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Cheltenham Win 6 Preview | 12th December
12.05 British EBF ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle LISBANE PARK impressed when scoring on hurdles debut at Exeter and another step forward should see him bang in the mix. The reliable and consistent KINGSTON QUEEN should give this a good go from the front and is the other one to consider in the opener.
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Are Aston Villa legitimate Premier League title challengers after toppling Arsenal?
There were two sides to the story that unfolded at Villa Park on Saturday. Arsenal were one side. Now winless in their last three away games, the Gunners are faltering for the first time this season even if they remain in control at the top of the Premier League table.
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Xabi Alonso may be out of his depth at Real Madrid
During the 2023-24 season, Xabi Alonso was the hottest property in football coaching. He led Bayer Leverkusen to their first ever Bundesliga title with an unbeaten season as well as the German Cup. Only Atalanta’s demolition in the Europa League final stopped them achieving one of the most perfect seasons in club football history.
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Chaos at the top: a season of volatility
A week ago, Chelsea were being talked about as potential Premier League title challengers. Enzo Maresca’s side had held their own against Arsenal despite playing with just 10 men for the majority of the match, leading many to suggest they could run the Gunners close this season.
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Hereford Place 6 Preview | 10th December
12.35 BetWright Bet The Wright Way Maiden Hurdle The opener looks all about SOOMAROY. Nicky Henderson’s charge only found one too good when runner-up on debut at Ascot and has so much more to come with that experience under his belt.
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Salah vs Slot: The rift tearing Liverpool apart
Usually, when journalists wait in mixed zones for players after matches, they do so with little hope of a line to generate a real story. What luck, then, for the reporters gathered at Elland Road after Liverpool had dropped more points against Leeds United on Saturday night when Mohamed Salah stopped to talk.
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Uttoxeter Place 6 Preview | 9th December
13.00 TGF Construction Christmas Bonanza Beginners’ Chase FINGLE BRIDGE should be able to outclass his two rivals. He’s won four of his six starts and finished second in the other two. He was given a nice education test when second to Lulamba on chase debut and the winner has boosted the form since.
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Fontwell Place 6 Preview | 8th December
12.55 KSR Lighting Juvenile Hurdle David Pipe’s TURENNE was a decent sort in France and made an encouraging start for this yard when a close-up second at Catterick last month. Open to further improvement, he could go one better.
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Manchester United’s dire need of midfield signings
Manchester United are finally making progress under Ruben Amorim. The problem is, his initial struggles after arriving from Sporting Club last season have had a lasting impact on the disparity between the Red Devils and those they should be competing with for Champions League qualification and, ideally, the Premier League title.
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Sandown Place 6 Preview | 6th December
12.10 Betfair Exchange Claremont Novices’ Hurdle An extremely competitive opener with five last-time-out winners taking to the stage. However, SOBER GLORY made it five wins from five starts when bolting up by 12 lengths on hurdles/seasonal debut at Chepstow last month.
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