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Daily Archives: September 28, 2024

Players who might continue to struggle under Thiago Motta –

Players who might continue to struggle under Thiago Motta –

Thiago Motta has ushered in a new era at Juventus, with his team showing promise at the start of the season. The former midfielder is expected to reshape Juventus’ style of play while ensuring the Bianconeri win trophies, all while playing attractive, attacking football. It has long been believed that these two objectives are difficult to achieve simultaneously, but Motta …

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Man United among several English clubs interested in Lille’s Angel Gomes

Man United among several English clubs interested in Lille’s Angel Gomes

England international Angel Gomes is attracting a lot of interest from Premier League and European clubs but could the Lille star return to Man United in 2025? The 24-year-old’s career has taken off over the last year having featured heavily for Lille last season, where the Englishman featured in 45 matches, scoring two goals alongside assisting a further ten. Gomes …

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Guardiola understands why Haaland aimed ball at Gabriel

Guardiola understands why Haaland aimed ball at Gabriel

Erling Haaland and Pep Guardiola of Manchester City (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) The Man City vs Arsenal rivalry has taken on a new dynamic after last weekend’s action-packed draw, with Pep Guardiola providing a controversial take on something Erling Haaland did right at the end of the game. Call it ungentlemanly conduct or whatever, but the Norwegian throwing a …

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Domenico Marocchino explains why Motta’s Juventus is similar to Allegri’s

Domenico Marocchino explains why Motta’s Juventus is similar to Allegri’s

After three consecutive league draws, comparisons are being made between Thiago Motta’s Juventus team and the one coached by Max Allegri last season. Similar to Allegri’s Juve, Motta’s side has struggled to find consistent form, going on a winless streak that mirrors the long stretches of draws and underwhelming performances that derailed the club’s title challenge last year. Although neither …

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Battle with Newcastle for Alex Baena

Battle with Newcastle for Alex Baena

Both Unai Emery and Eddie Howe can be rightly pleased by the way in which Aston Villa and Newcastle respectively have begun their 2024/25 campaigns. At the time of writing, the Villains sit third in the table just a point behind leaders, Man City, whilst the Magpies are a little further back in sixth, but only two points behind Villa. …

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Three changes? – The Newcastle team we’re expecting to start against Man City today

Three changes? – The Newcastle team we’re expecting to start against Man City today

With kick-off just a few hours away, it’s time to predict the side Eddie Howe will select ahead of today’s lunchtime clash with Man City. Here’s what we’re expecting to see and why: Predicted XI: Pope – Trippier, Schar, Burn, Hall – Tonali, Bruno, Joelinton – Murphy, Gordon, Barnes. OUT: Kelly, Willock, Isak IN: Hall, Joelinton, Murphy I wouldn’t be against …

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Barcelona president talks Flick, goalkeeping situation, La Masia, financial levers, Camp Nou update

Barcelona president talks Flick, goalkeeping situation, La Masia, financial levers, Camp Nou update

Barcelona president Joan Laporta attended a special event on Friday, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Penya Barcelonista d’Agramunt i comarca. He took the opportunity to address the club’s current situation, particularly in light of Marc ter Stegen’s serious injury.  While he did not confirm any specific player signings, such as Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, he indicated that the club …

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