Alex Keble
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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...
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...
Swansea's secret weapon will be key to beating Manchester United... again
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Stats Zone The Swans have become synonymous with possession football, but Alex Keble says there's a better strategy for them at the Liberty Stadium this weekend...
Focus: How clash between Milner and Ayew could decide Swansea's visit to Liverpool
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Stats Zone Garry Monk's side will need to stay calm under pressure, and Alex Keble thinks they will look to their Ghana international for attacking impetus at Anfield...
The modern central midfielder: why the Premier League is struggling in Europe
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Premier League English clubs have been playing catch-up in Europe, demonstrated by by their poor showing in the big competitions last season, writes Alex Keble. But that could be about to change...
The 10 best Premier League signings of 2016/17 so far
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Premier League It’s hard to know what represents good value these days, but this lot have done their sides proud since signing last summer
Revealed: Why this Premier League season is the most bonkers yet
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Premier League The return of the beloved 4-4-2 is revolutionising the top flight – but not as we once knew it, writes Alex Keble…
How West Ham's tight-knot troop can frustrate Man City (and maybe themselves)
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Stats Zone Alex Keble says Big Sam will shut out the struggling champions at the Etihad – but it won't make for pretty viewing...
What the Premier League’s so-called Big Five can learn from Leicester and Spurs
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Premier League England’s top flight has been all shook up in 2015/16, and Alex Keble explains what the traditional powers might have picked up tactically...
Focus: How the game will pan out as Liverpool look to impress at Tottenham
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Stats Zone We're in for an exciting match with two high-pressing teams going for the jugular, explains Alex Keble...
How new Villa signing Carles Gil could stop Gerrard and Liverpool
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Stats Zone Paul Lambert's men need a hero, writes Alex Keble – and their new man from Valencia might just be the player...
Focus: Where Manchester United could get hurt by Norwich
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Stats Zone The Canaries' ability to capitalise on dead-ball situations means United are in danger of another setback, explains Alex Keble...
Focus: Oxlade-Chamberlain could help Arsenal break down West Brom
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Stats Zone The return of the Gunners winger could be key to breaking down a Baggies side likely to set up a defensive bunker, explains Alex Keble...
The Arsenal star who holds the key to keeping Kane and Eriksen quiet in the derby
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Stats Zone Alex Keble highlights the need for Francis Coquelin to be on close guard at White Hart Lane, using Stats Zone...
Arsenal's central attacking contrasts with Crystal Palace's flank forays
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Stats Zone Arsenal face a tough second fixture against a team willing to sit deep and break down the wings, explains Alex Keble...
5 things the Premier League should do to improve VAR
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Premier League Liverpool's offside, Tottenham's red card... Every weekend sees more controversies arrive as a direct result of a technology that was supposed to sort things out. How can it be fixed?
The unheralded midfield duo who could decide Everton's clash with Newcastle
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Stats Zone Everton and Newcastle will be look to kick-start their league campaigns with three points on Saturday - Alex Keble ponders whether this pair could hold the key to success...
Focus: How Dele Alli could provide the spark in a defensive Saints-Spurs clash
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Stats Zone Alex Keble thinks the midfielder's more advanced role could help break down the Saints defence in a battle between two solid backlines...
Stats Zone: How Richards and Villa can upset Coutinho and Liverpool
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Stats Zone Remi Garde's switch to a more direct style has had a good effect, and Alex Keble can see them punishing a distracted Reds team...
Focus: How Liverpool can hit Norwich where it hurts... again
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Stats Zone The Canaries have been shipping too many goals of late, but showed against Manchester United that they can be effective on the break, explains Alex Keble...
7 players who could sink under Mourinho... and 6 who'll thrive
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Manchester United Jose's brand of faster attacking football won't suit every member of a squad assembled by the possession-obsessed Louis van Gaal, writes Alex Keble. And you can have your say too...
Why Aston Villa can beat Chelsea this weekend (really)
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Stats Zone Alex Keble uses award-winning Stats Zone to ask whether cracks are beginning to show in Jose Mourinho's castle...
Focus: Why Mata and Sanchez will be the key men at Old Trafford
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Stats Zone Arsenal should channel their attacks down the left through the Chilean and Mesut Ozil on Sunday, while Manchester United's Spanish playmaker could capitalise on Aaron Ramsey's defensive failings, says Alex Keble...