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Manchester United must solve their attacking crisis to progress
Manchester United have a squad that is good enough to compete for titles and trophies. Their primary rivals, Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool, Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City and Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea, are currently above them, having set such a high standard of performances that it now takes around 95 points to clinch a title.
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Who are the most successful AFCON winners in history?
Held every two years in the winter, the African Cup of Nations has always stood out from similar competitions. Bringing together Africa’s best 16 nations, the tournament always has an exciting feel and is always good for throwing up a few surprises.
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7 best players from Jamaica in Premier League history
The UK and the Caribbean are tied together historically so it’s not surprising to see these shared bonds transfer over to the world of football. It’s why countries such as Jamaica have seen many of their best players pop-up in the Premier League over the years.
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5 young players who could shine at AFCON 2022
Despite the protests of various top European clubs and growing concerns over the coronavirus crisis, the Africa Cup of Nations is finally set to get underway on January 9. Mohamed Salah is expected to be the headline draw of the show, with the Liverpool star hoping to lead Egypt to glory, though the tournament is also known for making stars of young players.
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5 best free transfers available in 2022
The coming summer transfer window is set to be one of the most interesting in many years. Not only will there be the usual sagas around stars like Erling Haaland, there are a clutch of world-class players who have run their contracts down.
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5 signings Newcastle could make in the January transfer window
Newcastle United might have produced one of their best performances of the season in the 1-1 draw against Manchester United but it remains clear that new signings are desperately needed. Indeed, Eddie Howe’s current group are not good enough to keep the Magpies in the Premier League and transfer activity should be expected in January.
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Anthony Martial deserves a fresh start away from Old Trafford
Anthony Martial wasted no time in announcing himself as Manchester United’s next superstar-in-the-making. His debut goal against Liverpool electrified Old Trafford as the French winger, who cost £36m from Monaco in 2015, made the best first impression of any new United signing since Wayne Rooney.
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Conditions not right for Benitez to thrive at Everton
Rafael Benitez is an interesting character. There are few managers so swayed by emotion and his best work is done where he is loved, in communities who appreciate and share his obsession with football.
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Has Marcelo Bielsa reached the end of the road at Leeds?
There can be no overstating the impact which Marcelo Bielsa has had on Leeds United as a football manager and a character. Indeed, the legendary Argentinean coach revitalised Elland Road, and the city around it, upon his arrival in the summer of 2018, taking the club back to the Premier League after a 16-year exile.
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Alexandre Lacazette a key part of new Arsenal attack
Having been in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s shadow for so long at Arsenal, Greg Lea discusses how Alexandre Lacazette and found a renewed importance for The Gunners. After a largely disappointing few years, there is renewed optimism at the Emirates Stadium.
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January the first big test of Tottenham and Conte relationship
These are early days for Antonio Conte and Tottenham. Still, they might be the most important. In Conte, Tottenham landed perhaps the best available manager in world football. A man to have lifted league titles in both Italy and England, his pedigree is up there with the very best in the game.
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