Fabian Hürzeler against Arsenal
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Fabian Hürzeler: The Youngest Premier League Manager, A Tactical Master

You rarely see a manager younger than his players, do you? More often than not teams prefer a manager who has experience and wisdom on their side, think the likes of Carlo Ancelotti! But at just the age of 31, Fabian Hürzeler and Brighton are challenging the management status quo, becoming the youngest permanent head…

So We’re Still Lying About Harry Maguire?
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So We’re Still Lying About Harry Maguire?

Harry Maguire has never gotten a fair time in the media since he completed his move to Manchester United in 2019. The former Leicester defender, 26 at the time of joining United, became the most expensive defender on the planet once the deal was completed. This is a tag he holds till this very day,…

Marcus Rashford: He’s Still Born To Play In Red & White
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Marcus Rashford: He’s Still Born To Play In Red & White

When he first rustled the back of the net on that iconic night back in February 2016, Marcus Rashford was greeted by a roar he’s now heard 131 times home and away for Manchester United. The connection with the fans was an instant classic. An academy boy from the streets of Wythenshawe, born to play…

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….