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What went wrong for Chris Wilder at Middleborough?
Chris Wilder and Middlesbrough promised so much together, but in the end, delivered very little. The former Sheffield United boss was sacked this week with the club in the Championship relegation zone, after being named among the favourites for promotion this season.
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Erling Haaland will break the Premier League’s all-time scoring record if he stays at City long enough
The records keep falling for Erling Haaland. Never before had a player scored hat tricks in three successive Premier League matches before the Norwegian struck three times in the derby demolition of Manchester United.
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Wolves must become an attacking team after the dull conservatism of Bruno Lage
No team has scored fewer Premier League goals this season than Wolves. In eight games, the Molineux side have found the back of the net just three times and it was this lack of cutting edge that ultimately cost Bruno Lage his job as the Portuguese coach was sacked after Saturday’s 2-0 defeat to West Ham.
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Is Antonio Conte’s style of play the right fit for Tottenham Hotspur?
From the moment he was appointed, Antonio Conte appeared an awkward fit for Tottenham Hotspur. That, however, was what made the Italian’s arrival in North London so exciting. Even in times of success under Mauricio Pochettino, Spurs had been the Premier League’s nearly men.
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The greatest Slovakian players in Premier League history
Despite being one half of the powerhouse Czechoslovakia nation that often dominated 20th century football, Slovakia is often written off as a minnow in footballing terms. Yet, the central European nation has been a constant source of top talent to many European leagues – including the Premier League.
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Does Southgate need to drop Maguire?
In just 12 second half minutes last Monday at Wembley, England reminded themselves and the watching world what they are and could be. An hour into their final Nations League clash against Germany, their final match before the World Cup, the sense of dread was crushing for everybody, not least Gareth Southgate.
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The top European stars who have played in Liga MX
When European players look to further their careers outside the continental scene, they are often found in big-money deals in the Middle East, Asia or maybe the US. Some, though have shunned the big bucks to play in leagues where football reigns king – like in Mexico.
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Manchester City v Manchester United: Six of the best Manchester derby goals
A resurgent Manchester United make the short trip to take on their rivals Manchester City this Sunday, with the reigning Premier League champions yet to hit top gear this season. City won both meetings between the sides in the Premier League last term and Erik ten Hag will be keen to deliver a statement win, the Red Devils having taken 12 points from four games.
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Union Berlin title triumph would the Bundesliga’s Leicester City fairytale
Bundesliga fans are used to seeing only one name at the top of the German top flight table, and it’s not Union Berlin. Bayern Munich are the division’s dominant force, winning the last 10 Bundesliga titles in-a-row, but the Bavarians’ stuttering early-season form has opened the door for an unlikely challenger.
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Premier League Pick 10 preview | October 1st
Arsenal v Spurs Having been brought down to earth by a 3-1 defeat at Man Utd which suggested that early calls for a title charge were a tad premature, Arsenal showed their mettle again in a hugely one sided 3-0 victory at Brentford.
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North London derby will test whether Arsenal or Spurs can truly challenge for title
The top of the Premier League table has an unfamiliar look to it. Not only are Arsenal sitting ahead of the other 19 teams, Tottenham Hotspur are just one point behind their North London rivals. Fans of both teams are talking tentatively of a title challenge and Saturday’s derby will provide more evidence to support or debunk the idea that either side can go all the way this season.
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