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Newcastle on track for European push
Newcastle on track for European push Last season saw West Ham United and Leicester City the closest two teams to the traditional ‘Big Six’, but Newcastle United’s start to the new term suggests they can be the best of the rest.
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FC Barcelona: The glory has grown grotesque
Barcelona’s creative accounting is the biggest story of the summer so far. In a post-Covid word, paying big money for (and to) Robert Lewandowski seems crazy enough even at a club with healthy finances, though selling off ever-growing slices of the club’s future in order to do so is beyond negligent.
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The greatest Brazilian players in Eredivisie history
Brazil’s endless supply of professional footballers can be seen in major leagues across the world- particularly in Europe. Whilst top leagues like the Premier League, La Liga and Serie A get all the headlines, some smaller leagues have seen top names shine here on occasion.
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Leicester City have a decision to make – is it time to sack Brendan Rodgers?
Leicester City have never qualified for the Champions League under Brendan Rodgers, but the fact the Foxes were firmly in the discussion to finish in the top four in back-to-back seasons said a lot about how the King Power Stadium outfit overachieved under the Northern Irishman.
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Premier League 1X2 Pick 10 preview | 27th August
Southampton v Manchester United: Che Adams came off the bench to inspire Southampton’s comeback from a goal down and secure their first win of the Premier League season with both goals in a 2-1 victory at Leicester.
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What’s wrong with Son Heung-min? South Korean’s lack of form is a concern for Spurs
Seven points from a possible nine doesn’t represent a perfect start to the 2022/23 Premier League season for Tottenham Hotspur, but it has been strong enough for some to suggest Antonio Conte’s team would mount a title challenge.
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Jamal Musiala becoming the main man for Bayern Munich and set for big World Cup with Germany
Julian Nagelsmann has earned a reputation as one of European football’s sharpest tactical minds and so it was always likely that he would remould Bayern Munich in his own image at some point. Indeed, the 35-year-old has given the German champions a new identity over the summer and has achieved instant results.
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Why Wolves need to add a proven goalscorer
At half-time of his team’s meeting with Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, Bruno Lage would have been pretty satisfied. Wolverhampton Wanderers had successfully frustrated their hosts in north London, controlling possession for long periods and generating a degree of restlessness among the home fans.
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Manchester United v Liverpool: 5 most memorable meetings
Manchester United have made a shocking start to the new season under Erik ten Hag and the bad news is it could be about to get even worse: on Monday they have to play host to Liverpool. Last season saw Liverpool inflict twin humiliations on the Red Devils, backing up a 5-0 thrashing at Old Trafford with a similarly comprehensive 4-0 victory at home in April.
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4 Premier League clubs that need a busy end to the transfer window
With just a couple of weeks to go until the transfer window closes, Premier League managers will be assessing the state of their squads and examining where new arrivals may be needed. Lots of activity is expected across the league with a couple of deals having the potential to trigger a chain of transfers before the deadline, which has been set for September 1.
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Leeds United might now see the real Rodrigo with Jesse Marsch as manager
There was solid logic behind Leeds United’s appointment of Jesse Marsch last season. While the Elland Road side clearly needed a new boss to guide them away from the threat of relegation from the Premier League, they didn’t want to rebuild the foundations put in place by Marcelo Bielsa at the club.
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