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…

Shay Brennan against Arsenal
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Shay Brennan: The Irish Mancunian

Shay Brennan is a prominent personality who represents the close relationship between Manchester United and Ireland. After I previously discussed the club’s historical and cultural ties to the Emerald Isle, it seems appropriate to turn our attention to Shay Brennan, a player whose services to the team both on and off the field further cemented…

Who is Omar Marmoush? Nottingham Forest Eye Egyptian Star
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Who is Omar Marmoush? Nottingham Forest Eye Egyptian Star

Nottingham Forest are closing in on a deal for Egyptian player Omar Marmoush according to the Telegraph. In this article, a quick look will be taken at the Egyptian player and how he may benefit Nottingham Forest if the deal is finalized. Dealing with the setbacks The Egyptian started his career in Egyptian club Wadi…

Premier League Opening Weekend: The Tactics Show – Liverpool, United, Spurs & Chelsea
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Premier League Opening Weekend: The Tactics Show – Liverpool, United, Spurs & Chelsea

The Premier League is back and, thankfully, more handsome than it’s ever been. I got the chance to throw an eye on most of the games, but there were four teams in particular I decided to zone in on and get a proper look at from a tactical perspective to see what we can expect…