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Having not featured for almost a month, sidelined with a thigh injury, Shkodran Mustafi started and excelled as Arsenal kept a well-earned clean sheet against Southampton.
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Once again, Granit Xhaka was one of Arsenal’s best performers against Manchester United and scored a vital goal during their 2-0 win. How did the Switzerland international fare though?
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Mesut Özil is not a big-game player. He fades when his side need him most and is a luxury player, one that Arsenal cannot afford – so say his critics, especially in the media.
Continue reading “Player focus: Özil quietly effective, temporarily silencing critics”
It was a frustrating evening for Theo Walcott against Leicester City on his return to the starting lineup. Questions have begun to arise about the Englishman’s future again..
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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.
Continue reading “Player focus: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain excels in unfamiliar role”
Continue reading “Scout report: Andre Silva – Porto’s highly-coveted forward”
Continue reading “Scout report: Saúl Ñíguez – Atletico’s tenacious ball-winner”
Continue reading “Scout report: Radja Nainggolan – Energetic midfielder on the move?”
Continue reading “Scout report: Ricardo Pereira – Fullback attracting interest”
Continue reading “Arsenal and Chelsea interested, Hysaj’s agent reveals €50m release clause”
Continue reading “Scout report: Paulo Dybala – Juve’s chief creator”
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