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Crystal Palace should build around Eberechi Eze
For Crystal Palace, life after Wilfried Zaha started well. On Saturday afternoon at Bramall Lane, they cruised to a victory over Sheffield United. It spoilt what was billed as a huge day for the Blades, a triumphant return to the top flight after two seasons away.
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Jackson must use Nkunku injury to nail down Chelsea starting spot
Chelsea suffered a lot of problems last season as they struggled through their worst campaign of the Premier League era, but the number nine issue was one that did more damage than most. Without a designated centre forward, the Blues were toothless.
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Gvardiol can become the best centre back in the world at Manchester City
Only one defender in Premier League history cost more than the £77m Manchester City paid to sign Josko Gvardiol from RB Leipzig last week. Harry Maguire still sits at the top of the list as the most expensive Premier League defender of all-time and most expect Gvardiol to far eclipse the achievements of the England international.
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Newcastle’s recent signings has given them great depth in midfield
Last season, Newcastle United’s reliance on Bruno Guimaraes was so stark that they didn’t win a game without him. In a campaign that was all about exceeding expectation, it became obvious that if the Magpies are to continue their upward trajectory as that expectation grows, they need to diversify their approach from the middle of the pitch.
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Bellingham already showing his leadership qualities at Real Madrid
Some players are just made to play for Real Madrid. It takes a certain type of character to thrive in the Spanish capital. The pressure of being a Galactico has crushed several players in the past, but it seems unlikely Jude Bellingham will become another one.
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Nicolas Jackson has the potential to thrive at Chelsea
It took Nicolas Jackson just 12 minutes for the Senegalese striker to showcase his ability in Chelsea’s 1-1 pre-season draw against Newcastle United. The Blues spent €35m to sign Jackson from Villarreal with most expectant he would be a development player for Mauricio Pochettino, but the early signs point to the 22-year-old being more important than that.
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Will David Silva finally get the respect he deserves now he has retired?
On a Sky Sports documentary charting the rise of Manchester City, former defender Nedum Onuoha told a story about David Silva, the Spanish midfielder who retired last week at the age of 37. Onuoha described how Silva pulled him up during a game for not passing him the ball.
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Captaincy could bring the best out of Bruno Fernandes for Man Utd
Bruno Fernandes’ quality has never been in doubt, but he hasn’t always given the impression of being a natural leader. At Anfield last season, for example, the Portuguese midfielder was criticised for what many considered petulance as Manchester United suffered a humiliating 7-0 defeat at the hands of Liverpool.
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Mbappe’s move to Saudi Arabia would change the face of European football
In recent times, Kylian Mbappe has been the subject of more transfer gossip than any other football player on the planet. Barely a day passes without a new thread of speculation about his future being woven.
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Saint-Maximin’s departure will allow more Newcastle additions this summer
There aren’t many players who had as great an impact on the pre-takeover iteration than Allan Saint-Maximin, and even fewer whose was as positive. But times have moved on and, as the French winger prepares to move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli, his exit feels timely and necessary.
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Harvey Barnes could take his career to the next level at Newcastle
The sight of Newcastle United in next season’s Champions League will be proof of how far ahead of schedule the Magpies are. Few predicted them to finish in the Premier League’s top four places last season, yet Newcastle’s development under Eddie Howe far exceeded expectations.
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