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Ismaila Sarr reaping the benefits of loyalty to Watford
Abdoulaye Doucoure didn’t hang around at Watford following their relegation from the Premier League two seasons ago. He was, after all, more than good enough for the top flight of the English game and so the Vicarage Road outfit didn’t have to look too hard to find a buyer for one of their prize assets, with the midfielder sold to Everton for £20m.
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Selective memories prompting talk of Tottenham rehiring Pochettino
The memory is a funny thing and, after a while, becomes selective. Mauricio Pochettino left Tottenham Hotspur in late 2019, and nobody stood in his way. It was a sad end but a necessary end. He turned them into title contenders and, a few months before departing, led them to the Champions League final.
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Have Leicester City missed their chance to crack the top four?
The last two seasons have followed a pretty consistent pattern for Leicester City. Indeed, Brendan Rodgers’ side started both the 2019/20 and 2020/21 seasons well, looked nailed on to finish in the top four only to fall away in the final phase and miss out on Champions League qualification.
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Under pressure Nuno needs a new plan at Tottenham
A few weeks into his time at Tottenham, everything looked good for Nuno Espirito Santo. A 100 per cent winning record after his first three games left Spurs top of the Premier League and the Portuguese scooped the Manager of the Month award for August as a result.
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Forget the compliments, Leeds need to start earning points
David Moyes was magnanimous in victory. The West Ham United manager was full of praise for his players after they came from behind to beat Leeds United 2-1 on Saturday. But Moyes reserved his best compliments for the defeated hosts in his post-match press conference at Elland Road.
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PSG must look long term and let Poch build dynasty
Such is the circus that surrounds some of the biggest footballers in the world, the capture of Lionel Messi might actually prove to be a bad thing for PSG. Indeed, much as Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Manchester United has seemingly piled the pressure on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to actually win something, Mauricio Pochettino looks increasingly under the microscope.
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Who are the UEFA Men’s Player of the Year winners?
The football world has become swept up with major awards but few have gained traction quite like the UEFA Men’s Player of the Year. Awarded to the player who has excelled in continental competition, it marks an achievement for players who have shone against the elite clubs across Europe.
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Who are the 6 Zambian players in Premier League history
It has been a tough road back for Zambian football, which has virtually reset itself over the past 30 years. The country was devastated by the 1993 plane crash that killed their entire national squad and coaches, leaving very few prominent figures left in the country to pick up the pieces.
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What are the 6 biggest rivalries in French football?
Often overlooked when compared to other major European scenes, French football is full of quality, passion and some intense rivalries. It is one of the most successful breeding grounds for young stars to prove their quality as well as a place for veterans to enjoy one last taste of success.
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Phil Jones shows that football still has a long way to go on mental health
Phil Jones was the man Blackburn Rovers believed could replace John Terry as an England stalwart. Upon signing him for Manchester United in the summer of 2011, Sir Alex Ferguson, who would go on to state he coached just four world class players in 27 years at Old Trafford, said he could be the greatest player in the club’s history.
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Arsenal vs. Tottenham: 6 key players in the North London Derby
Just a couple of weeks ago, Tottenham were top of the Premier League, with Arsenal bottom. But things change quickly in football and the momentum has shifted quickly ahead of the first North London Derby of the 2021-22 season being played at the Emirates Stadium this weekend.
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