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Bale and Silva to Shine at White Hart Lane

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Bale and Silva to Shine at White Hart Lane Spurs will be looking to pick themselves up from Monday night’s 3-0 loss at Old Trafford this weekend as they play host to high-flying Man City. Roberto Mancini’s side are in scintillating form right now- six points from a possible six with seven goals thrown in sees them the top-scoring...

Udinese-Juventus: The Key Men In Black and White

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Udinese-Juventus: The Key Men In Black and White Udinese are a rarity in Serie A, an organised club with a clear plan of what they want to achieve and how they intend to do it. They believe in young players, giving them the playing time and coaching needed to thrive while also providing a stable and calm environment, away from the pressures of the...

Chelsea to Run Riot on Right vs Norwich?

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Chelsea to Run Riot on Right vs Norwich? Andre Villas-Boas will be looking for back-to-back wins as Norwich City travel to Stamford Bridge this Saturday. Chelsea struggled to break down a stubborn West Brom last week but Norwich are a far more attack-minded side and goals look sure to be on the agenda. Paul Lambert’s outfit are still...

Why Juan Matas to Chelsea

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Why Juan Matas to Chelsea After it was announced yesterday that a deal had been agreed to take Juan Mata from Valencia to Chelsea for a fee of around €26m, WhoScored analyses just why the Spaniard was so hotly pursued by the Londoners.Chelsea were rivalled in their bid for the 25-year-old by competitors from the capital...

Injuries to Take Effect in United-Tottenham Clash?

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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...

Risse v Fuchs the Key Battle for Bundesliga Leaders Mainz 05

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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...

Can Aogo Stop Robben at the Allianz?

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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...

Carroll Could Prove the Undoing of Arsenal in Emirates Showdown

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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...

Can Bolton Stop a Rampant Man City?

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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...

Chelsea Left Flank Key to West Brom Clash

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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...