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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.

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    Alexander-Arnold the driving force behind Liverpool’s title challenge

    It was fitting that Trent Alexander-Arnold scored the late winner in a match that underlined Liverpool’s Premier League title credentials. The 25-year-old was the driving force behind the Anfield side against Fulham and he is similarly the driving force behind their title challenge this season.

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    Kai Havertz finally growing into his new Arsenal role

    Mikel Arteta made a point of leading Kai Havertz over to the Arsenal support after he’d scored a late winner for the Gunners away to Brentford. The German midfielder has faced criticism since joining the North London club from Chelsea, but his header sent Arsenal top of the Premier League table.

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    Anthony Gordon is making it impossible for Southgate to ignore him

    Not so long ago, Newcastle United’s decision to spend £45m on Anthony Gordon faced scrutiny. The winger failed to make an immediate impact for his new team after joining from Everton in January with some highlighting Gordon’s perceived immaturity.

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    Points deduction could bring out the best in Everton

    Everton were already preparing for a fight against relegation. Having narrowly avoided the drop last season, the Toffees were once again in the relegation picture near the bottom of the Premier League table when news of a 10-point deduction for violating financial rules broke.

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    Man City match is Liverpool’s opportunity to prove they can win the title

    Liverpool are the only team that have disrupted Manchester City’s domination of the Premier League over the last six seasons. Indeed, the Reds are the only team not in sky blue to have got their hands on the trophy in that time and they could be the only team capable of stopping City from making it six titles in seven years this season.

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    This season could produce the best Premier League title race for years

    Three points is all that separates Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table and Aston Villa in fifth place. Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are also in the mix at the top end of the table, highlighting how this season’s margins are slimmer than they have been in a number of seasons.

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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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