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England 5-0 Czech Republic: 5 Hits and Flops

Sterling and co celebrate one of England's five goals vs. Czech Republic in their EURO 2020 Qualifier

England cruised to a 5-0 win vs. Czech Republic, starting their EURO 2020 assault in style, but which players excelled while others struggled here?
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Callum Hudson-Odoi called up into England squad for Euro 2020 qualifiers

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Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi, originally selected for England’s under-21s, has been promoted into Gareth Southgate’s senior side for their upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers vs the Czech Republic and Montenegro. Continue reading “Callum Hudson-Odoi called up into England squad for Euro 2020 qualifiers”

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Everton 2-0 Chelsea: 5 Hits and Flops

Sigurdsson, Richarlison, Bernard and Gueye celebrate during a memorable home win for Everton

Everton’s 2-0 win against Chelsea on Sunday was their first over a top-six side since January 2017. Which players struggled while others excelled on Merseyside? Continue reading “Everton 2-0 Chelsea: 5 Hits and Flops”

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Reports: Zidane’s Real Madrid return sees them reignite Sadio Mane interest

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According to recent reports, Real manager Zinedine Zidane has instructed club officials to do what it takes to sign Liverpool forward Sadio Mane this summer.
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3 France players who deserved national team call-ups

Lacazette, who netted a brace during France's 2-2 draw with Germany last year has again been omitted

Didier Deschamps has announced his latest 23-man squad for France’s upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers, but here’s an extended look at three players left out who deserved to be selected…

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Liverpool 4-2 Burnley: 5 Hits and Flops

Mane (far right) celebrates his second goal with Salah and substitute Keita during their win

A brace each for Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane saw Liverpool close the gap back to one point behind Premier League leaders Manchester City, after their 4-2 home win over Burnley on Sunday afternoon. Which players impressed while others struggled at Anfield? Continue reading “Liverpool 4-2 Burnley: 5 Hits and Flops”

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Manchester City 3-1 Watford: 5 Talking Points

Manchester City players celebrate one of Sterling's strikes in an action-packed second-half

Raheem Sterling’s 12-minute hat-trick saw the Premier League leaders extend the gap atop the table to four points, after a 3-1 win over a determined Watford side.

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AFC Bournemouth 0-1 Manchester City: 5 Talking Points

Mahrez's low drilled effort squeezed beyond Boruc and gifted the defending champions all three points

Five talking points, as substitute Riyad Mahrez’s strike proved enough for defending champions Manchester City during a hard-fought win vs. Bournemouth.
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Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 Arsenal: 5 Hits and Flops

Tottenham players celebrate with Hugo Lloris after his penalty save to deny Aubameyang late on

Tottenham had Hugo Lloris’ late penalty save to thank for their 1-1 draw vs. rivals Arsenal, but which players excelled while others struggled at Wembley?
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Tottenham 1-1 Arsenal: Aubameyang’s penalty miss, poor officiating overshadow derby draw

Hugo Lloris’ late penalty save from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang saw Tottenham hold on for a valuable point against Arsenal, during a North London Derby overshadowed by poor officiating decisions.

Harry Kane equalised from the penalty spot after Aaron Ramsey’s well-taken opener, though the forward was in an offside position before Shkodran Mustafi’s needless barge on the England captain.

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Manchester United 0-0 Liverpool: 5 Hits and Flops

Rashford - who also picked up an injury in the first-half - pictured here, battling with Salah and Wijnaldum

An injury-hit Manchester United side held Liverpool to a goalless draw at Old Trafford – but which players excelled while others struggled? Continue reading “Manchester United 0-0 Liverpool: 5 Hits and Flops”

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Best footballers in the world by assists this season

Chelsea talisman Eden Hazard and Manchester City's Raheem Sterling both feature in this list...

Here we look at the world’s best footballers, judging by assists-to-minutes ratio in their respective leagues so far this season…
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