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Where does Liverpool’s Arne Slot rank among the best managers in the world?
12Nov By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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Where does Liverpool’s Arne Slot rank among the best managers in the world?

Arne Sloth has Liverpool off to a hot start in the 2024/25 Premier League season, and coming up to the November international fixtures, you really have to say that the Reds are clear favorites to win the league title for the first time in five years. Liverpool have lost just one game this season - to a breakout Nottingham Forest side, of all teams - and they boast the best goalkeeper, best center back, best right back, best midfielder, best left winger, and best overall player in the English top flight. But do they have the best manager in the Premier League? What Slot has done through his first three months on the job is nothing short of remarkable, because he's not only filled the shoes of one of the greatest managers of this era in Jurgen Klopp, but, if anything, he's been an upgr...
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Ruben Amorim gets his first bold Manchester United decision right
12Nov By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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Ruben Amorim gets his first bold Manchester United decision right

Manchester United are about to kickstart a new era after the international fixtures, as Ruben Amorim has officially taken over for interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy on Nov. 11. Amorim's first actual game in charge will come on Nov. 24 against newly promoted underdogs Ipswich Town, fresh off a 2-1 upset victory over Tottenham this past weekend. There is a lot of optimism surrounding the Amorim appointment, because so many other big clubs around European football were interested in hiring the Portuguese manager from Sporting CP. But Amorim waited and ended up leaping at the opportunity to be the guy who finally turns Manchester United around after a revolving door of managers, with the most recent being the thoroughly disappointing Erik ten Hag. With Manchester United coming of...
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The only way Chelsea sell Christopher Nkunku
12Nov By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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The only way Chelsea sell Christopher Nkunku

Chelsea star forward Christopher Nkunku hasn't enjoyed nearly the same importance or success since leaving RB Leipzig in 2023 as one of the most acclaimed attacking players in European football. Injuries have certainly played their role in Nkunku's diminished output, but he's also been overshadowed by a bigger breakout star in Cole Palmer, who was a legitimate Premier League Player of the Season candidate in 2023/24. With Chelsea needing and out-and-out striker to lead the line and with no room for another playmaker after Palmer's breakout. Nkunku has diminished in importance and the frustration is beginning to bubble. A recent report highlighted the possibility of Nkunku seeking a new club, with Manchester United reportedly ready to throw their hats in the mix for the 26-year-old...
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Tottenham make contacts for a star winger who is a perfect fit to lift Champions League hopes
12Nov By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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Tottenham make contacts for a star winger who is a perfect fit to lift Champions League hopes

Tottenham are still figuring out who they are, because after walloping usual European football competitors Aston Villa 4-1, Spurs went ahead and lost to one of the worst teams in the league in Ipswich Town 2-1. As Spurs head into the international fixtures, they have to mostly like what they have seen in Ange Postecoglou's second season, but with Chelsea improving, Tottenham continue to be outside the bubble in the battle for the Champions League. The Dominic Solanke transfer at striker has worked out thus far, and Dejan Kulusevski's shift to midfield has been another positive. But Tottenham still need more quality in their squad, particularly in the midfield and when it comes to progressing play on the wings. Tottenham just might make a major splash in the January transfer window...
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Ruben Amorim bizarrely wants Manchester United to sign an aging CB, but it just might work
11Nov By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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Ruben Amorim bizarrely wants Manchester United to sign an aging CB, but it just might work

Now that Manchester United have hired Ruben Amorim as their new manager, we can expect the transfer rumor mill to run amok with all the ideas that the Portuguese coach is purported to have in bringing the Red Devils back to their rightful place as a perennial Champions League team. Amorim is one of the most highly regarded young managers in world football, and pretty much every big club wanted to hire him before he ultimately decided to take the Manchester United job. He'll have to try to be a downgrade on Erik ten Hag, who somehow kept his job this summer despite leading Manchester United to their worst ever finish and the club having a new ownership group in charge. There's a strong belief that Amorim will reunite with his young stars at Sporting CP, but the coach has publicly s...
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A highly underrated CB transfer target Chelsea could sign
11Nov By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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A highly underrated CB transfer target Chelsea could sign

