Stories By Graham Ruthven
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Southgate must experiment with Watkins as England’s number nine
Harry Kane is currently the best centre forward in world football and England are lucky to have him. The 30-year-old is operating at the peak of his powers and is expected to be one of the stars of Euro 2024 next summer when the Three Lions will be among the favourites to go the distance in Kane’s new adopted homeland.
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Kudus could become key to West Ham this season
West Ham might have lost against Brentford on Saturday, but they were afforded a glimpse of the attacking quality that could take them to the next level as a team. Indeed, Mohammed Kudus’ stunning scissor kick finish to make it 1-1 was the highlight of the match and a demonstration of the Ghanian’s incredible talent.
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Everton are beginning to find a new identity under Dyche
Three straight defeats to start the season had Everton fans fearing another fight against relegation. Three months on, though, the outlook at Goodison Park is rather brighter with the Toffees edging away from danger near the foot of the Premier League table.
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Premier League’s biggest clubs should be interested in all-rounder Mbuemo
Only four players have scored more Premier League goals than Bryan Mbuemo this season. Indeed, the 24-year-old has been in sparkling form for Brentford of late, scoring and assisting in the Bees’ 2-0 away win over Chelsea on Saturday.
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Bellingham is undeniably the best player in the world at the moment
Lionel Messi picked up a record eighth Ballon d’Or on Monday, but this doesn’t necessarily mean he is currently the best player in the world. While the Argentine has defined an entire era of football at the elite level, his latest Ballon d’Or was something of a symbolic reward for the winning the 2022 World Cup.
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David Raya has so far been a weak link for Arsenal
Few expected Aaron Ramsdale to be replaced as Arsenal’s first-choice goalkeeper, but Mikel Arteta saw an opportunity to upgrade by signing David Raya. The Spaniard had been one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League for Brentford last season and so Arteta’s unrelenting determination to improve his team was applauded by some.
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Neto’s improvement has given Wolves hope of avoiding relegation
Wolves appeared doomed before the 2023/24 Premier League had even started. Julen Lopetegui’s sacking days before the start of the campaign hinted at a club in bad shape, but the reality hasn’t been as bad.
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Arsenal clash is Chelsea’s chance to show they’ve turned a corner
The picture at Stamford Bridge is brighter now than it was a few weeks ago. Chelsea are currently on a three-game winning run and have climbed to 11th place in the Premier League table. This might not sound impressive for a club that won the Champions League as recently as 2021, but the Blues are at least moving in the right direction.
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Gareth Southgate must build his team around Jude Bellingham
England’s 2022 World Cup campaign ended in disappointment, but Jude Bellingham still managed to make his mark in Qatar. The midfielder was one of the best players of the tournament and shone as a leader for the Three Lions.
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Euro 2024 qualification could be the start of something special for Scotland
Scotland had to wait 23 years to play at a major tournament. Not many of The Tartan Army made it to Euro 2020, though, with Covid-19 restrictions at the time restricting the number of fans for matches at Hampden Park.
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PSG could learn from Newcastle on building a team with an identity
The modern landscape at the elite level of European football will be apparent when Newcastle United host Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Wednesday night. One club is owned by Saudi Arabia, the other is funded by Qatar.
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