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Ranking Liverpool’s 10 signings in the Hicks & Gillett era
When we look back on Liverpool’s time in the Premier League in decades to come, it is safe to say that the…
How the six players Barcelona signed alongside Luis Suarez fared
The summer of 2014 was a big one at Barcelona. It was the first of Josep Maria Bartomeu’s ill-fated presidency, and the…
Comparing Arteta’s and Emery’s records at Arsenal
Mikel Arteta and his predecessor Unai Emery have managed almost exactly the same number of games in charge of Arsenal, which gives…
Bruno, Cavani & Pogba draw blueprints for Rooney, Tevez, Ronaldo 2.0
Wayne Rooney, Carlos Tevez and Cristiano Ronaldo formed one of the most ruthless attacking trios seen in Manchester United‘s history – 13…
Where are they now? Germany’s 15 Fritz Walter U19 medal winners
Since their disastrous performance at Euro 2000, Germany and its elite clubs have been committed to bringing through young footballers. This approach…
Hugo Rodallega is a better striker at 35 than he was at 25
Hugo Rodallega enjoyed mixed success in England. At his best, he was scoring screamers for a rollicking Wigan Athletic side. At his…
Every PL club’s wage bill compared to their 19-20 league position
Arsenal‘s reasoning behind joining the European Super League is made clearer by a quick glance at Premier League clubs’ wage bills from…
‘Cruyffian’ – 10 quotes to explain Erik ten Hag’s philosophy
Having sacked Jose Mourinho, Tottenham look to be taking a completely different approach and have been linked with Ajax manager Erik ten Hag. Ten…
De Bruyne’s bicycle kick a sign that Man City are daring to dream
The narrative following Manchester City‘s 1-0 victory over Tottenham in Sunday’s League Cup final centred around Harry Kane. The Guardian‘s Barney Ronay summarised…
Bebe’s back, baby: From Man Utd punchline to Rayo cult hero
If you know anything about former Manchester United midfielder Bebe, chances are you’ll know a shorthand version of his rags-to-riches tale. Raised by his grandmother…
