Stories By Graham Ruthven
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Conte can compete with Klopp and Guardiola next season
Tottenham Hotspur were slumped in ninth place when Antonio Conte arrived at the club last November. Many in North London had already given up hope on making the top four and qualifying for the Champions League and instead looked to their new Italian manager to merely point them in the right direction again.
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Which summer signings will give Aston Villa step up next season?
While Aston Villa failed to finish in the top half of the Premier League table, as looked possible not so long ago, they are in a much better place now than they were at the time of Steven Gerrard’s appointment in November.
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High-flying Rangers prove Scottish football deserves more respect
Not since 2008, when the Europa League was called the UEFA Cup, had a Scottish team reached the final of a European competition. Back then, Rangers defended with their backs to the wall to set up a meeting with Zenit St Petersburg in Manchester.
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Should Southgate stick chances on Toffees winger?
Within seconds of kick-off, Anthony Gordon crunched into a tackle that reflected the demanding mood of the Goodison Park crowd. The Everton fan recognised the desperate need for a win against Chelsea to ease the club’s growing relegation concerns and created an atmosphere that set the tone for the players on the pitch.
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McNeil marching to beat of Jackson’s drum
In the eyes of many, Burnley’s decision to sack Sean Dyche was a metaphorical waving of a white flag. The 50-year-old had done such a good job of keeping the Clarets in the Premier League for so many seasons that his exit wasn’t seen as a gamble, but a resignation.
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Should Spurs swap Conte for Poch?
As footballing divorces go, the one that saw Mauricio Pochettino and Tottenham Hotspur part ways in November 2019 was particularly painful, and maybe even regretful for both parties. Jose Mourinho, Pochettino’s replacement, lasted less than a year-and-a-half as Spurs boss while Pochettino has suffered a stressful time at Paris Saint-Germain.
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Brentford success frankly no flash in the pan
Brentford had never played in the Premier League before this season, but the club’s impressive progression in recent years led many to believe they were ready to make the step up. This belief was supported by the Bees’ momentous victory over Arsenal on opening night of the 2022/23 season.
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Can Liverpool complete quadruple quest?
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s stoppage time winner over Bayern Munich in the 1999 Champions League final is still talked about to this day. It wasn’t just the moment that crowned Manchester United European champions, it also made them Treble winners.
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Why Grealish needs more time to grow at Man City
The FA Cup semi-final against Liverpool was Jack Grealish’s chance to prove why Manchester United made him the most expensive English footballer of all time. While the 26-year-old has struggled to nail down a starting spot for his new team this season, he was named to the lineup at Wembley last weekend.
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Eagle-eyed Palace can soar against Chelsea in FA Cup clash
The sight of Crystal Palace in the FA Cup semi-finals alongside Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City highlights the progress made at the club this season. Under Patrick Vieira, the Eagles have started to soar with this Sunday’s match at Wembley Stadium presenting them the chance to go even higher.
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Lessons Man City and Liverpool must learn ahead of FA Cup clash
Billed as one of the most consequential Premier League fixtures for years, Sunday’s clash between Manchester City and Liverpool ultimately had little consequence on the table with one point now dividing the two rivals just as it did before kick-off.
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