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Arsenal’s new-found maturity can help them in the title race

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 19 2013

We are all accustomed with this familiar picture of Arsene Wenger shaking his head in disbelief, with lurid face, hands rubbing on it, in utter frustration. Thousands of times or…

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Were Chelsea better under Benitez than they are under Mourinho?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 19 2013

Jose Mourinho’s second coming at Chelsea hasn’t exactly been smooth. He started with two back to back victories over Hull City and Aston Villa, but has failed to win in…

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Jenkinson and Walcott must stand and deliver, plus: why Arsenal need Llorente

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 19 2013

Only four seasons back, Carl Jenkinson was plying his trade in the lower divisions of the Conference league. He is now a reliable right-back option for Arsenal. Reliable? Of course…

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Would Chelsea have lost with Mata in the starting XI?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 19 2013

A Chelsea defeat at Stamford Bridge under Jose Mourinho is almost unheard of. In his first stint as Chelsea manager, Jose only lost 2 home games in all competitions in…

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Champions League Review: Arsenal dogged, Chelsea weak and another hat-trick for Messi

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 19 2013

The second coming of Jose Mourinho with Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League got off to the worst possible start as the 2012 winners suffered a shock defeat in their…

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Game Against Sunderland Is Already A Must Win For The Baggies

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 19 2013

West Bromwich Albion face Sunderland at The Hawthorns on Saturday in what already could prove to be a pivotal game in The Baggies season. A win would see Albion rise…

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Is Mourinho already under pressure?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 19 2013

Enough of the ‘egg’ puns now, it’s all cracking me up. Oops sorry. That one crept in, but it’s certainly no laughing matter for Chelsea fans as the return of…

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Is absence of Mata the only problem of Chelsea?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 19 2013

A lot has been said and written about Juan Mata and the cold treatment he has been receiving from his manager, Jose Mourinho. The Spaniard, who was arguably the best…

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Are Real Madrid preparing a sensational swap deal for Aguero in January?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 3 2022

Real Madrid are reportedly turning their attentions to Manchester City’s star striker Sergio Aguero and could involve Sami Khedira or Karim Benzema as part of a swap deal. Aguero, who…

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Liverpool showing great interest in Austrian defender Hinteregger

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 19 2013

Liverpool are reportedly taking keen interest in the highly-rated young Austrian central defender Martin Hinteregger. According to reports from Swiss media outlet Ifoticker.ch, the Reds are showing great interests in the 21-year-old,…

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Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho out for 6 weeks

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 18 2013

Liverpool have suffered a huge blow today as young Brazilian midfielder Philippe Coutinho will undergo a procedure on shoulder injury that would keep him out of action, until October, the club…

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Manchester United’s Anderson wanted by Juventus again in January

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 18 2013

It was reported in Italy that Italian champions Juventus targeted Manchester United midfielder Anderson during the summer and could return for him again in the January transfer window. Sky Italia’s reputed…

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Manchester United reveal record annual revenue of £363.2m

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 18 2013

Premier League Champions Manchester United have announced their record annual revenue figure of £363.2m for the year ending June 30th 2013. According to Sky Sports, the increment in the revenue…

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Why keeping Wayne Rooney was United’s best deal of the summer

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 18 2013

Manchester United manager David Moyes was subject to a lot of criticism in the summer transfer window. His inability to land any of his marquee transfer targets didn’t go down…

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Champions League Review: Rooney and Ronaldo star on Matchday 1

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 18 2013

The biggest competition in European football is back in town, as the UEFA Champions League campaign kicked off on Tuesday night with several big names in action. Real Madrid, Manchester…

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