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Author: Billy Brake

University of Edinburgh graduate, Trainee Sports Journalist at News Associates. English born, South African raised. Man United season ticket holder.
Marcelo Bielsa in the big leagues

Marcelo Bielsa in the big leagues

February 15, 2020 by Billy Brake

Billy Brake discusses Marcelo Bielsa and how the Leeds United boss would fare in the Premier League.

The end of the Arsenal Road for Özil

The end of the Arsenal Road for Özil

November 11, 2019 by Billy Brake

Billy Brake discusses Mesut Özil’s standing at Arsenal as the Gunners continue to struggle under Unai Emery.

Has Pep Guardiola done all he can for Manchester City?

Has Pep Guardiola done all he can for Manchester City?

October 31, 2019 by Billy Brake

Despite bringing unprecedented domestic success to Manchester City, Pep Guardiola’s time to achieve continental success at The Etihad is running out, writes Billy Brake

Where it all went wrong for Manchester United

Where it all went wrong for Manchester United

October 23, 2019 by Billy Brake

The causes of the current crisis at Old Trafford run deep and all lead back to Manchester United’s hasty sacking of Louis van Gaal, writes Billy Brake.

Angel Gomes  - The great red hope for Manchester United?

Angel Gomes – The great red hope for Manchester United?

October 9, 2019 by Billy Brake

With Manchester United in crisis, the club could do worse than to look at their very own Angel Gomes for revitalisation, writes Billy Brake

Solskjaer needs to realise he doesn't have the Class of '92

Solskjaer needs to realise he doesn’t have the Class of ’92

October 5, 2019 by Billy Brake

Billy Brake discusses Manchester United’s squad make up as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer tries to embed the next generation into the first team.

Carlos Vela - A career revived in MLS

Carlos Vela – A career revived in MLS

September 4, 2019 by Billy Brake

Billy Brake takes a look at Carlos Vela’s Californian career resurgence in Major League Soccer.

Can Everton really challenge the top sides in England?

Can Everton really challenge the top sides in England?

August 31, 2019 by Billy Brake

Everton have brought some big signings to Goodison Park this summer but have they got the squad to challenge towards the top of the Premier League?

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