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Premier League Top 10 Talismen

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Premier League Top 10 Talismen What makes a talisman? The phrase, bandied about with a certain regularity, tends to be applied to Carlos Tevez more than most Premier League players. Does the likes of Tevez give his team a better chance of winning, does him being on the pitch guarantee more goals or does his presence lift the side...

Charles N’Zogbia – The new wide man to light up Liverpool?

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After snapping up Jordan Henderson for the reported princely sum of £20 million, it’s difficult to argue against Wigan chairman Dave Whelan asking Liverpool to stump up £15m for Charles N’Zogbia.The Frenchman was influential in Roberto Martinez’s survival bid last term ...

How Ashley Young Will Fit In At Man United

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How Ashley Young Will Fit In At Man United Alex McLeish has not had the easiest of fortnights; the newly-installed Aston Villa boss is barely in the door following his controversial cross-town move from Birmingham City and has already had to face up to the sale of his prize asset Ashley Young to Manchester United, as his old Aberdeen gaffer ...

Barcelona or Manchester City: Which Team Suits Alexis Sanchez More?

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Barcelona or Manchester City: Which Team Suits Alexis Sanchez More? With the Copa America set to start on July 1st, it’s clear why the bids are coming thick and fast for Udinese’s Alexis Sanchez right now; a stand-out tournament for the Chilean would undoubtedly inflate his already considerable transfer value further and with Barcelona looking likely to ...

What Will Christopher Samba’s Game Give Arsenal?

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What Will Christopher Samba’s Game Give Arsenal? It’s been the same old story season after season for Arsenal of late; a promising campaign ultimately falls flat and fails to deliver, scuppered by a perceived lack of battle and defensive nous at the back. For years now, Arsene Wenger has chosen to ignore the many calls for Arsenal to buy a &...

How Luka Modric's Contribution Makes him Tottenham's Irreplaceable Asset

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How Luka Modric's Contribution Makes him Tottenham's Irreplaceable Asset A whirlwind weekend for Tottenham has seen the talismanic Luka Modric admit he wants a move away from White Hart Lane, which has subsequently been met with blunt rejection from both manager Harry Redknapp and chairman Daniel Levy.The Croatian was the subject of a £22 million bid from Chelsea &...

Should Everton Sell Marouane Fellaini?

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Should Everton Sell Marouane Fellaini? After a stuttering start to the season which saw David Moyes’s side fail to win in their opening six games, Everton rescued their form to comfortably finish seventh behind local rivals Liverpool.The lack of investment in the squad at Goodison Park last season, just £500,000 spent on one ...

What Will Kevin Gameiro’s Game Offer PSG?

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What Will Kevin Gameiro’s Game Offer PSG? Leonardo’s decision to quit Inter this week sees the Nerazzurri seeking their third manager since Jose Mourinho left after leading the club to Champions League glory in 2009/10. The Brazilian’s move to oversee sporting operations at Paris Saint Germain highlights the ambitions of their n...

What Will Demba Ba’s Game Offer Newcastle?

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The recent departure of Kevin Nolan from St James’ Park leaves Alan Pardew with plenty work ahead this summer if Newcastle are to be a potent force up front in next season’s Premier League. Nolan and Andy Carroll -despite the big hit man leaving in January- were the Magpies two top score...

Alexis Sanchez – A comparison with Manchester City’s talisman David Silva

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As the race for Alexis Sanchez enters another furlong, it has emerged Manchester City are set to pip Barcelona to the forward’s signature.The Chile international is one of Europe’s hottest properties thanks, largely, to a successful season at Udinese, although having secured the prospect...