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Mateus Fernandes: Built For A Bigger Stage

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Mateus Fernandes: Built For A Bigger Stage

The confirmation of Tottenham’s survival in the Premier League on the final game of the 25/26 season caused mixed reactions depending on club allegiances. Arsenal fans will have felt slightly disappointed that their best case scenario didn’t play out (although most of them are happy enough with

Elliot Anderson: Forest's All-Purpose Engine

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Elliot Anderson: Forest's All-Purpose Engine

We’re only about ten matches into the Premier League season, but it’s already possible to pick out some standout performers. Elliot Anderson is one of those players, and his links to Manchester United and Newcastle are just as unsurprising as his recent England callups. The Nottingham Forest midfielder

Mbeumo to United: For Once, The Price Was Right

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Mbeumo to United: For Once, The Price Was Right

Manchester United have finally signed Bryan Mbeumo. It was something of a saga between United and Brentford: two bids were submitted in quick succession, followed by a month-long stalemate that only seemed to be broken by Newcastle’s pursuit of Yoane Wissa, sparked by Liverpool’s pursuit of Alexander

One To Watch: Bryan Mbeumo

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One To Watch: Bryan Mbeumo

Some players don’t need to do a lot to get a lot of attention. Sometimes it’s justified: every goal from Mo Salah is either a record-breaker or close to one. Sometimes the attention can be questionable: it seems like Bruno Fernandes can’t catch a break, despite

Joshua Zirzkee, United's Jack of All Phases

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Joshua Zirzkee, United's Jack of All Phases

Bologna were Serie A’s biggest surprise package this season, qualifying for Champions League football under Thiago Motta. One player who has been making his way into the headlines as part of this team is Joshua Zirkzee. When Zirkzee unceremoniously left Bayern Munich in the summer of 2022, it never

Manuel Ugarte, United's Perfect Fix

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Manuel Ugarte, United's Perfect Fix

Manchester United have had defensive midfielder issues for a long time. Since the days of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s tenure, United fans have cried out for a player to sit in front of the centre backs and sure things up in possession. Failed pursuits of Frenkie de Jong and Declan

Why Olise would be a Perfect Fit for United

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Why Olise would be a Perfect Fit for United

Crystal Palace finished 10th in the Premier League this season. That doesn’t sound like much, but considering the precarious position the London club found themselves in earlier in the season, this is a big accomplishment. Considering the fact that Palace haven’t finished this high in the league since

Declan Rice or Moises Caicedo... or Both?

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Declan Rice or Moises Caicedo... or Both?

Midfielders are a hot topic right now. A large amount of Europe’s elite teams are in a bit of a midfield deficit, and are looking to strengthen their ranks in this summer transfer window (unless you’re Manchester City, in which case you can just convert a centre-back

Jadon Sancho: Misfiring or Misunderstood?

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Jadon Sancho: Misfiring or Misunderstood?

When Jadon Sancho finally moved to Manchester United in the summer of 2021 after almost a year long pursuit, a lot of fans expected the winger to hit the ground running. That didn’t happen, and now in 2023, some are even questioning whether it might be best to part

Jorginho at Arsenal: Does It Make Sense?

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Jorginho at Arsenal: Does It Make Sense?

Deadline Day, January 31st, 2023. Premier League clubs managed to spend the equivalent of an average 1850’s UK yearly GDP, most of which came down to Chelsea’s activity. Snatching Joao Felix on loan, swiping Noni Madueke from PSV and dumping £60 million on an attacker with only 13

How Ten Hag set Manchester United Up to Beat Liverpool

How Ten Hag set Manchester United Up to Beat Liverpool

So, Manchester United have beaten Liverpool against the odds. Both teams have had a slow start to the season with United looking particularly poor after a heavy 4–0 defeat at Brentford and a loss to Brighton. Liverpool on the other hand have simply been underwhelming. Klopp’s men were

Casemiro alone is not the answer to United’s midfield problems

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Casemiro alone is not the answer to United’s midfield problems

After the seemingly failed pursuit of Frenkie de Jong and rumours of Adrien Rabiot, it was a major shock to see Manchester United’s £70 million acquisition of serial Champions League winner Casemiro from Real Madrid. Undoubtedly, the Brazilian is in the upper echelon of defensive midfielders, and United have

Can Aubameyang be the Goal Scorer Chelsea are Looking For?

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Can Aubameyang be the Goal Scorer Chelsea are Looking For?

Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea tactics have been fairly fluid within his typical five at the back system for the course of his tenure so far. Something that these tactics have sometimes lacked is an out and out striker who is the main goal threat in the team. When Tuchel has