Articles By Charlie Rhodes (31339)

Man Utd and Liverpool set to miss out on wantaway Porto ace

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 5 2014

Brazilian defensive midfielder Fernando has reportedly told Porto he wishes to leave Porto this summer, with Manchester City set to win the race for his signature. City failed with a…

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Chelsea: The Fall of Ashley Cole

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 5 2014

The Monday night fixture between two of the wealthiest teams in England was a battle won squarely by Chelsea, with manager Jose Mourinho trumping his counterpart. One highlight was the balance of…

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What They Said: Mourinho on title chances, Ex-Arsenal target on Man City project

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 5 2014

With a victory over Manchester City on Monday, Chelsea are now just two points behind London rivals Arsenal. For the first time in many years, we are witnessing a genuine…

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The Klinsmann Revolution Requires Four More Years

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 4 2014

Jurgen Klinsmann worked for ESPN as a pundit during the 2010 World Cup, and Klinsmann’s charisma and easy nature made him a natural in front of the camera. When he…

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Fixture List Frenzy: Who has the best Premier League title run-in?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 4 2014

With the Premier League title race arguably the closest we’ve seen for years, Arsenal, Man City and Chelsea are down to just fourteen games to show that they are worthy…

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Have Chelsea found their perfect midfield combination?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 5 2023

Chelsea’ s magnificent 1-0 win at the Etihad last night really cannot be understated. To a man, the Blues were exceptional, and under the tactical genius of Jose Mourinho, Chelsea…

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Manchester United plotting summer move for William Carvalho

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 4 2014

Manchester United are reportedly looking to kick-start their summer overhaul with a move for Sporting Lisbon midfielder William Carvalho. The 21-year-old destroyer, who has been likened to former Arsenal legend…

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No ‘parking the bus’ at City for Chelsea’s first class coach!

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 4 2014

The Manchester City juggernaut was brought to a shuddeing halt last night as Chelsea ripped up the Eastland’s club 100% home league record. Many had seen this game as a…

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TWIF: Miami MLS Team On The Brink Of Reality

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 4 2014

THIS WEEK IN FOOTBALL On a week of derby thrashings in the Premier League, a bizarre deadline-day miss for Liverpool, and Wondolowski’s big day capping the USA’s January camp. USA –…

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Arsenal to solve striker problems with £25m Serie A signing?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 4 2014

Arsenal are planning a big-money move for former Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli this summer, according to the latest reports from Italy. The enigmatic Italian, who joined AC Milan for €20m…

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CONFIRMED: Manchester City v Chelsea Line-Up

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 3 2014

Chelsea visit the Etihad Stadium to face Manchester City in the crucial encounter at the top of the Premier League. Manchester City haven’t lost at home this season and a…

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Arsenal: Kallstrom debacle could spell disaster for Wenger

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 3 2014

Arsenal’s season so far has had all the security of a wire loop game. Gunners fans everywhere are preparing for the worst, as despite Wenger’s steady hand, the Frenchman seems…

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Man City vs Chelsea: Between Strikers, Legend and Transformation

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 3 2014

Living in central London has many perks, with the overwhelming rat race quietly offset by a number of extra-curricular outlets. One of which is always having between 3-5 Premier League…

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‘I’m the main culprit’ – Liverpool player takes the blame after poor show

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 3 2014

Liverpool failed to take the chances of increasing the lead with other top-four contenders, as the Reds only managed a 1-1 draw against West Brom at the Hawthorns yesterday. Kolo…

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Manchester United: Van Persie summer exit to solve Rooney-Mata conundrum?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 3 2014

Losing to Stoke City on Saturday somewhat took the wind out of the sails of the much-heralded renaissance of Manchester United. And if that wasn’t bad enough for United fans,…

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