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The stats behind Rodri's rise to Man City lynchpin

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The stats behind Rodri's rise to Man City lynchpin 99 times out of 100, Rodri's long-range strike against Everton would have found row-z. As the Spaniard lined up his second half effort against the Toffees, you'd forgive one or two fans ducking for cover, yet those who kept their eye on the ball would have seen the midfielder find the top corner fro...

Gilmour ready to replicate Scotland showings under Smith at Norwich

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Gilmour ready to replicate Scotland showings under Smith at Norwich Hampden Park was rocking on Monday night. Both Scotland and Denmark had wrapped up the top two spots in Group F, but it was the Tartan Army that needed the three points in their final qualifying game. Denmark's spot at Qatar 2022 was already secured, yet a win for Scotland would see them seeded for ...

Who is Julian Alvarez? The Argentine hotshot wanted by Europe's elite

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Who is Julian Alvarez? The Argentine hotshot wanted by Europe's elite The familiar route for high-profile young Argentine players impressing in their homeland is to make the switch to MLS. Ezequiel Barco shone for Independiente up to his move to Atlanta United in 2018, while Thiago Almada, a player previously linked with a Premier League transfer, is set to follow his...

Who is Attila Szalai? The centre-back targeted by Chelsea to replace Rudiger

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Who is Attila Szalai? The centre-back targeted by Chelsea to replace Rudiger Chelsea sought to strengthen their defence over the summer as they pursued Jules Kounde's services. The club had agreed terms with the player, but were unable to strike a fee with Sevilla, which saw the move fail to materialise. Fortunately for the Blues, Trevoh Chalobah's emergence as a first team ...

Arsenal quartet among potential debutants to watch this international break

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Arsenal quartet among potential debutants to watch this international break The final round of UEFA World Cup qualifiers takes place this month, yet despite so much at stake for some, international managers are rewarding those in good club form with a first call up for their country. The likes of Arsenal, Aston Villa, Espanyol and Marseille are among the club sides represen...

Former Aston Villa man the runaway MVP in MLS Team of the Season

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Former Aston Villa man the runaway MVP in MLS Team of the Season The regular 2021 MLS season drew to a close on Sunday and the playoffs are now set for later this month. The New England Revolution topped the Eastern Conference after a stunning regular campaign that saw them end the season 29 points clear of the Philadelphia Union, while in the West, Seattle Sound...

Southampton youngster Livramento proving to be one of the signings of the season

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Southampton youngster Livramento proving to be one of the signings of the season When Southampton completed their business with Chelsea over the summer, there was more focus on Armando Broja than Valentino Livramento. The former bolstered Saints' frontline and afforded head coach Ralph Hasenhuttl an additional physical attacking presence that had been found wanting in the past.I...

Arsenal rising up Premier League table with warrior Gabriel key

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Arsenal rising up Premier League table with warrior Gabriel key Three games into the Premier League season and the atmosphere surrounding the Emirates was toxic. Arsenal went into the first international break of 2021/22 on the back of three successive defeats at the hands of Brentford, Chelsea and Manchester City as they conceded nine and scored none.Some were ...

The importance of Naby Keita staying injury free to Liverpool's title challenge

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The importance of Naby Keita staying injury free to Liverpool's title challenge The opening 45 minutes at the Wanda Metropolitano earlier this month was a handy summarisation Naby Keita's Liverpool career to date. The Reds earned a 3-2 Champions League win in a hotly contested affair in Madrid courtesy of a Mohamed Salah brace and a thundering Keita goal. However, the manner of...

In-form Arsenal defender set to leave for just €3m in the summer

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In-form Arsenal defender set to leave for just €3m in the summer It was nigh-on impossible to log onto Twitter on Monday morning without seeing a picture of William Saliba making that tackle to deny Kylian Mbappe in Le Classique. Saliba made a goal-stopping block that effectively sealed a point in a nervy affair between Marseille and PSG as the young centre-back ...