I’d like to say the fixture computer left the best to last this weekend, but Burnley and WBA got it on on Monday night.   Sunday gave us the delights of Middlesboro playing host to Chelsea in the battle of which manager would look a special kind of sultry moody.   It’s almost as if 

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Jose Mourinho was so very angry, He thought Manchester United should’ve had a penalty. They nearly won their game with Arsenal, But the game finished 1-1 - instead of 1-0. Gareth Southgate is now England’s new boss. He should be paid on results - so he’d be working for a loss! The England dummies gave 

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You know it is a quiet news week in the Premier League when all the chatter is around whether two players who I assumed had called it a day might be returning to their former clubs.   International football traditionally quietens the chat, buzz and rumours around the Premier League circus and this week has 

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With the international break ongoing, EPL fans like to look back to where things have stopped at after a weekend without club football. Here is at look at three positives we can take from the start of the English Premier League.   Tight competition Arguably the only league with more than three teams challenging for 

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I am a fan of football and not of politics. Today, however, it is difficult to find anything but politics on the telly as every channel is covering the outcome of the US Presidential Election. Donald Trump’s strangely-shaped lemon face is everywhere, grinning, while Middle Americans cheer and drink beer. This looks like fun, but 

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Considering the sterling has dropped to a 200 year low, yes I will finally accept that Pogba is worth £89 million.   Jose’s plan to make Pogba look like the best player in the United side was to select Carrick, Felliani, Jones, Rojo, Young, Rooney and Zlatan around him.   I had to admit I, 

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After next Friday’s World Cup qualifier with Scotland, England will move on to the mid-week friendly against Spain. November marked the last time England hosted La Roja at Wembley back in 2011, with Frank Lampard scoring the only goal in a 1-0 win. Insignificantly Jack Rodwell came on for Phil Jones as a 56th minute 

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A week or so ago I mentioned that Ozil was scoring goals when it really mattered, 3-0 up at home to an average Bulgarian side.   Well, Mesut, I apologise.     200 cheers for Ozil You scored when it really, really mattered last night.  Arsenal fell for the “we will be more cautious” line 

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Lovers of the beautiful game have been treated to three months of unadulterated Premier League action in all its glory and grandeur. In stark contrast to last season, the 2016/17 campaign has had no outright runaway winner. In fact of all the teams in the top five, three of them are level on points while 

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Sunderland The 2016-17 Premier League season may only be nine games young, but Sunderland already looked destined to be heading for The Championship. Online bookmakers agree, pricing Sunderland as -300 favourites for the dreaded drop. Sunderland manager David Moyes has an epic battle on his hands to keep the Black Cats up — he has 

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Things are suddenly looking up for Jose, are they not?   First United win a game, and not just any game.  A game against Pep’s City, which must mean Pep is on the way out now, no?     Milan money-fest Secondly, all this new money in Milan has sent both clubs transfer rumour crazy. 

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I’m sure we’ve all creatively enhanced what our actual income is when trying to buy something on credit, no?   The Telegraph have been at it again showing how much they hate football and are looking to bring it down one tiny brick at a time.   Allegedly, the Pozzo’s faked a bank letter to 

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For me the sign of a good manager is being able to totally hoodwink your players into delivering a fine performance and, by this token, Claudio Ranieri is a very good manager.     All hail Ranieri Ranieri told all the players to listen to the Champions League anthem on the way into work on 

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          Back in 1927, Manchester United signed Stockport County Winger, Hugh McLenahan for…       Arsenal legend Ian Wright was once sold by non-league Greenwich Borough for…       Hull City bought Cudworth United Methodists of Barnsley’s Left Back, Ernie Blenkinsop for…       John Barnes started his 

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Football is the UK’s national sport. The Premier League is currently the wealthiest division in the world, and arguably the most popular. It is certainly the most watched. But what does the most expensive football league, give back to the UK? An incredible £3.36 billion was contributed last year. The Premier League is a massive 

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Manchester United boss José Mourinho is being criticized for losing 3 games in a row, everybody is losing their minds about it. And his colleagues are criticizing him and it goes on until his next victory. When all these are going on, have you ever thought you could have done a better job in managing 

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Sunderland have officially completed the signing of full-back Javier Manquillo on a season-long loan from Atletico Madrid. Manquillo becomes the third youngster to arrive at the Stadium of Light following the acquisition of Donald Love and Paddy McNair [both from Manchester United], perhaps a show that the youth- much like in his teams at Everton 

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UK football has now commenced today, The Championship is underway as the teams come out to play. Also in Division One, the teams will all do battle. To kick off another season - players running round like cattle. There’s also Division Two - where lesser teams are based. But they all play for promotion - 

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As we draw ever closer to the start of the new 2016-17 Premier League season, now is the perfect time to take a look at the title and relegation odds. With the likes of Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United all boasting new managers this season, the upcoming Premier League campaign promises to be one 

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Former Everton and Manchester United manager David Moyes is the newly appointed Sunderland boss: the club confirmed through a statement released to the press. The Scot takes over from Sam Allardyce who has likewise been appointed as manager, but this time for the England national team following Roy Hodgson’s resignation after a disastrous Euro 2016 

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The Football Association has officially confirmed that Sam Allardyce is the newly appointed England manager, effective immediately. In a way the appointment couldn’t have come at a worse time as the players are currently away on pre-season with their various clubs awaiting the commencement of the 2016/17 Premier League season.   Furthermore, his first competitive 

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The big bosses of the England FA, have made their final decision, They’ve found a new boss for the England team position. They sat round a boardroom, table scratching all their heads, Wondering who to appoint - when they’d rather be home in their comfy beds! Behold! Sam Allardyce, is now in the hot seat, 

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Football seasons throughout Europe all follow roughly the same schedule, beginning in August and finishing in May. The cold winter months are where the season really heats up. Whilst the English Premier League fills the festive season with a flurry of fixtures, winter breaks are the norm across Europe’s other major leagues. The transfer window 

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The football season is soon to start My TV and footy will never part. In August it kicks off and the crowds all roar, Especially if your team does always score. To watch those players earn their dough, But sometimes a game can be so slow. The English Premier League is where it is, Watching 

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