Stories By Graham Ruthven
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A derby win would supercharge Spurs’ development even further
If Tottenham Hotspur hadn’t already been electrified as a club by Ange Postecoglou’s arrival, it certainly was after the comeback win over Sheffield United. The comeback which saw Spurs score two goals deep into stoppage time to win 2-1 was the latest in Premier League history with Dejan Kulusevski’s winner coming in the 100th minute.
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Doku’s quick start at Man City could be bad news for Grealish
Jeremy Doku hasn’t wasted much time to make a good first impression on Manchester City. Indeed, the Belgian winger, who joined last season’s Treble winners from Rennes in a £55.5m transfer this season, scored his first Premier League goal against West Ham on Saturday and also caught the eye on his debut against Fulham before that.
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Marcelo Bielsa’s coaching of Nunez could help the striker thrive for Liverpool
Liverpool were so convinced in Darwin Nunez’s ability they paid a club-record fee of £85m to sign the striker from Benfica. His inconsistent performances last season raised questions over the Anfield club’s investment, but occasional flashes of brilliance reminded Jurgen Klopp of the reason he signed Nunez in the first place.
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Maddison suffering for England just like Foden has under Southgate
There was good reason to believe James Maddison would carry his impressive early-season form for Tottenham Hotspur into England’s Euro 2024 qualifier against Ukraine. Indeed, Gareth Southgate’s decision to start the 26-year-old reflected this.
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Kane and Bellingham’s success shows why more English players should seek opportunities abroad
The Spanish media have already given Jude Bellingham a new nickname – ‘The Boss.’ The English midfielder has enjoyed a remarkable start to life as a Real Madrid player, scoring five goals in four games including late winners against Celta Vigo and Getafe.
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Son Heung-min is back to his best under Ange Postecoglou
Harry Kane and Son Heung-min’s partnership was the stuff of Premier League legend. The pair combined for a record number of goals, but with Kane no longer at Tottenham Hotspur Son is having to prove himself all over again.
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Caicedo’s challenging start to life at Stamford Bridge
In paying £115m for Moises Caicedo, Chelsea made the Ecuadorian the most expensive player in Premier League history. The Blues chased Caicedo for close to a year with their first interest in the midfielder registered before he starred at the 2022 World Cup.
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Maddison has quickly filled the void as Spurs’ main man.
James Maddison was Ange Postecoglou’s third signing following his appointment as Tottenham Hotspur manager this summer, but it was the first signing that truly reflected the influence of the Australian at his new club.
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Sterling is back to his best under Pochettino
If the 1-1 draw against Liverpool on opening weekend of the new Premier League season was a tentative step forward for Chelsea, Sunday’s 3-1 defeat at the hands of West Ham was certainly a step backwards again.
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Pape Matar Sarr has a bright future
The Ange Postecoglou era has well and truly started at Tottenham Hotspur. While Spurs were far from perfect against Manchester United on Saturday, there was enough in their performance to suggest the Australian’s ideas and methods are starting to take root.
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Maguire would be a much better fit at West Ham
Harry Maguire’s Manchester United career ultimately became a pantomime. This was evident throughout pre-season when the 30-year-old was frequently booed and jeered by his own supporters. Every mistake made by Maguire added to the evidence that doesn’t have the skill set to play for Erik Ten Hag’s team.
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