Stories By Graham Ruthven
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Mikel Arteta has built his Arsenal team for European glory
As statement wins go, Arsenal away victory over Real Madrid was about as impressive as they come. Away to the defending European champions, in a stadium with the aura of the Santiago Bernabéu, Mikel Arteta’s team came of age as they eased through to the Champions League semi-finals with relative comfort.
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Merino has given Arsenal a different attacking dimension.
There was a point not so long ago when Arsenal’s season looked as good as over. Injuries to Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli and Martin Odegaard saw the Gunners lose the bulk of their attacking unit just as supporters were plotting the route to titles and trophies.
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Morgan Rogers would have been perfect for Man City’s rebuild
Morgan Rogers once called the Etihad Stadium home, not that anyone at Manchester City remembers much of his contribution there. That’s because Rogers failed to make a single senior appearance in four years on City’s books.
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Arsenal’s Champions League hopes rest on Saka
Declan Rice had the night of his life against Real Madrid last week. The midfielder’s two freekicks in the first leg of Arsenal’s Champions League quarter-final were the highlight of a momentous evening for the North London club, but it was another player in red who makes the Gunners genuine European contenders.
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Salah renewal gives Liverpool time to find his replacement
Mohamed Salah wasted no time in proving why Liverpool were right to hand him a new contract. Just two days after news of the Egyptian’s extended stay at Anfield was confirmed, Salah produced the game-breaking moment to set up Luis Diaz for the opener against West Ham, putting the Reds on the brink of the Premier League title.
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Garnacho must improve or risk Man Utd future
It took Alejandro Garnacho a matter of seconds to demonstrate the threat he would pose for Manchester United against Manchester City on Sunday. Released in behind the opposition defence, the Argentine won a freekick on the edge of the box, using his speed and directness to expose City’s vulnerability at the back.
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Vinicius is a shadow of the player who competed for the Ballon d’Or
The idea was to boost Vinicius Junior’s confidence. While Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham have both taken penalties for Real Madrid this season, the Brazilian was handed the ball to open the scoring against Valencia on Saturday.
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How Alexander-Arnold must change to suit Real Madrid
One way or another, Trent Alexander-Arnold’s future will be resolved this summer. Having been at Liverpool since the age of eight, the right back could sign a new contract to stay at Anfield. On the basis of recent reporting, though, it seems more likely that Alexander-Arnold will leave to join Real Madrid.
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Is Ruben Amorim beginning to turn the tide at Manchester United?
Progress has been clear in Manchester United’s recent form. While the Old Trafford outfit aren’t exactly setting English football alight, their four-game unbeaten run is something for Ruben Amorim to cling to, as is the fact United have lost just one of their last seven matches in all competitions.
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Which top club would be the best fit for Dean Huijsen?
Dean Huijsen is one of the most talented young central defenders in world football at this moment in time. Not only has the 19-year-old shone for Bournemouth in the Premier League this season, he recently made his international debut for Spain, holding his own against the Netherlands.
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Fulham could very well win the FA Cup this year
Fulham have never got their hands on the FA Cup before. The oldest trophy in club football has been lifted by 44 different clubs over the course of its 154-year history, but the Cottagers aren’t among them.
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