Stories By Jonnie Gorrie

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  5 best Premier League mid-season managerial appointments

  The suggestion that Roman Abramovich is a ruthless operator is nothing new and Chelsea fans were reminded just how ruthless in January after the sacking of club legend Frank Lampard. The Stamford Bridge icon was shown the door as Thomas Tuchel – regarded as one of the most elite coaches in world football – was drafted in.

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  What are the best football kits ever?

  There really is nothing better than an iconic kit. Throughout the annals of football history, the greatest names have donned some of the best football kits in history, wearing them while creating memories for millions across the globe to enjoy even decades on.

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  Raheem Sterling is normalising brilliance at Man City

  Constant success is a double-edged sword for footballers. With Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi breaking all manner of top-level European records on the goalscoring front, we have become accustomed elite players constantly outdoing themselves, to the point where we may actually start to ignore their greatness.

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  Could Kylian Mbappe sign a new PSG contract?

  As Kylian Mbappe tore through Barcelona with elegant ease on Tuesday night, there appeared to be a changing of the guard. The French youngster seemed certain to leave PSG this summer but could Mbappe do the unthinkable and sign a new contract? For the first time in his career, the freakishly gifted Paris Saint-Germain striker had put a major European powerhouse to the sword, as Lionel Messi was forced to watch Barcelona’s misery in the Champions League continue.

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  New Ole Gunnar Solskjaer contract not a given

  While Manchester United fans might have taken Jamie Carragher’s assertion that the club were happy merely to be considered as title contenders with a pinch of salt, given his obvious Liverpool connection, perhaps Ed Woodward is starting to consider that too.

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  Mikel Arteta is just getting started as Arsenal manager

  The instant success enjoyed by Mikel Arteta following his appointment as Arsenal manager suggested that the club’s hierarchy had unearthed a gem. While comparisons to Pep Guardiola’s arrival at Barcelona would have been an exaggeration of the work the Spaniard was doing after succeeding Unai Emery, the narrative was obvious.

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  Enjoy Thomas Tuchel while he lasts, it may not be long

  One of Europe’s most celebrated minds arrives at Chelsea. He takes over an underperforming and fractured squad, relying on the tactical expertise that brought him domestic success at one of the continent’s leading clubs, adds yet another trophy to the club’s collection.

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  Who is Man Utd target Facundo Medina?

  Ole Gunnar Solskjaer may not be the most celebrated of tactical minds but the Manchester United manager deserves a huge amount of respect for how he has improved their defensive fortunes recently. Since the embarrassing 6-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur in October, United have managed to keep the likes of Manchester City, Liverpool and a resurgent Everton from scoring during their rise to the top of the Premier League table.

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  City emerging from the shadows to become Premier League challengers

  The appointment of Pep Guardiola at Barcelona in 2008 is often cited as a landmark moment in modern footballing history. Currently in charge of Man City in the Premier League, Guardiola was handed one of the biggest jobs in sport despite lacking any kind of notable top-level managerial experience, the La Masia graduate transformed an aging team that were finding it increasingly hard to remain challengers, into one of the best club sides we’ve ever seen.

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  Who is Man Utd target Ozan Kabak?

  Though Ozan Kabak is not the biggest name in world football, the Schalke central-defender has been linked a host of Premier League clubs, including Man Utd, Leicester, Crystal Palace and Liverpool ahead of the latest edition of the January transfer window.

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  Cristiano Ronaldo wins the Golden Foot Award… so what is it?

  The Golden Foot Award isn’t the most prestigious of individual footballing accolades but, crucially, the 2020 edition represents something Cristiano Ronaldo has won and Lionel Messi hasn’t. So what is it? Well, it was created back in 2003 and sees the lucky winner leave an imprint of his feet on The Champions Promenade on the seafront in Monaco.

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