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Potential big players in the Premier League title race
There will likely be more twists and turns in the race between Liverpool and Manchester City for the Premier League title.
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Joe Lolley – The next Jamie Vardy in the making?
From non league to Championship, Joe Lolley is a man in form. Liam Haycock looks at his potential as he shows a likeness to Premier League star, Jamie Vardy.
Business end of the Champions League will define Tuchel’s first season at PSG
Paul Little speaks to French football expert about an important Champions League tie for first-year PSG boss Thomas Tuchel.
Are Real Madrid back from the dead?
With victory over city rivals in El Derbi Madrileño, Darryl Geraghty ponders if Real Madrid are finally turning things around.
Philippe Coutinho and Isco – Failing to impress and frozen out
Richard Pike compares the situations of Philippe Coutinho and Isco, two playmakers who are battling for first team football at their respective clubs.
The disappearance of the Midfield General in today’s game
Philip Flanagan discusses midfield evolution and a gradual shift from heavyweight clashes to more nuanced battles.
Do football rivalries matter to the players any more?
After Paul Pogba and Mohammed Salah posted a photograph together this wee. Aidan Boland questions if rivalries and loyalty still matter in football.
How Valverde marshals his forces may be key to Barcelona’s Champions League ambitions
Paul Little talks to Marca’s Joseph Sexton about Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde and the club’s Champions League ambitions.
Like father, like son – is Timothy Weah destined for greatness?
With two goals to his name in three games at Celtic, Timothy Weah is a highly rated future star and Liam Haycock looks at his career prospects.
Thierry Henry at Monaco – a series of disasters that was finally put to an end
After 20 games in charge, Thierry Henry has been sacked as manager of Monaco, Felix Tasker picks over the bones of a failed experiment.