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REVEALED: The most improved players in Europe this season

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REVEALED: The most improved players in Europe this season For some players it can take time to find their feet in a new season and get up to speed again, not least those that may have been on international duty in the summer. Conversely others can hit the ground running, relishing a new lease of life as a new campaign represents a chance to start afresh.He...

Top Match Preview: Could Aguero level the playing field against Barcelona?

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Top Match Preview: Could Aguero level the playing field against Barcelona? Pep Guardiola and Manchester City welcome Barcelona to The Eithad on Tuesday night, attempting to avenge their 4-0 defeat from a fortnight ago having ended a recent slump with a victory by the same scoreline at the weekend. Depending on who you believe, both results were as a consequence of one man ...

QUIZ: Identify this Halloween XI by their stats

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QUIZ: Identify this Halloween XI by their stats Did you manage to complete the line-up in time? Let us know your score in the comments below...

Six of the Best: Young goalkeepers handed a chance to impress

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Six of the Best: Young goalkeepers handed a chance to impress Given the decreased physical demands, the average goalkeeping career tends to stretch to the ages 35 to 40 for those mad enough to play between the posts.However, it’s often been the case that young goalkeepers haven’t been given a chance to prove themselves as early in their careers as ...

Form Guide: RB Leipzig - the vilified franchise with a likeable side

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Form Guide: RB Leipzig - the vilified franchise with a likeable side It’s fair to say when RB Leipzig secured promotion to the Bundesliga with a game to spare last season, the celebrations were limited to those inside the Red Bull Arena as the side beat Karlsruher 2-0. The club is, after all, a product of the Red Bull franchise, formed just seven years ago bank...

REVEALED: Six youngsters among Europe's best dribblers this season

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REVEALED: Six youngsters among Europe's best dribblers this season There are many ways to win a football match, but it’s fair to say that all fans - perhaps those of Manchester United in particular - would love their side to play entertaining, attacking football. The most iconic footballers are often those capable of getting you off your seat, with an ability...

The impossible football quiz - 24/10/16

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The impossible football quiz - 24/10/16 What was your score in this week's quiz? Let us know in the comments below...

Hot Streak: Kimmich carrying sleeping Bayern into Gladbach game

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Hot Streak: Kimmich carrying sleeping Bayern into Gladbach game After last weekend’s 2-2 draw with 10-man Eintracht Frankfurt, Bayern boss Carlo Ancelotti was not a happy man. It’s not entirely surprising either. Despite topping the table once more the Bundesliga champions are yet to convince this time around, bar one exception: Joshua Kimmich.While ...

Hot Streak: Klopp deserves credit for evolution of in-form Allen

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Hot Streak: Klopp deserves credit for evolution of in-form Allen There are a few in-form marksmen in the Premier League right now, but only one player has managed to score in each of his last three appearances. Having been targeted for somewhat harsh criticism at times during his time at Liverpool, Joe Allen is proving any doubters wrong with a purple patch in fr...

Form Guide: Shelvey shining as Newcastle finally top the Championship

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Form Guide: Shelvey shining as Newcastle finally top the Championship It’s finally happened. For the first time this season Newcastle United are top of the Championship having been tipped to win the title at a canter. While the odds seemed to be too heavily stacked in their favour - since shown by a start to the campaign that has seen the Magpies drop 11 points ...