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Why West Ham move is perfect for Man City outcast Kalvin Phillips

by Greg Lea at Wednesday, Jan 24 2024 11:31
Why West Ham move is perfect for Man City outcast Kalvin Phillips Kalvin Phillips is on the move. West Ham United are on the verge of landing the England international on loan from Manchester City until the end of the season. It could be one of those rare deals that suits all three parties.It is fair to say that Phillips’ time at the Etihad Stadium has been ...
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How Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite established himself as Europe's in-demand centre-back

by Greg Lea at Tuesday, Jan 16 2024 09:29
How Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite established himself as Europe's in-demand centre-back Everton have made some eye-catching signings in recent years. James Rodriguez was snared from Real Madrid. Moise Kean arrived from Juventus. Andre Gomes, Yerry Mina and Lucas Digne were plucked from Barcelona. There was comparatively little fanfare when the Toffees picked up a 17-year-old centre-bac...
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Why Man Utd and Liverpool are monitoring Crystal Palace sensation Olise

by Greg Lea at Monday, Jan 8 2024 10:11
Why Man Utd and Liverpool are monitoring Crystal Palace sensation Olise It is a familiar feeling for Crystal Palace fans. The transfer market is open for business once more and their skilful, electric wing wizard is being linked with a move away.For Wilfried Zaha over much of the past decade, read Michael Olise in 2024. A player who came close to joining Chelsea last su...
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How David Moyes rescued his faltering West Ham career

by Greg Lea at Monday, Jan 1 2024 09:57
How David Moyes rescued his faltering West Ham career Just a couple of months on from West Ham United’s Europa Conference League triumph, tension abounded at the London Stadium. Going into the 2023/24 season, it was an open secret that David Moyes did not see eye to eye with Tim Steidten, the club’s new technical director.Their creative dif...
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Ross Barkley's renaissance has Luton fans dreaming of beating the drop

by Greg Lea at Friday, Dec 29 2023 11:53
Ross Barkley's renaissance has Luton fans dreaming of beating the drop On Saturday Luton Town will be seeking a third consecutive victory in the top flight for the first time since December 1991. Key to their efforts will be Ross Barkley, who will be especially determined to make a positive impression against his former club Chelsea.Barkley was Luton’s standout p...
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How Brighton will benefit from the pause in Europa League duties

by Greg Lea at Monday, Dec 18 2023 12:29
How Brighton will benefit from the pause in Europa League duties For the first time this season, Brighton failed to score in a Premier League game. A 2-0 defeat at the hands of Arsenal on Sunday leaves Roberto De Zerbi’s side ninth in the table and eight points adrift of the top four as the midway point of the campaign approaches.Brighton made a superb star...
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Should Crystal Palace back or sack under fire boss Roy Hodgson?

by Greg Lea at Monday, Dec 11 2023 15:48
Should Crystal Palace back or sack under fire boss Roy Hodgson? Stick or twist? That is the question on the lips of Crystal Palace supporters right now - and perhaps the club’s board too.Make no mistake: Roy Hodgson is under pressure. A broadly popular figure among the Selhurst Park faithful, a man of Hodgson’s experience will know that he could find...
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How does Ten Hag shake Man Utd out of current predicament?

by Greg Lea at Monday, Dec 4 2023 14:07
How does Ten Hag shake Man Utd out of current predicament? Believe it or not, only Arsenal (16) have collected more Premier League points than Manchester United (15) since the beginning of October.There are a few reasons why it does not feel that way. First, United have simultaneously struggled in other competitions. They were dumped out of the EFL Cup by N...
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How Luton are defying the odds in bid to beat the drop

by Greg Lea at Monday, Nov 27 2023 11:58
How Luton are defying the odds in bid to beat the drop Luton Town have lift-off. After a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday - their first ever Premier League success at Kenilworth Road - Rob Edwards’ side ended the weekend not just outside the relegation zone, but four points clear of it.It could be argued that their present position is a...
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Why a January move for Toney would boost Arsenal's title chances

by Greg Lea at Thursday, Nov 23 2023 12:22
Why a January move for Toney would boost Arsenal's title chances The next couple of months could prove to be pivotal to this Premier League season’s title race.First, December brings seven rounds of fixtures with 21 points up for grabs. Manchester City host Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool face Arsenal in two standout matches taking place next month.Then com...
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