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Xabi Alonso is the last hope for Jamie Gittens
22Aug By Frank G. BarnesNo Comments
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Xabi Alonso is the last hope for Jamie Gittens

Jamie Gittens joined Chelsea in 2025 for a whopping 56 million euros after what was really only a great half season, and unlike Nicolas Jackson at Villarreal, he was really only great in the first half of the 2024/25 season for Borussia Dortmund up until Niko Kovac's arrival made BVB more defensive (to their benefit). But the England international showed enough explosiveness and dribbling quality to make the Blues invest heavily in him as a solution on the left wing, which has been a gaping hole for them. Gittens flopped miserably in his first season at Chelsea, and while an adjustment period was always going to be necessary for an especially raw player who did take a lot of time to come good at Dortmund in the first place, it was jarring to see how much he struggled. Despite many...
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Martin Zubimendi already proved what was really behind his Arsenal struggles
22Aug By Frank G. BarnesNo Comments
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Martin Zubimendi already proved what was really behind his Arsenal struggles

Arsenal dominated Coventry 3-0 on Friday night to open the 2026/27 Premier League season, and it was no surprise to see how easily the reigning champions destroyed one of the newly promoted sides. Though, of course, Ipswich and Hull scored upset wins, and that actually makes what Arsenal did all the more impressive. Christos Tzolis stole the show with an insane game in his Arsenal debut, and he might be the next big thing in the Premier League. And the former next big thing, Martin Odegaard, was like a new signing again with how much better he looked on Matchday 1 than almost any point last season. But if you ask me - and by reading this article, you are essentially asking me - the biggest storyline wasn't those guys, but rather defensive midfielder Martin Zubimendi. Zubi is going...
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What Makes Pedri So Good? Barcelona Star’s Playing Style, Position and Tactical Analysis
20Aug By Frank G. BarnesNo Comments
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What Makes Pedri So Good? Barcelona Star’s Playing Style, Position and Tactical Analysis

Pedri has established himself as one of the most intelligent and technically gifted midfielders in world football, but what exactly makes the Barcelona star so effective? He may not always dominate the headlines with spectacular goals or assists, yet Pedri can influence a match in ways that are harder to measure. His positioning, awareness, ability to escape pressure and understanding of space allow him to control games from midfield and make Barcelona function at a higher level. In this tactical analysis, we'll break down Pedri's playing style, best position, biggest strengths, weaknesses and why he is so important to Barcelona. What Is Pedri's Playing Style? Pedri is a cerebral center midfielder who likes to play between the lines in the final third where he can playmake, oft...
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Predicting every Premier League team’s goal scoring leader in 2026/27
15Aug By Frank G. BarnesNo Comments
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Predicting every Premier League team’s goal scoring leader in 2026/27

The 2026/27 Premier League season is starting up again soon, and before the new campaign begins, let's take a look at who every team's best scorer will be Manchester City: Erling Haaland Arsenal: Bukayo Saka In theory, the leading goal scorer for Arsenal should be Viktor Gyokeres at the No. 9, but he is so hard to rely on. And while nobody will confuse Bukayo Saka for being the most killer goal scoring winger in the world, he has better technical ability and feel for the game than Gyokeres. He is bound for a bounce back season in 2026/27. Chelsea: Cole Palmer Like with Arsenal, it's hard to pick against the striker, but Joao Pedro brings a lot more than goals to the table for the Blues. And, in fact, what makes him such an asset to Chelsea is the fact that he is more than a scoring st...
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3 Premier League teams doomed to fall out of European places in 2026/27 season
15Aug By Frank G. BarnesNo Comments
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3 Premier League teams doomed to fall out of European places in 2026/27 season

The 2026/27 Premier League season is on the horizon, but not every fan base should be looking forward to the fresh campaign. Here are three teams destined to fall out of the European places. Brighton It hurts to pick against Brighton since they have a lot of great young talent - and added another future star in center back Luka Vuskovic from Tottenham Hotspur this summer - and are a really likable club with a great coach, but the thing is, they don't have the veteran talent or the overall squad depth in key areas of defense and midfield to compete at the highest level. Brighton were fortunate to have made it to Europe last season, benefiting from a weak Premier League with the likes of Chelsea and Tottenham struggling. The big boys are going to be back with a vengeance, while Brighton...
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3 Premier League teams ready to steal European qualification spots in the 2026/27 season
14Aug By Frank G. BarnesNo Comments
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3 Premier League teams ready to steal European qualification spots in the 2026/27 season

