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Former Aston Villa man the runaway MVP in MLS Team of the Season

by Ben McAleer at Monday, Nov 8 2021 15:25
Former Aston Villa man the runaway MVP in MLS Team of the Season The regular 2021 MLS season drew to a close on Sunday and the playoffs are now set for later this month. The New England Revolution topped the Eastern Conference after a stunning regular campaign that saw them end the season 29 points clear of the Philadelphia Union, while in the West, Seattle Sound...
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Southampton youngster Livramento proving to be one of the signings of the season

by Ben McAleer at Sunday, Nov 7 2021 13:41
Southampton youngster Livramento proving to be one of the signings of the season When Southampton completed their business with Chelsea over the summer, there was more focus on Armando Broja than Valentino Livramento. The former bolstered Saints' frontline and afforded head coach Ralph Hasenhuttl an additional physical attacking presence that had been found wanting in the past.I...
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Arsenal rising up Premier League table with warrior Gabriel key

by Ben McAleer at Sunday, Oct 31 2021 17:45
Arsenal rising up Premier League table with warrior Gabriel key Three games into the Premier League season and the atmosphere surrounding the Emirates was toxic. Arsenal went into the first international break of 2021/22 on the back of three successive defeats at the hands of Brentford, Chelsea and Manchester City as they conceded nine and scored none.Some were ...
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The importance of Naby Keita staying injury free to Liverpool's title challenge

by Ben McAleer at Friday, Oct 29 2021 15:55
The importance of Naby Keita staying injury free to Liverpool's title challenge The opening 45 minutes at the Wanda Metropolitano earlier this month was a handy summarisation Naby Keita's Liverpool career to date. The Reds earned a 3-2 Champions League win in a hotly contested affair in Madrid courtesy of a Mohamed Salah brace and a thundering Keita goal. However, the manner of...
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In-form Arsenal defender set to leave for just €3m in the summer

by Ben McAleer at Wednesday, Oct 27 2021 12:58
In-form Arsenal defender set to leave for just €3m in the summer It was nigh-on impossible to log onto Twitter on Monday morning without seeing a picture of William Saliba making that tackle to deny Kylian Mbappe in Le Classique. Saliba made a goal-stopping block that effectively sealed a point in a nervy affair between Marseille and PSG as the young centre-back ...
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10 Premier League experienced stars on expiring contracts Newcastle could target

by Martin Laurence at Tuesday, Oct 26 2021 10:50
10 Premier League experienced stars on expiring contracts Newcastle could target Ever since the Saudi-backed takeover of the club was completed, Newcastle have been linked with some mega name stars as they attempt to establish themselves as an elite club. In the short term, however, the Magpies are mired in a relegation battle, without a win from their opening nine games.The clu...
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Chilwell has England starting spot back in sights after reclaiming Chelsea place

by Ben McAleer at Tuesday, Oct 26 2021 09:40
Chilwell has England starting spot back in sights after reclaiming Chelsea place It has absolutely been difficult for him and I think that’s pretty normal, Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel said of Ben Chilwell last month. Chilwell played the full 90 in Chelsea's Champions League success in May and was expected to be first choice for England at Euro 2020, despite Luke Shaw's good...
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The stunning stats that suggest Man City must keep hold of Bernardo Silva

by Ben McAleer at Friday, Oct 15 2021 14:40
The stunning stats that suggest Man City must keep hold of Bernardo Silva There was a period over the summer when it seemed Bernardo Silva's time at Manchester City was drawing to a close. Reports suggested La Liga pair Atletico Madrid and Barcelona were keen on the Portugal international, while the midfielder was tentatively linked with a move to Arsenal. Rumours even su...
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Hwang’s start has Wolves fans dreaming of return to Europe

by Ben McAleer at Sunday, Oct 10 2021 09:35
Hwang’s start has Wolves fans dreaming of return to Europe As rumours surrounding Adama Traore's future at Molineux continued to circulate, the Spaniard heavily linked with a move to Premier League rivals Tottenham, Wolves' pursuit of Hwang Hee-Chan went somewhat under the radar. The South Korean moved to England from RB Leipzig on a season-long loan having...
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Trevoh Chalobah: The unlikely breakout star in Chelsea's title bid

by Ben McAleer at Tuesday, Oct 5 2021 13:50
Trevoh Chalobah: The unlikely breakout star in Chelsea's title bid For the first time since his appointment in January, Thomas Tuchel faced his first real mini-crisis as Chelsea boss. The Blues fell to a 1-0 loss to Manchester City at the end of September, a game that, on the balance of play, they deserved to lose. That was followed up by a 1-0 defeat to Juventus i...
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