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Ethan Nwaneri: Arsenal’s Diamond in the Rough
Club: Arsenal Nationality: England Position: AM, RW, SS, ST Preferred Foot: Left Height: 5’9”/176cm Age: 17 Strengths: creativity, vision, finishing, spatial awareness, dribbling, core strength Development Areas: weak-foot usage Arsenal are seeking to close the gap on league leaders Liverpool and pursue their first Premier League title in 21 years, but in order to…
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Tottenham Hotspur’s Season of Conundrums: From High Hopes to Harsh Realities
Entering the 2024-25 season, Tottenham Hotspur fans were riding the wave of optimism sparked by Ange Postecoglou’s appointment. After a transformative first season under the Australian manager, the club appeared poised for further ascent. However, as we enter a new calendar year, the narrative has shifted from one of promise to one of inconsistency…
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Pau Torres: Aston Villa’s Spanish Colossus in Defense
When a player is linked with illustrious names like Real Madrid, FC Barcelona and Manchester United, but chooses a reunion with a manager he believes helped him develop, it’s more than just football. It is the story of Pau Francisco Torres. Born in Villarreal, in the Province of Castellón in the East of Spain…
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The Evolution of Goalkeeper Analytics: Measuring the Last Line of Defense
The role of goalkeepers in football has evolved significantly, with advanced analytics redefining how we evaluate and train the position. Metrics like Post-Shot Expected Goals (PSxG), save percentage, and distribution accuracy are now crucial tools for understanding a goalkeeper’s contribution. These insights are not only shaping recruitment strategies but are also transforming the way goalkeepers…
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Trent Alexander-Arnold: Should He Stay or Should He Go?
The 2024/25 season has thus far been an amazing one for Liverpool. However, with a couple of their core players having contracts expiring in June 2025, it hasn’t been a season without its rumours and distractions. At the forefront of those rumours has been Trent Alexander-Arnold, amidst reported interest from the reigning Spanish and European…
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Why Amad Diallo is Emerging as Manchester United’s Creative Protagonist
Amad Diallo’s footballing journey is a story of grit, adaptability, and undeniable talent. From the streets of Abidjan to Atalanta’s youth setup, to loan spells at Rangers and Sunderland, and now at Manchester United, his development as a player has been anything but straightforward. This detailed look into his career explores his game’s evolution, tactical…
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Leon Bailey: Aston Villa’s Jamaican Winger
Leon Bailey’s rise from Kingston, Jamaica, to the pinnacles of European football is a monument to his talent, perseverance, and tenacity. Bailey was born on August 9, 1997, and grew up playing street football, where his inherent flair and imagination were evident from an early age. He enrolled at the Phoenix All-Star Academy, founded by…
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How Liverpool Dismantled West Ham
Who would’ve thought a manager like Jürgen Klopp leaving would make Liverpool such a dominant force? Cruising at the top of the Premier League and Champions League, Arne Slot’s refinement of Klopp’s chaos has made the Reds into an unstoppable machine. One tactical change that is clearly making Liverpool effective and hard to read…
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Nicolas Jackson: How Good is Chelsea’s Senegalese Striker?
All of the visuals in this article were made with the usage of Once Video Analyzer Elite. Download Once Sport here and use our discount code BTL10 to get an extra 10% discount off your purchase! On June 30, 2023, Chelsea announced the signing of a relatively unknown Senegalese youngster, Nicolas Jackson from Villareal on an…
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Pep’s City: From Clockwork Precision To Rusty Gears
For years, Manchester City under Pep Guardiola have been football’s equivalent of a Swiss watch—precise, relentless, and always ticking on time. But now? One win in 13 games. One. City fans are watching their invincible machine sputter like an old generator, and Pep, the eternal chess grandmaster, is suddenly losing to managers who still think…
