Graham Ruthven

Graham Ruthven is a freelance football writer based in Glasgow, Scotland. He has written for the New York Times, Guardian, ESPN, Eurosport, Grantland, The Scotsman, Bleacher Report, Four Four Two, Vice, Al Arabiya, Sports on Earth and Scottish TV among many other publications and outlets.

Stories By Graham Ruthven

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  Myles Lewis-Skelly might be Arsenal’s best left back option

  There weren’t many positives for Arsenal to take out of the 0-0 home draw against Everton, but the performance of Myles Lewis-Skelly was one. For the second straight match after starting against Monaco in the Champions League, the 18-year-old caught the eye playing at left back for the Gunners even as they failed to make a breakthrough.

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  Manchester United must not let Leny Yoro’s talent go to waste

  If Leny Yoro wasn’t aware of the chaos he has entered by joining Manchester United, he surely is now. The young Frenchman made his Premier League debut in Saturday’s home defeat to Nottingham Forest.

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  Bournemouth and Brentford continue to punch above their weight

  The Champions League is traditionally for the biggest clubs in European football. Bournemouth and Brentford, however, could be in the mix to qualify for the most prestigious competition in the club game despite the two outfits having the two lowest average home attendance in the Premier League.

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  Odegaard-Saka partnership is what could make Arsenal champions

  Arsenal are back. After a sticky period of the season over October and into November, the Gunners have now won their last three games in all competitions, scoring 13 goals in emphatic victories over Nottingham Forest, Sporting CP and West Ham.

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  Evanilson’s instant success proves how well-run Bournemouth are

  Bournemouth were in the mood to break some records against Wolves on Saturday. By converting three times from the spot, Justin Kluivert became the first player in Premier League history to register a hat trick of penalties in a single game.

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  Is it time for Liverpool to move on from Andy Robertson?

  Andy Robertson is part of the furniture at Anfield. The Scottish left back has been a key part of the Liverpool first team since joining from Hull City in 2017, making over 300 appearances for the Merseyside outfit.

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  Man Utd’s new era under Amorim begins with familiar problems

  If Ruben Amorim wasn’t aware of the mess he has inherited as Manchester United’s new manager, he surely is now. All of United’s deep-rooted problems were on display as they drew 1-1 away to Ipswich Town on Sunday.

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  Caicedo proving crucial to Maresca-ball

  Chelsea’s improvement this season can be attributed to several things. Enzo Maresca has settled on a consistent starting lineup that has allowed the Blues to grow game-to-game. Cole Palmer continues to deliver as one of the most productive players in the Premier League while Nicolas Jackson is getting better and better.

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  Fulham are flying under the radar this season.

  There has been widespread praise for Brighton and Nottingham Forest this season. And for good reason – both teams are punching well above their weight and flying high in the Premier League table.

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  Jones could thrive for England after becoming a key figure for Slot

  Arne Slot wanted Martin Zubimendi to be fulcrum of his new-look Liverpool midfield. The Anfield club targeted the Real Sociedad man as the rhythm builder many believed Slot needed to make his possession-orientated approach work on Merseyside.

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  Nicolas Kuhn is the next star off the Celtic conveyer belt

  Celtic have reached another level this season and the performances of Nicolas Kuhn have been a big factor behind this. The German winger has registered six goals and seven assists in 14 appearances in all competitions for the Hoops with his recent brace against RB Leipzig in the Champions League particularly eye-catching.