Alex Keble
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Everton's latest tactical shift that could give Saints' Clyne and Bertrand a headache
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Stats Zone The Toffees' fluid running up front is facilitated by their understated midfield supremo, says Alex Keble...

How Stoke can dent Chelsea's title bid at Stamford Bridge
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Stats Zone The Potters must rekindle their anti-heroics at the Etihad Stadium against Manchester City, writes Alex Keble...

The Crystal Palace star who could make Chelsea wait for the title
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Stats Zone On current form, Yannick Bolasie could cause the champions-elect some issues on their big day, writes Alex Keble...

Focus: Liverpool's 3-5-2 can help save Rodgers as Villa loom
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Liverpool Alex Keble analyses a vital game for both managers at Anfield on Saturday...

Focus: The Everton duo who can heap more misery on Chelsea
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Stats Zone Romelu Lukaku and Ross Barkley are dovetailing nicely this season, writes Alex Keble – and the pair might just exploit Chelsea's weaknesses like others before them...

Focus: Sturridge to provide the impetus for a Liverpool win on derby day?
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Stats Zone The Toffees' inexperienced defence may struggle to contain Liverpool's chief goal threat, says Alex Keble...

Focus: Chelsea face tough task in subduing the Saints' aerial attack at Stamford Bridge
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Stats Zone Alex Keble examines whether the Blues can stymie the various attacking weapons of the Saints on Saturday evening...

Focus: Familiar systems at play for Swansea vs Everton – but one battle could decide it
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Stats Zone Garry Monk will have doubtlessly picked up tips from former boss Roberto Martinez, writes Alex Keble, meaning Shelvey vs Barkley could be the defining tussle of the match...

Focus: How Arsenal can exploit Chelsea's weaknesses at Stamford Bridge
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Stats Zone Alex Keble says aiming for the heart should serve Arsene Wenger's men well on Saturday lunchtime...

The Everton star who could bring Man City's run to a halt – and fix their own bad one
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Stats Zone Alex Keble picks out the Toffees' main man for Saturday's hosting of the champions on Merseyside...

Why Liverpool would be better off without Steven Gerrard against Sunderland
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Stats Zone Alex Keble suggests why Brendan Rodgers would do well to bench his skipper at the Stadium of Light this weekend...

Why hard-working Burnley have what it takes to cause Spurs more home discomfort
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Stats Zone Alex Keble uses Stats Zone to assess the weekend meeting between Tottenham and Burnley at White Hart Lane...

Why a little faith could see Villa dominate West Brom
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Stats Zone Alex Keble looks ahead to the key battle in Saturday's West Midlands derby...

Focus: The man Southampton need to down Liverpool – and who'll be stopping him
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Stats Zone Martin Skrtel vs Graziano Pelle is a heavyweight clash that could prove crucial at Anfield on Sunday, writes Alex Keble...

Focus: Why Mourinho's misery is far from over against sprightly West Ham
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Stats Zone Confidence, form and some nimble fleet-footers on the wings make West Ham another nightmare opponent for the ailing champions this weekend, writes Alex Keble...

Meet the fearsome foursome who'll help decide Arsenal vs West Ham
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Stats Zone Hammers new boys Payet and Obiang have their work cut out besting the brilliant Coquelin-Cazorla partnership, writes Alex Keble...

Focus: Tottenham's narrow attacking will help in-form Leicester
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Stats Zone How the unprotected Kyle Walker and Ben Davies deal with Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez will go a long way to determining this match, explains Alex Keble...

Focus: Spurs' stodgy square play to contrast with Everton's improved directness
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Stats Zone The midfield battle and who passes better on the day will be key as the Toffees visit White Hart Lane, says Alex Keble...

Focus: Pedro to star in home-comforting win for Chelsea over Crystal Palace?
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Stats Zone Both sides' flanks hold the key to victory at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, says Alex Keble...

Focus: How Arsenal will break through a bunkered-in Newcastle
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Stats Zone Gunners to break through the Magpies' resistance at St James' Park from out wide, says Alex Keble...

Focus: Will Chelsea see off Sherwood inspired by Loftus-Cheek in midfield?
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Stats Zone Alex Keble explains how the young Blues tyro could be the catalyst for Chelsea to see off Aston Villa...

What Frank Lampard must learn to make his tactics a success at Chelsea – and it's not about being free
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Chelsea So far, we’ve seen that Lampard can set up his team to attack or defend. But can he set them up to control a game?

6 great Premier League performers who are still underrated
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Lists Who deserves more attention than they’re currently getting? Alex Keble brings you his hot picks

Why Aston Villa will be the Premier League's great entertainers this season – one way or another
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Aston Villa Expansive tactics, strong pre-season results and signings with bags of potential point to an exciting year at Villa Park. Whether it all works out, though, remains to be seen...

Rated! The 10 most overpowered players on FIFA 19
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FIFA 19 Everybody wants more for less – not least in Ultimate Team, where your money counts and marginal gains for overpowered players could be the difference between success and failure. Alex Keble provides a helping hand
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