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3 Things Eden Hazard Has To Improve To Become The World’s Best

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 29 2014

Over the past couple of seasons, Eden Hazard has slowly but surely taken over as Chelsea’s main man. The Belgian, signed from French side Lille for £32 million in the summer…

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Manchester United 2-1 West Ham: Key Observations

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 29 2014

Ten man Manchester United held on for a 2-1 win against West Ham at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon. Wayne Rooney put the home side ahead with a delightful strike…

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Arsene Wenger confirms Arsenal duo will miss Galatasaray and Chelsea clash

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 29 2014

Arsenal failed to win the last fixture against their arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur as the Premier League fixture between the two clubs during the North London derby ended in a 1-1…

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Have Liverpool Missed A Trick With Mario Balotelli Signing?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 29 2014

Replacing a player that’s not only the best in your squad, but also the best in the entire Premier League is certainly no mean task. When Luis Suarez left Anfield,…

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Mourinho pleading with del Bosque to drop Diego Costa

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 28 2014

Chelsea manager José Mourinho is wanting Diego Costa to be left out of the Spanish national team for their upcoming fixtures next month. The Brazilian-born striker was on the scoresheet…

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Is Ronaldo tempted by Manchester United?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 28 2014

Cristiano Ronaldo is “warm to the idea of returning to Manchester United”, writes Daniel Taylor of the Guardian. With four years left on his contract at Real Madrid and playing…

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Arsène Wenger updates Arsenal injuries: Wilshere, Ramsey + Arteta

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 28 2014

Arsenal were involved in an entertaining 1-1 draw in the North London derby at the Emirates on Saturday. Arsène Wenger’s side have to come from behind as Tottenham took the…

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Two under-21 defenders in Manchester United squad to face West Ham

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 27 2014

Louis van Gaal has called up Tom Thorpe and Patrick McNair from the Manchester United under-21 squad for today’s game against West Ham. The Dutch manager is bereft of centre-back…

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Everton manager dismisses Manchester City bid

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 27 2014

Everton manager Roberto Martínez has dismissed speculation that Manchester City are set to bid for his side’s young superstar, Ross Barkley. Manchester City made a formal enquiry for the England…

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Koeman’s Saints: Committed to the cause

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 27 2014

Ronaldo Koeman’s new-look Southampton side may be sitting pretty as they occupy second place in the Premier League table, but the players are not prepared to rest on their laurels….

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Barca star’s return would represent shrewder business than big-money Ronaldo move

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 27 2014

Former Manchester United youngster Gerard Pique has found himself embroiled in speculation linking him with an exit from Catalan giants FC Barcelona in recent days. The 27-year-old has fallen out of…

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FIFA add U.S. based Copa América Centenario to international calendar

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 27 2014

The 2016 Copa América Centenario is considered a legit tournament in the eyes of FIFA.  On Friday the FIFA Executive Committee approved the addition of the 2016 Copa América Centenario to…

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Premier League Gameweek 6: Five Things To Watch Out For

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 27 2014

Gameweek 6 of the Premier League brings to us some very interesting match-ups, including two of the most feisty derbies in the country. The league table will slowly start to…

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Champagne Football for Bielsa’s Marseille!

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 27 2014

Marseille continued to pick up pace under their firebrand coach Marcelo Bielsa with another convincing win in Ligue 1, this time, away at Reims. After a stuttering start and behind…

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Wenger reminds Tottenham of stadium woes

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 27 2014

Ahead of the North London derby, Arsene Wenger has warned their derby rivals Tottenham that they would struggle to compete at the top of the Barclays Premier League while building…

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