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Amrabat best encapsulates Morocco's unexpected World Cup progression

by Greg Lea at Wednesday, Dec 7 2022 11:30
Amrabat best encapsulates Morocco's unexpected World Cup progression With almost 114 minutes on the clock and Moroccan legs growing wearier by the second, Spain won a loose ball in midfield. Pedri claimed it and played a pass to Carlos Soler, one of three teammates in support. The PSG midfielder barely had time to take a touch before Sofyan Amrabat stole in and muscl...
Categories: World Cup

Griezmann proving France's MVP in defence of World Cup crown

by Greg Lea at Monday, Nov 28 2022 11:00
Griezmann proving France's MVP in defence of World Cup crown A 2-1 victory over Denmark secured France’s passage to the knockout stage on Saturday. The defending champions arrived at the World Cup on the back of some poor results in the Nations League, but they became the first team to qualify for the round of 16 in Qatar.Kylian Mbappe was the star of t...
Categories: World Cup

Can Pedri and Gavi emulate Xavi and Iniesta for Spain in Qatar?

by Greg Lea at Sunday, Nov 20 2022 11:30
Can Pedri and Gavi emulate Xavi and Iniesta for Spain in Qatar? Salt and pepper, knife and fork, Xavi and Iniesta. The diminutive midfielders were the symbols of Spain’s extraordinary success between 2008 and 2012, as international football’s erstwhile underachievers won two European Championships and a World Cup. 12 years on from their success in So...
Categories: Team Focus

What next for Chelsea as Potter struggles to fix Chelsea's floundering frontline

by Greg Lea at Thursday, Nov 17 2022 11:35
What next for Chelsea as Potter struggles to fix Chelsea's floundering frontline With no Premier League games for six weeks, teams up and down the division strived to finish the first portion of the season on a high at the weekend. Unfortunately for Chelsea, they did the opposite.A 1-0 defeat at the hands of Newcastle means the Blues failed to win any of their final five league ...
Categories: Team Focus

What next for Zaha as Crystal Palace contract expiration looms?

by Greg Lea at Monday, Nov 7 2022 15:50
What next for Zaha as Crystal Palace contract expiration looms? It was a long time coming, but Crystal Palace finally picked up their first away win of the Premier League season on Sunday.Those Palace fans who made the trip to the London Stadium will no doubt argue it was worth the wait. Michael Olise’s deflected strike deep into second-half stoppage time ...
Categories: Player Focus

Martinelli's explosive campaign keeping Arsenal in hunt for title

by Greg Lea at Tuesday, Nov 1 2022 14:20
Martinelli's explosive campaign keeping Arsenal in hunt for title Reiss Nelson was the unlikely two-goal hero as Arsenal thrashed Nottingham Forest 5-0 on Sunday. Introduced as a first half substitute in place of the injured Bukayo Saka, Nelson stepped up to the plate on his first Premier League appearance since the opening weekend of last season.Saka’s earl...
Categories: Player Focus

Casemiro proving the game-changing signing Man Utd have needed

by Greg Lea at Tuesday, Oct 25 2022 12:45
Casemiro proving the game-changing signing Man Utd have needed Defensive midfielders are seldom relied upon for their goalscoring prowess, but it is certainly a welcome bonus. Casemiro was Manchester United’s hero on Saturday, as his magnificent last-gasp header earned Erik ten Hag’s side a point at Chelsea. The goal capped off another impressive di...
Categories: Player Focus

How Hojbjerg rose to the challenge to star for Conte's Tottenham

by Greg Lea at Tuesday, Oct 18 2022 09:00
How Hojbjerg rose to the challenge to star for Conte's Tottenham To the surprise of no one, Harry Kane is Tottenham's top scorer after 10 Premier League games. Somewhat less predictably, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is joint-second on the list. The Denmark international has found the net three times so far – more than his tally in the entirety of last season. Quit...
Categories: Player Focus