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REVEALED: The top 10 signings in Europe this season - part two

by Martin Laurence at Friday, Jan 18 2019 16:58
REVEALED: The top 10 signings in Europe this season - part two It’s top five time as we countdown the best summer signings of the season so far, with clubs no doubt keen to find players that can have an impact as great as the following this month.5) Hatem Ben Arfa (Rennes) - 7.42 ratingOne of the most frustrating players of a generation, when Ben Arfa put...
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REVEALED: The top 10 signings in Europe this season - part one

by Martin Laurence at Friday, Jan 18 2019 15:37
REVEALED: The top 10 signings in Europe this season - part one As many clubs desperately look to add quality to their ranks in the current transfer window, we take a look at the very best signings of the summer to this point in Europe’s top five leagues in part one of our top ten countdown.10) Paco Alcacer (Borussia Dortmund) - 7.22 ratingThe fact that Al...
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Revealed: Premier League youngster emerges as Europe's most effective tackler

by Martin Laurence at Wednesday, Jan 16 2019 17:06
Revealed: Premier League youngster emerges as Europe's most effective tackler Paolo Maldini famously stated that if he had to make a tackle, it was because he had done something wrong to put himself in that position.While that may be true to some extent of centre-backs, there is no doubt that there is still a place in the game for players that are strong in the challenge. Som...
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Premier League form rankings see Tottenham star rise but ratings tumble

by Martin Laurence at Tuesday, Jan 15 2019 14:41
Premier League form rankings see Tottenham star rise but ratings tumble Following on from gameweek 22 in the Premier League, we bring you the latest player form rankings based on WhoScored.com ratings weighted over each individuals' last six appearances. There's a new leader too, despite the top six all seeing their scores decline from last time around, with the countdo...
Categories: Form Guide

Consistent decline suggests Higuain would not be an upgrade on Morata for Chelsea

by Martin Laurence at Tuesday, Jan 15 2019 09:34
Consistent decline suggests Higuain would not be an upgrade on Morata for Chelsea While Chelsea returned to winning ways against Newcastle, it was a somewhat laboured victory with a recurring issue again holding the Blues back.Star man Eden Hazard was given the task of leading the line, nominally at least, once more but the Belgian struggled to make any great impact, mustering ju...
Categories: Player Focus

The Solskjaer Effect: Manchester United players ranked by rating change

by Martin Laurence at Monday, Jan 14 2019 13:04
The Solskjaer Effect: Manchester United players ranked by rating change After five straight wins in the league, we assess which players have benefitted most from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s arrival. Of the 10 players to have started at least three times under the Norwegian, Ashley Young is one of only two players that have suffered a decline in WhoScored rating. Anthon...
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Tottenham 0-1 Manchester United player ratings explained as De Gea and Pogba dazzle

by Martin Laurence at Sunday, Jan 13 2019 19:03
Tottenham 0-1 Manchester United player ratings explained as De Gea and Pogba dazzle Manchester United earned a sixth consecutive win under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with a 1-0 win at Wembley thanks in huge part to their goalkeeper, as well as some poor Tottenham finishing.We take a look at the WhoScored.com player ratings from the game, explaining the reasons behind the scores awarded.T...

Top transfer roundup - January 13th: Tottenham preparing for two huge offers

by Martin Laurence at Sunday, Jan 13 2019 14:53
Top transfer roundup - January 13th: Tottenham preparing for two huge offers The Sunday gossip columns during a transfer window are always filled and today is no different as we round up the top transfer rumours this time around.Tottenham slap world record price tag on KaneIn their latest attempt to dissuade any interest in their star striker, Tottenham have reportedly told ...
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Just three Manchester United players make cut in combined XI with Tottenham

by Martin Laurence at Sunday, Jan 13 2019 13:27
Just three Manchester United players make cut in combined XI with Tottenham With Tottenham preparing to face Manchester United this afternoon in a game billed as a potential audition for the permanent managerial role with the latter, it’s Mauricio Pochettino that boasts the stronger line-up heading into the Wembley showdown.According to WhoScored.com ratings, just thr...
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Pochettino to prove why Solskjaer is merely keeping his seat warm at Old Trafford

by Martin Laurence at Sunday, Jan 13 2019 11:30
Pochettino to prove why Solskjaer is merely keeping his seat warm at Old Trafford Sunday’s big game in the Premier League is one packed with intrigue as Manchester United make the trip to Wembley (match preview).Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is aiming to become the first man in the club’s esteemed history to win his first six matches at the helm of the footballing giant, thoug...
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