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Pochettino’s next move pivotal in career
During an era in which Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp are redefining what it takes to succeed at the top of the game, it is hard for any other manager to make an impact. Antonio Conte, Thomas Tuchel and Julian Nagelsmann are probably in the tier of coaches below the Manchester City and Liverpool managers, while the world awaits the arrival of Erik Ten Hag at Manchester United.
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Premier League relegation battle reaching boiling point
The pressure was on Everton when they took to the field on Sunday afternoon. Burnley’s victory over Watford the previous day left the Toffees five points adrift of safety. Frank Lampard’s side were in desperate need of a win, but it was the European champions Chelsea who stood in their way.
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Trent Alexander-Arnold: Are we watching the new Paul Scholes for England?
Trent Alexander-Arnold will likely be the subject of much debate throughout his career. Never before has a top-level team relied so heavily on a full-back as a creative force to so much success.
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Inter vs Roma: There’ll be no sense of a reunion for Mourinho
Jose Mourinho left Inter as tears filled his eyes. In the early part of his career, emotion and connection were seen as crucial to his way of working; he had a way of tapping into his players’ minds and convincing them of his methods, preferring the siege mentality which helped him win big trophies, often as the underdog.
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Hungary’s most successful teams in history
They might not be seen as this now but Hungary was once considered a major power in world football. The Mighty Magyars dominated European football for much of the 1950s and 1960s making it a natural haven for many top players.
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Brentford success frankly no flash in the pan
Brentford had never played in the Premier League before this season, but the club’s impressive progression in recent years led many to believe they were ready to make the step up. This belief was supported by the Bees’ momentous victory over Arsenal on opening night of the 2022/23 season.
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Burnley owners throwing last roll of the Dyche
After nearly 10 harmonious and successful years – one of the best periods in the club’s history – the partnership between Sean Dyche and Burnley came to an end over the weekend. Dyche’s sacking shocked the football world, with Match of the Day host Gary Lineker among those to speak out against the decision.
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FA Cup semi-finals: The key battles
The Easter weekend sees Wembley host the FA Cup semi-finals, with Premier League title rivals Manchester City and Liverpool facing off just a week after their titanic tussle at the Etihad. City v Liverpool will grab much of the build-up to semi-final weekend but the other match is an intriguing contest with European champions Chelsea taking on London rivals Crystal Palace.
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Eagle-eyed Palace can soar against Chelsea in FA Cup clash
The sight of Crystal Palace in the FA Cup semi-finals alongside Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City highlights the progress made at the club this season. Under Patrick Vieira, the Eagles have started to soar with this Sunday’s match at Wembley Stadium presenting them the chance to go even higher.
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High time English football gave Pep more praise
Perhaps it is a tired cliché, but they say great art is never truly appreciated until it is gone. In the case of Pep Guardiola’s coaching style, it is hard to see it ever receiving universal acclaim, particularly from a UK audience.
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Tchouameni should be Ten Hag’s top summer target
Manchester United are reportedly closing in on appointing Erik Ten Hag as the next long-term manager of the club, and Tchouameni should be his top target to bring to Old Trafford this summer. This could potentially be the start of a new era, where John Murtough will be looking to impress the owners within his role as the football director and Ralf Rangnick will be taking on a consultancy role at the end of the season, providing the much-needed advice to the board.
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