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Ballon d'Or 2024: The stats justify Man City and Spain lynchpin Rodri's individual triumph

by Jacque Talbot at Tuesday, Oct 29 2024 14:56
Ballon d'Or 2024: The stats justify Man City and Spain lynchpin Rodri's individual triumph It takes a special kind of player to win the Ballon d'Or as a No.6. Rodri is the first player of his kind to clinch the accolade since Matthias Sammer, who won in 1996 playing for Borussia Dortmund. Still nursing an ACL injury which will keep him out for the season, Rodri’s journey to the podi...
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Arsenal vs Liverpool: Why evolving Darwin Nunez could be the Reds’ difference-maker at the Emirates

by Sam McGuire at Sunday, Oct 27 2024 08:35
Arsenal vs Liverpool: Why evolving Darwin Nunez could be the Reds’ difference-maker at the Emirates Darwin Nunez was the match winner against RB Leipzig as Liverpool extended their perfect start in the Champions League. The 25-year-old reacted quickest to prod home Mohamed Salah's headed effort from close range just moments after the Bundesliga side had a goal ruled out for offside. It capped off ...
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Real Madrid vs Barcelona: How Raphinha went from disposable to indispensable under Flick

by Ben McAleer at Friday, Oct 25 2024 17:57
Real Madrid vs Barcelona: How Raphinha went from disposable to indispensable under Flick The stand out performers for Spain over the summer were wing pairing Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal. The success of the duo at Euro 2024 wasn’t lost on Barcelona. Indeed, their number one target in their bid to strengthen in attack was to reunite the pair at club level. Williams had an afforda...
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Aston Villa vs Bournemouth: Stats reinforce Emery's decision to persist with Lucas Digne

by Sam Tighe at Friday, Oct 25 2024 15:35
Aston Villa vs Bournemouth: Stats reinforce Emery's decision to persist with Lucas Digne Sunday marked two years since Unai Emery took the reins at Aston Villa, and by now just about everybody knows how the story has gone. The transformation he has overseen at the club has been truly remarkable, taking them from relegation concern to the Champions League, with almost everyone’s ar...
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Elliot Anderson Stats: How Nottingham Forest are benefitting from PSR-enforced transfer

by Jacque Talbot at Friday, Oct 25 2024 09:55
Elliot Anderson Stats: How Nottingham Forest are benefitting from PSR-enforced transfer It couldn’t have been easy for Newcastle fans had they switched on Monday Night Football. As they rued their own defeat to Brighton on Saturday, they then had to watch one of their own put on a display that was very much the reason they were so desperate to keep him. Elliot Anderson really tur...
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Liverpool vs Chelsea: Why the next month will make or break Caoimhin Kelleher's Liverpool career

by Sam McGuire at Friday, Oct 18 2024 13:28
Liverpool vs Chelsea: Why the next month will make or break Caoimhin Kelleher's Liverpool career The next month is probably make or break for Caoimhin Kelleher at Liverpool. The soon-to-be 26-year-old has been fairly vocal over recent years about his desire to be a first-choice goalkeeper. He’s always filled in well for the Reds whenever Alisson has missed games but he’s never done ...
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Fulham vs Aston Villa: Why Emery needs Leon Bailey to step up for Craven Cottage trip

by Sam Tighe at Friday, Oct 18 2024 11:14
Fulham vs Aston Villa: Why Emery needs Leon Bailey to step up for Craven Cottage trip Despite a tumultuous summer of 2024, over which PSR loomed like the blackest of rainclouds, it’s arguable Aston Villa have started the 2024/25 campaign better than any could have reasonably expected.With 14 points from seven games, they’re keeping in touch with the season’s front-r...
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Alvaro Carreras Stats: Why Liverpool are considering former Man Utd trainee as Robertson successor

by Jacque Talbot at Thursday, Oct 17 2024 12:28
Alvaro Carreras Stats: Why Liverpool are considering former Man Utd trainee as Robertson successor Manchester United's decision to let Alvaro Carreras join Benfica permanently for a modest fee of £5m appears to have been another short-sighted move by the Premier League giants. Especially now, with the young defender making a name for himself in the Primeira Liga. After joining Benfica on lo...
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Presenting Omar Marmoush: The Egyptian King to be wanted by Liverpool and Arsenal

by Jacque Talbot at Friday, Oct 11 2024 11:24
Presenting Omar Marmoush: The Egyptian King to be wanted by Liverpool and Arsenal When we talk about the Egyptian king, Mohamed Salah's name instantly comes to mind. It's rightfully so, as he’s arguably the best inside forward the Premier League has ever seen. However, the Liverpool legend turns 33 next summer. The crown remains his for now, but abdication looms, especially...
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Bukayo Saka Stats: Why the Arsenal star is the Premier League's Best Rated Player

by Ben McAleer at Tuesday, Oct 8 2024 15:02
Bukayo Saka Stats: Why the Arsenal star is the Premier League's Best Rated Player Seven games into the Premier League season and the table is starting to take shape. The main title contenders – Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool – occupy the top three spots, the Reds currently ahead of their rivals in the race for domestic glory by a solitary point. While there is...
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