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WhoScored Tipster: The Weekend's Top Tips in Europe

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WhoScored Tipster: The Weekend's Top Tips in Europe With European competitions done and dusted for another fortnight, attention now returns to the domestic scene, where there are a series of tantalising fixtures across the continent, including top of the table clashes in Serie A and the Premier League and big matches in Germany and Spain, too.Napoli ...

Match Focus: Spurs Looking to Build Unbridgeable Gap from Chelsea

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Match Focus: Spurs Looking to Build Unbridgeable Gap from Chelsea There’s little doubt as to the top game in the Premier League this Sunday, as Spurs kick-off proceedings with a home encounter against London rivals Chelsea. It’s been rare that the North London side have had bragging rights over the Blues, but while Chelsea came out on top in the last m...

Match Focus: Chelsea Aim for Revenge in the Battle at the Britannia

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Match Focus: Chelsea Aim for Revenge in the Battle at the Britannia Stoke vs ChelseaJose Mourinho may have bought himself a little more time at Chelsea if the rumours are to be believed following a late win in the Champions League in midweek, but must now pick up points in the league. His side travel to the Britannia Stadium on Saturday looking to get revenge follow...

Match Report: Willian Downs Dynamo in Another Impressive Display

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Match Report: Willian Downs Dynamo in Another Impressive Display The clouds loomed large above Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night as Chelsea prepared to take on Dynamo Kiev in their Champions League clash. After a scoreless draw in the reverse fixture, Chelsea remained third in Group G, a point behind Dynamo.Chelsea’s struggles this season, on and off the p...

Team Focus: Under Pressure Mourinho Facing Decisive Double Header

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Team Focus: Under Pressure Mourinho Facing Decisive Double Header Much was made of Jose Mourinho’s flash interview after the 3-1 defeat to Liverpool, but, for all he sought to avoid confronting the reality of that latest reversal, it probably revealed more of the truth than he would have done by actually trying to talk.This really was a man with “nothi...

Match Focus: Premier League Top Matches - Gameweek 11

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Match Focus: Premier League Top Matches - Gameweek 11 Chelsea vs LiverpoolThere's little debate as to the biggest game of the weekend in the Premier League, with the curtain raiser for gameweek 11 seeing Chelsea host Liverpool. Plenty of the attention will be on the sidelines, where Jose Mourinho will take his place despite facing a touchline ban to fa...

WhoScored Tipster: Serie A Steals Limelight in this Weekend's Top Tips

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WhoScored Tipster: Serie A Steals Limelight in this Weekend's Top Tips Old stories, ancient rivalries, new traditions and teams in crisis are all in focus in a thrilling weekend, with some top matches in Serie A in particular, where the calendar gives us three chances to appreciate football drama at its best. Meanwhile the Premier League hosts one of the absolute top m...

Player Focus: Brazilians With a Key Role to Play When Chelsea Host Liverpool

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Player Focus: Brazilians With a Key Role to Play When Chelsea Host Liverpool Three minutes from time in Liverpool’s 1-0 win over Bournemouth on Wednesday, Roberto Firmino was withdrawn from action as the Reds secured their place in the next round of the Capital One Cup at their Premier League rival’s expense. The Brazilian enjoyed an outstanding showing in attack...

Match Focus: Could Klopp Put the Nail in Mourinho Coffin?

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Match Focus: Could Klopp Put the Nail in Mourinho Coffin? Long before his team gave way to finally concede the killer blows, Jose Mourinho realised what was going on and fervently tried to do something about it. It was early in the 2012-13 Champions League semi-final first leg, and Borussia Dortmund were swarming all over Real Madrid. Mourinho knew his mid...

Match Report: West Ham Iron Out Home Form Against 10 Man Chelsea

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Match Report: West Ham Iron Out Home Form Against 10 Man Chelsea Saturday saw the final clash between West Ham and Chelsea at Upton Park and it was one to be remembered — by the home support at least. West Ham had already seen wins against Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City this season. The Hammers win over Chelsea this weekend ensured that they are of...