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How Kai Havertz became pivotal to Arsenal's title charge

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How Kai Havertz became pivotal to Arsenal's title charge Jorginho setting up Kai Havertz for a goal, for Arsenal—now there’s a combination you might not have expected to see.Travel back in time to September and tell the fans this pairing just iced a win at Brighton that leaves them top of the Premier League with seven games to play and you wou...

KDB coming in clutch as Man City chase down glory

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KDB coming in clutch as Man City chase down glory The pressure was on Kevin De Bruyne when he returned from injury for Manchester City.In one of his post-match press conferences in early January, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, perhaps purposely, added to the increased expectations when he said: Kevin De Bruyne is warming up. The whole country is star...

How Mac Allister's role change elevated Liverpool to title favourites

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How Mac Allister's role change elevated Liverpool to title favourites When Liverpool underwent their midfield refresh over the summer, the addition of Alexis Mac Allister was the one that excited fans the most. The 25-year-old was pivotal in his final season at Brighton and was instrumental in Argentina's World Cup success in Qatar back in 2022. Once Liverpool made it...

How Alexander Isak became Newcastle's most important player

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How Alexander Isak became Newcastle's most important player There was just something about Alexander Isak’s goal for Newcastle against Everton on Tuesday.From the dart into channel between the centre-backs, the speed to stay ahead of Jarrad Branthwaite, the chop back inside, the soft feet to jink between Branthwaite and the recovering James Tarkowski, ...

Sub-par Bissouma needs to be taken out of the Tottenham firing line

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Sub-par Bissouma needs to be taken out of the Tottenham firing line There are times when - and we hate to break it to you - football managers do not always tell the truth. Step forward Ange Postecoglou, whose public assessment of Yves Bissouma’s performance against West Ham United on Tuesday might well have differed from his privately held view.I thought Biss ...

Malo Gusto proving a right-back upgrade on Reece James at Chelsea

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Malo Gusto proving a right-back upgrade on Reece James at Chelsea New era loading… ps. we just getting started.Reece James wasn’t wrong when he posted that tweet in August. He just didn’t realise the new era at Chelsea would be taking shape without him. The newly appointed skipper was bullish following an impressive opening-day performance again...

Euro-Star: Towering Tobias Lauritsen the focus after match-winning display

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Euro-Star: Towering Tobias Lauritsen the focus after match-winning display Euro-Star returns after the international break to take a look at the highest rated performer across Europe from the weekend’s top-flight action, and this week our X followers have chosen Sparta Rotterdam striker Tobias Lauritsen as the focus.Also up for selection this week were Felippe Cardos...

Youth Watch: In-demand Benfica midfielder is Europe's top teen

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Youth Watch: In-demand Benfica midfielder is Europe's top teen Stars from Ajax, Benfica, Toulouse and Monaco all feature in Youth Watch this week as we round up the best rated teenagers across Europe from the Easter weekend fixture.10. Mika Godts (Ajax) - 7.33 vs PEC ZwolleMika Godts marked his second ever league start for Ajax with an assist in Sunday's 3-1 wi...

Brits Abroad: Loftus-Cheek maintains flying form as Kane blanks against Dortmund

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Brits Abroad: Loftus-Cheek maintains flying form as Kane blanks against Dortmund Harry Kane fired another blank as Bayern were beaten by Dortmund in Der Klassiker, with Eric Dier unable to prevent their rivals from netting twice at the Allianz Arena. Elsewhere, Jude Bellingham played a key role in Real Madrid's win over Athletic Club, while Ruben Loftus-Cheek continued his fine ...

How Kalvin Phillips' West Ham loan spell turned into a disaster

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How Kalvin Phillips' West Ham loan spell turned into a disaster At the last European Championship, Kalvin Phillips started all seven matches as England finished runners-up. Three years on and with Euro 2024 on the horizon, the midfielder faces the very real prospect of missing out on the squad altogether.That represents quite the decline when you consider Philli...