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Can Cahill Handle the Talents of Suarez?

by Paul McKinnon at Saturday, Aug 27 2011 10:59
Can Cahill Handle the Talents of Suarez? Liverpool entertain Bolton at Anfield this evening looking to notch up another win after their impressive 2-0 victory at the Emirates last Saturday lunchtime. Owen Coyle will be hoping his Bolton side can bounce back from their home defeat against Man City but face a tough task, as Kenny Dalglish&rs...
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Can Lyon Stop Free-Scoring Montpellier?

by Paul McKinnon at Friday, Aug 26 2011 16:23
Can Lyon Stop Free-Scoring Montpellier? League leaders Montpellier travel to Lyon on Saturday night looking to extend the only remaining one hundred percent record in Ligue 1. Remi Garde’s hosts have also yet to taste defeat but with just one win in their opening three matches, already find themselves five points adrift of their opp...
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Robben the Key to Robbing Result at Kaiserslautern

by Paul McKinnon at Friday, Aug 26 2011 12:07
Robben the Key to Robbing Result at Kaiserslautern After a poor opening day of the season, Bayern Munich are firmly back on track. Four wins out of four in all competitions, including midweek qualification for the Champions’ League Group Stages, mean Jupp Heynckes’ will side go into this Saturday’s game at Kaiserslautern on a real ...
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United and Arsenal’s Battle in Crucial Central Areas

by Paul McKinnon at Thursday, Aug 25 2011 15:03
United and Arsenal’s Battle in Crucial Central Areas Manchester United play host to Arsenal this Sunday in the weekend’s glamour fixture. Sir Alex Ferguson’s side go into the match having beaten the Gunner’s North London rivals Spurs 3-0 last Monday and are one of only three sides with a 100% record. Meanwhile Arsenal will be buoyed ...
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Bale and Silva to Shine at White Hart Lane

by Paul McKinnon at Thursday, Aug 25 2011 11:57
Bale and Silva to Shine at White Hart Lane Spurs will be looking to pick themselves up from Monday night’s 3-0 loss at Old Trafford this weekend as they play host to high-flying Man City. Roberto Mancini’s side are in scintillating form right now- six points from a possible six with seven goals thrown in sees them the top-scoring...
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Udinese-Juventus: The Key Men In Black and White

by Adam Digby at Thursday, Aug 25 2011 10:50
Udinese-Juventus: The Key Men In Black and White Udinese are a rarity in Serie A, an organised club with a clear plan of what they want to achieve and how they intend to do it. They believe in young players, giving them the playing time and coaching needed to thrive while also providing a stable and calm environment, away from the pressures of the...
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Why Yann M'Vila is Mr. Dependable for Rennes and France at Just 21

by Andrew Gibney at Thursday, Aug 25 2011 09:54
Why Yann M'Vila is Mr. Dependable for Rennes and France at Just 21 The beautiful area of Brittany will welcome Red Star Belgrade to the Stade de route de Lorient this evening as Rennes try to protect an excellent first leg result and confirm passage to the Europa League Group Stage.Goals from Jonathan Pitroipa and Victor Hugo Montano, having gone behind to a Mendes...
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Chelsea to Run Riot on Right vs Norwich?

by Paul McKinnon at Wednesday, Aug 24 2011 14:25
Chelsea to Run Riot on Right vs Norwich? Andre Villas-Boas will be looking for back-to-back wins as Norwich City travel to Stamford Bridge this Saturday. Chelsea struggled to break down a stubborn West Brom last week but Norwich are a far more attack-minded side and goals look sure to be on the agenda. Paul Lambert’s outfit are still...
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WhoScored Bundesliga Team of the Week - Matchday 2

by Paul McKinnon at Wednesday, Aug 24 2011 09:34
WhoScored Bundesliga Team of the Week - Matchday 2 Last week’s round of Bundesliga fixtures were filled with goals aplenty. Four teams found the net four or more times, with Bayern Munich’s 5-0 home win over Hamburger SV firing Jupp Heynckes’ side into the top three. Elsewhere, MGladbach continued their positive start to the new ca...
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Why Juan Matas to Chelsea

by Martin Laurence at Tuesday, Aug 23 2011 16:13
Why Juan Matas to Chelsea After it was announced yesterday that a deal had been agreed to take Juan Mata from Valencia to Chelsea for a fee of around €26m, WhoScored analyses just why the Spaniard was so hotly pursued by the Londoners.Chelsea were rivalled in their bid for the 25-year-old by competitors from the capital...
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