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What do Manchester City need to improve in Europe?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 22 2012

Manchester City have been dumped out of the Champions League group stage for the second season in a row and they need to make major improvements if they want to…

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Could Drogba be in line for a return to Chelsea?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 21 2012

FIFA have confirmed they have received a request from former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba to move on loan to another club outside the transfer window. Drogba is currently playing at…

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Zamora Injury could Benefit Queens Park Rangers

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 21 2012

Queens Park Rangers have announced that striker Bobby Zamora will be out of action for the next three months as he requires hip surgery. The news could ironically work in…

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Manchester City v Real Madrid: City face ‘impossible’ challenge in Europe

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 27 2021

Manchester City v Real Madrid: City go into this huge tie knowing only a win is enough. The Galacticos only need to win to get to the top.

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AVB – All Past, No Future?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 21 2012

When Andre Villas-Boas first took over at Chelsea, if you had played spot the difference between him and the previous Portuguese incumbent of the Stamford Bridge hot seat, you’d have…

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Paul Pogba – Manchester United’s Missing Link

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 21 2012

Four wins from Manchester United’s first four Champions League games meant a rest for some and a chance for others last night. After their early exit from the League Cup,…

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Nick Powell: Bargain of the Season?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 27 2021

Nick Powell hinted that he could have a very bright future at Manchester United with his performance in the Champions League match against Galatasaray. When Manchester United signed Nick Powell…

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Di Matteo Sacked: Guardiola to Replace him at Chelsea?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 21 2012

Pep Guardiola has apparently already been approached by Chelsea over the managerial position at the club. Guardiola was reportedly being lined up by the West London club before the sacking…

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Where next for David Beckham?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 27 2021

David Beckham revealed he will be leaving LA Galaxy after the MLS Cup final at the start of December.

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Mario Balotelli can be as good as Ronaldo or Messi

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jul 9 2014

Roberto Mancini insists Balotelli can be as good as Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

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The Night That Made Mourinho

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 19 2012

Every legacy has a starting point… and Mourinho’s was on Tuesday, 9th March 2004 when his Porto beat Man Utd 3-2 on aggregate in the last 16 of the Champions League.

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Chelsea FC and Fernando Torres: On borrowed time

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 19 2012

What happens to Chelsea FC’s Fernando Torres if Roman Abramovich buys Atletico Madrid’s Radamel Falcao?

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Mark Clattenburg: Guilty or not there will be casualties

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 5 2022

Another week of football passes by, another week Mark Clattenburg is left to satisfy himself by officiating subbuteo matches, or whatever it is referees do to remain sharp and authoritative,…

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Premier League title challenge set to be a three horse race

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 20 2012

After 12 games of the Premier League season it seems as though it’s going to be a straight shoot out between Manchester United, current champions Manchester City and Chelsea. Here’s…

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Doing the rounds: The Britannia…

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jul 9 2014

Could you watch your side spend the vast majority of games kicking 50 shades of Andy Gray out of their opponents, only to lose the ball after a long punt up?

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