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Is Ollie Watkins the key to life after Grealish at Aston Villa?
Despite their expensive new signings, Ollie Watkins could still be the key to filling the void left by Jack Grealish at Aston Villa. Villa Park was an expectant place on Saturday afternoon. For the biggest club in the Midlands, former European champions and a Premier League original, nothing short of victory is often demanded.
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Have Leicester City missed the Champions League boat?
Having come agonisingly close to Champions League qualification in both the 2019/20 and 2020/21 seasons, could Leicester City have missed the boat when it comes to European qualification? When Tottenham Hotspur exceeded expectations by challenging for the Premier League title in 2015/16, it was tempting to conclude that this was just the start of something special and, in some ways, it was.
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Who are the 5 Iranian football players to appear in the Premier League?
Iran always seems to be at odds with the Western world yet it hasn’t stopped the Middle Eastern nation from becoming one of the strongest Asian sides in football. Iranian football players regularly head to Europe to test themselves in some of Europe’s greatest leagues, including the English Premier League.
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Noni Madueke could be the next English star
There is something different about Noni Madueke, the person and the player. Even in the current age of English footballers finding their feet and an opportunity abroad, his story is unique. Having grown up at Tottenham, he played for the under-18s three years ahead of schedule.
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5 candidates to be the next Manchester United manager
In the end, losing 4-1 away to Watford was the final straw for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Manchester United finally pulled the trigger over the weekend, the Norwegian having been very fortunate to survive twin humiliations to rivals Liverpool and Manchester City recently and the hunt for the next Manchester United manager began.
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Eddie Howe facing uphill task to fix Newcastle defence
Newcastle United fans were left cursing their club’s luck when it was revealed on Friday that Eddie Howe had tested positive for COVID-19. The Magpies’ new manager was therefore unable to attend his first game in charge, a thrilling 3-3 draw with Brentford at St James’ Park.
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Forget Zidane, Man Utd must appoint Pochettino
Serial Champions League winner Zinedine Zidane has been linked with the vacant manager’s job at Man Utd but it is Mauricio Pochettino who they should pull out the stops to recruit. Cristiano Ronaldo’s stunning return to Manchester United over the course of the summer summed up the regime in charge at Old Trafford up better than any decision in recent memory.
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An XI of the best Irish players in Premier League history
With just the Irish Sea separating their home from England, it is not particularly surprising to see so many Irish footballers in the Premier League. Even if Ireland itself doesn’t achieve much on the international scene, you will still find plenty of Irish stars shining in the English top flight.
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Where does Mo Salah rank among the Premier League greats?
Before the international break, Mo Salah became the most prolific African player in history of the Premier League, surpassing Chelsea legend Didier Drogba. It now goes without saying Salah is Africa’s greatest footballing export to these shores and it is also arguable he is the best player on the planet right now.
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How will the Qatar World Cup affect the Premier League?
Over the international break, the Premier League confirmed its scheduling for next season which will be interrupted by the Qatar World Cup. The campaign will kick off on August 6, with the final round of matches set for the usual simultaneous kick-off on May 28.
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