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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...

What Yohan Cabaye’s Game will Give to Newcastle United

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What Yohan Cabaye’s Game will Give to Newcastle United Lille’s hopes for a successful defence of Ligue 1 and Champions League run next season were dealt a significant blow with the news that Yohan Cabaye has agreed terms with Premier League Newcastle United. Cabaye was an integral part of Rudi Garcia’s side last term and his loss will undoub...

Key Striking Departures that Will Leave a Large Void in Atletico’s Attack

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It was a season salvaged at the death for Atletico, as Quique Sanches Flores’ side overturned their stuttering form to finish fifth in La Liga.At the turn of the year, Atletico had recorded just two wins in 11 outings and were rapidly looking a shoe-in for mid-table obscurity. A late run secur...

Didier Drogba vs Karim Benzema - Who Suits Ronaldo better?

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With Jorge Valdano sacked from Real Madrid, a rarity has occurred at the club as the manager now has a significant influence on transfer signings.The onus is now on Jose Mourinho to display his astuteness in the transfer market in order to catch Barcelona next season, and already, a host of names ha...

Clean Sheets: Analysing Top Defences Around Europe

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While the likes of Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Inter Milan may have bagged more goals than any team in their divisions last season, all failed to capture their respective leagues. A look at each of the top five divisions in Europe shows that, in three instances, the team with the highest number o...

Statistical Weak Points for the Top Three in Serie A

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Statistical Weak Points for the Top Three in Serie A This years transfer season is about to officially open soon and there is a lot of movement predicted this year, especially in Serie A. From a statistical point of view there are a few ways to find out what area's a team is weak in and where they should improve. One way is to look at player performan...

Three Key Areas Where Dortmund are Superior to Bayern Munich

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Borussia Dortmund were clear and deserved winners of last season’s Bundesliga, winning the league by seven points over Bayer Leverkusen. Back in third place sat Bayern Munich, ten points behind the eventual winners in a tumultuous season that saw them lose Louis Van Gaal in April. Going forwar...

Three Key Areas where Man United are Superior to Arsenal

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Last season saw Arsenal mount a more sustained title challenge than in previous seasons only to ultimately drift off the pace, with a fourth-place finish proving bitter disappointment in a campaign that promised so much. Injuries certainly played a significant part, with Cesc Fabregas and Robin Van ...