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Mark Noble: I’ll play grassroots when I retire, I’m looking forward to it

Posted on May 25, 2021 by admin

Mark Noble has achieved more as a footballer than he ever dreamed was possible, but the West Ham skipper is already looking forward to a kickabout with his mates when he retires from the professional game at the end of next season. “At the end of the day, it’s a game of football that we love,” he […]

Crespo combining the best of Brazil & Argentina to ‘make history’

Posted on May 25, 2021 by admin

Sao Paulo and Palmeiras are two of Brazil’s biggest clubs. Between them, they have won five Copa Libertadores, 16 Brazilian titles and 55 Sao Paulo state championships. Between their stadiums, there is just 10km. The derby they contest is a big one. So big, in fact, that it is known as the Choque-Rei – the ‘Clash of […]

Remember hope, Arsenal fans? Nicolas Pepe is dishing it out in spades

Posted on May 24, 2021 by admin

Arsenal fans are unlikely to have many fond memories of the 2020-21 season, and it’s fair to say that Mikel Arteta‘s first full campaign in charge has not been a time of great optimism at the Emirates. No silverware, failure to qualify for Europe for the first time since 1995 and a second successive eighth-placed […]

Farewell, Pablo Hernandez, a footballer who made us feel new feelings

Posted on May 24, 2021 by admin

In the 14 seconds before the ball reached the feet of Pablo Hernandez, West Brom had kicked off and launched a long pass into Leeds United’s half of the pitch. Liam Cooper had headed the ball clear and Jack Harrison had dribbled down the left wing to the edge of West Brom’s penalty area. All 20 […]

Watch: Kane emotionally embraces Son and Alli after Spurs win

Posted on May 23, 2021 by admin

Harry Kane emotionally embraced teammates Son Heung-min and Dele Alli following what may be his last Tottenham appearance. Kane has publically expressed his desire to leave Spurs this summer, with the likes of Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United reportedly interested in his signature. But the England captain still put in a stellar performance as Ryan Mason’s team twice came from behind […]

Watch: Mejbri pulls off cheeky nutmeg on Man Utd debut

Posted on May 23, 2021 by admin

Despite only playing for 10 minutes, Hannibal Mejbri was still able to showcase his skills during Manchester United‘s 2-1 win over Wolves. Mejbri, who was signed from Monaco in 2019 for a reported fee of £9.3million, is regarded as one of the best young prospects at United. After registering four goals and eight assists in Premier League 2, […]

Comparing Chelsea’s record with & without Antonio Rudiger

Posted on May 23, 2021 by admin

After falling out of favour during Frank Lampard’s reign, Antonio Rudiger has become a crucial cog in the Chelsea machine again under Thomas Tuchel. With the help of Thiago Silva and Cesar Azpilicueta, he has tightened up the Blues’ backline significantly, making it one of the toughest in Europe in the process. We’ve compared Chelsea’s record with […]

Comparing Chelsea’s record with & without Antonio Rudiger

Posted on May 23, 2021 by admin

Comparing Danny Ings’ 2020-21 stats to Man Utd’s forwards

Posted on May 23, 2021 by admin

Manchester United have enjoyed an encouraging season, but manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen to add some new faces in the upcoming transfer window. One player United have been linked with is Southampton striker Danny Ings. After an injury-hit spell at Liverpool, Ings has shone at St Mary’s but is likely to leave this summer as […]

Five times Pablo Hernandez dragged Leeds out of the sh*t

Posted on May 23, 2021 by admin

News of Pablo Hernandez’s departure from Leeds United at the end of this season has been nothing short of a tear-jerker. It is not too dramatic to say that the club’s resident magician has changed the lives of Leeds fans everywhere. They say magic doesn’t exist, but sceptics should spend a couple of minutes watching a football […]