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Wayne Rooney: Unfulfilled talent and past his best?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 5 2022

When Wayne Rooney scored THAT goal against Arsenal in 2002, he was lauded as the most exciting player on the planet. A decade later, where does he stand?

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Top 5 Premier League underperformers

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 25 2013

Samir Nasri is one of the several players who have under performed this season. Here we take a look at other under performing players in the Premier League.

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Swansea’s League Cup triumph is a reward for great administration and management

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 25 2013

Swansea won their first major trophy under Michael Laudrup on Sunday but the success is not just down to one man rather a continuous managerial development.

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What do Premier League teams need this summer? – Part 4

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 3 2022

With the title race all but over in February, many Premier League teams will be looking towards the summer with a view to potential dealings.

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FC Barcelona: Domestic supremacy at the expense of continental dreams?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 25 2013

Is the current FC Barcelona team poised for further greatness in Europe or will they have to settle for domestic supremacy?

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Manchester City preparing £40 million bid for South American goal machine

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 24 2013

Manchester City are preparing to up their offer for Napoli striker Edinson Cavani to £40 million, according to The Telegraph. The Premier League champions face Chelsea today at the Etihad…

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Robin van Persie injured in Manchester United’s win over QPR

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 24 2013

Manchester United extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to 15 points with a 2-0 win over bottom club QPR at Loftus Road on Saturday, but Robin…

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Manchester City v Chelsea: Can Chelsea overthrow a late title challenge by City?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 23 2013

Manchester City aim for a late title challenge while Chelsea plan to overtake them before the 2012/13 season ends.

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Mancini loses temper over future speculation

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 22 2013

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini lost his temper when repeatedly asked to comment on the speculation about his future at the Etihad Stadium.

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What do Premier League teams need this summer? – Part 3

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 3 2022

With the title race all but over in February, many Premier League teams will be looking towards the summer with a view to potential dealings.

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Liverpool must take pride despite Europa League exit

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 22 2013

Luis Suarez produced yet another stellar performance for Liverpool in the Europa Cup defeat on Thursday. The club must take the positive and move on.

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Torino’s Angelo Ogbonna could be the answer to Arsenal’s defensive woes

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 22 2013

Arsenal have been linked with a move for highly rated Torino defender Angelo Ogbonna and we take a look at why the Gunners should bring him in the summer

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Anti-Football: The cure for FC Barcelona

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 21 2013

Every approach that leads to a result is commendable and Barcelona needs to learn to drop style against teams who play good defensive football.

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Is Jones the man for big occasion at Manchester United?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 21 2013

Phil Jones has established himself as a big match player for Manchester United this season despite missing almost half of the season due to injury.

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AC Milan’s El Shaarawy stood out against Barcelona

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 3 2022

AC Milan vs Barcelona showed us a new dimension to Stephen El Shaarawy’s play. The youngster showed a flexibility previously unseen and tracked back well.

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