Chelsea aren't desperate for center back help right now, but there's a prevailing belief that it would be wise for them to snag a high-upside target at the position if an affordable option were to arise. As much as there is optimism relayed through certain sections of the media about Benoit Badiashile recovering his form in a Chelsea uniform, there's a sense that the Blues will be actively shopping him in the January and June transfer markets. Aside from Levi Colwill, none of the starting center backs at Stamford Bridge should feel like their futures are secure. Wesley Fofana and Axel Disasi, for example, are good players, but neither have proven that they are sure-fire starters and building blocks for the Blues - even as much as Enzo Maresca seems to like Fofana. Last summer, Che...
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Manchester United could easily sign the top transfer target they missed out on last summer
11Nov By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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Manchester United could easily sign the top transfer target they missed out on last summer

There is finally optimism in the air at Old Trafford, as Manchester United parted ways with Erik ten Hag - after inexplicably keeping him this summer despite having a new ownership group - and replaced him with a top young manager in Ruben Amorim. Honestly, Manchester United haven't had a good, long-term manager since Sir Alex Ferguson left. Their best coaches were Jose Mourinho and Ralf Rangnick, but neither of them really got a chance from a laughably woeful ownership and board. Now, INEOS is in charge, and Amorim is ready to lead their new era as one of the most coveted managers in world football. There is great hope that he can be the one to build a team of young stars at Man United, as the club has been investing heavily in young players of late. This past summer, Manchester ...
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Arsenal learn the truth about Benjamin Sesko’s release clause and expected transfer fee
11Nov By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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Arsenal learn the truth about Benjamin Sesko’s release clause and expected transfer fee

Arsenal should have signed a top-class striker last summer, and with every grand performance by Sporting CP star Viktor Gyokeres, a section of the fanbase grows increasingly frustrated while watching the Gunners throw away their best chance at winning the Premier League title. But in fairness to Arsenal, they did try to sign a great young striker this past summer in Benjamin Sesko, but he ultimately decided to stay with RB Leipzig for another season. Part of that reason is because Arsenal didn't do nearly enough to convince Sesko to sign despite the massive need for a fox in the box with a towering presence who can score 20 goals in a season; they wouldn't even grant him more playing time than Kai Havertz, who is not even a real striker. Arsenal will need to get serious about sign...
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Manchester United want to poach Chelsea’s most respected star
11Nov By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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Manchester United want to poach Chelsea’s most respected star

Manchester United have shown more ambition in the first few months under INEOS than they have in the past few years under the Glazers, though they did make the mistake of entrusting the start of their era to Erik ten Hag, who had led the club to its worst finish in the Premier League era last season. Nevertheless, Manchester United have righted their wrong by firing Ten Hag and giving the future to Ruben Amorim, one of the most acclaimed up-and-coming managers in world football. Amorim has a talented squad to work with, as the club signed Matthijs de Ligt, Noussair Mazraoui, Manuel Ugarte, Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro this past summer to add to a core that already included Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho, Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford, Amad Diallo, Lisandro Martinez, Diogo Dalot...
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West Ham’s saving grace comes into focus after another poor performance vs. Everton
11Nov By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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West Ham’s saving grace comes into focus after another poor performance vs. Everton

With the possible exceptions of Wolves and Crystal Palace, who are both literally in relegation places, there hasn't been a more disappointing team to start the 2024/25 Premier League season than West Ham. Despite an offseason filled with signings, the Hammers are no better than they were last season and may be even worse, as they currently sit in 14th place under new manager Julen Lopetegui. The former Real Madrid coaching flop is already on the hot seat in London, and the only thing keeping him from being canned is a worry internally of starting a revolving door coaching carousel. West Ham suffered another poor result this past weekend, drawing 0-0 to yearly relegation candidates Everton in what can only be described as another lifeless display from this Lopetegui-coached side. ...
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