The 2026/27 Premier League season is only about a week away, and here are three teams that didn't make it into the top eight to qualify for European football last season who could come roaring back this season. Tottenham Hotspur Tottenham are easily the best bounce back candidates to bet on for the 2026/27 Premier League season, because they have been on a tear this summer transfer window. While winning the transfer window isn't always a blessing, the moves Roberto De Zerbi and Johan Lange make are definitely going to take Spurs to another level. After back to back 17th placed finishes in the Premier League, Tottenham finally have a great midfield with the additions of Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes, who join Rodrigo Bentancur and Archie Gray at the base and James Maddison in the ...
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The best and worst FPL signing at every position for the 2026/27 season
13Aug By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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The best and worst FPL signing at every position for the 2026/27 season

The 2026/27 Premier League season is less than two weeks away from starting, and it's time for FPL owners to get their lineups settled and to start thinking about who they want to build their teams around. Here are the best and worst signings for the value at each position. Goalkeeper Best: Antonin Kinsky was one of the best goalkeepers in the entire Premier League once he took over as the starter for Tottenham Hotspur at the end of the 2025/26 season, and he is no fluke. He just cost his chance to start, and at 4.5 pounds, he is a relative bargain. Worst: As sad as it is to say about a great goalkeeper like Alisson Becker, his age and recent injuries could make him a player with real bust potential. He costs 5.5 pounds, and there are better keepers to sign at that price. Defender B...
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5 FPL stars to avoid signing for the 2026/27 season
9Aug By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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5 FPL stars to avoid signing for the 2026/27 season

The 2026/27 Premier League season will soon be upon us, and everyone is wondering who they should - or should not - sign for the upcoming in Fantasy Premier League. Here are five big names to avoid signing in FPL this year due to their cost and bust potential. Arsenal CB William Saliba One of the best but also one of the most expensive center backs in FPL, William Saliba is going to start the season recovering from a back injury. He is a world class player and probably the most talented player on Arsenal, but he's also going to be a big injury risk this year and may be someone who flops badly because of it. Tottenham Hotspur CB Marcos Senesi Marcos Senesi was one of the top scorers in FPL last year, but that's also because he played in a great scheme for him with Bournemouth. Spurs are...
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Tottenham’s loss to Sunderland showed why De Zerbi is the wrong man for the job
14Apr By Cody AcevedaNo Comments
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Tottenham’s loss to Sunderland showed why De Zerbi is the wrong man for the job

After Tottenham hired Roberto De Zerbi, most pundits focused on how long it would take for the Italian to implement his system. Some said he would bed in right away, while others said he might not have enough time to make an impact at Spurs this season. Whatever the argument, most of these discussions concerned De Zerbi’s attacking tactics. After all, De Zerbi’s preferred slow build-up is very different from Igor Tudor’s ‘keep-it-simple’ mentality and a huge departure from the kind of direct football Thomas Frank tried to use earlier this season. With all this being said, the loss to Sunderland made it clear that De Zerbi’s defensive set-up could see Tottenham relegated from the Premier League this season, not Spurs’ attack. If you watched De Zerbi’s Brighton sides, you’ll know th...
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No, the Premier League isn’t dead after its Champions League losses
19Mar By Cody AcevedaNo Comments
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No, the Premier League isn’t dead after its Champions League losses

The football world is reeling after Chelsea, Manchester City, Tottenham, and Newcastle were eliminated from the Champions League this week. The four English Premier League teams lost by a combined score of 28-12. LaLiga sides alone scored 20 goals against English opposition in the Round of 16. Newcastle’s 7-2 loss to Barcelona is one of the heaviest defeats in UCL history. Because of these results, there’s never been a better time to say that the Premier League is dead. And plenty of people are saying that, but those people are wrong. As bad as these losses were for EPL sides, they say nothing about the overall quality of English football. The Premier League is still the best league in the world. This week’s defeats only tell us that the gap between the Premier League and the elit...
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