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Progress has been made this season, but problems remain at Manchester United
Can Man United solve their squad’s shortcomings in a single summer?
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May 14th 2021, 4:00 PM
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One man has been more integral than most to Man City's remarkable season
Rúben Dias has shone at the heart of the Etihad outfit’s defence.
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May 7th 2021, 6:10 PM
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Guardiola goes back to what he knows best to find all the answers to unprecedented challenge
City can reclaim their title this weekend, in what will be a triumph for their era-defining manager.
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Apr 30th 2021, 4:00 PM
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Breakaway fiasco gives Premier League the chance to fix its greatest flaw
The question now turns to how the Big Six should be punished for their scheming. Should they be hit by points deductions and transfer bans? Or should they be hit where it hurts most?
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Apr 23rd 2021, 4:47 PM
# Under Pressure
What now for Matt Doherty?
The Irish international has had a difficult first season at new club Tottenham.
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Apr 16th 2021, 4:14 PM
# Analysis
Liverpool's most obvious problem was exposed again last night
The Reds were left frustrated amid a 0-0 draw with Real Madrid at Anfield.
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Apr 15th 2021, 12:04 PM
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LOI title race may be far more open than before as the big two clash at Tallaght
Shamrock Rovers and Dundalk meet at Tallaght Stadium tonight.
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Apr 2nd 2021, 6:45 AM
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Has Ole Gunnar Solskjaer done enough to deserve a new £9 million-a-year contract?
Reports have suggested the Man United boss is set to be rewarded with a new deal.
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Mar 19th 2021, 2:00 PM
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One of the all-time Premier League greats looks set to bow out
At 32, Sergio Aguero appears to be on the verge of a Manchester City exit.
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Mar 12th 2021, 2:00 PM
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Where has it all gone wrong for Liverpool?
Alex Ferguson set the template for transitioning successful Premier League sides ahead of the 1995-96 season.
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Mar 5th 2021, 3:01 PM
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From 'the biggest fool in Manchester' to manager-of-the-season contender
Seven years on from the United debacle, David Moyes is helping West Ham reach new heights.
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Feb 26th 2021, 5:34 PM
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There's one obvious contender for Premier League Player of the Year as it stands
Ilkay Gundogan has starred for a dominant Manchester City this season.
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Feb 19th 2021, 4:53 PM
# problems
What is going on with Gareth Bale at Tottenham?
The Wales star looks a shadow of his former self at present.
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Feb 12th 2021, 5:17 PM
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Dissecting 5 theories on what's gone wrong at Liverpool
The Reds have endured an underwhelming season so far.
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Feb 5th 2021, 9:36 PM
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Has Chelsea's harsh approach to managers helped make them England's most successful club since 2003?
No Premier League team has won as many trophies as the Blues since the Roman Abramovich era began.
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Jan 29th 2021, 2:36 PM
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Spurs just the right size club for Mourinho as he rediscovers his mojo
If Manchester United and Real Madrid were too big for him, Jose is finding Spurs to be the perfect fit for a career redemption.
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Dec 11th 2020, 4:00 PM
# title race
The two teams most likely to topple Liverpool face off
Tottenham and Chelsea will be aiming to outline their title credentials on Sunday.
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Nov 27th 2020, 1:11 PM
# Analysis
Has Paul Pogba reached a point of no return at Man United?
The Frenchman has been reduced to a substitute role on more than one occasion this season.
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Nov 20th 2020, 6:46 PM
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Man City challenge leaves Klopp in a selection conundrum over one of his key men
For the first time under the German, Roberto Firmino is under pressure to justify his place.
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Nov 6th 2020, 3:53 PM
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Can Tottenham's world-class duo inspire an unlikely title challenge?
Harry Kane and Son Heung-min in particular have caught the eye since the season began.
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Oct 30th 2020, 2:04 PM
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Marcus Rashford is a hero the Premier League scarcely deserves
The Manchester United striker has led an enormous community effort to feed children in poverty, after the UK government refused to extend meal vouchers through to next year.
