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Forget just goals - Why Kane should smash the Bundesliga assist record

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Forget just goals - Why Kane should smash the Bundesliga assist record Assist in the fourth minute, goal in the 74th. Harry Kane’s Bundesliga career got off to the perfect start as Bayern Munich beat Werder Bremen 4-0 in Friday’s traditional curtain-raiser.Never has the nation of England been so intrigued by a German league game. The past lure of talents li...

Why Man City are prepared to spend big on wing-wizard Jeremy Doku

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Why Man City are prepared to spend big on wing-wizard Jeremy Doku Phil Foden won the WhoScored player of the match award from the right flank. Julian Alvarez scored the winning goal starting from the number 10 role. Manchester City secured a 1-0 win over Newcastle on Saturday night, that in itself a tough match given the Magpies' performances since Eddie Howe took...

Key Arsenal man Saliba makes Premier League Team of the Week

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Key Arsenal man Saliba makes Premier League Team of the Week Brentford and Brighton are the dominant sides in the Premier League team of the week following comfortable wins over Fulham and Wolves, respectively. Bournemouth, Nottingham Forest, West Ham and Tottenham are also represented as we take a look at the XI.Neto (Bournemouth) - 8.25Bournemouth may have ...

Why Man Utd risk regression unless they rectify midfield issues

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Why Man Utd risk regression unless they rectify midfield issues Under Alex Ferguson, Manchester United often started seasons slowly before roaring back to win the Premier League title. There is no need for panic at Old Trafford yet, then, but significant improvements will be needed if Erik ten Hag’s team are to mount a challenge for the championship this t...

Standout display proves how important Pape Sarr can be for Tottenham

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Standout display proves how important Pape Sarr can be for Tottenham There were a number of criticisms aimed at Antonio Conte during the death throes of his Tottenham career, many, if not all, of them justified. One was the lack of rotation involving his favoured XI and those that arguably deserved a chance to secure a regular starting spot. Yves Bissouma is a case i...

Who is Bradley Barcola? The Olise alternative on Chelsea's wishlist

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Who is Bradley Barcola? The Olise alternative on Chelsea's wishlist Earlier this week, Chelsea activated Michael Olise's £35m release clause. The Frenchman was also being monitored by Manchester City after an impressive season with Crystal Palace, but despite triggering the clause, Olise turned down the chance to swap south for west London and instead penned a...

Who is Wataru Endo and why are Liverpool signing the Japan star?

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Who is Wataru Endo and why are Liverpool signing the Japan star? Liverpool's high-profile failings in the transfer market has undoubtedly impacted their overall preparation to the season. The summer started so well for the Reds, too, as they quickly confirmed the captures of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai. The recruitment drive rapidly ground to a hal...

Enzo and Caicedo: Do Chelsea have the Premier League's best midfield pairing?

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Enzo and Caicedo: Do Chelsea have the Premier League's best midfield pairing? Enzo Fernandez opened the 2023/24 Premier League campaign in fine form, delivering a midfield masterclass on Sunday as Chelsea drew 1-1 with Liverpool. That wouldn’t - or shouldn’t! - have surprised anyone. At just 22 years of age, he’s won silverware with three separate clubs, lif...

Why Arsenal made the move to sign David Raya

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Why Arsenal made the move to sign David Raya Arsenal have already strengthened well in the summer window. Kai Havertz, Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber improve Mikel Arteta's options in attack, midfield and defence. Despite shipping 43 league goals last season, the third fewest in the division, Arteta is still looking at areas of improvement, wi...

Why Yves Bissouma will be Tottenham's key man this season

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Why Yves Bissouma will be Tottenham's key man this season There’s been a lot of change at Tottenham Hotspur this summer. Ange Postecoglou was appointed as the club’s new manager and those in charge of recruitment went about furnishing the former Celtic boss with players to suit his system. James Maddison, Micky Van de Ven, Monor Solomon and Gug...