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Jean-Philippe Mateta’s New Lease on Life at Crystal Palace
In recent years, Crystal Palace have developed a knack of signing strikers who at their best have all the physical and technical attributes to significantly improve a team, and yet in the five seasons between 2018/19 and 2022/23, Christian Benteke is the only centre forward at the club to have scored double figures in a…
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Jarell Quansah: Liverpool’s Defensive Bedrock for the Post-Klopp Era
As the curtains close on Jurgen Klopp’s final season as Liverpool head coach, there has been an atmosphere of sadness within the Liverpool fan base and within the club itself. A manager that has come in and galvanised the whole club and made the fan base believe again, an icon who has put the memories…
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Simon Adingra: Brighton’s Ivorian Phenom
A success story from the Right to Dream Academy that produces great African talent, Simon Adingra went from FC Nordsjælland’s starboy to a national hero with his heroics at the African Cup of Nations. What makes this 22-year-old winger such a special talent? Moving from the Right to Dream Academy to Nordsjælland at the…
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Why Manchester United Mustn’t Miss Third Chance to Land Pochettino
On Tuesday, Mauricio Pochettino’s spell as Chelsea manager came to an abrupt and surprising end, and an extra layer of intrigue was added to a summer where the managerial roundabout is already more chaotic than it has been for some time. It is incredibly rare that so many of Europe’s top jobs are all…
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How Roberto De Zerbi’s Time at Brighton Came to a Bitter End
It has been nearly two years since Roberto De Zerbi took charge of Brighton & Hove Albion in September 2022, replacing Graham Potter following the Englishman’s move to Chelsea. Since then, he’s guided them to a sixth-place finish (their highest-ever top-flight placement), an FA Cup semifinal and a first-ever European qualification. And yet, his time…
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How Oliver Glasner Is Making the Eagles Fly Again
Crystal Palace have ended the 2023/24 season in red-hot fashion under new manager Oliver Glasner with 21 points from their final 11 matches — only Chelsea (24), Arsenal (28) and Manchester City (29) picked up more during that time span. Having replaced Roy Hodgson at Selhurst Park on February 19, the Austrian took charge of…
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Thiago Silva Leaves Big Boots to Fill after Illustrious Four-Year Spell at Stamford Bridge
Thiago Silva has confirmed that he will leave Chelsea when his contract runs out at the end of the season, ending a hugely successful four-year stint in west London. There has been plenty of speculation surrounding the Brazilian’s future at Stamford Bridge, but he has put those rumours to bed after delivering an emotional farewell…
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Hated by Many, Loved by Few – David Moyes Leaves West Ham for the Second Time with His Head Held Higher than Ever
Football is called ‘The Beautiful Game’ for a very palatable reason. The sense of jeopardy and sacrifice one moment might provide can rarely be matched by any other feeling. There are people who may even swap limbs to see their team emerge victorious in a cup final. The spectacle of the sport is unique. …
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Harvey Elliott: Why He Could Play a Pivotal Role in the Post-Klopp Era
Harvey Elliott let rip from 25 yards, and Anfield marveled at the beauty they just witnessed. Cody Gakpo and Wataru Endo had their heads in their hands. The youngster had collected a pass from Mohamed Salah before performing the final act of quite the magical afternoon. He walked off to an adulation subsequently. One wonders…
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Nick Pope: Newcastle’s Guardian in Goal
At 31 years of age, Nick Pope has enjoyed a glamorous career in English football, playing a vital role in Newcastle’s return to the UEFA Champions League after a two-decade drought and earning call-ups to two World Cups for the Three Lions. He is nearing a return to full fitness after spending the past five…
