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Why Aston Villa are boosting their European ambitions with £26m Diego Carlos deal

Diego Carlos Santos Silva of Sevilla FC in action during the LaLiga Santander match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Sevilla FC at Estadio Wanda...

After watching a potentially promising campaign fizzle out rather unceremoniously from mid-March onwards, it makes sense Steven Gerrard is bolstering his squad over the summer as they look to bridge a fairly feasible gap between themselves and the division’s top seven sides.
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Manchester City 2-1 Southampton: 5 Talking Points & Tactical Analysis

Kyle Walker celebrates his late winner against Southampton as Manchester City came from behind to win

Late strikes from Sergio Aguero and Kyle Walker proved enough for Manchester City to snatch a nervy win against a determined Southampton display at the Ethiad, just eight days on from the Saints’ record-breaking 9-0 defeat by Leicester. Continue reading “Manchester City 2-1 Southampton: 5 Talking Points & Tactical Analysis”

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Three reasons why Chelsea beat Southampton 4-1

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Tammy Abraham and Mason Mount were again on the scoresheet for a potent Chelsea, who prevailed with a comfortable 4-1 away win against Ralph Hasenuttl’s disappointing Southampton side in their final Premier League fixture before the international break.  Continue reading “Three reasons why Chelsea beat Southampton 4-1”

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Southampton 3-2 Arsenal: 5 Talking Points

Charlie Austin (far left) celebrates his late winner to sink Arsenal

Southampton ended Arsenal‘s 22-match unbeaten run during an action-packed Premier League affair at St. Mary’s yesterday afternoon. Which players excelled while others struggled on the south Coast?  Continue reading “Southampton 3-2 Arsenal: 5 Talking Points”

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Everton 2-1 Southampton: 5 Hits and Flops

Everton v Southampton - Premier League

Everton recorded their first Premier League win of the campaign with a narrow 2-1 victory over Southampton, but how did some of the players fare on Merseyside?  Continue reading “Everton 2-1 Southampton: 5 Hits and Flops”

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5 Premier League players who need to leave their teams before the window closes

Chelsea v Brentford - The Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round

The transfer deadline is fast approaching, so here are five Premier League players that need to be leaving their respective clubs before then… Continue reading “5 Premier League players who need to leave their teams before the window closes”

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Tactical Philosophy: Sean Dyche

This article is part of a mini-series which focuses on young managers (below the age of 45) and their tactical philosophies, deriving what got them here and where they could go. Here, I take an extended look at Sean Dyche’s emergence over the past few seasons. 

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