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Player Focus: Teen Talents Coman & Sane in Spotlight as France Host Germany

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Player Focus: Teen Talents Coman & Sane in Spotlight as France Host Germany It’s fair to say that while an international break is often met by more than the odd grumble there is plenty of intrigue around not only the Euro qualifying play-offs but also a glamorous batch of friendlies. The brief hiatus from domestic action allows governing bodies of some of Europe&rsquo...

Match Focus: Arsenal Must Cope Without Key Players in Derby with Spurs

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Match Focus: Arsenal Must Cope Without Key Players in Derby with Spurs Arsenal vs TottenhamIt’s a fitting end to this week’s action in the Premier League and indeed the last before the upcoming international break as Arsenal host Spurs in the second North London derby of the campaign. It was the Gunners that came out on top when the sides met in the cup in ...

Match Focus: Profligate Palace Looking to Reign on Klopp's Parade

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Match Focus: Profligate Palace Looking to Reign on Klopp's Parade Liverpool vs Crystal PalaceHaving secured back-to-back wins with a narrow victory in Russia on Thursday Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool side complete their 5,000 mile round trip with a return to Anfield to host Crystal Palace. It’s not a fixture that will bring back fond memories for the Reds f...

Match Focus: Baptism of Fire for Garde as Man City Travel to Villa

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Match Focus: Baptism of Fire for Garde as Man City Travel to Villa Aston Villa vs Manchester CityHaving parted ways with Tom Sherwood a fortnight ago Aston Villa finally announced the appointment of Remi Garde ahead of their game at Tottenham on Monday, with the Frenchman in the stands to run the rule over his new team. It was the perfect example of the task at han...

Player Focus: Dier Deserves Chance to Play Ball Winning Role for England

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Player Focus: Dier Deserves Chance to Play Ball Winning Role for England As Roy Hodgson announced his England squad for the upcoming friendlies with Spain and France there were very few surprise inclusions. With the likes of Sturridge, Welbeck and Wilshere all long-term absentees on the international front, the Three Lions boss is being forced to prepare for the fact tha...

Match Focus: Chelsea Aim for Revenge in the Battle at the Britannia

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Match Focus: Chelsea Aim for Revenge in the Battle at the Britannia Stoke vs ChelseaJose Mourinho may have bought himself a little more time at Chelsea if the rumours are to be believed following a late win in the Champions League in midweek, but must now pick up points in the league. His side travel to the Britannia Stadium on Saturday looking to get revenge follow...

Tournament Focus: Stats in Brief - The Champions League Group Stages So Far

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Tournament Focus: Stats in Brief - The Champions League Group Stages So Far At the midway point in the Champions League group stages it's fair to say most of the tables are shaping up as the 32 teams vie for a place in the knockout phase. That said, with Andre Villas-Boas' Zenit St. Petersburg the only side to maintain a 100% record so far there is still all to play for mos...

Match Focus: Premier League Top Matches - Gameweek 11

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Match Focus: Premier League Top Matches - Gameweek 11 Chelsea vs LiverpoolThere's little debate as to the biggest game of the weekend in the Premier League, with the curtain raiser for gameweek 11 seeing Chelsea host Liverpool. Plenty of the attention will be on the sidelines, where Jose Mourinho will take his place despite facing a touchline ban to fa...

Player Focus: Monreal and Bellerín Emerging as Best Full-Backs in England

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Player Focus: Monreal and Bellerín Emerging as Best Full-Backs in England Arsenal's shock defeat at Hillsborough in midweek highlighted a number of things, not least that Wenger's men are far from infallible. The visitors may have fielded a weakened side on Tuesday night but the 3-0 defeat to Sheffield Wednesday served as a reminder that the Gunners can't be complacent fo...

Match Focus: Reds Out to End Saints' Fine Away Record on Sunday

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Match Focus: Reds Out to End Saints' Fine Away Record on Sunday Jurgen Klopp may have made his first appearance in front of the crowd at Anfield in midweek but this game will be a first for the German in the Premier League on Merseyside. Much like his opening game in charge at Spurs this will be no pushover though, hosting a Southampton side that are one of only...