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The 20th Premier League campaign saw its final round of games yesterday and a chance to reflect on a mixed bag of pre-season predictions. Back in August, I picked Man United as title winners – purely based on Man City’s unique ability to shoot themselves in the foot whenever they seem to be making progress…. Continue reading >

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Man City claimed the win required to see them move three points clear, but manager Roberto Mancini continues to give the impression of a manager feeling some considerable pressure in the hunt for silverware. Mancini’s demeanor during pre-match interviews of late has been downbeat, and he persists in bemoaning the lack of points collected in… Continue reading >

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It may be advantage Liverpool after their first leg win last night, but the tie is far from over. Liverpool though, showed yet again that they can compete with the best and, without making the same kind of mistakes that were evident when the sides met in the league a week ago, were rewarded for… Continue reading >

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So, with a third of the season played, what better time to look at how the Premier League has unfolded so far – and to check out how those predictions are looking! In terms of the title, it wouldn’t be too much of an exaggeration to suggest that Man City look almost unstoppable at the… Continue reading >

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This week has seen the credibility of UEFA’s Financial Fair Play again called into question, this time by Arsene Wenger. When the regulations were originally announced, the intention of UEFA was that clubs would no longer be able to spend recklessly in pursuit of success, and that clubs’ maximum allowed expenditure would be based on… Continue reading >

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It’s difficult to know what Sir Alex Ferguson’s greatest achievement is, such are the options. Ending Manchester United’s 26 year title drought? Introducing many youngsters to a team which would go on to dominate for years? Becoming the first British manager to lift the Champions League? Ripping up successful, championship winning sides in order to… Continue reading >

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The story of Carlos Tevez refusing to play in a Champions League game for Manchester City last night was always going to be all over the news. Sensationalized headlines. Differing stories reporting what actually happened. A variety of quotes from ‘friends’ and insiders. An opinion from Harry Redknapp. It’s all a sign of the soap-opera… Continue reading >

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Champions/Top 3 It’s difficult to see beyond the two Manchester teams and Chelsea for the 2011/12 Premier League winner. Man City weren’t entirely convincing last season and have the added challenge of Champions League football this time around. But they have the most expensively assembled squad in the league and one which should have enough… Continue reading >

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It’s FA Cup final weekend. Not that it feels like it. I’m not old enough to recall classic finals of past years, played out in black and white. But I do remember the hours spent in front of BBC’s coverage of FA Cup final day back in the early 90’s, and it was always something… Continue reading >