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David Luiz: One of the Most Disrespected Names in World Football
There are many misconceptions amongst casual fans of football, perhaps none more so than the belief that David Luiz is a disaster of a defender. Of course, there are certain statistics that don’t help his case – the Brazilian has conceded more penalties and more red cards than any other Premier League player since making…
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Gary Cahill: Crystal Palace’s Newly Rejuvenated Defensive General
Few, if any, central defenders currently playing in the Premier League have achieved as much in the game as Gary Cahill. The 35-year-old has two Premier League titles, two FA Cups and one Champions League winners’ medal to this name. Even with his three PFA Team of the Year nominations though, there’s a case that…
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Why Terem Moffi Could Be Nigeria’s Next Superstar Striker
From Victor Osimhen to Odion Ighalo, from Kelechi Iheanacho to Yakubu, there is a long list of Nigerian center-forwards who have achieved a degree of success in European football over the years. At 21 years of age, Terem Moffi seems determined to be the latest inclusion in that group of elite hitmen. Born in…
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Player Analysis: Luis Alberto
Like a majority of players that have joined Lazio during the presidency of Claudio Lotito, Luis Alberto arrived at the Biancocelesti with little fanfare. Acquired from English giants Liverpool for €4 million in the summer of 2016, the Spaniard has developed into one of the Aquile’s best players and arguably one of the best midfielders…
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Can Thomas Tuchel Lead Chelsea to Glory?
In reality, this isn’t Thomas Tuchel’s club. He didn’t bring aboard any of those who are performing for him as manager of Chelsea. He wasn’t involved in any of the transfer decisions, didn’t recommend or recruit a single one of their high-priced signings. And yet, with each passing week, every mounting result, Chelsea is becoming…
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Player Analysis: Ryan Gravenberch
Ajax were denied the chance to have back-to-back Eredivisie titles for the first time since 2014 after the league was suspended and announced as null and void last season. Yet, it looks like they will be winning the title this time around, as they comfortably sit six points ahead of their nearest threat, and have…
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David Moyes Making the Hammers Believe Again
One year after narrowly surviving relegation, West Ham sit fifth in the league table after 28 matchdays, whilst having one game in hand on several of their top four rivals — Chelsea, Leicester City, Liverpool and Manchester United. It has been a turbulent period for West Ham since moving out of the historic Boleyn Ground…
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Player Analysis: Callum Styles
Barnsley are taking on the world: they find themselves in the play-offs and with a genuine shot at promotion after some great consistent form. However, it’s not just that fairy tale story that is taking over the headlines. Under Valérien Ismaël, who was appointed on October 23, they play such an incredibly aggressive, modern, and…
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Fikayo Tomori’s Redemption in Milan
AC Milan fans will yearn for the day they see their starting eleven for more than two matches. The Rossoneri have been injury-ravaged for the entire season. The endurance and grit shown by Milan is not to be underestimated in the context of their 2nd position in the league and encouraging performance against Manchester United…
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Why Ivan Toney Is Destined for Success in the Premier League
In the past few months, it has become ever clearer that Steve Bruce isn’t the right fit for Newcastle United, and this has been highlighted by the untimely hamstring injury to the Magpies’ star man, Callum Wilson. However, Bruce and Newcastle’s season may have involved more success had the North Eastern side chosen to hold…
