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Brentford can aim for more than just staying up
The post-match analysis of Brentford 4-0 Manchester United inevitably centred on the vanquished visitors. It was a pitiful performance from Erik ten Hag’s side, who were outfought, outthought, outrun and outplayed by a team which was assembled on a fraction of United’s annual budget.
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The most successful clubs in Uruguayan football
Despite being nestled between the football powerhouses of Brazil and Argentina, Uruguay has itself proven to be a strong football nation in their own right. This comes right down to the domestic level too.
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Are Spurs ready for a title challenge?
Are Spurs ready for a title challenge? There is not much point looking at the Premier League table after a single round of games, but Tottenham supporters could be forgiven for giving it a peek or two after the opening weekend.
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Graham Potter should be next in line for a ‘Big Six’ job – he has earned the opportunity
An away win over Manchester United was an impressive way for Brighton to start the 2022/23 Premier League season, but the result and performance at Old Trafford won’t have as a surprise to anyone who watched the Seagulls last season.
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Marko Arnautovic signing would be another short term solution for Man Utd
The sight of Christian Eriksen as a number nine on his Manchester United debut was proof of just how desperate Erik ten Hag is for a new centre forward. Within 50 minutes, Eriksen had been dropped back into a more familiar midfield role with Cristiano Ronaldo introduced off the bench, but the damage had already been done.
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Ryan Sessegnon is being moulded into the wide threat Spurs need by Antonio Conte
Many questioned whether Tottenham Hotspur could ever be moulded by Antonio Conte in his own image. After all, the North London club became renowned for a different style of football in five years under the stewardship of Mauricio Pochettino.
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Haaland and Nunez hold key to City-Liverpool title battle
Manchester City and Liverpool have both retooled their attacks for the new Premier League season, with the identity of the new champions likely to depend on which adapts the fastest. Erling Haaland and Darwin Nunez had wildly contrasting first ‘competitive’ appearances for their new clubs at Saturday’s Community Shield in Leicester, where the Reds ran out 3-1 winners.
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Manchester United 2022/23 season predictions
Erik Ten Hag enters his first season at Manchester United, where he has the biggest task of his managerial career of reviving one of Europe’s biggest sleeping giants. However, patience will be required as the manager will need time to implement his style of play and set the foundations into place, which could take at least half a season, depending on how much he is backed by the board.
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It could be a long season for Everton and Frank Lampard
After matchday one two seasons ago, Goodison Park was an optimistic place. A 1-0 victory at Tottenham Hotspur made for an excellent start to the campaign for Everton. Carlo Ancelotti, a world-class manager with a track record of winning silverware in several different countries, was in the dugout.
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The top 10 Brazilian state football championships
In most countries, local competitions barely have a ripple on the country’s football scene. However, it’s different in Brazil. Brazil’s state competitions put global behemoths in direct competition with small-time local clubs and it’s more than just about bragging rights.
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Top 8 Russian footballers in Premier League history
If anyone thought Russia would fade away from the football spotlight after the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, then they were mistaken. Russia has flourished as a footballing nation and seen many of its best talents shine on the European stage.
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