Stories By Liam Canning

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  Talking points from the Manchester derby

  September 10, the first Manchester Derby in this new dawn in the North West. José Mourinho vs Pep Guardiola (yes, we’ve had enough of that too) and two new look teams who appear to be the favourites for the Premier League trophy come May.

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  WHY CHELSEA ARE DARK HORSES OF PREMIER LEAGUE

  This year’s Premier League season is destined to be one that football fans will remember. There’s been a distinct lack of top quality teams in the past few campaigns, but with new managers, players and an injection of innovative ideas, there are a number of clubs you could quite easily say will win the Premier League.

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  MAN UTD’S FIRST FOUR GAMES UNDER JOSE

  After the anticipation of transfers and managerial changes, the new season is now in full swing. There’s been plenty of change at Manchester United HQ: new manager, new players, old players moving on and a new sense of confidence surrounding the team that was once forgotten.

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  WHY JANUZAJ LOAN IS GOOD FOR ALL PARTIES

  With José Mourinho firmly instated as Manchester United’s manager, his clear out  has begun. On the list of players currently moving away from Old Trafford was Adnan Januzaj, the 21-year-old that rose to fame under David Moyes’s sorry tenure.

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  What to expect from Man Utd this season

  What to expect from Man Utd this season? The 2016/17 Premier League season promises to be a fascinating endurance test. For the first time in what seems forever, there will be a good eight teams fighting intensely for a top four finish and Champions League qualification.

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  Mourinho has his spine, what next?

  If you’re a Manchester United fan, you’re in the privileged position of having a stress-free August. There’ll be no panicking on deadline day when there’s three positions that desperately need reinforcements.

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  Who will strike the first blow?

  As the new season is just under two weeks away, there’s the formality of the Community Shield to complete first – the ultimate glorified friendly. As much as it is practically a friendly, José Mourinho and Claudio Ranieri will be keen to still lift the trophy and go into the new season with a victory rather than a defeat.

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  Why Schweinsteiger still has a role at Man Utd

  In an era full of change, José Mourinho must be careful in upsetting the balance and the fans’s perception when making changes at Old Trafford. It is obvious to see that there is a pile of deadwood that needs to be cleared away from Manchester, but the Portuguese manager needs to be careful in who to shift out right from the off.

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  The players surplus to requirements at Man Utd

  The players surplus to requirements at Man Utd. With the official transfer window now open, clubs are looking to buy and sell efficiently in order to build up a roster ready for next season. In the past we’ve seen Manchester United take a relaxed and lethargic approach in dealing with new signings and selling-on players.

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  Wales deserve plaudits for making footballing history

  Wales deserve plaudits for making footballing history. Before the European Championship began, Wales were ranked 26th in the world. Wind forward three weeks and Wales climb above England into the top 15 for the first time in history.

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  From overrated to rated – Belgium can win the Euros

  From overrated to rated – Belgium can win the Euros. Belgium are currently in the midst of their Golden Generation. With the likes of Romelu Lukaku, Kevin de Bruyne, Thibaut Courtois, Jan Vertonghen, Toby Alderweireld, Eden Hazard among others, hitting their peak or currently in it, the Red Devils – on paper – look a truly special side.

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