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Five big talking points ahead of the Champions League final between Tottenham and Liverpool

by Josh Wright at Friday, May 31 2019 13:21
Five big talking points ahead of the Champions League final between Tottenham and Liverpool It has felt like an eternity for the Champions League final to roll around. The Premier League campaign concluded three weeks ago and both Tottenham and Liverpool have had plenty of time to prepare for Saturday’s final in Madrid. The Europa League final on Wednesday had the feel of a pre-seaso...
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Five big talking points ahead of the Europa League final between Chelsea and Arsenal

by Josh Wright at Wednesday, May 29 2019 12:13
Five big talking points ahead of the Europa League final between Chelsea and Arsenal Arsenal and Chelsea’s London rivalry will resume in Baku, Azerbaijan on Wednesday night in the Europa League final. Both teams need to win the competition for their respective campaigns to be considered successful and we are not short of talking points ahead of the big game. How the two manage...
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Chelsea vs Tottenham preview: Mutiny at Chelsea takes pressure off Spurs

by Josh Wright at Tuesday, Feb 26 2019 15:49
Chelsea vs Tottenham preview: Mutiny at Chelsea takes pressure off Spurs Maurizio Sarri will barely have had time to digest the remarkable scenes at Wembley on Sunday before having to turn his focus to the reception of Tottenham on Wednesday night. All eyes will be on the Italian at Stamford Bridge and, more pertinently, his team selection. Sarri has confirmed he is cont...
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Chelsea vs Man City preview: Carabao Cup first of four trophies on offer for City

by Josh Wright at Friday, Feb 22 2019 16:51
Chelsea vs Man City preview: Carabao Cup first of four trophies on offer for City Pep Guardiola has always maintained the quadruple is impossible. The Manchester City manager is adamant his side will lose between now and the end of the season and they almost did in the Champions League in midweek. City left Germany with a 3-2 victory over Schalke and now turn their attention to w...
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Manchester United vs Liverpool preview: Denting Liverpool’s title hopes puts Ole in pole position

by Josh Wright at Friday, Feb 22 2019 11:36
Manchester United vs Liverpool preview: Denting Liverpool’s title hopes puts Ole in pole position A humiliating 3-1 defeat to Liverpool in December proved the final straw for the Manchester United board. Jose Mourinho was sacked two days later and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was given the job on an interim basis days later. Few thought the Norwegian would ever get to a position where he would be a cred...
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Atletico Madrid vs Juventus preview: Ronaldo starts quest for record-equalling sixth European title

by Josh Wright at Wednesday, Feb 20 2019 09:00
Atletico Madrid vs Juventus preview: Ronaldo starts quest for record-equalling sixth European title Aside from falling to score in his first three matches for Juventus, Cristiano Ronaldo’s first season in Turin has been relatively smooth soiling. The 34-year-old has played a direct hand in 27 goals in his first 24 league appearances (19 goals, eight assists) and is the highest WhoScored rate...
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Liverpool vs Bayern Preview: Van Dijk’s absence poorly timed in potential season-defining week

by Josh Wright at Monday, Feb 18 2019 11:47
Liverpool vs Bayern Preview: Van Dijk’s absence poorly timed in potential season-defining week When Liverpool made Virgil van Dijk the most expensive defender of all time, few thought he would single-handily solve the club’s defensive frailties. Defensive errors plagued Liverpool prior to Van Dijk’s arrival and it was suggested they were just a consequence of the ‘crash-bang...
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Chelsea vs Manchester United preview: Neither manager can afford FA Cup setback

by Josh Wright at Sunday, Feb 17 2019 09:30
Chelsea vs Manchester United preview: Neither manager can afford FA Cup setback The rate at which opinion changes in football never ceases to amaze. Prior to Manchester United’s encounter with Paris Saint-Germain there were calls to make Ole Gunnar Solskjaer the club’s permanent manager. Now, after a 2-0 defeat to PSG, the Norwegian is no longer the number one choic...
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Champions League preview: Will Son continue record against familiar foes Dortmund?

by Ben McAleer at Tuesday, Feb 12 2019 17:15
Champions League preview: Will Son continue record against familiar foes Dortmund? Everything’s coming up Milhouse as far as Tottenham ahead of their welcome of Borussia Dortmund. Of course, Mauricio Pochettino is without Harry Kane and Dele Alli for their Champions League clash, but Dortmund have a number of key absences for their trip to Wembley. Lukasz Piszczek, Paco Alca...
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Champions League preview: Stars aligning for Manchester United to eliminate PSG

by Josh Wright at Monday, Feb 11 2019 11:42
Champions League preview: Stars aligning for Manchester United to eliminate PSG It has been just under two months since the draw for the Champions League last-16 was made and so much has changed since then. Paris Saint-Germain were considered overwhelming favourites when they were paired with Manchester United, who were managed by Jose Mourinho at the time. It is safe to say th...
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