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    McNeil marching to beat of Jackson’s drum

    In the eyes of many, Burnley’s decision to sack Sean Dyche was a metaphorical waving of a white flag. The 50-year-old had done such a good job of keeping the Clarets in the Premier League for so many seasons that his exit wasn’t seen as a gamble, but a resignation.

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    Lingard must play cards right in choosing next club

    There are two sides to every story, and in that of Jesse Lingard and Manchester United’s slow erosion of trust and love, neither comes out looking particularly good. Only official confirmation of their permanent split in the summer is required; it is an open secret that he will leave Old Trafford, something he really should have done a long time ago.

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    The best New Zealand players in Premier League history

    New Zealand is not known for their football credentials – the nation has just one fully professional club to its name. However, that hasn’t stopped a handful of Kiwis trying their luck in top leagues such as the English Premier League.

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    Charlton Athletic’s best Premier League players

    For much of the early 2000s, Charlton Athletic proved to be one of London’s stronger sides, maintaining a regular presence in the top flight. Competing in the Premier League from 1999-2007, The Addicks finished a best of 7th in the league and provided a launching pad for several future England regulars.

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    Everton, Burnley or Leeds: Who will suffer relegation drop?

    Norwich City’s relegation to the Championship has already been confirmed and Watford are almost certain to join them in the second tier after a terrible run of home defeats.   But with a handful of Premier League matches still to play, there is set to be an almighty scrap to avoid the drop over the next couple of weeks.

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    The five Manchester United flops Erik ten Hag should forget about

    With Erik ten Hag’s appointment as Manchester United’s new manager confirmed for next season, attention soon turns to the major surgery required on the squad at Old Trafford.   A clutch of players are out of contract – Paul Pogba, Juan Mata, Edinson Cavani, Jesse Lingard and Lee Grant – while Nemanja Matic has also already announced he will be leaving the club.

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    Should Spurs swap Conte for Poch?

    As footballing divorces go, the one that saw Mauricio Pochettino and Tottenham Hotspur part ways in November 2019 was particularly painful, and maybe even regretful for both parties. Jose Mourinho, Pochettino’s replacement, lasted less than a year-and-a-half as Spurs boss while Pochettino has suffered a stressful time at Paris Saint-Germain.

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    What does Klopp’s contract extension mean for other Premier League clubs?

    Jurgen Klopp’s decision to extend his stay at Liverpool by another two years will come as bad news to the teams looking to break into the Premier League’s title picture.   An obvious thing to say perhaps, but it’s worth considering the likely lay of the land in the years to come.

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    Burnley’s best Premier League players

    Few clubs have retained an old-fashioned following quite like Burnley. The Lancashire club have a cult following with their fanbase making a trip to Turf Moor a tough task for even the strongest of sides.

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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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    Who is the best Dutch XI in Premier League history?

    The Netherlands has always been one of the best footballing sides in history and it has meant their players often appear in the world’s top leagues. The Premier League is no exception with many Dutchmen making the short trip across the North Sea to play in the English top flight.

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