Mikel Arteta – The Unpredictable Pursuit Of Unpredictable Value
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Mikel Arteta – The Unpredictable Pursuit Of Unpredictable Value

There’s an ongoing debate in football—a wrangle over “the soul of football” itself—it may well be blatant overstatement this one, probably, especially when the “Positionists” think it’s pointless talk; some call it a fallacy, in fact. And even for the most flappable of “tacticos,” football may have fallen off, but pace and power remain far…

PLAYER RATINGS: Manchester City Beats West Ham in London
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PLAYER RATINGS: Manchester City Beats West Ham in London

In the battle of two Spanish managers, one with hair and one without, the bald manager came on top as expected. The Citizens have beaten West Ham in London to start stamping their authority on the Premier League table. This type of performance without Rodri is scary for the competition. On another note, can someone…

Marvin Ducksch of Werder Bremen runs during the pre-season friendly match between Coventry City and Werder Bremen at The Coventry Building Society Arena on August 03, 2024 in Coventry, England.
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Marvin Ducksch: The Enigma Behind Werder Bremen’s Attacking Dilemma

There’s about 20 minutes left in Werder Bremen’s opening day contest away to FC Augsburg. The scores are locked at 2-2, and any potential goal would likely be the winner. Suddenly Bremen finds themselves on the counter, and Marvin Ducksch is through on goal. In previous months and years, this would be an automatic goal….

Manuel Ugarte: Manchester United’s New Midfield Diamond
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Manuel Ugarte: Manchester United’s New Midfield Diamond

Manuel Ugarte is set to be the next Manchester United player through the door, in a signing that showcases the true persistence of INEOS. The player was their prime midfield target since the beginning of the transfer window, and they never wavered away from their belief that he could sign and eventually that he would…

In defence of Rabiot: Why the Frenchman could be a smart move for Man Utd
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In defence of Rabiot: Why the Frenchman could be a smart move for Man Utd

Let’s talk about Adrien Rabiot—the almost 30-year-old midfielder who’s as well-known for his poor attitude and off-field antics as he is for his abilities on the football pitch. He is exactly the type of big-wage, high-profile signing that Manchester United have targeted in the past, and many believe he represents the kind of transfer the…

Premier League Matchday 2
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Premier League Matchday 2 Predictions

Join us weekly for our Premier League predictions. This week, Alex and Yassin go head-to-head for our Premier League Matchday 2 predictions.

Manchester United Are Learning From Recruitment Mistakes Of The Past
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Manchester United Are Learning From Recruitment Mistakes Of The Past

Manchester United famously missed out on Moises Caicedo, Julian Alvarez, and Enzo Fernandez in recent seasons, in well-documented moves that could have saved the club large sums of money down the line. Scouting has never been an issue at the football club, with the network of scouts working in a number of countries said to…