Where Does OPTA Predict Every Premier League Side To Finish?
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Where Does OPTA Predict Every Premier League Side To Finish?

We are ten games into the new Premier League season, and there are several surprises in the positions of some of the teams in the table. Tottenham are currently two points clear of Manchester City and Arsenal, and Aston Villa are making a serious push for Champions Lague football. As we all know, however, the…

Top 5 Best ‘Streets Won’t Forget’ Players In Premier League History- And Where They Are Now
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Top 5 Best ‘Streets Won’t Forget’ Players In Premier League History- And Where They Are Now

There have been several players outside the Big Six since the Premier League was formed that took the league by storm. These were players that nobody expected anything out of, but quickly became engrossed in every game they played. Many found themselves watching the games of teams they’d never watched before just to see what…

The Manchester United Cycle: The Sisyphus Affect
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The Manchester United Cycle: The Sisyphus Affect

The streets of Manchester bled last night as the rain poured down on derby day, and there was an unmistakeable blue twinge to that blood. Manchester City hurt Manchester United again, as they have been doing for the last decade. The battle lines were drawn, and in the end it was men against boys yet…

How Manchester United Beat Manchester City In The Derby
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How Manchester United Beat Manchester City In The Derby

The Manchester derby is this weekend, and as has been the case nearly every year since Sir Alex Ferguson retired, Manchester City enters the game as clear favorites. United may be on a three-game win streak, but it’s been largely unconvincing. City haven’t gone on that scary run of form they usually do every season…

Who is Denzil Haroun? And why is Man United’s Reserve Team Player of the Year named after him?
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Who is Denzil Haroun? And why is Man United’s Reserve Team Player of the Year named after him?

When we talk about Manchester United’s long and illustrious past, Denzil Haroun is often not one of them. Names like Sir Matt Busby, George Best, and Sir Alex Ferguson are often the first that come to mind. But behind the trophies and prominent individuals who have played in the Theatre of Dreams, there are unsung…

The Most Expensive Players in MLS History
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The Most Expensive Players in MLS History

The MLS has seen an increase in high-profile signings in recent years, as clubs aim to compete not only in the United States but also in the CONCACAF Champions League and CONCACAF Champions Cup. While the MLS is known for recruiting free agents like David Beckham, Gareth Bale, and Lionel Messi, there are also players…

Stadiums of the Future: How Architecture and Innovation are Transforming Football Venues
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Stadiums of the Future: How Architecture and Innovation are Transforming Football Venues

Stadiums of the Future are so different to that of stadiums of the past. Modern-day architecture is constantly evolving and this transcends onto Football stadiums. But are Football stadiums becoming over-modernised? In this piece I seek to conclude that question, comparing the pros and cons of both Classic old fashioned stadiums in comparison to the…