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Is Osimhen the striker to end Chelsea’s number 9 curse?

by Charlie Fairbank at Thursday, Feb 9 2023 16:44
Is Osimhen the striker to end Chelsea’s number 9 curse? Over the years at Stamford Bridge, the number 9 curse has plagued many new arrivals. From the likes of Fernando Torres to Romelu Lukaku, there have been many once high-scoring strikers who have completely flopped in front of goal while at Chelsea. The latest to don the cursed jersey, Pierre-Emerick ...
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Gnonto proving the ray of light in Leeds' dreary season

by Ben McAleer at Thursday, Feb 9 2023 15:35
Gnonto proving the ray of light in Leeds' dreary season I saw, it’s beautiful and very similar [to mine]. A very difficult goal. Beautiful, beautiful. Paolo Di Canio was full of praise for compatriot Wilfried Gnonto after his stunning strike against Cardiff City last month. Gnonto was picked out by Rodrigo, as the teenager pulled away from Cardiff'...
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Emerson has shown he still has Tottenham future despite Porro arrival

by Ben McAleer at Wednesday, Feb 8 2023 17:12
Emerson has shown he still has Tottenham future despite Porro arrival At the end of September, it was reported that Tottenham's Emerson Royal had spent £800,000 on his personal development as a footballer. This includes access to his own private hyperbaric chamber, while working closely with a neuroscientist to help cope with the pressures of being a professiona...
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Youan's form proving a bright spark in Hibernian's mixed Scottish Premiership season

by Adam Kennedy at Monday, Feb 6 2023 17:25
Youan's form proving a bright spark in Hibernian's mixed Scottish Premiership season With Kevin Nisbet joining Martin Boyle on the Hibernian treatment table, the Hibees have needed somebody to step up to the plate and become their talisman in the final third. It’s taken some time, but it appears as though Elie Youan is beginning to fill the void.With three goals in as many Sco...
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Might Chelsea rue decision to overlook Badiashile for Champions League squad?

by Sam McGuire at Monday, Feb 6 2023 16:24
Might Chelsea rue decision to overlook Badiashile for Champions League squad? Chelsea had some tough decisions to make following their £300m spending spree last month. The Blues added eight new players to their ranks but, per UEFA rules, could only register three of these signings in their Champions League squad. Graham Potter and his staff made the decision to name Myk...
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Assessing Man United's deadline day arrival Marcel Sabitzer

by Ben McAleer at Wednesday, Feb 1 2023 17:33
Assessing Man United's deadline day arrival Marcel Sabitzer While Manchester United will have wanted to see Christian Eriksen avoid injury, if worst came to worst, they are probably thankful he sustained an ankle problem before the transfer window closed. Eriksen was on the receiving end of a nasty Andy Carroll challenge in their 3-1 FA Cup win over Reading,...
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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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