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Why the transfer ban could be revolutionary for Real and Atlético Madrid

Spanish giants Real and Atlético Madrid have been hit with a transfer ban this week that looks set to have widespread ramifications for the European market over the next couple...

January 16, 2016

Why Jonjo Shelvey can be Newcastle United’s ideal central midfielder

A last-gasp equaliser in a 3-3 draw with Manchester United in midweek will act as a tonic for a Newcastle fanbase that has not had much to cheer this season. The St James’...

January 15, 2016

Kévin Gameiro’s importance to Sevilla and the potential for inclusion at Euro 2016

After winning the Europa League last season for the second consecutive time and securing a place in this season’s Champions League, 2015-16 was always going to be a massive...

January 13, 2016

Lionel Messi a worthy Ballon d’Or winner and the undoubted best on the planet

There almost no shocked faces when Barcelona and Argentina star Lionel Messi was announced as the 2015 Ballon d’Or winner at last night’s over-hyped ceremony in Zurich. The...

January 12, 2016

Zinedine Zidane, a popular choice and the potential to be Real Madrid’s Guardiola

Few Real Madrid fans will have cast a tear when Rafa Benítez’s ill-fated spell as head coach of the Spanish giants came to an end this week. The capital city side have...

January 7, 2016

A tale of two attacking midfielders – how Wilfried Zaha can learn from Willian

Chelsea returned to somewhere close to their best on Sunday with a commanding 3-0 win over an admittedly depleted Crystal Palace side at Selhurst Park. The wet conditions...

January 4, 2016

Atlético Madrid, a new title challenge and evolving tactics

A 1-0 win over Levante yesterday moved Atlético Madrid to the top of the La Liga table, with Diego Simeone’s side looking set to put forward a sustained title challenge again...

January 3, 2016

A lack of accuracy, not Jeremain Lens’ tackle, should be Jürgen Klopp’s major concern

A solitary Christian Benteke strike 22 seconds into the second half gave Liverpool a 1-0 victory against Sunderland last night and moved the Merseyside club to within five points...

December 31, 2015

Marko Arnautović just as important as Bojan or Shaqiri for Stoke

Stoke City’s image as a direct and physical side has been revolutionised over the last 18 months by manager Mark Hughes, who has added brains to the existing brawn at the Britannia...

December 30, 2015

Tottenham Hotspur and the introduction of tactical versatility by Mauricio Pochettino

A place in the Premier League top four at Christmas is a progressive return for a Tottenham Hotspur side that has impressed so far in 2015-16, but at times also displayed the frailties...

December 30, 2015

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