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BBC Pundit points out big “issue” for Liverpool

BBC Pundit points out big “issue” for Liverpool

As things stand Liverpool are level on points with Arsenal but remain second on goal difference. But former Premier League forward Chris Sutton believes one Liverpool player will cost them the title. The player in question is none other than the Egyptian star Mohamed Salah. Salah recently came back from a hamstring injury and Chris Sutton has claimed the Reds’ …

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Wrong choice made but ten Hag happy with outcome

Wrong choice made but ten Hag happy with outcome

It’s been quite the season for Erik ten Hag at Man United during 2023/24, not least because of the huge amount of injuries that the Dutchman has had to deal with. Defensively the Red Devils have looked shot to pieces at times, but then the Red Devils have never really had a settled back four for any length of time. …

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Former agent with Saudi links discusses Eddie Howe’s position

Former agent with Saudi links discusses Eddie Howe’s position

It’s been a fairly turbulent time for Eddie Howe at Newcastle United. The Magpies and their supporters were looking forward to what was expected to be a vintage 2023/24 campaign, but it’s turned out to be anything but. With only a handful of matches left in the season, there’s still no guarantee that Newcastle will be in Europe next season, …

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“There’s an art to playing football”

“There’s an art to playing football”

Here we are at the business end of the 2023/24 campaign and as sure as eggs are eggs, Man City are there or thereabouts in their quest for more glory. At the time of writing, there’s every chance that Pep Guardiola’s side could again emerge victorious in the FA Cup, Premier League and Champions League, bagging an unprecedented double treble …

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Agent’s column: Man City to win UCL, Howe to stay at Newcastle and more!

Agent’s column: Man City to win UCL, Howe to stay at Newcastle and more!

In his fortnightly exclusive column for CaughtOffside, Jon Smith, one of football’s first-ever agents and a man who was an integral figure in the forming of the Premier League, discusses why Man City will win the Champions League, why Newcastle won’t sack Eddie Howe, why the Saudis don’t want the Pro League turning into a circus – and more!  Man …

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Tottenham ace out of important clash against Newcastle United

Tottenham ace out of important clash against Newcastle United

Richarlison will miss Tottenham’s match against Newcastle United on Saturday, according to Ange Postecoglou. In the hopes of being able to play at St. James’ Park, the former Everton player missed their victory against Nottingham Forest on Sunday. Postecoglou, however, has stated today that the 26-year-old is still unfit to play on Tyneside. The Tottenham manager said, as reported by …

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Mauricio Pochettino confirms duo doubts for Everton

Mauricio Pochettino confirms duo doubts for Everton

Mauricio Pochettino has admitted Chelsea could be without two key players for Monday night’s game against Everton. Preparing to host Sean Dyche relegation-threatened Toffees at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea, who are enduring their own torrid campaign, know that they must put in a good performance if they’re to ease the mounting pressure on Pochettino. However, if the Blues are to get …

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Arsenal star being targeted in a surprise swoop by Juventus

Arsenal star being targeted in a surprise swoop by Juventus

Despite worries that at the end of this season, he would need surgery to finally fix a long-term injury, Juventus are currently exploring a surprise deal for one Arsenal player. As they begin preparing for the summer sales, the Bianconeri are closely monitoring events at Emirates Stadium. Juventus, who are behind Inter Milan by 20 points after 31 games, need to bolster their …

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