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United’s problems are chronic – and Evra’s at the heart

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 30 2013

Manchester United lost at the weekend. A torrent of statistics clutter the pages of the morning’s papers. The worst start to a Premier League by any side since dinosaurs roamed…

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Moyes’ mediocrity rises like a froth as he casts doubts on United’ European campaign

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 30 2013

David Moyes is proving so far in his short tenure at Manchester United, why the juries were not convinced with him, when he was appointed in the first place. It…

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Will Cazorla’s return see Wilshere dropped?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 5 2022

Arsenal’s terrific start to the season continued on Saturday with a 2-1 away victory over Swansea. Arsene Wenger has one selection headache on the horizon, however, with the brilliant Santi…

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Torres architect of his own downfall

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 30 2013

Chelsea striker Fernando Torres could face an extended ban (up to four games) if the Football Association decides to act over his violent behavior with Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen. Torres…

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Suarez dazzles, Lucas liability & other talking points

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 30 2013

Liverpool returned to winning ways after suffering two back-to-back defeats against Southampton and Manchester United respectively. Luis Suarez made his first Premier League appearance of the season and scored a…

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No offer for Lars Bender Yet But Arsenal genuinely interested

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 30 2013

German giants Bayer Leverkusen have made it clear that they have not received any offers for star midfielder Lars Bender from Arsenal. The Daily Star claimed yesterday that Arsenal have had…

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Photos: Suarez-Sturridge Combo Best In The League says Rodgers

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 30 2013

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has hailed the strike partnership of Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturridge as the best in the Premier League, after the duo helped the Reds earn full…

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Tactics: Should Rodgers revert to 4-3-3 as temporary solution?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 29 2013

Brendan Rodgers started with 4-3-3 formation at Liverpool, when he took over the managerial job at Anfield. His favoured midfield trio was Allen, Lucas and Steven Gerrard while he gave…

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Possible Liverpool Starting XI to face Sunderland

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 29 2013

Liverpool will face Sunderland on Sunday afternoon at the Stadium of Lights looking to bounce back from their shock defeat at the hands of Southampton last weekend. Brendan Rodgers implemented…

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Sunderland vs Liverpool preview: Agger fit, Luis Alberto to start?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 29 2013

Liverpool will travel to the Stadium of Light to face a manager-less Sunderland on Sunday afternoon looking to bounce back from their shock defeat against Southampton at home last weekend….

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Spurs 1-1 Chelsea: Torres wrongly sent off and Other Major Talking Points

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 28 2013

Boy, what a game! Really it lived up to the hype. It had everything – drama, goals, controversy, nasty confrontations, wrong decisions from the Ref. Everything. In the end, I…

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Chelsea Formation Against Tottenham: 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 28 2013

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has included Fernando Torres as lone striker to face Tottenham Hotspur at the White Hart Lane. Mourinho has included Ramires to the side along with Frank…

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Confirmed Line-Ups: Tottenham vs Chelsea – Lamela on the bench again, Ramires starts

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 28 2013

Tottenham welcome Chelsea at the White Hart Lane in the lunch time KO, looking to cement their position at the top of the league. Spurs are joint-toppers in the league,…

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Possible Manchester United Starting XI Against West Brom

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 28 2013

Manchester United will welcome West Brom at the Old Trafford on Saturday looking to bounce back from their ignominious derby-defeat last weekend. Manager David Moyes will be boosted by the…

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Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid Preview: Visitors Look to Continue Perfect Start in Madrid Derby

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 28 2013

All eyes will be on Gareth Bale as the world’s most expensive footballer makes his home-debut at the Santiago Bernabeu for Real Madrid in the Madrid Derby on Saturday. After…

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