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Monday's Midday Mastermind - 03/10/16

by Martin Laurence at Monday, Oct 3 2016 12:00
Monday's Midday Mastermind - 03/10/16 Tottenham inflicted Pep Guardiola's first defeat as Manchester City boss to close the gap to one point, Barcelona lost for the second time this season and a Mario Balotelli goal moved Nice to the top of Ligue 1, but how confident are you that you kept abreast of all of the action in Europe this week...
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In form forwards in focus as Tottenham host Man City

by Martin Laurence at Friday, Sep 30 2016 14:39
In form forwards in focus as Tottenham host Man City It may be too early to class Sunday’s clash between Tottenham and Manchester City as a head-to-head for the Premier League title, but with the sides currently occupying the top two places in the league the result could prove to be an important one ahead of the international break.While Pep Gua...
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Will Liverpool's defence undermine a title challenge once again?

by Martin Laurence at Thursday, Sep 29 2016 18:03
Will Liverpool's defence undermine a title challenge once again? Already four points clear at the top of the table, the smart money is certainly on Manchester City to win the Premier League this season, with some suggesting Pep Guardiola’s side could do so at a canter.Though a 100% record in the league under their new manager is cause for great enthusiasm f...
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'On fire' Son proving worth to Spurs given overdue opportunity

by Martin Laurence at Wednesday, Sep 28 2016 12:47
'On fire' Son proving worth to Spurs given overdue opportunity For fans and players alike, an international break can sometimes be incredibly frustrating, breaking up the rhythm of the domestic season. For others it can prove a godsend. Strangely both apply to Tottenham’s Heung-Min Son.The South Korean has hit a purple patch having not had the opportunity...
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Will Oblak or Neuer come out on top in tight Atletico-Bayern clash?

by Martin Laurence at Tuesday, Sep 27 2016 17:30
Will Oblak or Neuer come out on top in tight Atletico-Bayern clash? While packing all the prestige of Tuesday's clash between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid, Wednesday's battle of La Liga and the Bundesliga between Atletico and Bayern promises to be a different prospect entirely. It's a meeting in which the visitors will be keen to exact revenge for their exit to...
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Can Madrid cope without Casemiro against free scoring Dortmund

by Martin Laurence at Monday, Sep 26 2016 17:42
Can Madrid cope without Casemiro against free scoring Dortmund Meeting for the seventh time in the Champions League in the space of four years, a rivalry of sorts has been forged between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid. The holders were able to get their revenge on Die Schwarzgelben under Jurgen Klopp having been dumped out by the Germans in the semi-finals i...
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Monday's Midday Mastermind - 26/09/16

by Martin Laurence at Monday, Sep 26 2016 12:00
Monday's Midday Mastermind - 26/09/16 It was a weekend packed with goals in the Premier League, while on the continent there were some shock results, not least for Real Madrid and PSG. This week's quiz will once again test your knowledge of the events from across Europe, though the Premier League is in focus at first. If you fail to man...
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Can hugely exciting Dortmund put Bayern under genuine pressure?

by Martin Laurence at Wednesday, Sep 21 2016 15:57
Can hugely exciting Dortmund put Bayern under genuine pressure? With the Bundesliga just two games old there was already a sinking feeling of same old, same old with regards to the dominance of Bayern Munich.Whilst incredibly early days, the Bavarians had picked up two wins, scoring 8 goals and conceding none. Their closest rivals Borussia Dortmund, meanwhile - ...
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Undervalued Gareth Barry deserving of place in the record books

by Martin Laurence at Tuesday, Sep 20 2016 16:58
Undervalued Gareth Barry deserving of place in the record books Longevity is difficult in a young mans game, and even more so in a league so intense as England’s top-flight. Therefore, when Gareth Barry marked his 600th Premier League appearance with a goal against Middlesbrough it was just reward for a player that has been a superb servant for club and co...
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WhoScored's Monday Mastermind - 19/09/16

by Martin Laurence at Monday, Sep 19 2016 11:49
WhoScored's Monday Mastermind - 19/09/16 This weekend saw some thumping wins and superb individual displays across Europe's top leagues but just how closely were you following all of the action?Loading Weekend Round-up Quiz - 19/09/16 var QuizWorks = window.QuizWorks || []; QuizWorks.push( [document.getElementById(embed-exam-97681), exam,...
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