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Mikel Arteta is one of the managers of the season
When Arsenal lost their first three Premier League games of 2021/22, many wondered whether Mikel Arteta would even see out the season. Seven months on and the Spaniard is now a contender to be crowned Manager of the Year.
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The Old Firm rivalry is finally competitive again
There have been some great title races at the top of Scottish football but not for over a decade. Indeed, the 2010/11 season was the last time Celtic and Rangers finished within touching distance of each other at the top of the table.
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Have Arsenal turned the corner under Arteta?
Arsenal fans have been hoping the team has turned a corner under Mikel Arteta ever since the Spaniard’s appointment in 2019, but false dawn after false dawn has dulled their optimism. This time, though, there are signs that Arsenal’s recent improvement could be more permanent.
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Pochettino and Ten Haag should avoid chaotic Manchester United
Ralf Rangnick was never hired to be the long-term answer to Manchester United’s problems, which is just as well given how the Old Trafford team have performed under the German coach. Instead, the idea is that Rangnick’s interim tenure will put in place the groundwork for a permanent manager to take over this summer with Erik Ten Hag and Mauricio Pochettino reported to be United’s top two picks.
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Enjoy understated Thiago Silva while you can
During the Carabao Cup final at Wembley between Liverpool and Chelsea late last month, there was a noticeable pattern that ran through the entire 120 minutes of football. It was the reason only a missed penalty by substitute goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga gave the Reds victory under the arch.
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Joelinton transformation represents Newcastle progress
The St James’ Park faithful always stood by Joelinton, but out of pity more than anything else. After all, expectations had been high when Newcastle United spent a club record transfer fee of £40m to sign the Brazilian forward from Hoffenheim in the summer window of 2019.
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Everton shouldn’t believe they are too big to go down
When it rains, it pours. Thirty-six hours after their 5-0 thrashing by Tottenham Hotspur, Everton fans learned that their side risks a Premier League points deduction if they are found to have broken profit and sustainability rules.
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Manchester United vs. Spurs: 5 key players
Manchester United host Tottenham this weekend as the race for a top-four finish heats up. United’s interim manager Ralf Rangnick will be desperate to see a big reaction from his squad after an insipid derby day loss to the Premier League leaders Manchester City a week ago.
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Real Madrid vs. PSG subplots make for a fascinating encounter
In a strange way, Kylian Mbappe’s injury and potential absence from Wednesday night’s Champions League last 16 second leg at the Santiago Bernabéu is bad news for everybody, including Real Madrid.
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Xavi’s Barcelona rebuild is well ahead of schedule
Barcelona’s descent from the leading club in world football into a financially mismanaged madhouse has been well-documented. For many, the sight of Lionel Messi emotionally saying goodbye in what will likely prove to be a historic press conference last summer was the culmination of all that is wrong with modern football.
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Who are Birmingham City’s greatest Premier League players?
Birmingham has always been well represented in the Premier League with the likes of Aston Villa and West Brom notching up plenty of appearances in the English top flight. However, hometown club Birmingham City have not been so prominent – having only featured in 7 seasons of the Premier League.
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