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Tough times could follow Bielsa departure
Marcelo Bielsa was the loveable eccentric who couldn’t be harnessed, stepping into the fire pit of bombastic instability. It was 2018 and the Argentine, known affectionately as ‘El Loco’, turned up in West Yorkshire as the poetically uncharacteristic choice to resurrect Leeds United, English football’s greatest basket case of the 21st century.
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Who are the best Ipswich XI of all time?
For much of the 20th century, Ipswich Town were one of the more successful clubs from less established markets in English football. The Suffolk side underlined this success with regular top flight appearances including the First Division league title in 1962.
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What will Jesse Marsch bring to Leeds United?
The last American to coach a Premier League team lasted just 85 days in the job. Indeed, Bob Bradley’s stint in charge of Swansea City in 2016 was a fleeting one with the former USA manager unfairly mocked for the footballing dialect as much as the dreadful results his team produced.
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Van de Beek form reflecting badly on Manchester United
Manchester City might have collected all three points against Everton on Saturday, but they didn’t have it all their own way. Indeed, the Toffees produced a battling performance and were somewhat unfortunate not to take something from the match, not least because of a questionable non-penalty decision towards the end.
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Were Leeds right to sack Marcelo Bielsa?
With 12 matches left to save the club’s Premier League status, Leeds United have opted to pull the trigger on beloved manager Marcelo Bielsa, replacing him with Jesse Marsch. The American, a former coach of RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga, is something of an unknown given he will be experiencing the pressure cooker of Premier League life for the first time.
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Who are the best Mexican footballers in Premier League history?
No North American nation has been stronger in football than Mexico with many of their players often shining in the world’s best leagues. While many have found success in Spain or Italy, some Mexicans have headed to England and called the Premier League home during the prime point of their careers.
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This could yet be Liverpool’s greatest season
Liverpool are a club famous for their fighting spirit. Now, every club has its own sense of history and tradition and, for many, hearing about another team’s never-say-die attitude will be somewhat tiresome.
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Sean Dyche working his Burnley magic again
Burnley are still in the relegation zone but the mood is much improved from six weeks ago. A run of one defeat in their last seven Premier League matches has lifted Sean Dyche’s side to within touching distance of safety.
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Brilliant Jarrod Bowen deserves an England chance
There are so many reasons to love the current England team. Obviously, and most importantly, their talent is key; this is the first generation of players in many a year that look like they could actually deliver on their incredible potential.
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Goalkeeping issues still haunting United despite De Gea form
Manchester United are close to going through another season of failing to win a title or trophy, especially after having a blockbuster of a summer transfer window, with the arrivals of Cristiano Ronaldo, Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane bringing excitement and expectations to Old Trafford.
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Wout Weghorst might take Burnley to the next level
The loss of Chris Wood to a relegation rival as much as Burnley’s position in the Premier League table seemed to have sealed their fate. Sean Dyche’s side were stuck in 20th place and had just lost their top scorer and attacking focal point midway through the season.
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