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Xhaka Can Make the Difference for Arsenal in Next Season's Title Pursuit

by Ben McAleer at Monday, May 23 2016 15:45
Xhaka Can Make the Difference for Arsenal in Next Season's Title Pursuit Arsenal fans were beaming with excitement when pictures of Granit Xhaka in the new shirt started doing the rounds on social media on Saturday. With the season not even over for a week, the Gunners look to be getting their business done early, particularly with Euro 2016 looming. Depending on which o...
Categories: Player Focus

Can Influence Vital as Liverpool Prepare For Sevilla Clash

by Ben McAleer at Wednesday, May 18 2016 12:25
Can Influence Vital as Liverpool Prepare For Sevilla Clash When Jurgen Klopp took charge of Liverpool, there were questions over which players would be shown the Anfield exit door. Dejan Lovren’s underwhelming displays under the stewardship of former boss Brendan Rodgers led to suggestions he would be sold. However, the Croat’s performances - pa...
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WhoScored's European Team of the Season

by Ben McAleer at Tuesday, May 17 2016 14:00
WhoScored's European Team of the Season With the domestic campaign over and attention now turning to cup finals across the continent, we at WhoScored.com take a closer look at the European team of the season using our unique rating system.Keylor Navas - Real Madrid (Rating 7.12)When a dodgy fax machine prevented Real Madrid from landing n...
Categories: Team Focus

Hazard Return to Form a Timely Boost for Belgium

by Ben McAleer at Thursday, May 12 2016 16:40
Hazard Return to Form a Timely Boost for Belgium When Belgium’s Euro 2016 squad was announced on Thursday morning, the notable absentee was Vincent Kompany. The Manchester City centre-back was ruled out of the tournament with a calf problem last week, but that was ultimately confirmed when Marc Wilmots named his team. His absence is a blow, ...
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Captain Morgan the Toast of Leicester

by Ben McAleer at Wednesday, May 11 2016 17:35
Captain Morgan the Toast of Leicester The look of relief on Wes Morgan’s face as he went to lift the Premier League trophy was clear to see. “I had to fight back the tears, but I held them back and finally got my hands on it,” he said earlier this week when asked of his emotions on the day. In the space of 12 months, t...
Categories: Player Focus

Tadic Blossoming Once Again in Saints' Late Charge for Europe

by Ben McAleer at Monday, May 9 2016 17:00
Tadic Blossoming Once Again in Saints' Late Charge for Europe Ahead of Southampton’s notable 2-1 win at Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, manager Ronald Koeman was full of praise for Dusan Tadic. “He’s one of the key players in front at the moment. He’s one of the best if he plays on his top level. He’s a clever player, he’s stro...
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Dembélé Absence Will Hinder Spurs' Pursuit of Second Place

by Ben McAleer at Friday, May 6 2016 10:20
Dembélé Absence Will Hinder Spurs' Pursuit of Second Place To say Tottenham’s 2-2 draw with Chelsea was a heated affair would be an understatement. Spurs’ nine yellow cards received set a Premier League record in a single match - it’s astounding to believe they ended the game with 11-men on the pitch. 20 fouls committed in the hot-tempered...
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City Centre-backs Vital Ahead of Moutainous Madrid Mission

by Ben McAleer at Wednesday, May 4 2016 14:00
City Centre-backs Vital Ahead of Moutainous Madrid Mission It's fair to say that last week’s 0-0 draw between Manchester City and Real Madrid failed to live up to expectations. Neutrals watched and waited for goals, but ultimately; neither attack had the desired effect. Instead, both sets of defences remained steadfast and rightly earned the plaudits ...
Categories: Match Focus

Stage Set For Tightest Ever Championship Title Race

by Ben McAleer at Thursday, Apr 28 2016 17:30
Stage Set For Tightest Ever Championship Title Race With just 180 minutes of the regular Championship season remaining, things could not be tighter at the top of England’s second tier. Just three goals separate Burnley, Middlesbrough and Brighton, with the Clarets favourites to secure glory once more. Michael Keane’s 92nd minute equaliser...
Categories: League Focus

Bakambu the Threat as Yellow Submarine Aim to Sink Liverpool

by Ben McAleer at Wednesday, Apr 27 2016 17:50
Bakambu the Threat as Yellow Submarine Aim to Sink Liverpool Liverpool’s progression to the semi finals of the Europa League was sealed in the most dramatic of circumstances. Dejan Lovren’s injury time header capped off a remarkable comeback as the Reds overcame Borussia Dortmund on an emotionally charged night at Anfield. It set up a final four m...
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