teams to make a difference in the coming months. However, this does offer the chance to reflect on those players who have performed the best and worst in a number of different areas.Here we have lo...
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Why McKennie could be perfect for Leeds' quest for survival

by Ciaran McLoughlin at Thursday, Jan 26 2023 10:25
Why McKennie could be perfect for Leeds' quest for survival Leeds have struggled for consistency this season, drawing six, losing nine and only winning four of their Premier League games. They sit 15th, but only one point separates them from the relegation zone, and only three points from basement boys Southampton. Any slip up could be costly at the moment w...
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Martinez continues to prove doubters wrong as Man United’s key player

by Ciaran McLoughlin at Wednesday, Jan 25 2023 09:20
Martinez continues to prove doubters wrong as Man United’s key player After taking the lead early on and salvaging an equaliser against a very strong Arsenal team, Manchester United would have been gutted to come away from the Emirates on Sunday empty handed.There has been a lot of positivity surrounding Erik ten Hag’s side this season, especially in recent week...
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Why missing out on Zaniolo wouldn't be a disaster for Tottenham

by Ben McAleer at Tuesday, Jan 24 2023 14:55
Why missing out on Zaniolo wouldn't be a disaster for Tottenham Roma's 2-0 win at Spezia on Sunday evening extended their unbeaten run to six games and lifted them into the top four. The main talking point from the victory, however, was the absence of Nicolo Zaniolo. The attacker was left out of the Giallorossi squad that travelled to the Alberto Picco as he loo...
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Mudryk's Anfield cameo offers Chelsea fans glimpse of his talent

by Sam McGuire at Monday, Jan 23 2023 15:27
Mudryk's Anfield cameo offers Chelsea fans glimpse of his talent Mykhailo Mudryk replaced Lewis Hall after 55 minutes during Chelsea’s game against Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday. As the match clock ticked towards the 64th minute, it was clear why the Blues had parted with an initial £62m to hijack Arsenal’s move for the Ukrainian. It took the...
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Raya deserving of plaudits as vultures start to circle Brentford

by Ben McAleer at Monday, Jan 23 2023 12:44
Raya deserving of plaudits as vultures start to circle Brentford Spain have a good selection of goalkeepers to call upon... good, not great, but ones that all have a viable shout for the number one spot. While Unai Simon is the current starter for La Roja, there is a decent chance that, in time, David Raya will usurp the Athletic Club star. As Brentford enjoy an ...
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