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Should Crystal Palace back or sack under fire boss Roy Hodgson?

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Should Crystal Palace back or sack under fire boss Roy Hodgson? Stick or twist? That is the question on the lips of Crystal Palace supporters right now - and perhaps the club’s board too.Make no mistake: Roy Hodgson is under pressure. A broadly popular figure among the Selhurst Park faithful, a man of Hodgson’s experience will know that he could find...

How does Ten Hag shake Man Utd out of current predicament?

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How does Ten Hag shake Man Utd out of current predicament? Believe it or not, only Arsenal (16) have collected more Premier League points than Manchester United (15) since the beginning of October.There are a few reasons why it does not feel that way. First, United have simultaneously struggled in other competitions. They were dumped out of the EFL Cup by N...

How Luton are defying the odds in bid to beat the drop

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How Luton are defying the odds in bid to beat the drop Luton Town have lift-off. After a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday - their first ever Premier League success at Kenilworth Road - Rob Edwards’ side ended the weekend not just outside the relegation zone, but four points clear of it.It could be argued that their present position is a...

Why a January move for Toney would boost Arsenal's title chances

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Why a January move for Toney would boost Arsenal's title chances The next couple of months could prove to be pivotal to this Premier League season’s title race.First, December brings seven rounds of fixtures with 21 points up for grabs. Manchester City host Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool face Arsenal in two standout matches taking place next month.Then com...

Why O'Neil deserves huge credit for transforming Wolves' fortunes

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Why O'Neil deserves huge credit for transforming Wolves' fortunes When Gary O’Neil was handed the reins at Wolverhampton Wanderers on the eve of the new season, he knew there was one area of the team that he needed to improve above all others.For most of their time in the Premier League since promotion in 2018, Wolves have been among the division’s low...

Might Arsenal's lack of attacking verve cost the Gunners the title?

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Might Arsenal's lack of attacking verve cost the Gunners the title? Mikel Arteta was adamant that the blame for Arsenal's defeat by Newcastle United on Saturday lay with the match officials.Embarrassing, it’s an absolute disgrace, that’s what it is: a disgrace, he said of the decision to allow Anthony Gordon’s winning goal.It’s not acceptable...

Ice-cold Gvardiol already well-established as part of the Man City furniture

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Ice-cold Gvardiol already well-established as part of the Man City furniture After losing Ilkay Gundogan and Riyad Mahrez in the summer, there was a debate over whether Manchester City’s squad was stronger or weaker compared to last season. That question remains unresolved, but there is no doubt that the addition of Josko Gvardol has strengthened Pep Guardiola’s ...

Does Kompany need to change gameplan to get Burnley back on track?

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Does Kompany need to change gameplan to get Burnley back on track? I don’t believe fans see a team consistently and go ‘at least we’re losing the right way, I’m really enjoying this’, the Burnley manager said. It’s a strange myth. Playing the right way is only good when you’re winning.Those quotes came not from Vincent Komp...

Why Howe's squad management is key to Newcastle's top-four hopes

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Why Howe's squad management is key to Newcastle's top-four hopes Even before he entered the pitch as a second-half substitute, Sandro Tonali received a rapturous reception from the Newcastle United fans on Saturday. The Italy international had his name chanted by the St James’ Park faithful as he warmed up on the touchline in the opening period. His entranc...

Why Raheem Sterling could be Chelsea's most important player this season

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Why Raheem Sterling could be Chelsea's most important player this season By his own admission, Raheem Sterling endured a difficult debut season at Chelsea.One of numerous signings in summer 2022 as Todd Boehly unleashed his scattergun on the transfer market, Sterling was below par for most of the campaign. His nine goal involvements - six goals, three assists - in the Pr...