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Mignolet strokes the fine line between ecstasy and heartbreak as Liverpool feel ‘different’ this year

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 20 2013

It all looked like the same familiar picture, which has been going on in the past few years now. Liverpool were creating abundance of chances, and were equally at their…

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Arsenal v Fenerbahce: Gunners must remain wary of the Turks

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 19 2013

Arsenal face a tough tie against Turkish giants Fenerbahce in the Champions League playoffs on the 21st of August.

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Arsenal to begin inevitable panic buying

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 19 2013

After a summer largely of transfer inactivity, it appears Arsenal are going to repeat their antics of last season with a host of panic-buying. Former Auxerre striker Yaya Sanogo has…

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Wenger damage may already be terminal for Arsenal

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 5 2022

Saturday afternoon at the Emirates there was a strange atmosphere as Arsenal walked out for their opening fixture of the 2013/14 Premier League season against Aston Villa. There was an…

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Pablo Zabaleta signs four-year deal with Man City

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 19 2013

Manchester City right-back Pablo Zabaleta has recently signed a deal with the Premier League runners-up – keeping him at the side until 2017. As reward for a fantastic season of…

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Liverpool looking to make amends with mega deal for Willian as Tottenham plan a hijack

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 19 2013

Tottenham Hotspur have joined Liverpool in the chase for £30 million rated Brazilian midfielder Willian and are looking to hijack the move, though the Reds are still favourites to sign him. The…

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Manchester United’s joint £28m bid for Everton duo rejected

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 19 2013

Manchester United strolled past Swansea City 4-1 on Saturday, but new manager David Moyes must know that few surgeries are still required before the transfer window closes. The club has…

Manchester United

Ferdinand and Terry – Still England’s best centre-backs

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 5 2022

Two of England’s former centre-backs delivered performance worthy of their legacy in Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Hull & Man Utd’s 4-1 romping of Swansea.

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European Football Weekly: Barcelona eviscerate Levante while Real Madrid grab late victory

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 19 2013

While the Premier League started with a bang, elsewhere in Europe, there were plenty of drama and actions that kept the fans engrossed over the weekend. We take a look…

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Five observations from the Opening Weekend of Premier League

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 19 2013

Whether you were watching it live in the stands, on the telly, catching an online stream or listening to live Premier League football commentary on talkSPORT, there’s no denying it…

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West Brom needs to up their game to change fortunes

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 19 2013

Following a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Southampton, things will need to change if West Brom are to turn their fortunes around and climb up the table.

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Is Juan Mata being phased out by Jose Mourinho?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 19 2013

Chelsea won their opening game of the 2013/14 Premier League season with a 2-0 win over Hull City. Named on the substitute’s bench was last season’s Player of the Year…

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Lack of transfer activity remains a worry for Arsenal

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 18 2013

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger faces potentially the toughest season in charge of the Gunners. In their opening game against Aston Villa, the London side succumbed to a 3-1 defeat with…

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Christian Benteke hoping to get Aston Villa fans back on his side

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 17 2013

Aston Villa have their first game of the 2013/14 Premier League season at 15:00 away to last season 4th-placed finishers Arsenal. The biggest talking point of their pre-season campaign has…

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Wayne Rooney could be the match-winner against Swansea

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 17 2013

In the late fixture of the day, Manchester United face Swansea City away at the Liberty Stadium to start their defence of the Premier League crown. Manchester United manager David…

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