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Xhaka one of two Arsenal players to make worst rated 2021/22 XI

by Ben McAleer at Sunday, Sep 5 2021 16:03
Xhaka one of two Arsenal players to make worst rated 2021/22 XI We're only three games into the new Premier League season, yet we've already seen some of the best and worst on offer in the division. Having last week run through the best rated XI in August, attention turns to the worst rated side.For the purposes of this article, those who have made three appeara...
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Who is Takehiro Tomiyasu? The versatile defender that improves Arsenal's backline

by Ben McAleer at Tuesday, Aug 31 2021 22:45
Who is Takehiro Tomiyasu? The versatile defender that improves Arsenal's backline After splashing the cash to sign Ben White, Arsenal have left it late to add another defender to the ranks following their dire start to the season. Few in England had heard of Bologna's Takehiro Tomiyasu when reports of a potential move to England started to don the gossip columns this summer, but ...
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Who is Emerson? Tottenham's new all-action right-back

by Ben McAleer at Tuesday, Aug 31 2021 18:33
Who is Emerson? Tottenham's new all-action right-back It has taken some time, but Tottenham appear to have finally acquired their long-term replacement for Kyle Walker. Walker departed for Manchester City in 2017 and was replaced by Serge Aurier, a move that very much divided opinion, and while the Ivorian enjoyed a renaissance under Jose Mourinho, sup...
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The reasoning behind Tottenham's move for Adama Traore

by Ben McAleer at Monday, Aug 23 2021 16:45
The reasoning behind Tottenham's move for Adama Traore There are no prizes for successfully guessing Europe's top dribbler this season despite the infancy of 2021/22. Across his two Wolves outings, Adama Traore has completed a whopping 20 dribbles, with nine of those coming against Tottenham on Sunday. For context, Spurs, as a team, completed nine.The a...
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Is Skipp the long-term partner for Hojbjerg in Tottenham's midfield?

by Ben McAleer at Sunday, Aug 15 2021 13:10
Is Skipp the long-term partner for Hojbjerg in Tottenham's midfield? Oliver Skipp is no stranger to the rigours of Premier League football. The 20-year-old made 15 top-flight outings between 2018 and 2020, though a lack of experience at this level meant Tottenham were wary at fast-tracking the midfielder into the first team without regular game time under his belt.Sp...
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Martin Odegaard vs James Maddison: Arsenal's £35m dilemma

by Martin Laurence at Thursday, Jul 29 2021 15:33
Martin Odegaard vs James Maddison: Arsenal's £35m dilemma It's set to be another important summer at Arsenal, and while the club have looked to add experience to their squad in recent years, relying on their academy to provide the youthful blend, there appears to be a change of tack.In a bid to make an immediate return to European football having finished ...
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Who is Bryan Gil? The exciting Spanish winger Tottenham traded Lamela for

by Ben McAleer at Monday, Jul 26 2021 13:05
Who is Bryan Gil? The exciting Spanish winger Tottenham traded Lamela for It was only a matter of time before Tottenham began to invest in the squad this summer. Even if a lack of Champions League football will impact their recruitment, Spurs are expected to be active in the market as they seek to rebuild the squad. Headed by director of football Fabio Paratici, the next ...
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Who is Cristian Romero? The aggressive Argentine on Tottenham's radar

by Ben McAleer at Friday, Jul 23 2021 13:40
Who is Cristian Romero? The aggressive Argentine on Tottenham's radar Fabio Paratici has made a habit of negotiating with up to 10 clubs in order to strike the perfect deal for a player in his sights. Tottenham have been quiet in the transfer market so far, but that is expected to pick up in the coming weeks as the club seek to rebuild after a disappointing two season...
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Who is Leon Bailey? The former Man Utd target now wanted by Aston Villa

by Ben McAleer at Wednesday, Jul 21 2021 16:35
Who is Leon Bailey? The former Man Utd target now wanted by Aston Villa Not content with the high profile arrival of Emiliano Buendia from Norwich, Aston Villa are maintaining their push for another attacker this summer amidst links with a move for Bayer Leverkusen star Leon Bailey. Whether viewed as a Jack Grealish replacement or a statement of intent capture to convin...
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Who is Marc Guehi? Crystal Palace's new £18m centre-back

by Ben McAleer at Monday, Jul 19 2021 11:15
Who is Marc Guehi? Crystal Palace's new £18m centre-back In the same window, Chelsea have sold two promising young centre-backs. Granted, there will be clauses involved that may well see the pair end up at Stamford Bridge in the future, but the departures of Fikayo Tomori and Marc Guehi robs the Blues of two up and coming stars at the heart of the defence...
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