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New Liverpool star has made himself undroppable and further damaged Arne Slot's Anfield legacy

By Ben McAleer Published

The Reds lost their way after the teenager’s withdrawal in Sunday’s defeat to Arsenal as the midfielder shone on his first ever Premier League start

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Why Nottingham Forest have found the next Adam Wharton - and completely replaced Elliot Anderson

By Ben McAleer Published

Nottingham Forest didn’t need to splash the cash to replace Anderson: Oliver Glasner has done it again

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Antonio Conte looks on from the bench while managing Tottenham, 2022
Michael Carrick's fate at Manchester United is inevitable – it's finally time for Antonio Conte to take his position in the Old Trafford home dugout

By Greg Lea Published

OPINION It's increasingly likely that the Red Devils will be on the lookout for yet another new manager soon

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As for Leicester, they were always going to struggle to find another Riyad Mahrez or N’Golo Kante lurking in the French second tier. But in the end, they were undone by the belief that they had cracked it. Leicester allowed their wage bill to run out of control, setting the wheels in motion for a demise that brought back-to-back relegations.
Everyone thinks Brighton and Brentford are bulletproof - Premier League history says otherwise

By Greg Lea Published

OPINION The Seagulls and the Bees must avoid certain pitfalls to stay ahead

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Newcastle United spent £200m on potential but failed to recruit character or quality - and it's becoming a growing problem

By Harry De Cosemo Published

Newcastle United's reliance on the past is costing them dearly in the present after another home defeat

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The Champions League trophy and official Adidas ball pictured outside the Allianz Arena ahead of the 2012 Champions League final.
Bigger but not better: Why UEFA have killed the early stages of the Champions League

By Greg Lea Published

OPINION League phase games may be entertaining, but that does not matter without jeopardy

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Xabi Alonso’s overthinking isn’t helping a Chelsea side already defined by muddled thoughts

By Alex Keble Published

TACTICS Consistent team selection and simpler patterns should be the order of the day at Stamford Bridge this season, but Alonso doesn't seem to be offering that yet

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Liverpool's £300m investment is becoming a laughing stock in Anfield away dressing room

By Matt Ladson Published

Fortress Anfield is no more. Arsenal proved Liverpool have lost their fear factor.

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AC Milan's Italian defender Davide Bartesaghi reacts after the UEFA Europa League defeat by Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, southern England on October 22, 2026
Why AC Milan are a shadow of the club they once were

By James Roberts Published

OPINION The Rossoneri are European royalty but they are being left behind - and there may be no way back

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Jack Grealish forced Everton to act - his must now be considered a cautionary tale

By Chris Nee Published

Jack Grealish was left out of Everton's Carabao Cup tie over a breach of club discipline

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