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Match Report: Cohesive Chelsea Performance too Much for Helpless Tottenham

by Alistair Tweedale at Wednesday, Dec 3 2014 22:32
Match Report: Cohesive Chelsea Performance too Much for Helpless Tottenham It had initially looked like an unlikely upset might be on the cards at Stamford Bridge. On a ground at which they have not been victorious since 1990, a youthful Tottenham side made a surprisingly strong start. It didn't take long, however, before normal service was resumed as Premier League leader...
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League Focus: Assessing the Lack of Value in the Europa League

by Alistair Tweedale at Wednesday, Dec 3 2014 15:29
League Focus: Assessing the Lack of Value in the Europa League When Tottenham played Everton at White Hart Lane, two of the teams that rank just outside England’s elite had the chance to do battle on a level playing field. Previously, both sides had struggled to deal with playing in Europe’s second competition and facing fresher, more prepared Premi...
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Team Focus: Late Goals the Concern as Plucky Hull's Woes Continue

by Alistair Tweedale at Wednesday, Nov 26 2014 17:07
Team Focus: Late Goals the Concern as Plucky Hull's Woes Continue It wasn’t so long ago that Hull City were dreaming of a European adventure this season. After a trip to Wembley for the FA Cup final in May, Steve Bruce had his men geared up for a qualifier against Belgian side Lokeren this season, at the expense of whom they were expected to make the Europa ...
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Team Focus: Is Time Running Out at Man City for Manuel Pellegrini?

by Alistair Tweedale at Friday, Nov 21 2014 13:53
Team Focus: Is Time Running Out at Man City for Manuel Pellegrini? There is a worrying trend that is looming over the future of Manuel Pellegrini: bar the immovable Sir Alex Ferguson, each of the other League Cup winning managers since 2006 has been removed from his position by the time the following season’s final came around. José Mourino, Juande Ram...
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Player Focus: The Wonderful Problem PSG Have with Cavani and Ibrahimovic

by Alistair Tweedale at Tuesday, Nov 18 2014 12:39
Player Focus: The Wonderful Problem PSG Have with Cavani and Ibrahimovic It was hard to believe quite what was happening at the Parc des Princes as Zlatan Ibrahimovic made his return to action for Paris Saint Germain in a top-of-the-table clash with fellow title chasers Marseille in the final game before the current international break.With the reigning Ligue 1 chanpions...
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Player Focus: Fine-Tuned Montero Coming Good at Swansea

by Alistair Tweedale at Wednesday, Nov 12 2014 12:52
Player Focus: Fine-Tuned Montero Coming Good at Swansea In the wake of Arsenal throwing away a lead for the second time in just five days, it was difficult to escape the overriding conclusion from the game that there was something seriously wrong with Arsène Wenger’s team. With his side a goal to the good, his players piled forwards in searc...
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Match Report: Predictably Aimless Spurs Outdone by Lively Stoke at White Hart Lane

by Alistair Tweedale at Sunday, Nov 9 2014 16:15
Match Report: Predictably Aimless Spurs Outdone by Lively Stoke at White Hart Lane It was a familiar old story at White Hart Lane on Sunday, as Tottenham followed up Europa League action with yet another terribly meek performance, lacking in inspiration as much as it was quality. Stoke, in the meantime, took swift advantage to romp to a 2-1 win. Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino had ...
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Team Focus: Pardew Struggling to Gain Credit Despite Newcastle's Form

by Alistair Tweedale at Wednesday, Nov 5 2014 16:43
Team Focus: Pardew Struggling to Gain Credit Despite Newcastle's Form The reception given to Mike Ashley’s decision to hand Alan Pardew an 8-year contract back in September of 2012 rather highlighted the lack of respect the manager commands amongst Newcastle fans. Granted, it came with a clause that meant any compensation paid to Pardew should he be relieved of ...
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Player Focus: Progressing Lamela Still Struggling to Find His Feet

by Alistair Tweedale at Wednesday, Oct 29 2014 15:20
Player Focus: Progressing Lamela Still Struggling to Find His Feet That Rabona goal. That perfectly pre-meditated, calculated swing of Erik Lamela's left leg behind his right, wrapping his foot around the ball to curl from the edge of the box into the Asteras Tripolis net, was simply exquisite. It was celebrated wildly on social media; shared, retweeted and liked i...

Match Focus: Liverpool Face Mountainous Task Against European Champions

by Alistair Tweedale at Wednesday, Oct 22 2014 12:24
Match Focus: Liverpool Face Mountainous Task Against European Champions Heading into the most high-profile game of their year this week, Liverpool will have been hoping for a simple, unremarkable and uneventful win at Loftus Road on Sunday to boost confidence in their ranks. The manner of their 3-2 win on Sunday, however, meant it could barely have buoyed fans less goin...