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Premier League Golden Boot: Why Newcastle's Isak can dethrone Haaland

by Jacque Talbot at Thursday, Aug 15 2024 08:47
Premier League Golden Boot: Why Newcastle's Isak can dethrone Haaland “For me, I think the biggest thing is would I swap him with anybody else? No, I wouldn’t.” It makes a nice soundbite and stretched pleasantries are often involved when a head coach talks about his player. But there is more than just a little bit of credence to what Eddie Howe said ...
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Man Utd Transfer News: Why United are pushing to sign Noussair Mazraoui

by Ben McAleer at Sunday, Aug 11 2024 15:23
Man Utd Transfer News: Why United are pushing to sign Noussair Mazraoui After opting to continue with Erik ten Hag, and offer the Dutchman a new contract in the process, Manchester United are backing their manager in the market. Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro have signed from Bologna and Lille, respectively, while further additions are expected in defence.Over the weekend...
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Chelsea Transfer News: Stats show why Chelsea are spending big to sign Neto

by Ben McAleer at Friday, Aug 9 2024 14:32
Chelsea Transfer News: Stats show why Chelsea are spending big to sign Neto Pedro Neto has his admirers, and deservedly so. Despite his spells on the sidelines, the Portugal international impressed for Wolves last season, registering nine assists and netting twice across 20 league outings. North London pair Arsenal and Tottenham had been credited with an interest in the win...
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Tottenham Transfer News: Stats show Spurs are right to sign Dominic Solanke

by Ben McAleer at Friday, Aug 9 2024 10:32
Tottenham Transfer News: Stats show Spurs are right to sign Dominic Solanke Alejo Veliz's loan move to Espanyol could have greater ramifications in the final knockings of the transfer window than some may realise. Tottenham's decision to allow the Argentine depart for the Spanish outfit leaves them short of attacking options. Veliz struggled for game time following injury w...
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Martin Zubimendi Stats: Numbers prove he's the perfect Fabinho successor for Liverpool

by Ben McAleer at Thursday, Aug 8 2024 11:45
Martin Zubimendi Stats: Numbers prove he's the perfect Fabinho successor for Liverpool Wataru Endo was never a long-term solution to Liverpool's midfield issues. The Japan international was not a panic buy either. It was obvious last summer that the Reds would need to undergo a sizeable midfield overhaul following the departures of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho, the latter perhaps taki...
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Arsenal Transfer News: Do the stats reinforce Gunners interest in Baris Yilmaz?

by Jacque Talbot at Thursday, Aug 8 2024 09:04
Arsenal Transfer News: Do the stats reinforce Gunners interest in Baris Yilmaz? Whenever there’s links coming from Turkey, normally people are quite dubious. To everyone's surprise, the reports this week suggesting that Newcastle sporting director Paul Mitchell had packed his bags to make a late-hour flight to Istanbulto watch Baris Yilmaz in action turned out to be false...
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Anthony Gordon Stats: The numbers behind Liverpool target's breakout season

by Ben McAleer at Wednesday, Aug 7 2024 14:14
Anthony Gordon Stats: The numbers behind Liverpool target's breakout season If reports are to be believed, Liverpool were close to a deal to sign Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon at the end of June, with defender Joe Gomez set to move the other way. At that time, the Magpies were struggling to meet the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules, but any potential deal ...
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Liverpool Transfer News: Martin Zubimendi Stats as Arne Slot targets Number 6

by Sam Hammond at Wednesday, Aug 7 2024 10:27
Liverpool Transfer News: Martin Zubimendi Stats as Arne Slot targets Number 6 With less than 10 days to go until the new Premier League season gets underway, Liverpool remain the only club in the top-flight yet to make a permanent signing in the summer transfer window.The Reds are in a period of transition under new manager Arne Slot, with changes also afoot in the boardroom....
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Chelsea Transfer News: Victor Osimhen vs Samu Omorodion - what do the stats say?

by Sam Hammond at Wednesday, Aug 7 2024 08:53
Chelsea Transfer News: Victor Osimhen vs Samu Omorodion - what do the stats say? Following the arrivals of Tosin Adarabioyo, Omari Kellyman, Marc Guiu, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Renato Veiga and Filip Jorgensen, Chelsea are turning their attention to signing a new centre-forward this summer.The out-of-favour Romelu Lukaku has returned from a reasonably successful loan spell in Seri...
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Man Utd Transfer News: Sander Berge vs Manuel Ugarte - what do the stats say?

by Ben McAleer at Tuesday, Aug 6 2024 15:29
Man Utd Transfer News: Sander Berge vs Manuel Ugarte - what do the stats say? When the transfer window opened, Manchester United were linked with a number of central midfielders as they sought to build upon their FA Cup success back in May. Joao Neves was believed to be their number one target, while Joao Gomes was another reported to be on their radar. During the Euros and C...
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