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5 Young Premier League Midfielders Showing Early Signs of Promise

by Martin Laurence at Monday, Aug 22 2011 16:35
5 Young Premier League Midfielders Showing Early Signs of Promise It's early days in the new Premier League season but there have already been some eye-catching displays from a number of up and coming midfielders, with WhoScored analysing the contributions of 5 who may prove important to their respective sides this season. The list includes 2 wingers, 2 centre mid...
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Injuries to Take Effect in United-Tottenham Clash?

by Paul McKinnon at Monday, Aug 22 2011 12:50
Injuries to Take Effect in United-Tottenham Clash? Defending Champions Man United will be looking for their second straight win of the new season when Tottenham take a trip to Old Trafford this evening. Harry Redknapp’s side have yet to play a league game this season following the postponement of last week’s home fixture Everton and warm...
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WhoScored Premier League Team of the Week - Matchday 2

by Martin Laurence at Monday, Aug 22 2011 11:31
WhoScored Premier League Team of the Week - Matchday 2 The second weekend of the Premier League saw only 2 sides continue their winning form from the first game to lead the table, with both Wolves and Manchester City well represented in the WhoScored Team of the Week. In total the 5 defensive players in our XI, including the goalkeeper, conceded just 1 ...
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Risse v Fuchs the Key Battle for Bundesliga Leaders Mainz 05

by Paul McKinnon at Friday, Aug 19 2011 15:55
Risse v Fuchs the Key Battle for Bundesliga Leaders Mainz 05 Surprise Bundesliga leaders Mainz 05 will be looking to maintain their 100% record as they play host to Schalke this Sunday. The visitors have been in indifferent form so far and will need to pick themselves up from a 2-0 midweek away defeat at Helsinki in the Europa League qualifiers.Likely Line-Up...
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Can Aogo Stop Robben at the Allianz?

by Paul McKinnon at Friday, Aug 19 2011 10:34
Can Aogo Stop Robben at the Allianz? Bayern Munich will be looking to build on back-to-back wins as they take on struggling Hamburger SV at the Allianz Arena. After a home defeat to MGladbach on the opening game of the Bundesliga season, Jupp Heynckes’ side have seen off Wolfsburg in the league and last night recorded a 2-0 Champ...
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Carroll Could Prove the Undoing of Arsenal in Emirates Showdown

by Paul McKinnon at Thursday, Aug 18 2011 15:44
Carroll Could Prove the Undoing of Arsenal in Emirates Showdown Liverpool travel to the Emirates Stadium on Saturday lunchtime in what is undoubtedly the highest profile Premier League showdown of the weekend. Both sides come into the game seeking their first win of the season but while Liverpool have bolstered their ranks over the summer, Arsenal’s main b...
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What's in Pastore for Differdange?

by Andrew Gibney at Thursday, Aug 18 2011 15:33
What's in Pastore for Differdange? It would seem like the footballing gods are smiling on the French capital at the moment. Not only have the biggest club in Paris welcomed new Qatari owners, and eight new players but now they have what looks like a relatively easy route into the Europa League Group Stage.Differdange 03 from Luxembou...
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Can Bolton Stop a Rampant Man City?

by Paul McKinnon at Thursday, Aug 18 2011 10:06
Can Bolton Stop a Rampant Man City? It’s an early-season top of the table clash at the Reebok this Sunday as Bolton entertain big-spending Man City. Owen Coyle’s side got their campaign off to the perfect start with last week’s 4-0 win at QPR, but are up against it for the next few weeks- facing five of last term&rsq...
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Riccardo Montolivo: Can He Help The Good Become Great?

by Adam Digby at Wednesday, Aug 17 2011 11:38
Riccardo Montolivo: Can He Help The Good Become Great? To watch Italy overcome World and European champions Spain in their latest friendly was to almost see a team come of age. Since replacing Marcello Lippi in the aftermath of last summers South African disaster, Cesare Prandelli spent little time searching for a style of play. He instantly ended the A...
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Chelsea Left Flank Key to West Brom Clash

by Paul McKinnon at Wednesday, Aug 17 2011 10:14
Chelsea Left Flank Key to West Brom Clash Andre Villas-Boas will be desperate for all three points in his first home game as Chelsea take on West Brom. Having taken a point at the Britannia in a bruising encounter with Stoke, the new Blues boss will be keen to record a victory, with both Manchester clubs already two points ahead after one r...
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