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Theo Walcott’s Arsenal career shows exactly where Arsene Wenger has gone wrong
It isn’t entirely his fault, in fact most of it isn’t, but as the latest inquest into the dire situation at Arsenal begins, one of the biggest questions being asked is how is Theo Walcott still at the club.
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Klopp must stop defending Henderson – the captain could bring the ship down with him
On the big occasion, presidents, generals and football managers aren’t all that dissimilar – they turn to their most trusted lieutenants in their hour of need. While their relationship is not as cordial as it once was, in better times, Sir Alex Ferguson would, without thinking twice, send Roy Keane into battle safe in the knowledge that his skipper more often than not would inspire his charges to victory.
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Manchester United’s attempt at building invincibility has already failed emphatically
Manchester United’s start to the season was met with widespread praise. Jose Mourinho’s side were quickly picked as title favourites by many even before August was over. The international break came, dragged on, and left.
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Challenge begins now for World Cup-winning England youngsters
For years, in some quarters at least, English football has been a cesspool of jealousy when looking across at main rivals when it comes to major tournaments. The nation’s constant failure to win, or even put up a good fight in recent years, has gone from a bit of a joke to a genuine concern.
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Van Dijk primed for a big move, and United fit the bill perfectly
Liverpool’s woe could open door for Mourinho Gone are the days when it was acceptable for Sir Alex Ferguson to intercept Roy Keane at the airport en route to Blackburn, Roberto Mancini to pester David Platt to join him at Sampdoria or player agents to meet secretly with prospective clubs in London hotels to discuss a move behind their client’s current employer’s backs.
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Falling Giant: The Griezmann Tale
Antoine Griezmann joined an illustrious list of names last week. He did not win the Ballon D’or, lift a treble or become the most expensive player in the world. He turned down Manchester United. Joining Cesc Fabregas, Sergio Ramos, Thiago Alcantara and several others who have all been supposedly lined up for moves to Old Trafford only for it to be nothing more than speculation.
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Wenger worry
The worst kept secret in football was confirmed when Arsene Wenger signed a new two-year deal at Arsenal, but will he see out his deal. The saga over Wenger’s future was finally resolved this week, but to mixed reaction from Arsenal fans.
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PEP’S PUTTING IN PLANS FOR CITY TITLE CHALLENGE
Seventy-two hours have not yet passed since the FA Cup final, but Manchester City are already signalling their intent. It isn’t unusual for the richest club in Britain to flex their financial muscle at this early stage, but this time they are sending out a message.
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LIVERPOOL ARE ON THE BRINK OF CRISIS AGAIN
2017 Slump Since the turn of the year, Liverpool have collected one less point than Everton (despite having played a game more) and conceded 10 more than Manchester United. Jurgen Klopp’s famed heavy metal football was in full flow in the first few months of the season.
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SHIFT IN POWER IN THE PREMIER LEAGUE
There has been a shift in power in the Premier League this season with the teams from the south dominating, but how long will it actually last? London rivals Chelsea and Tottenham are battling it out for the Premier League spoils leaving their rivals trailing in their wake, while Chelsea and Arsenal will also go head-to-head for the FA Cup later this month.
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ARSENAL & MAN UTD COMBINED XI
Manchester United and Arsenal might only be fighting it out for the top four at the moment, but the two clubs are the greatest of Premier League rivals. Spending the 1990s and early 2000s jostling at the top of the Premier League table, a bitter conflict blossomed under Arsene Wenger and Alex Ferguson.
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