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Son Heung-min is back to his best under Ange Postecoglou
Harry Kane and Son Heung-min’s partnership was the stuff of Premier League legend. The pair combined for a record number of goals, but with Kane no longer at Tottenham Hotspur Son is having to prove himself all over again.
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Evan Ferguson’s hat-trick was a coming of age performance
Evan Ferguson’s foray into English football with Brighton appeared gradual. For many a neutral and rival fan, it could be easy to believe he appeared from nowhere as just another example of the Seagulls’ stunningly effective recruitment from unfashionable markets.
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Caicedo’s challenging start to life at Stamford Bridge
In paying £115m for Moises Caicedo, Chelsea made the Ecuadorian the most expensive player in Premier League history. The Blues chased Caicedo for close to a year with their first interest in the midfielder registered before he starred at the 2022 World Cup.
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Maddison has quickly filled the void as Spurs’ main man.
James Maddison was Ange Postecoglou’s third signing following his appointment as Tottenham Hotspur manager this summer, but it was the first signing that truly reflected the influence of the Australian at his new club.
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Kovacic already proving to be a key player for Manchester City
This summer has been one of the most defining for Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City. It is his third rebuild, having made clear to those inside and out of the club that their treble win, while historic, is in the past.
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Sterling is back to his best under Pochettino
If the 1-1 draw against Liverpool on opening weekend of the new Premier League season was a tentative step forward for Chelsea, Sunday’s 3-1 defeat at the hands of West Ham was certainly a step backwards again.
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Pape Matar Sarr has a bright future
The Ange Postecoglou era has well and truly started at Tottenham Hotspur. While Spurs were far from perfect against Manchester United on Saturday, there was enough in their performance to suggest the Australian’s ideas and methods are starting to take root.
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Neymar’s PSG transfer could go down as one of the worst ever
It is understandable that Neymar’s transfer from Paris Saint-Germain to Al-Hilal is being viewed as a watershed moment in the Saudi Arabian football project. Signing a player of such calibre, still very much at the height of his game aged 31, would appear ominous for the rest of football, as the Saudi Pro League continues its charge to rival Europe as the best place to watch and play football across the globe.
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Maguire would be a much better fit at West Ham
Harry Maguire’s Manchester United career ultimately became a pantomime. This was evident throughout pre-season when the 30-year-old was frequently booed and jeered by his own supporters. Every mistake made by Maguire added to the evidence that doesn’t have the skill set to play for Erik Ten Hag’s team.
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Haaland could be even more dangerous this season
Four minutes was all Erling Haaland needed to open his account for the 2023/24 Premier League season. Within 36 minutes, the Norwegian striker had doubled his tally, netting the first two goals in Manchester City’s 3-0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor.
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Crystal Palace should build around Eberechi Eze
For Crystal Palace, life after Wilfried Zaha started well. On Saturday afternoon at Bramall Lane, they cruised to a victory over Sheffield United. It spoilt what was billed as a huge day for the Blades, a triumphant return to the top flight after two seasons away.
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