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World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez, signed in the dying hours on deadline day this past Tuesday, made his Premier League debut for Graham Potter’s Chelsea side but the midfielder couldn’t inspire his new teammates to produce more than a frustrating goalless draw with west London rivals Fulham, who defended valiantly with centre-back and captain Tim Ream in particular. Continue reading “Chelsea 0-0 Fulham: Ream rescues Cottagers as £106m man Enzo Fernandez makes Blues debut”
Goals from Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford saw Manchester United finish the calendar year with an important 2-0 away win over Burnley, ensuring they close the gap on their top-four rivals as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men target consistency and continuity in 2020.
Continue reading “Burnley 0-2 Manchester United: 5 Talking Points and Tactical Analysis”
Liverpool’s 16-match Premier League winning streak was abruptly ended by a defiant Manchester United performance on Sunday, though Adam Lallana’s late equaliser ensured the Reds’ unbeaten top-flight run continues after an unpredictable 1-1 draw at Old Trafford. Continue reading “Manchester United 1-1 Liverpool: 5 Hits and Flops”
Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata has been at the club for four-and-a-half years now. Signed by David Moyes for £37.5m from Chelsea, the Spanish international has produced excellent creative moments and important goals alike.
However, in recent seasons, his minutes and productivity in the final third have progressively dwindled under Jose Mourinho’s watch and a lack of regular first-team opportunities has posed questions about his future.
Continue reading “3 Manchester United players who can be Juan Mata’s long-term replacement”
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