Stories By Harry De Cosemo
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Julen Lopetegui sacked by West Ham United
When Julen Lopetegui became the latest Premier League manager to be sacked on Wednesday, nobody was surprised. But it did leave a bitter taste in the mouth. It had been a long, drawn out saga, and a very public one at that.
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Real Madrid may be impossible for Alexander-Arnold to resist.
Real Madrid are a club with pull like no other. It is so hard for any player to turn them down, and they invariably get their man whenever they come calling. Their interest must strike fear into the heart of rivals, and Liverpool are the latest club to face the prospect of losing a star player, as they set their sights on Trent Alexander-Arnold.
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Another Manager Won’t Fix West Ham
West Ham United are in serious trouble this season, with relegation from the Premier League after 14 years an increasing possibility. In truth, their demise has been easy to see for some time, and there are numerous reasons for it.
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Tottenham’s struggles to regain their identity since Pochettino
Since sacking Mauricio Pochettino in the autumn of 2019, Tottenham Hotspur have been caught in middle of an identity crisis. But they’ve never been able to match the quality, connection or success of the Argentine’s reign.
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Rashford leaving could be the fresh start he and the club need
Manchester United are embarking on yet another era, which means yet another ‘cultural reset’ at Old Trafford. Ruben Amorim is realising the size of the task he has inherited and, despite a smash and grab win in the Manchester Derby at the weekend, there is a long way to go to get them on the path he wants.
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Newcastle are struggling this season, here’s why…
Newcastle United are struggling with inconsistency this season. The momentum which drove the club forward after the Saudi Arabian-backed takeover in 2021, qualifying for the Champions League just shy of two years later, seems to be drying up.
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Evan Ferguson is struggling for form in the Premier League
Evan Ferguson is struggling. The Brighton striker is one of the most exciting youngsters in the Premier League; at least that is the reputation that precedes him. But this season has been tough, and he needs to find his mojo again.
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Lampard has got a lot to prove.
The managerial career of Frank Lampard has been punctuated by privilege. Although the Championship has become a well known breeding ground for former English internationals turned coaches, even his start at Derby County was a case of his name and family going before him.
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Guardiola to stay at City
With Director of Football Txiki Begiristain announcing his departure and four defeats on the bounce heading into the November international break, it has become easy to push the narrative of crisis at Manchester City in recent weeks.
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Lewis Hall is proving to be a highlight for Newcastle this season.
When Lewis Hall joined Newcastle United from Chelsea in the summer of 2023, questions were asked. The Magpies had just qualified for the Champions League and were expected to reinforce their squad with quality and experience in a number of key areas.
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Raphinha a key figure in getting Barcelona back on track
Are Barcelona back? Such a question will be asked a lot this season as Hansi Flick continues to impress in his debut season as Blaugrana coach. There are deep, existential issues at the club which are not likely to disappear anytime soon, keeping a cap on the excitement level surrounding the club and what they can go on to achieve.
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