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Is Chilwell justifying Chelsea's decision to spend big over cheaper alternative Reguilon?

by Ben McAleer at Sunday, Nov 29 2020 09:50
Is Chilwell justifying Chelsea's decision to spend big over cheaper alternative Reguilon? As Chelsea pushed for Ben Chilwell over the summer, there was another left-back on the Blues' radar as they sought to strength in defence. Sergio Reguilon was the cut price option for the west London outfit, but Chelsea were focused on Chilwell and Chilwell only. Manchester United courted the Spania...
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Golden Boy Haaland lands Euro player of the week award after four-goal haul

by Ben McAleer at Tuesday, Nov 24 2020 16:01
Golden Boy Haaland lands Euro player of the week award after four-goal haul Erling Haaland was named the 2020 Golden Boy in the build up to Borussia Dortmund's 5-2 win at Hertha Berlin and celebrated in style as he rattled in four goals over the weekend to break the double-figure barrier. Meanwhile across Europe, stars from Ligue 1 and Serie A impressed as club football mad...
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Camavinga vs Kante - Chelsea star returns to form in time to face successor

by Ben McAleer at Tuesday, Nov 24 2020 12:55
Camavinga vs Kante - Chelsea star returns to form in time to face successor At the midway stage of the Champions League, the groups are starting to take shape. For Chelsea, they currently lead the way in Group E on goal difference following their 3-0 win over Rennes earlier this month. The return clash is this evening, with Rennes looking to exact revenge and make one final...
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Firmino's decline a real worry for Liverpool's title chances

by Ben McAleer at Wednesday, Nov 11 2020 17:05
Firmino's decline a real worry for Liverpool's title chances It was a shot on goal minutes before his withdrawal that effectively summed up Roberto Firmino's current predicament for Liverpool. The Brazilian sought to bend one past compatriot Ederson, despite options at the back post, and ended up firing high and wide in their 1-1 draw with Manchester City ove...
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Roma hat-trick hero pips Joao Felix to Euro player of the week award

by Ben McAleer at Monday, Nov 9 2020 15:08
Roma hat-trick hero pips Joao Felix to Euro player of the week award Following the final round of league games across Europe's top five leagues before the international break over the weekend, it's time to review who the top performers were from each position. Both Serie A and LaLiga saw their first perfect WhoScored 10 rated performances of the season this past game...
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Mendy growing in confidence seeking fifth successive Chelsea clean sheet

by Ben McAleer at Friday, Oct 30 2020 16:10
Mendy growing in confidence seeking fifth successive Chelsea clean sheet Chelsea were linked with a host of new goalkeepers to replace Kepa before they settled on Edouard Mendy in September. A host of big name shotstoppers were supposedly courted by the Blues until they plumped for the Senegal star, who has made a fine impact on the back of his arrival at Stamford Bridge...
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Neymar responds to Man Utd no-show with Euro player of the week award

by Ben McAleer at Tuesday, Oct 27 2020 16:10
Neymar responds to Man Utd no-show with Euro player of the week award Patrick Bamford bagged his first Premier League hat-trick of his career as Leeds tore Aston Villa apart on Friday night, earning a 3-0 win at Villa Park. However, Bamford is pipped to the European player of the week award by PSG star Neymar, who earned his second perfect 10 rating in a Ligue 1 match...
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Burnley trip provides Ndombele with chance to complete Tottenham turnaround

by Ben McAleer at Monday, Oct 26 2020 14:20
Burnley trip provides Ndombele with chance to complete Tottenham turnaround In the first half we didn’t have a midfield, Jose Mourinho said in the wake of Tottenham's 1-1 draw at Burnley back in March. The Spurs boss was scathing of Tanguy Ndombele in his post-match press conference, adding: I’m not going to run away and I have to say he [Ndombele] has had enoug...
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Fernandes and Salah among top performers set for midweek Champions League action

by Ben McAleer at Tuesday, Oct 20 2020 16:59
Fernandes and Salah among top performers set for midweek Champions League action The Champions League makes its return this week. The 2019/20 competition came to a head less than two months ago, but Europe's elite return as they seek to lift the most prestigious trophy in club competition. Here, we look at the best rated players in Europe's top five leagues this season whose tea...
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Who is Said Benrahma? Strengths and weaknesses of West Ham's new wing-wizard

by Ben McAleer at Friday, Oct 16 2020 19:30
Who is Said Benrahma? Strengths and weaknesses of West Ham's new wing-wizard West Ham endured a quiet transfer window. I cannot say for sure that we are going to sign anybody. As each day passes I am getting more depressed, co-owner David Sullivan said last month and while the Hammers brought in Vladimir Coufal between Sullivan's admittance and the deadline to go with the pe...
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