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How Espanyol are profiting from pragmatist Quique Sanchez Flores

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How Espanyol are profiting from pragmatist Quique Sanchez Flores Many would have been surprised when Watford announced that they would not be retaining Quique Sanchez Flores’ services at the end of the last Premier League campaign.The Spanish coach had guided the Hornets to a 13th-placed finish on their return to the English top-flight, coaxing plenty of go...

Countdown: The most clinical teams in Europe this season

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Countdown: The most clinical teams in Europe this season Much has been made of the profligacy of the likes of Manchester rivals United and City in particular of late, with neither side able to make their dominance count at the weekend, but who are the teams at the opposite end of the spectrum? With only one Premier League side featuring, and none from Ser...

The smart money on this weekend's biggest games in Europe

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The smart money on this weekend's biggest games in Europe Serie A have their faith in the hands of Roma this weekend as Juventus could realistically wrap up the title race before Christmas with a win over Luciano Spalletti's side. Chelsea could also move a step closer to securing the Premier League crown, but they could do this without kicking a ball as Ma...

Player Focus: Does An Impassioned Individual Decrease The Likelihood Of Team Success?

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Player Focus: Does An Impassioned Individual Decrease The Likelihood Of Team Success? Football is a passionate sport. Wayne Rooney exhibited this in his foul mouthed tirade down the camera in 2011 during Manchester United’s 4-2 win over West Ham, with the striker netting a hat-trick. A two-match ban quickly followed and as Rooney hastily explained: “I didn’t realise...

WhoScored Tipster: Final Day of the Season in La Liga

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WhoScored Tipster: Final Day of the Season in La Liga Barcelona have long since had the title sewn up in La Liga, but it would be wholly incorrect to call the season done and dusted in the Spanish top flight. On the last day of the season, the final Champions place is still to be decided, with Valencia and Real Sociedad in the running, while at the oth...

Team Focus: Espanyol Benefitting from Aguirre's Direct Approach

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Team Focus: Espanyol Benefitting from Aguirre's Direct Approach At the end of November it wasn't just the weather that was beginning to look bleak in Barcelona, but Espanyol's hopes of staying in La Liga too. 13 games had been played in the league, from which Mauricio Pochettino’s men had managed just two wins, and following a 2-0 home defeat to Getafe new...

WhoScored Tipster: Something for the Weekend

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WhoScored Tipster: Something for the Weekend Roma vs FiorentinaAfter many months of fluctuating success, Luis Enrique’s Roma project seems to finally be coming together.They’re third in the form table, with four wins from their last six, while at home, no side has better results over their last six. This will give them all the conf...

WhoScored Tipster: Best Bank Holiday Weekend Bets

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WhoScored Tipster: Best Bank Holiday Weekend Bets Bolton vs FulhamWith identical form over the last six games (W3 D0 L3) it is perhaps no surprise to see both sides equally priced at 2.62 to win. No team has accrued fewer points on the road than Fulham, however, and going further back, they’ve won just five games in their last fifty Premier L...

Player Focus: Philippe Coutinho (Espanyol - On Loan)

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Player Focus: Philippe Coutinho (Espanyol - On Loan) As the end of the January transfer window approached it was no surprise that one of the few clubs in Spain to make a move were Espanyol.Mauricio Pochettino’s side had surpassed expectations to enter the New Year in fifth place, but a gruelling January calendar in which they played eight times ...

WhoScored Tipster: This Weekend's Best Bets

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WhoScored Tipster: This Weekend's Best Bets Lecce vs Palermo - Match PreviewThe fact that Palermo are still in touch with the Europa League places is an absolute miracle given their shocking away form this season. Still without a win after 13 games on the road, their problem has been a lack of goals (just eight) away from the Renzo Barbera. O...