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Who will Manchester City sell this summer?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 23 2009

With all the players that have come in to the City of Manchester stadium the time may come this summer when the board look to recoup some of their money….

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Newcastle bring in a therapist – but can Shearer perform the required miracle?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 23 2009

Well now we have seen everything – Alan Shearer the Premier League’s all time top goalscorer has resorted to bringing in a therapist to improve his players’ confidence. Having not…

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Cannavaro: A step in the wrong direction?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 24 2009

Juventus need to strengthen their back line, that is apparent, but is Fabio Cannavaro the right man to lead the Bianconeri in the next decade? His protracted return to the…

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Arshavin’s fab four dent Liverpool’s Premier League title hopes, previewing today’s Premier League matches, Fulham defender Paintsil plays Pinocchio, and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 7 2023

So, Andrei Arshavin is pretty good, apparently. In case you missed his performance for the ages and anything else today and yesterday (like this demonstration by Real Madrid’s Pepe on…

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Villa Seek Glory in Fourth Outing of the Peace Cup

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 22 2009

They may have been knocked out of the UEFA Cup, failed to make the last two in the FA or League Cups and not be in the title race anymore…

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Chelsea Face Everton in dress-rehearsal of the FA Cup Final

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 22 2009

With Liverpool drawing against Arsenal last night Chelsea will have been given renewed hope that they can push on and claim at least, the runners up spot this season. Although…

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UEFA Cracks Down on Racist Chanting but is it Too Little Too Late?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 22 2009

Over the years racist chanting and banners have dogged the European stage. Clubs and players alike have all demanded action, have all appealed for more to be done however their…

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Title in United’s Hands As Fergie Plots Pompey’s Downfall

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 22 2009

As of 21:53 last night the title really did become Man United’s to lose. Liverpool failed to defeat Arsenal at home; despite scoring four times, they were penned back by…

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FC Barcelona vs. Sevilla preview: Barca has to win

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 22 2009

After Real Madrid’s dramatic 3-2 win yesterday against Getafe, Barca needs a win tonight against Sevilla in order to keep the distance at 6 points. This weekend, Barca won an…

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The League may have gone for Liverpool, but what a way for it to go!

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 23 2009

Football really is a fickle mistress isn’t it? Just when you think that the game has thrown up just about every conceivable high, every unimaginable low, and plenty in-between, it…

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Liverpool 4-4 Arsenal – Goal Videos

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Oct 28 2009

The following article refers to an older game – for the upcoming Arsenal-Liverpool game, click here. All 8 of the goals from the frantic Liverpool v Arsenal game last night:…

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Synopsis Russia : Zenit’s Zenith, Loveless Moscow and a New Czar

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 22 2009

Zenit St. Petersburg was the straw that broke the Camel’s back. Rubin Kazan let the cat out the bag. In 2007, after years of domination by Moscow teams – Spartak,…

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How Rafa Benitez has ruined Ryan Babel’s Liverpool career, Cohen remains bullish over Hillsborough comments, Ronaldo turns on the burners in Brazil, and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 3 2022

While you see why going to a Star Trek premiere isn’t so bad (unless you’re Thierry Henry), catch up on all of today’s best bits from Soccerlens and elsewhere around…

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Naught Schoolboys Ferguson and Benitez told off by Headmaster

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 21 2009

Like naughty schoolboys sent to the headmaster’s office Sir Alex and Rafa have been given detention. The head of the League Manager’s Association, Richard Bevan, has told the warring bosses…

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Ticketing Turmoil at Old Trafford Sees Thousands of Complaints

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 21 2009

It is famously difficult for fans of some of the biggest clubs in Europe to get tickets, short of camping outside the ticket office for days or weeks in advance…

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