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This is no longer the asterisk season and Manchester City will not be the asterisk champions; this team is too brilliant to be buried in ‘buts’. They have now won 21 consecutive games and been unbeaten in 28. This is not about a pandemic, a lack of fans or fatigue making a farce of this […]
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Every week we preview three fascinating things to look out for in the big Premier League games in association with Betfair’s Football…Only Bettor podcast. Possible Grealish return could bring top-four push Villa’s 1-0 win at Leeds United was an important moment for Dean Smith’s team, who finally proved they can win a Premier League game […]
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Managers need to stop blaming entire results on marginal refereeing decisions, really. So who’s this week’s prick then? In shameless pursuit of numbers, this week’s prick is the manager of Manchester United Football Club, Mr Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. What’s he done? One thing we’ve learned from these features in recent weeks – and […]
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The obvious Man Utd striker targets are Harry Kane and Erling Haaland. But what if they prove impossible? Andre Silva The Portugal international is the name currently in the frame to lead the line for United next season. And the whispers haven’t escaped Silva’s attention. “I’ve heard rumours, but that is it. Rumours are […]
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Game to watch – Liverpool v Chelsea Thomas Tuchel has got a bit of a rotten record against Jurgen Klopp: a manager he has faced more than any other. The 14 meetings between the two have seen Tuchel come out on top just twice, with Klopp winning nine. The majority of those clashes were between […]
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Gareth Southgate bloody loves naming a big old England squad. Members of that big old England squad similarly love dropping out because Liverpool or Manchester United force them to, thus creating opportunities for players on the outside looking in. So far this season, 70 players who are eligible for but uncapped by the Three Lions […]
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This happened at the weekend on Twitter: Toxic, embarrassing, disgraceful, appalling. Just some of the feedback I’ve had. Thanks for using @ sign so it’s all hit home. Now imagine getting inundated with abuse for doing your job. In my car crying. Hope you’re happy — Sonja McLaughlan (@Sonjamclaughlan) February 27, 2021 There is great […]
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Premier League winners and losers on another weekend when the big game let us down do badly… Winners Arsenal A hugely significant week for Mikel Arteta, a man who has been afforded plenty of patience during his 14 months in charge. There are very good reasons for that patience, not least the myriad squad […]
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1) In the aftermath of a 0-0 draw between Chelsea and Manchester United, there is perhaps no better time to remind everyone that Frank Lampard has still won a Big Six Premier League match more recently than Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The Norwegian has presided over eight goalless draws in domestic competition as United manager: one […]
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Robin van Persie was one of the greatest and most underrated goalscorers of his generation, albeit one with a bit of a temper. Who’s this then? Robin van Persie is still only 37 years of age. Born in Rotterdam, the six foot striker played for just four clubs: Feyenoord, Arsenal, Manchester United and Fenerbahçe. […]
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