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What next for Enzo Fernandez?
There are two types of post-World Cup transfer, with wildly differing success rates. The first one is when a club buys a player whose value and reputation has been inflated by the tournament itself. It can be easy to get swept up when somebody unexpectedly shines on the big stage, but context is key and far too often, these players revert to their club form after the tournament is finished.
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Andreas Pereira is proving his doubters wrong by flourishing at Fulham this season
Fulham were expected to struggle in the Premier League this season. Fans were concerned about a lack of investment before the start of the 2022/23 campaign with Marco Silva even voicing his disgruntlement at the apparent inactivity.
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Donny van de Beek is finally proving his worth at Manchester United
If Erik ten Hag isn’t able to get the best out of Donny van de Beek for Manchester United, the chances of anyone else faring better in the management of the Dutch midfield is rather low. After all, it was under ten Hag’s stewardship at Ajax that van de Beek earned himself a reputation as one of the game’s best young midfielders.
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Crystal Palace’s first choice striker debate
Some Premier League teams have a clearly defined hierarchy at centre-forward, where one player – think Gabriel Jesus at Arsenal, Erling Haaland at Manchester City or Aleksandar Mitrovic at Fulham – starts whenever he is fit.
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Tottenham must use January window to show Antonio Conte they are still the right club for him
Tottenham Hotspur had a difficult enough job persuading Antonio Conte to join them in the first place, but now it seems the North London club must convince their own manager some more that they can give him a platform to achieve success.
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Stefan Bajcetic has all the qualities to be Liverpool’s long-term replacement for Fabinho
The cameo of Stefan Bajcetic off the bench for Liverpool in their Boxing Day win over Aston Villa was, as Jurgen Klopp put it, “like a Christmas story.” Liverpool fans were surely warmed by the festive display of the 17-year-old who scored his first senior goal at Villa Park, bolstering his growing reputation for the Anfield club.
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The greatest Morocco players of all time
Many North African nations have long been strong footballing nations but few have such a rich pedigree as what Morocco does. Morocco’s national side have been regular participants at both the World Cup and the African Cup of Nations underlining their status as regional powerhouses.
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Everton are sleepwalking towards relegation with Frank Lampard in charge
Everton have become accustomed to the fear of relegation in recent times. Last season, the Toffees looked to be in trouble, but managed to scrape enough points to stay in the Premier League. This season, Frank Lampard’s team are back in trouble and there’s no guarantee they will be able to escape once more.
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Leeds must find a way to grind out boring wins
No one could argue that it is dull watching Leeds United. A club that was famed for its helter-skelter style under Marcelo Bielsa has returned to those roots this season with Jesse Marsch at the helm.
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The greatest Swiss players in Premier League history
Switzerland has always been an understated footballing power when you look at their achievements. With regular World Cup appearances, this Alpine nation often generates plenty of star names that go unnoticed until they reach a major European league.
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The greatest centre-back partnerships in Premier League history
As much as strikers can win games, you also can’t get a victory without a good defensive unit. At the heart of each unit, you need two centre-backs who can work together and shut down attacking plays.
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