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English Premier League

Three Things: Azpilicueta joins cheat list, Henderson should drop the fake hard man act, Arsenal boss on borrowed time

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 30 2021

The new Premier League season has started with a bang and most of the latest round of matches did not disappoint. Five of the so-called ‘Big Six’ have made strong…

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Premier League 2021/22 Week 3: EPL Results & Table

Author image Michael Black  •  Mar 15 2022

The third round of fixtures in the Premier League features some mouth-watering matches across the EPL table. We’ll update this story with reports, results, highlights and the latest Premier League…

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Premier League Week 3 Fixtures: TV Schedule, Live Stream & EPL Table 2021/22

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 27 2021

The new Premier League season rumbles on this weekend, with some eye-catching fixtures scheduled to take place. The action gets underway on Saturday lunchtime, with Manchester City welcoming Arsenal to…

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Premier League: 5 to follow on Matchday 3

Author image Michael Black  •  Dec 9 2021

The new Premier League season rumbles on this weekend with some intriguing games scheduled to take place across the country. The standout fixture is undoubtedly on Saturday, as Liverpool and…

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Three Things: Bye-bye Burnley part two, Chelsea are the real deal, Everton need defensive boost

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 23 2021

Monday morning is here again which means it’s time for ‘Three Things’ – our weekly look at some of the biggest talking points from the latest round of Premier League…

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Premier League 2021/22 Week 2: EPL Results & Table

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 24 2021

The second round of fixtures in the Premier League features some intriguing matches across the EPL table. We’ll update this story with reports, results, highlights and the latest Premier League…

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Premier League Week 2 Fixtures: TV Schedule, Live Stream & EPL Table 2021/22

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 20 2021

The new Premier League season continues apace this weekend, with some exciting fixtures scheduled to take place. The action gets underway on Saturday lunchtime, with Liverpool welcoming Burnley to Anfield….

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Premier League legends question new defensive ethos

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 18 2021

The art of defending has changed massively in recent years, with managers placing a much greater emphasis on playing out from the back. In fairness, the concept is not a…

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Three Things: Petulant Grealish flops, Arteta under the cosh, bye-bye Burnley

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 16 2021

It’s Monday morning. The Premier League is up and running again. All of which means it’s time for ‘Three Things’ to return. Our recap of the weekend action is back,…

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Premier League 2021/22 Week 1: EPL Results & Table

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 15 2021

The first round of fixtures in the Premier League features some exciting matches across the EPL table. We’ll update this story with reports, results, highlights and the latest Premier League…

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Excuses won’t wash – Chelsea manager is under the cosh after huge outlay

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 14 2021

Chelsea head into the new Premier League season with the weight of expectations hanging over them. Winning the Champions League re-established the Blues as genuine big hitters in European football….

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Why Arsenal should be challenging for the top four this season

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 13 2021

Arsenal fans have not had an easy time of things over the past few seasons, with the club failing to deliver in the Premier League. Four FA Cup successes in…

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Premier League Week 1 Fixtures: TV Schedule, Live Stream & EPL Table 2021/22

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 14 2021

The new Premier League season gets underway this weekend, with some eye-catching fixtures scheduled to take place. The first game on Friday should be a cracker, with newly-promoted Brentford taking…

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Arsenal star Alexandre Lacazette linked with Roma

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 9 2021

Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette has been linked with a summer move to Roma. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport (via Mirror), the Serie A club have enquired about Lacazette’s availability….

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Southampton make ‘take it or leave it’ offer to Blackburn Rovers for Adam Armstrong

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 12 2021

Southampton have reportedly made an improved offer for Blackburn Rovers forward Adam Armstrong, according to The Athletic. Saints are amongst several Premier League clubs interested in Armstrong, but none have…

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