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Joel Matip - The Premier League's bargain of the summer

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Joel Matip - The Premier League's bargain of the summer Jürgen Klopp had planned various ventures during a sabbatical following his departure from Borussia Dortmund. From skiing expeditions to an educational trip to the USA in order to broaden his knowledge of other sports, his plans were ended abruptly as he jumped at the chance to manage Liverpool...

West Ham ruing decision to neglect defensive investment

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West Ham ruing decision to neglect defensive investment While hotly anticipated matches can often fail to live up to expectations, Tottenham’s dramatic 3-2 win over West Ham on Saturday evening delivered exactly what was promised. A frantic seesaw of a match that saw a penalty awarded to either side as Spurs snatched victory from the jaws of defeat...

The Expert: Anichebe & Sunderland giving one another a second chance

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The Expert: Anichebe & Sunderland giving one another a second chance When Sunderland picked up Victor Anichebe on a free transfer at the beginning of September, it seemed a move born of desperation. Sunderland desperately needed a striker as back-up for Jermain Defoe and Anichebe desperately needed a club having been released by West Bromwich Albion following a seaso...

The Weekend In Pictures: 19-20 November

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The Weekend In Pictures: 19-20 November Liverpool have outscored everyone else in the Premier League this season, boasting 30 goals in their 12 matches. However, Southampton became just the third team to stop Jürgen Klopp’s side from finding the back of the net in all competitions this season - joining Manchester United and Bur...

The impossible football quiz #12

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The impossible football quiz #12 What was your score out of 10 this week? Let us know in the comments below...

Will Wenger add to Mourinho's Manchester misery?

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Will Wenger add to Mourinho's Manchester misery? It’s not been a dream start for Jose Mourinho at Manchester United. While sixth in the league is far from disastrous at this early stage of the season, Mourinho’s side will need to start closing the gap on the Champions League positions before it becomes an insurmountable task.Arsenal si...

Is Spurs' full-back pairing the best in England?

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Is Spurs' full-back pairing the best in England? Prior to the international break, Tottenham secured an unlikely 1-1 draw with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. Granted, Spurs came into the North London Derby as the Premier League’s one remaining unbeaten side and continued that run at the home of their rivals, but had failed to win the previ...

Stage set for Wenger to end Mourinho and Old Trafford troubles

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Stage set for Wenger to end Mourinho and Old Trafford troubles As the text message dropped, Arsene Wenger’s mood got even worse. The Arsenal manager was already feeling a little perturbed by the election results from the United States last Wednesday, and now received the news Alexis Sanchez had aggravated a hamstring injury on international duty with Chil...

The Expert: How big a loss will Mane be to Liverpool in January?

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The Expert: How big a loss will Mane be to Liverpool in January? Liverpool top of the Premier League table having scored four more goals (30) than anybody else this season. They’ve been exhilarating to watch so far, the sheer pace and energy with which they attack seeming at times overwhelming. With no European football to distract or weary them, there can ...

Mata proving an unlikely star in Mourinho's United

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Mata proving an unlikely star in Mourinho's United A 3-1 win over Swansea City is hardly the most significant achievement given the Swans’ form this season, but the weekend victory over Bob Bradley’s side ended a four-game winless run for Manchester United. Jose Mourinho’s men had looked a shadow of the side that romped to a 4-1 wi...