All posts tagged "Premier League"
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Who has the most assists in Premier League history?
The art of the playmaker. Not quite as revered as the lone striker or record goalscorer, but a position which takes just as much skill and deserves all the same praise. Calmness under pressure, spatial awareness and a keen eye only begin to scratch the surface of what’s needed to make it at the highest level.
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Who are the best Croatian footballers in Premier League history?
No country has caused England more recent pain than Croatia. Whether it was elimination from Euro 2008 qualifying or the 2018 World Cup Semi-Final, the Croats have been hurting English football fans regularly in recent tournaments.
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Wolves facing first bump in the road under Nuno
First Julen Lopetegui came within a whisker of Molineux, before eventually taking over as Spain boss. Then Ruben Neves, FC Porto’s precociously talented midfielder and the youngest ever Champions League captain, joined the revolution.
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New Ole Gunnar Solskjaer contract not a given
While Manchester United fans might have taken Jamie Carragher’s assertion that the club were happy merely to be considered as title contenders with a pinch of salt, given his obvious Liverpool connection, perhaps Ed Woodward is starting to consider that too.
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How have Man City taken control of the title race?
When Man City lost 2-0 away to Tottenham last November, few people would have backed them to add to their collection of Premier League titles this season. Goals from Son Heung-min and Giovani Lo Celso on that day saw Jose Mourinho’s men ascend to the summit, while City were in the bottom half of the table.
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Football facing new challenge with rise of online abuse
Football has embraced the digital age. Supporters in all corners of the world have never had it so good, with footage freely available at the click of a button. Those who offer their feverish fandom have never felt more connected to the clubs they so passionately follow.
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Contenders for the PFA Player of the Year 2021
The Premier League title race is beginning to look like a foregone conclusion and the relegation battle could be the same. If that proves to be the case, attention will soon turn to major individual awards.
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Luke Shaw finally realising lofty potential
As recently as transfer deadline day back in October, the writing appeared to be on the wall for the Manchester United career of Luke Shaw. Prompted to enter the market for a new left back by the inconsistencies in the 25-year-old’s game, as well as his patchy fitness record, Alex Telles was signed from Porto, hinting at Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s eagerness to solve a problem area.
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Klopp excuses wearing thin after defeat to City
Cold feet. That’s what Jurgen Klopp said might have caused Alisson Becker to gift Manchester City two goals in Sunday’s damaging Premier League defeat for Liverpool. “It sounds funny but could be,” the German coach added, blurring the line between what may have been a throwaway wisecrack or a sincere excuse.
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5 best Czech footballers in Premier League history
Whether it was known as Czechoslovakia, Czech Republic, or Czechia, there is no denying that this central European powerhouse has always been a hotbed for football talent. Throughout the late 90’s and much of the 2000s, the Czech national side was one of the top-ranked sides on the planet.
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Liverpool vs. Man City tactical preview
Sunday’s clash between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield promises to be absolutely huge in the wider context of the Premier League. A win for Manchester City effectively eliminates Liverpool from the title race whereas a Liverpool win would truly open it up to the chasing pack.
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