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In most transfers, one party usually becomes the patsy. But the loan move of Jesse Lingard to West Ham is one of those rare instances of a deal working out perfectly for everyone involved. The Hammers cannot believe their luck. Just over a year ago, they were a laughing stock when it came to recruitment. […]
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Spurs v Man Utd is the headline game but this is a cracking Big Weekend from start to finish… Game to watch: Tottenham v Manchester United This should be absolutely fascinating. The team that often starts fast and then sputters to a halt against a team that rarely seems to even be paying attention […]
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Every week we preview three fascinating things to look out for in the big Premier League games, with further analysis from Betfair’s Football…Only Bettor podcast Betfair Betting Podcast · Football…Only Bettor | Episode 69 | Unrelenting glamour 7-2 spectre haunts crucial game for both sides’ European hopes Prior to Tuesday’s Champions League defeat it […]
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Remember all the fuss when Virgil van Dijk hadn’t been dribbled past for 16 years, or something? We took a look at which defenders this season have been dribbled past the least. Any player must have made a minimum of 20 appearances to qualify… 0 – No opposition player has completed a dribble past Virgil […]
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For Manchester United, that’ll do. This was, in truth, a pretty rubbish game and United weren’t all that much better than a desperately tame and fearful Granada side who have doomed themselves to die wondering having fallen to a tie-killing 2-0 defeat without ever really laying a glove on a United side who managed only […]
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The individuals culpable in Liverpool’s defeat feature prominently among the Champions League losers. Three young England talents make the winners… WINNERS Phil Foden If he hadn’t already, with the latest reminder of his ridiculous talent, Foden cemented his place among Pep Guardiola’s certain picks. Early winner: Phil Foden, certain starter in Man City’s best XI […]
If Erling Haaland does indeed end up in the Premier League, why wouldn’t or shouldn’t it be with Manchester City? There still seems to be a sense among some that joining City would be all about The Money, whereas joining Manchester United or Liverpool would be a natural progression to the superclub his talent merits. […]
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Trent Alexander-Arnold’s defensive frailties were exposed once again on Tuesday night to provide further evidence that a very good footballer is having a very average season. But he’s not alone. We’ve picked five Premier League players who have fallen from grace this season. Trent Alexander-Arnold In naming Alexander-Arnold as Liverpool’s player of the season and young […]
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Two away goals to nil. Chelsea have a stranglehold on this Champions League tie and can absolutely win the whole thing, but Mason Mount will need some support. Compliments aimed Porto’s way were delivered strictly from the back of hands ever since the draw was announced. They’re determined, gritty, well-organised; a team that mirrors their […]
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Lord knows we’re not about to start ruling out the possibility of Liverpool overturning a disastrous first-leg result when they get a Spanish superpower back to Anfield, but right now theirs is a season in danger of totally unravelling after a horrible Champions League quarter-final first leg in Madrid. And the manager is starting to […]
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