Classy De Jong the perfect midfielder to kickstart Ten Hag's Man Utd revolution
by Ben McAleer
at Friday, Jun 10 2022 12:15
Manchester United are not the powerhouse side they once were. They are still able to attract the big names, noted in their summer captures of Jadon Sancho, Raphael Varane and Cristiano Ronaldo, but they lack the fear factor. Teams were once terrified of facing United, yet in the years since Sir Alex...
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Europa League Previews: Eintracht-Barcelona and West Ham-Lyon among quarter-final showdowns
by Ben McAleer
at Wednesday, Apr 6 2022 17:05
We're at the quarter-final stage of the Europa League as the likes of RB Leipzig, Barcelona, Atalanta and West Ham seek to write their name into the history books. Ahead of Thursday's ties, we preview the action, starting with the early kick off in Germany.RB Leipzig vs AtalantaRB Leipzig were given...
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Resurgent Barcelona star heads La Liga March team of the month
by Ben McAleer
at Sunday, Mar 27 2022 15:40
After a dire start to the season, Barcelona have begun to look back to their best following Xavi's appointment at the beginning of November. Indeed, had the season started following the Spaniard's return to Camp Nou, the Blaugrana would be second in La Liga, four points off rivals Real Madrid with a...
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Aubameyang headlines three Barcelona stars among top rated January signings
by Ben McAleer
at Tuesday, Mar 22 2022 14:50
There were a number of high profile transfers completed in January, with Barcelona one of the busiest sides on the continent. The La Liga powerhouse have looked all the better for their new arrivals and it shows as WhoScored rank the best rated January signings of those to have made at least five ap...
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What the arrival of Philippe Coutinho means to Aston Villa
by Martin Laurence
at Friday, Jan 7 2022 10:41
Philippe Coutinho is officially an Aston Villa player. While many will say that in itself is an indictment of the player's regression over the past three years, let the Villa fans have their moment!The Brazilian, reuniting with former teammate and friend Steven Gerrard, will likely take the number 1...
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Vinicius Junior features in La Liga team of the month as Real Madrid dominate
by Ben McAleer
at Sunday, Jan 2 2022 11:10
League leaders Real Madrid are the dominant side in the La Liga December team of the month having claimed 13 points from 15 games. Players from Barcelona, Real Betis and Villarreal also make the cut as we, starting from the back, run through the WhoScored best XI.Edgar Badia (Elche) - 7.21Having onl...
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League leaders Real Madrid dominate La Liga mid-season awards
by Ben McAleer
at Monday, Dec 27 2021 12:40
Real Madrid lead La Liga by eight points as we near the end of the year and Los Blancos are the big award winners at the mid-season stage. Impressively, Carlo Ancelotti's side sit 17 points clear of local rivals and defending champions Atletico Madrid and 18 ahead of Barcelona.Here we run through th...
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Watch: Xavi guides Barcelona to derby win in first game in charge
by Ben McAleer
at Sunday, Nov 21 2021 09:51
A new era at Camp Nou kicked off on Saturday night as Xavi took charge of Barcelona for the first time following his appointment. The Blaugrana hero was named Ronald Koeman's permanent replacement earlier this month on a contract until June 2024 after the Dutchman failed to have the desired effect f...
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Barcelona vs Real Madrid: El Clasico team news and prediction
by Ben McAleer
at Sunday, Oct 24 2021 10:16
When El Clasico is on, the world takes notice. Barcelona and Real Madrid lock horns once more at Camp Nou this afternoon with both sides keen to avoid dropping points in the title race, particularly as Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad face off tonight.Ahead of this one, we provide all the pre-match...
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Bellingham, Greenwood and the 10 top youngsters in Europe this season
by Ben McAleer
at Wednesday, Oct 20 2021 15:05
Football fans are often scrambling to discover the next world class superstar among the best up and coming talents. That said, there are those who, despite their age, shine in the biggest leagues, taking to the rigours of the senior game with ease. With that in mind, we have picked out the top 10 be...
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