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Could Key Battles Sway Community Shield in City's Favour?

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Could Key Battles Sway Community Shield in City's Favour? The annual curtain raiser for English football's domestic season is upon us, and a fierce derby between Manchester's United and City should wet the appetite nicely ahead of the upcoming Premier League season.Any worries that this season's Community Shield could lack passion and competitiveness went ...

Hey Big Spenders: Serie A - AS Roma

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Hey Big Spenders: Serie A - AS Roma Italian Serie A side AS Roma have seen a major overhaul this summer, investing in young talent both at managerial and squad level.After a turbulent season which saw the removal of Claudio Ranieri, the Sensi family agreed to officially end their 18-year ownership of the club by selling up to American...

N’Zogbia’s Outstanding Dribbling Fact or Fiction?

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N’Zogbia’s Outstanding Dribbling Fact or Fiction? After Aston Villa completed the signing of Charles N'Zogbia for the reasonably modest fee of £9.5m they undoubtedly secured the services of one of the Premier League's most threatening wingers. The Frenchman is renowned for his dribbling ability and it isn't hard to see why.The 25-year-old att...

Could Kaka Solve Chelsea’s Playmaker Problem?

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Could Kaka Solve Chelsea’s Playmaker Problem? As Tottenham continue to reject all Chelsea efforts to sign Luka Modric, reports have suggested the Blues may be turning their attention to Real Madrid’s Kaka. Andre Villas-Boas is in the market for a midfield creator but a move for Palermo star Javier Pastore has also been rebuffed after the ...

Hey Big Spenders: Premier League - Liverpool

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Hey Big Spenders: Premier League - Liverpool Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has bolstered his midfield with no less than 3 players this summer, spending around £50m in the process. The squad is now inundated with talent in the centre of the park following the signing of Charlie Adam and Jordan Henderson but also in wide areas, with Ste...

Can Mata and Gervinho Replace Fabregas and Nasri?

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Can Mata and Gervinho Replace Fabregas and Nasri? It’s looking increasingly likely that Juan Mata will be appearing in the Premier League next season. With Tottenham joining Arsenal in their pursuit of the highly rated Valencia youngster, it seems the race for Mata’s signature is now a straightforward battle between the two North London...

Hey Big Spenders: La Liga - Malaga

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Hey Big Spenders: La Liga - Malaga Spanish side Malaga CF are the focus of our 'Big Spenders' feature for La Liga and it isn't hard to see why. Since the takeover of the club by Sheikh Al Thani last June, wholesale changes have been made to secure their safety and progress the club onto the bigger stage.Having brought in Jesualdo Fer...

Hey Big Spenders: Ligue 1 - PSG

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Hey Big Spenders: Ligue 1 - PSG In the first of a new feature focusing on the summer's big spending sides from each of the top 5 divisions we look at the transfer activity at PSG as the French side look to improve on their 4th placed finish in Ligue 1 next season.PSG were boosted by significant financial clout this summer, coming ...

Wenger Looking to Trio of English Defensive Alternatives

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Wenger Looking to Trio of English Defensive Alternatives Having entrusted his fellow French compatriots to hold the fort in Arsenal's back-line before now, Arsene Wenger looks to be keen on adding an English influence into his centre-back pairing. Last season, the Gunners boss had the option to line-up with a back four comprising entirely of Frenchman. Ho...

Why Mancini Sees Aguero as Tevez's Perfect Replacement

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Why Mancini Sees Aguero as Tevez's Perfect Replacement A day after Manchester City reportedly agreed a fee with Carlos Tevez's former club Corinthians to see the Argentine return to South America, manager Roberto Mancini has confirmed that a bid for Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero is imminent.A fee for Tevez's Argentina teammate is unknown but is ...