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Player Focus: Kirchhoff's Commendable Recovery Following Disastrous Debut

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Player Focus: Kirchhoff's Commendable Recovery Following Disastrous Debut It was a debut to forget for Jan Kirchhoff following his move to Sunderland. The January arrival was introduced as a second half substitute in the 4-1 defeat at Tottenham last month, yet struggled with the pace of the game. Christian Eriksen’s shot deflected off the rangy German and past Jorda...

Player Focus: Recent Chelsea Outings Hint There's More to Come From Baba

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Player Focus: Recent Chelsea Outings Hint There's More to Come From Baba Guus Hiddink has certainly overseen an improvement in form as Chelsea manager. Following the Dutchman’s return, the Blues have lost only one of their 13 competitive games in the Dutchman’s second reign, that coming in a 2-1 defeat at PSG last week, a match they were expected to lose prio...

Player Focus: Patient Wimmer Proving to be Another Savvy Spurs Signing

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Player Focus: Patient Wimmer Proving to be Another Savvy Spurs Signing Tottenham became renowned for a soft underbelly often hindering their defensive solidity. When the going got tough, Spurs would roll over and wave the white flag. Not now, it seems; this Tottenham team boasts the best defence in the Premier League, having shipped only 20 goals in 26 league games thi...

Team Focus: Sturridge Return a Boost to Liverpool's Versatile Attack

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 Team Focus: Sturridge Return a Boost to Liverpool's Versatile Attack There was a sense of excitement when Liverpool’s starting XI was announced against Aston Villa at the weekend, though perhaps not for the home fans. The Reds came into the encounter as overwhelming favourites given the Villans’ perilous position in the Premier League, but the visitors' s...

Player Focus: Iheanacho Showing Plenty of Promise for City This Season

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Player Focus: Iheanacho Showing Plenty of Promise for City This Season In Tottenham’s 2-1 win over Manchester City on Valentine’s Day, two substitutions affected the outcome of the game. Spurs moved into the lead courtesy of a wrongly awarded penalty, which Harry Kane duly netted from before Erik Lamela came on before driving at the heart of the City defenc...

Player Focus: Costa Rediscovering his Best Form Under Hiddink

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Player Focus: Costa Rediscovering his Best Form Under Hiddink Jose Mourinho’s sacking was met with widespread criticism by the Chelsea faithful, but one can’t deny the results have improved upon the Portuguese manager’s departure. A 1-1 draw with Manchester United on Sunday means the Blues are unbeaten in the 10 games interim manager Guus Hid...

Player Focus: Has Sterling Developed Accordingly Following City Move?

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Player Focus: Has Sterling Developed Accordingly Following City Move? “I want to continue my development and win trophies,” Raheem Sterling said back in November. The England international secured his controversial switch from Liverpool to Manchester City last summer in his bid to win silverware. It’s somewhat ironic then that it’s against Live...

Player Focus: Mahrez Essential in Leicester's Stunning Season

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Player Focus: Mahrez Essential in Leicester's Stunning Season After the way in which Riyad Mahrez rampantly tore into Manchester City at the Etihad, it’s remarkable to think that such a sensational moment as his clinching goal came just a few weeks after manager Claudio Ranieri said he had to work to recover his best form, and readjust to defences that h...

Player Focus: Unsung Hero Kouyaté Vital in Bilic's West Ham Set-up

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Player Focus: Unsung Hero Kouyaté Vital in Bilic's West Ham Set-up West Ham have earned numerous plaudits for their performances in the Premier League this season. Despite this being his debut managerial campaign in England, Slaven Bilic has taken to the rigours of English football like a duck to water. The Hammers currently sit just two points off fifth-placed Man...

Player Focus: Mikel Key in Chelsea's Rebuilding Process

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Player Focus: Mikel Key in Chelsea's Rebuilding Process The single biggest change that Guus Hiddink has made to Chelsea’s line-up since his arrival to replace Jose Mourinho in December has been the elevation of John Obi Mikel to the starting XI. Mikel has been a bit-part player for most of his 10-year Chelsea career, but Hiddink has started him in ...