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Oct 23rd 2020, 4:35 PM
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Is the Premier League's Project Big Picture really such a bad idea?
It s a naked power grab by the biggest clubs, but with the lower leagues fighting for their lives after decades of Premier League greed, it may be worth accepting.
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Oct 16th 2020, 6:31 PM
# Analysis
What most pundits are overlooking in the Premier League handball debate
A decision at the end of the Tottenham-Newcastle game last weekend has caused much uproar.
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Oct 2nd 2020, 8:02 PM
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Can Aaron Connolly succeed where most Irish strikers struggle?
The 20-year-old Galway native was on target against Newcastle last weekend.
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Sep 25th 2020, 4:39 PM
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Can a familiar face bail out Mourinho and Spurs?
Gareth Bale is set to re-join the North London club.
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Sep 18th 2020, 3:37 PM
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McCarthy's Sky commentary a comical counterpoint as Kenny's Ireland show signs of real change
Although he initially looked uneasy with the new style, Shane Duffy showed some of Ireland’s traditional strengths to rescue a draw in Bulgaria.
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Sep 3rd 2020, 11:33 PM
# STANDOUT
There is no question who should have been awarded the Ballon d'Or this year
Robert Lewandowski completed a memorable season by helping Bayern win the Champions League last night.
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Aug 24th 2020, 7:15 AM
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From struggling at West Brom to setting the Champions League alight
Serge Gnabry’s brace helped Bayern Munich overcome Lyon in last night’s semi-final.
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Aug 20th 2020, 8:00 AM
# Analysis
Promising Irish starlet hands reality check to Ole Gunnar Solsjkaer
Michael Obafemi’s last-gasp equaliser caused a setback to the Red Devils’ Champions League ambitions.
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Jul 14th 2020, 6:00 AM
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John Egan a strong contender for Irish player of the season - and it could be about to get even better
The Sheffield United centre-back has been a key figure amid a remarkable season for the club.
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Jul 9th 2020, 7:30 AM
# Analysis
Is Jose Mourinho now yesterday's man?
The Portuguese manager saw his Tottenham side’s Champions League hopes diminish amid a loss to Sheffield United on Thursday.
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Jul 3rd 2020, 6:00 AM
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This Liverpool side will be remembered as one of the Premier League greats
The Reds were confirmed as league champions for the first time since 1990 last night.
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Jun 26th 2020, 6:00 AM
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Hundreds of millions of talent on show, but a £60k purchase from Sligo the standout in Merseyside derby
Irish captain Seamus Coleman was named man of the match for his display in the Everton-Liverpool game.
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Jun 21st 2020, 10:24 PM
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Liverpool may not be remembered as one of the great sides - but that won't matter if they win the title
Their aura has been dented amid a slump in form.
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Mar 6th 2020, 9:37 PM
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United return to the scene of their biggest crime under Solskjaer and must make amends
Performances in these final three months of the campaign will provide the strongest indication yet that the Norwegian’s methods are working.
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Feb 28th 2020, 4:16 PM
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A wretched week shows why Manchester City will never be as loved as Guardiola and the club want
The club’s reputation has been hugely damaged following an extraordinary seven days.
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Feb 21st 2020, 4:00 PM
# Analysis
Man United ride their luck in Chelsea win
The Red Devils revived their Champions League hopes with a win over their top-four rivals.
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Feb 17th 2020, 10:30 PM
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Do you agree with our Premier League team of the season so far?
Just the seven Liverpool players make our selection.
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Feb 14th 2020, 4:21 PM
# Analysis
Who will lose out in the Premier League's 6-team relegation battle?
West Ham, Norwich and Watford are some of the clubs fearing the drop.
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Feb 7th 2020, 4:42 PM
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Can Frank Lampard handle the increased expectation at Chelsea?
The manager is now facing more scrutiny than at any point in his short coaching career thus far.
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Jan 31st 2020, 4:00 PM
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