Paul Wilkes
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Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp reveals what he's happy with, going into his final-ever game
By Paul Wilkes published
Liverpool's 3-3 draw at Villa Park means that Tottenham need to win against Manchester City tonight to deny Villa fourth spot
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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta on what his players showed for title push in Wolves win
By Paul Wilkes published
Arsenal’s win at Molineux saw the Gunners go top of the table, with Manchester City in FA Cup action and Liverpool playing on Sunday
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3 things we learned from Liverpool 2-0 Manchester United
By Paul Wilkes published
Liverpool Jurgen Klopp's side put themselves in a commanding position in the first ever European meeting between the rivals. Paul Wilkes highlights the major talking points...
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High-flier to low-rider: What's the problem with Benteke?
By Paul Wilkes last updated
Stats Zone Well, nothing, says Paul Wilkes - just give the lad a break why don't you...
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Stats Zone’s European Team of the Month: Two Arsenal stars – but no room for Ozil
By Paul Wilkes published
Stats Zone Paul Wilkes brings you the best-performing XI across Europe’s top five leagues for October...
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Pochettino channels Bielsa to take the game to Manchester United - and England
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Southampton How Southampton's manager is learning from his mentor Marcelo Bielsa and pressing the Premier League into submission
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Brash Bielsa making his mark at Marseille – and there's no shortage of drama
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Olympique Marseille With Ligue 1 leaders Marseille facing champions PSG at the Parc des Princes on Sunday, Paul Wilkes assesses the reign of Marcelo Bielsa at the Stade Vélodrome so far...
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Why Barcelona’s midfield is far from certain once Andres Iniesta finally departs
By Paul Wilkes published
Stats Zone Paul Wilkes, armed with Stats Zone, was at the Etihad Stadium to watch Manchester City's come-from-behind victory over the La Liga champions...
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Mind escapes Mata: 4 things from West Brom 1-0 Manchester United
By Paul Wilkes published
Stats Zone Salomon Rondon's goal gave West Brom their first home win over Manchester United in 32 years. Paul Wilkes discusses what went wrong for the away side and why Baggies fans shouldn't fear for Saido Berahino's exit...
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Why England's striking options are the best since Euro 2000
By Paul Wilkes published
England Wayne Rooney sidelined, and out of form anyway? No bother, says Paul Wilkes – Hodgson can't fit Sturridge and Welbeck in when they return...
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5 things from Burnley 2-0 Liverpool: Reds out of position, Clarets out of the traps
By Paul Wilkes published
Stats Zone Paul Wilkes braved the Turf Moor press box with Stats Zone to see the Clarets beat the Reds
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Stats Zone’s European Team of the Month: Messi makes the cut but Prem (almost) ignored
By Paul Wilkes published
Stats Zone Paul Wilkes presents January's elite XI from Europe's top five divisions using our award-winning tool…
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Which of Diego Costa and Edinson Cavani should Chelsea sign this summer?
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Stats Zone Paul Wilkes analyses two strikers the cheque-signers at Chelsea have their eyes on this summer....
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5 big things we wanted to discuss from Leicester 2-1 Chelsea
By Paul Wilkes published
Stats Zone Paul Wilkes was at the King Power Stadium armed with Stats Zone...
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Premier League big guns have reasons for Christmas fear against wing-wise Watford
By Paul Wilkes published
Stats Zone Quique Sanchez Flores's rotation of the wide positions keeps opponents guessing and could help the Hornets get through a gruelling winter calendar, explains Paul Wilkes...
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Step aside, Diego: why Paco Alcacer should lead the line for struggling Spain
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Paco Alcacer Diego Costa may be on a hot streak for Chelsea, but Paul Wilkes says a young Valencia striker is a better bet...
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Anfield responds – then goes bonkers: 4 things from Liverpool 4-3 Dortmund
By Paul Wilkes published
UEFA Europa League Remember those famous nights at Anfield you used to hear about? Well, this was one of them – and Paul Wilkes was there...
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How Angel di Maria went from England-bound castaway to key man at Real Madrid
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Angel Di Maria Ahead of Sunday's El Clasico, Paul Wilkes looks at Angel di Maria's resurgence into a key player for Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid...
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Benteke meeting Klopp in the middle: 5 things to discuss from Sunderland 0-1 Liverpool
By Paul Wilkes published
Stats Zone Paul Wilkes was in the press box at the Stadium of Light to analyse Liverpool’s narrow 1-0 win over Sunderland using Stats Zone – FREE on iOS and Android...
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How Pep Guardiola has transformed Riyad Mahrez from £60m substitute into the kind of winger he demands
By Paul Wilkes published
Manchester City The Algerian’s defensive weaknesses were exposed against Tottenham in the Champions League last season – but when Spurs visit this weekend, they can’t expect to target him again
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5 questions Jose Mourinho must answer to fix Manchester United's problems
By Paul Wilkes published
Manchester United Paul Wilkes (using Stats Zone) examines the big issues facing the Portuguese tactician if United are to challenge this season…
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How Stoke stretched their ambitions in Barcelona, by the men who made it happen
By Paul Wilkes published
Stoke City The Potters have won nationwide acclaim for their impressive summer transfer assaults, but how have they managed it? Paul Wilkes gets the lowdown from Mark Hughes and chief scout Kevin Cruickshank...
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Why Rafa and Newcastle could be perfect partners
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Rafael Benítez Will the former Real Madrid boss be a success on Tyneside? Paul Wilkes believes there's every chance...
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Eric Bailly: The Villarreal rock who Jose's made his first signing
By Paul Wilkes published
Talentspotter The Ivorian centre-back will be plying his trade at Old Trafford next season. Paul Wilkes provides the lowdown on the man who was originally Gabriel's replacement at El Madrigal...