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Jamie Carragher Picks His Premier League Team of the Seaon – Including 7 Liverpool Players

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Post published:April 8, 2020
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Jamie Carragher has named his selections for Premier League Team of the Season, and its no surprise that 7 Liverpool players are included in the XI. In a promising sign for England fans, there's no less than 5 English players included as well with an average age of 23.8 as the future looks bright. Goalkeeper - Dean Henderson (Sheffield United) "They have got a really good defensive record, he's kept a lot of clean sheets. I just think Sheffield United…

Chelsea in Talks to Sign Philippe Coutinho – With Tottenham and Man United not far behind

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Post published:April 4, 2020
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Chelsea have been revealed to be in talks to sign Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho. The Brazilian has failed to shine since joining the Catalan club from Liverpool in 2018 and may be looking to revive his career elsewhere. Coutinho has been on loan at German side Bayern Munich this season and, despite impressing, may not have his time made permanent. Bayern would have to stump up £102 million according to his contract, more than they are willing to pay. The…

Jamie Redknapp Explains Why Kevin De Bruyne is his Player of the Season

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Post published:April 1, 2020
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Jamie Redknapp has stated that Kevin De Bruyne is among the stand out players in contention for the Player of the Season Award. Many would support him in this, as De Bruyne has had a fantastic season so far. Redknapp went on to say the Belgian is the 'best Premier League passer' he's seen. De Bruyne has shone in the Premier League since his second spell began in 2015 at Manchester City. The attacking midfielder has scored 31 goals and…

Chelsea and Arsenal Battle for West Ham’s £70 million man Declan Rice

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Post published:March 29, 2020
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West Ham have had a number of big talents over the years, and the latest star is midfielder Declan Rice. The youngster is in demand, and the East London side will have a battle to keep him for the next season - whenever that is. Ties with the Blues Having grown up at the Chelsea academy, the English midfielder was released at the age of 14. Rice has since proved his worth, but will he want to rejoin the club…

6 Stars Who Might Not Play for Their Clubs again

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Post published:March 22, 2020
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It’s a tricky time for football fans! It’s a tricky time for life in general and things must be put into perspective. But football can be more than a game. A chance to socialise and let your mind separate from the stresses of everyday life. Time still passes though and, as always, clubs and players cannot always agree on the future. It is around this time that players with a few months left on their contracts start to look elsewhere.…

Alexander Isak – Real Sociedad’s Record Breaking Swede

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Post published:March 5, 2020
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Not many people can say they have broken a record. Less can say they did it before their eighteenth birthday. And even fewer can say they scored two goals against Real Madrid! Alexander Isak, however, is one of the few who can. Alexander Isak - Background Born in Stockholm in 1999 to Aritrean parents, Isak was quickly spotted as a talent. At the tender age of 6, the youngster joined AIK in his home town of Stockholm. Rising (quite literally)…

4 Key Players from the Premier League this Saturday 12/1/2020

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Post published:January 12, 2020
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After a hectic Christmas schedule in the Premier League, things are slowly returning back to normal. A weekend off from league football for the FA Cup provided a chance for rest and rotation for some of the league's key players. The English league showcased another exciting weekend, with Liverpool keeping their unbeaten run against Jose Mourinho's Spurs, and Southampton getting their own back on a Leicester side that thrashed them 9-0 back in October. Here are the key influential players…

2019 Premier League Table – Winners and Losers

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Post published:December 30, 2019
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In 2019 the Premier League has had an interesting year in review. Although largely dominated by Manchester City, Liverpool have shown that they are willing to go toe-to-toe with the Champions, and fight for their first league title in 29 years. What was the big 4, has progressed to the big 6, but 2019 marks a year where anyone can beat anyone. 1 - Liverpool Looking at the 2019 Premier League calendar year table, the most obvious place to start…

2019 Top Scorers in Europe and Transfers: The Year in Review

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Post published:December 29, 2019
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2019 has been a great year for football, and the top scorers in Europe have fought hard to reach the top. From the experienced, to the youngsters making a name for themselves, big transfer fees have been demanded and paid for to get the very best. The usual suspects have proved their dominance again after Lionel Messi picked up the Balon D'Or for the best player of the year, and Cristiano Ronaldo held the Scudetto after his first season at…

Dejan Kulusevski Stats – The Sought After Swede

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Post published:December 8, 2019
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Swedish football is in a good place right now. After knocking Germany out of the World Cup group stages, they managed to progress through the final 8 where they were beaten by England. Easy qualification, however, for the 2020 Euro Championships show the country are dragging themselves to be a staple in major championships. One player that looks to carry his team to victory is Dejan Kulusevski. The young midfielder is having the season of his life in Italy. This…