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Pellegrini turns the heat up on Dzeko

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 25 2013

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has told striker Edin Dzeko he will have to continue performing to standard if he wishes to keep his place in the City side for…

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Europe’s elite on red alert for Mamadou Sakho

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 25 2013

After it had appeared want-away defender Mamadou Sakho right was going to stay with Ligue One champions Paris Saint-Germain, it now seems the side are willing to cash in on…

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Benzema will not be joining Arsenal

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 25 2013

Karim Benzema’s agent, Karim Djaziri, has recently quashed the rumours of his client pictured potentially joining Arsenal this summer. ‘We can not fight against the rumours, but I assure you…

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Daniel Sturridge: England’s next number 9?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 25 2013

Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has started the 2013/14 Premier League in the same fashion he finished the latter. The England international already has two goals from his first two games…

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Is this to be Olivier Giroud’s season for Arsenal?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 25 2013

Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud recently netted the opening goal in the Gunners 3-1 victory against local rivals Fulham pictured, and now sits second in the top goalscoring charts for the…

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Why Chelsea Need A Man Of Mourinho’s Stature

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 24 2013

Jose Mourinho oozes confidence. Happy or special or whatever, the one thing about Mourinho that hasn’t changed and will never change is that the man is sure of himself. He…

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Is it time for West Brom to change their transfer strategy?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 24 2013

So far during the summer transfer window, West Bromwich Albion have failed to spend a single penny, and suffered an opening day defeat to Southampton. A section of fans have…

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Gareth Southgate, the U21s and the job with no job description

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 23 2013

The appointment of Gareth Southgate as England U21 manager is interesting from a number of perspectives; not least in that it raises the questions that it raises. Although some would…

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Willian to ditch Tottenham and sign for Chelsea claims Jose Mourinho

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 23 2013

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has confirmed in a press conference today that Willian has chosen to join the Blues, despite the Brazil international having a medical ahead of a proposed…

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Arsenal plot £60m spending spree plus Flamini signing

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 23 2013

“You have to understand there is still a long way to go. The transfer market starts for me now and a lot of activity will happen between now and September…

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Jose Mourinho’s striker woes

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 23 2013

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has managed Chelsea through two games of the new Premier League season – winning both. However, he has named a different striker to play the lone…

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Does Arsene Wenger owe the fans this summer?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 23 2013

With the news former Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini, currently a free agent, is training with the London side this summer with a view to signing a contract, does manager Arsene…

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Bale or no Bale, Tottenham can qualify for Champions League next season

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 23 2013

Tottenham Hotspur are on the verge of putting together a team capable of challenging on all fronts under manager Andre Villas-Boas, even if they lose their crown jewel Gareth Bale…

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FA’s new Respect campaign – Respect The Technology

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 23 2013

The Football Association has launched a new campaign – Respect the Technology – to promote respect across the beautiful game. Starting from grass-root levels to the International arena, we find…

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Luke Shaw: the Saints left-back tracked by Manchester United and Chelsea

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 23 2013

  After an impressive opening day victory against West Brom on Saturday afternoon, Southampton fans have every right to feel a sense of intrigue and optimism ahead of the 2013/14…

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