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Emiliano Martínez: The Goalkeeper Who Talks More Than He Saves (But Still Saves Everything)
Football, like the ebb and flow of tides, is not just played on grass. Battles are won long before the ball is kicked; they are fought in the mind, in the spaces between moments, in the breaths that players take before crucial decisions. In the world of football, few have mastered this psychological dimension like…
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Everton Takeover – The Solution or a New Problem?
They might not have a lot of trophies in the cabinet, but Everton have a lot to be proud of. The Toffees, the ‘other’ Liverpool team, have the 2nd longest continuous presence in the top flight, having played 122 seasons, and were a huge success in the old 1st division, winning it a total of…
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Liam Delap: The City Academy Product Shining for Ipswich in the Premier League
Ipswich Town signed Liam Delap from Manchester City for an initial £15million ($19.2m), with an additional £5m due in potential add-ons. As a Manchester City fan, Delap has always been a favourite of mine- a mainstay of one of City’s best ever Academy teams comprising the likes of Cole Palmer, James McAtee and Romeo Lavia,…
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Can Ipswich Town Stay Up in the Premier League?
Ipswich have certainly got a chequered history. The once great club, managed by legends like Alf Ramsey & Bobby Robson, were a staple in the 1st division in the 60s, 70s and 80’s, winning the 1st division title and the UEFA Cup. Sadly, it didn’t last. Robson left for England in 1982 and by…
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Federico Chiesa: Shining the Spotlight on Liverpool’s Italian Recruit
There were more than a few raised eyebrows when Liverpool signed Federico Chiesa for just £10 million this summer. English fans could scarcely forget his superb displays for Italy en route to beating England in the 2020 Euros final. A delightful player in full flow, it’s been a tough few years for Chiesa as…
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Explaining the Latest Manchester City Ruling
A ruling today made on the legality of the Premier League’s Associated Party Transaction (APT) regulations has offered another subplot into the current legal battle between Manchester City and the Premier League. The club have issued a statement up on their website, championing the win as landmark, but the Premier League also see it in…
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Manchester United Is Dead – All That’s Left is Funeral Arrangements
There was a time when Old Trafford was more fortress than stadium, when leaving with a draw felt like a biblical miracle – a kind of football exodus from the slaughterhouse. Teams came, saw, and prayed for mercy. But fast-forward to Sunday’s spectacle, and the hallowed turf felt more like an all-you-can-eat buffet than a…
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Mateus Fernandes: Shining the Spotlight on Southampton’s Portuguese Midfielder
Sporting Clube de Portugal have produced the Matheus Nunes regen, when Matheus has hardly started ‘Matheusing’. Remove the H and you get Mateus, and he is Him – arguably the more rounded midfield talent. An all-action number 8 with elite physical attributes and technical resources. An overall fee of €20 million may become business…
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Niclas Füllkrug: Journeyman Striker Ready To Win Hammers’ Hearts
Niclas Füllkrug does not come from the same mould of German talisman of the past. Yet he has captivated fandoms by doing what he does best at club and international level – scoring goals. The 31-year-old made the move to the Premier League this summer, as he joined West Ham United for a fee…
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How Arsenal Came Out on Top in the North London Derby
In an intriguing North London Derby, Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal got the better of Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham Hotspur despite surrendering possession for most of the game as well as territory. Arsenal spent most of the game in front of their own box, but never really looked uncomfortable, thwarting Tottenham’s attacks by design centrally. If you’re as…
