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The 5 worst January transfers in Premier League history
You’ve heard it said a thousand times, “you never get value in the January window”. There are cases where that simply doesn’t ring true, of course, with last year’s capture of Bruno Fernandes a perfect example but, boy oh boy, there have been far more disasters.
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Premier League predictor: Leicester vs. Chelsea
We landed 7/8 in the Premier League predictor preview for the North West Derby on Sunday, with a Fabinho yellow card preventing us from scooping the lot. I say ‘us’, the Syndicate didn’t fill and was voided to a solo ticket, meaning the other contributors missed out on a nice 2.
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5 top class managers who were brilliant players too
Success as a manager comes in many different forms, whether that be through title defenses, relegation comebacks or gaining a cult-like fan following. Many of the managers we know and love have had trophy-laden playing careers, yet these are often overshadowed by their achievements on the touchline.
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The 5 best Uruguay players in Premier League history
For such a small country, very few nations can boast a footballing pedigree to match Uruguay. With a population of just 3.5million, the South American country has won the World Cup twice and consistently produces superstars of the game.
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The best English players in Bundesliga history
England and Germany have been bitter footballing rivals for the best part of a century with no love lost on either side. The rivalry extends fiercely in both countries but that hasn’t stopped players from each side playing, and thriving, in the others.
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Who were the best forwards of the 90s?
The 1990s. A decade of unknown overseas signings, terrible haircuts and Jason McAteer on the cover of Fifa ‘96. Pre-smartphone, pre-VAR and the first days of the Premier League. Many fans will hark back to the ‘90s as a golden-era of Football, where the players of yesteryear are now either long-forgotten or have attained a cult-like status by fans and pundits alike.
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5 biggest FA Cup upsets in history
Despite games having to be played behind closed doors due to the pandemic, the third round of the FA Cup provided plenty of cup magic. Non-league Chorley knocked out a Derby side riddled with COVID-19, while Leeds United crashed out at the hands of League Two side Crawley Town, who rubbed salt into the wounds by bringing on The Only Way Is Essex star Mark Wright in the closing stages.
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Football in last chance saloon after COVID-19 breaches
With COVID-19 continuing to possess a vice like grip on the sporting world, football is feeling its full effects. After a raft of postponements and protocol breaches, many are questioning whether competitive action within the UK should be allowed to continue.
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5 things Manchester United need to win the title
It’s official, Manchester United are genuine contenders for the Premier League title. Tuesday’s 1-0 win at Burnley, courtesy of Paul Pogba’s deflected volley in the second half, means Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side are three points clear at the top of the table.
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Is Phil Foden now realising his potential under Guardiola?
With one touch of the ball, Phil Foden took two Brighton defenders out of the game and opened up the space to score his eighth goal of the season. The 20-year-old picked the ball up from Kevin De Bruyne, whom he had been combing with all night, before placing the ball past the visiting goalkeeper Robert Sanchez with a minute of normal remaining time remaining in the first half at the Etihad Stadium.
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City must sign Erling Haaland to replace Sergio Aguero
No player defines the Sheikh Mansour era at Manchester City like Sergio Aguero. The Argentine striker’s £38 million signing from Atletico Madrid a decade ago was a statement of intent from the new owners and Aguero delivered on that intent by scoring the goal that famously secured the club’s first Premier League trophy.
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