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Who is Pau Torres? Ramos' heir linked with Real Madrid and Man Utd

by Ben McAleer at Wednesday, Mar 10 2021 15:45
Who is Pau Torres? Ramos' heir linked with Real Madrid and Man Utd I've been a coach in Sevilla, PSG, Arsenal, and I’ve never seen a centre back like Pau Torres. Unai Emery may have his critics, but there is no denying he has managed some top centre-back talent in his career, so his praise of Torres is a ringing endorsement.Spain's next top defensive talent i...
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Dier sweating on England hopes as Sanchez shines for Spurs

by Ben McAleer at Monday, Mar 8 2021 16:25
Dier sweating on England hopes as Sanchez shines for Spurs Tottenham's 3-0 defeat to Manchester City last month fell like a low point this season after the astronomical high that came from the 2-0 win over Pep Guardiola's side in November that saw many consider them genuine title contenders. They were very much second best in the loss at the Etihad, encapsu...
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Stats study: Which goalkeeper truly has the most impressive clean sheet record?

by Martin Laurence at Friday, Mar 5 2021 17:16
Stats study: Which goalkeeper truly has the most impressive clean sheet record? The world of football statistics has evolved rapidly over the past decade and continues to do so, but there are some statistics that continue to be used as a sign of high level performance without any great context.Given the infrequency with which they are in possession of the ball, it's fair to say...
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How formidable Anguissa turned Fulham fortunes around to spearhead push for safety

by Ben McAleer at Wednesday, Mar 3 2021 15:35
How formidable Anguissa turned Fulham fortunes around to spearhead push for safety Following their promotion in 2018, Fulham went on a huge spending splurge in order to consolidate their Premier League place. Four of their five most expensive signings in their history came in the lead up to the 2018/19 campaign, but the influx of personnel - including loan signings, the Cottagers ...
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Werner vs Martial: Chelsea-Man Utd presents struggling duo with chance to improve fortunes

by Ben McAleer at Sunday, Feb 28 2021 11:47
Werner vs Martial: Chelsea-Man Utd presents struggling duo with chance to improve fortunes The return to Premier League action post-lockdown last season saw Anthony Martial surge up the goalscoring leaderboard. In the end, the Manchester United man finished the campaign with 17 goals to his name, six of which came following football's return in mid-June following the COVID-19 enforced bre...
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Leeds beginning to reap rewards for taking risk on Raphinha

by Ben McAleer at Wednesday, Feb 24 2021 12:40
Leeds beginning to reap rewards for taking risk on Raphinha Upon their Premier League return, Leeds pulled out all the stops to assemble a squad capable of consolidating their spot in England's top tier. Well, perhaps not quite all the stops, but they sure came close to doing so. The Whites were unwilling to meet Udinese's £35m asking price for Rodrigo...
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Rejuvenated Lingard has West Ham dreaming of the Champions League

by Ben McAleer at Monday, Feb 22 2021 16:40
Rejuvenated Lingard has West Ham dreaming of the Champions League David Moyes' lengthy wait for a first win over Jose Mourinho came to a head at the 16th time of asking on Sunday afternoon as West Ham earned a 2-1 win at Tottenham's expense in the lunchtime kick off. The Hammers rode their luck in the victory - Gareth Bale cannoned an effort off the crossbar with ...
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What’s changed? How Tuchel made Kovacic Chelsea’s best player

by Ben McAleer at Wednesday, Feb 17 2021 15:45
What’s changed? How Tuchel made Kovacic Chelsea’s best player When Chelsea confirmed Thomas Tuchel's appointment last month, it provided a clean slate for every player. The German has given a number of fringe stars the chance to impress and they have grabbed the opportunity with both hands. Cesar Azpilicueta, Jorginho and Marcos Alonso, three who struggled for...
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Bale an expensive gamble that hasn't paid off for Tottenham

by Ben McAleer at Wednesday, Feb 3 2021 12:15
Bale an expensive gamble that hasn't paid off for Tottenham There was huge excitement among the Tottenham fanbase when it became clear that Gareth Bale was going to be returning to north London last summer. Spurs had been heavily linked with a move for the forward for a number of years prior to striking a deal with Real Madrid that saw him rock up on Seven S...
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Wolves announce signing of Jimenez replacement, but who is Willian Jose?

by Martin Laurence at Saturday, Jan 23 2021 11:17
Wolves announce signing of Jimenez replacement, but who is Willian Jose? After months of struggling to find the back of the net, highlighted further still by their narrow 1-0 win over National League North outfit Chorley in the FA Cup, Wolves have signed a replacement for the injured Raul Jimenez.Nuno's side managed just one shot on target against their semi-professional...
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