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Why Guardiola May Opt for a 3-man Backline in El Clásico

by Javier Hernandez at Thursday, Dec 8 2011 12:01
Why Guardiola May Opt for a 3-man Backline in El Clásico There is a lot of speculation surrounding Barcelona’s defensive system, and whether Guardiola would dare to line-up in the Clásico with three defenders at the back. Considering the fact that Real Madrid have scored 49 La Liga goals this season and are deadly on fast breaks, it is hard t...
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Old Lady Needs A Hand: Gentlemen, Are You Ready?

by Adam Digby at Wednesday, Dec 7 2011 15:39
Old Lady Needs A Hand: Gentlemen, Are You Ready? Mirko Vučinić divides opinion even more readily than he could ever slice through a defence, his languid playing style - often so relaxed it makes Dimitar Berbatov look dedicated - frustrates as many observers as his incredible skill enraptures others. The Montenegrin striker goes from being 'Big Gam...
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Player Focus: Real Madrid Assisted by an Angel

by Paul McKinnon at Wednesday, Dec 7 2011 10:28
Player Focus: Real Madrid Assisted by an Angel As usual, Jose Mourinho called it right. The Special One has always insisted his second season should be the one that defines him and so far, at least, it’s looking good for Real Madrid. Three points clear of Barcelona at the top of La Liga and with a game in hand, winning all five of their Ch...
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Podolski Epitomising the 'One-Man Team' Phrase?

by Martin Laurence at Tuesday, Dec 6 2011 16:59
Podolski Epitomising the 'One-Man Team' Phrase? When it comes to so-called 'one-man teams', and indeed one-team men, Lukas Podolski ranks as one of the very best. A product of FC Cologne's youth academy, Podolski did attempt to make the step up in the biggest possible way in domestic German football, joining Bayern Munich in 2006. Having endured ...
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Ligue 1's Most Creative Stars

by Andrew Gibney at Tuesday, Dec 6 2011 12:18
Ligue 1's Most Creative Stars Ligue 1 may not have the blood and thunder of the Premier League or the superstars of La Liga but it is the perfect place to develop your talents. From the likes of Zinedine Zidane and Michel Platini in the past to Samir Nasri and Juninho Pernambucano in the last few years, France is becoming the pe...
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The Most Successful Dribblers in Each of Europe's Top 5 Leagues

by Martin Laurence at Monday, Dec 5 2011 17:50
The Most Successful Dribblers in Each of Europe's Top 5 Leagues Having recently investigated the most accurate crossers of the ball in Europe, WhoScored decided that those who have been successful with the highest percentage of their attempted dribbles should go under the microscope.We looked at the most successful dribbler from each of Europe's top 5 leagues, f...
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Wigan vs Arsenal No Foregone Conclusion - Gameweek 14 Trends

by Martin Laurence at Friday, Dec 2 2011 16:46
Wigan vs Arsenal No Foregone Conclusion - Gameweek 14 Trends WhoScored looks ahead to this weekend in the Premier League at some of the most eye-catching trends from fixtures gone by between the sides set to go head-to-head come Saturday. We look at why the game between Wigan and Arsenal may not be a foregone conclusion, why Villa's decent home record could c...
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Battle of the Borussias in Top Two Showdown

by Paul McKinnon at Friday, Dec 2 2011 12:18
Battle of the Borussias in Top Two Showdown As the goals flew in from every angle and the clean sheets kept on rolling, many had already written off this year’s Bundesliga title as the property of Bayern Munich. The return of Jupp Heynckes to the Allianz Arena was meant to herald in the good times once again and after a temporary openin...
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How Can Liverpool Cope Without Lucas?

by Martin Laurence at Thursday, Dec 1 2011 17:56
How Can Liverpool Cope Without Lucas? Considered a liability by many for much of his early career with Liverpool, it is indicative of the progress made by Lucas Leiva that the recent confirmation of a knee ligament injury set to keep the Brazilian out for the rest of the season has hit the club and it's fans so hard.Tipped as the next D...
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Udinese’s Losses See Them Become A Cliché

by Adam Digby at Thursday, Dec 1 2011 12:31
Udinese’s Losses See Them Become A Cliché Lazy stereotypes. Admit it, we've all done it. Writing about German football without using the word efficient is the journalistic equivalent of eating a doughnut without licking your lips. Italian football is slow, dull and built on playing not to lose rather than going for the win. England's player...
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