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Cherriots of Fire: Justin Kluivert’s record-equalling hat-trick keeps Bournemouth dreaming of Europe
Any fond memories Newcastle fans had over the Kluivert surname quickly vanished on Saturday, as Justin – the son of former Magpies forward Patrick – slammed in a hat-trick to halt their nine-game winning run in all competitions. The Cherries’ midfielder delivered a match-winning performance against the club where his father played during the 2004/05…
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Scintillating Salah draws level with Henry in all-time Premier League scorers chart
Mohamed Salah has long been recognised as one of the best forwards to ever grace the Premier League, but this season any margin doubt about the Egyptian’s contribution to English football since his arrival at Liverpool in 2017 has been firmly laid to rest. The Liverpool wide man sits proudly atop the top-scorer chart after…
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Nuno’s relentless Forest are displaying traits of genuine top-four contenders
Since earning promotion back to the Premier League in 2022, Nottingham Forest have spent more time looking over their shoulders in the hope of avoiding relegation than they have climbing towards a spot in the Champions League. The East Midlanders have finished 16th and 17th in their respective campaigns since reintegrating back into the country’s…
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Ice Cold Palmer sets Premier League record with Panenka against Spurs
The Chelsea man has now scored 12/12 of his attempts from the spot – the best conversion rate in Premier League history. Tottenham vs Chelsea is a fixture rarely lacking entertainment value. Last season we were treated to a five-goal thriller as the Blues prevailed 4-1 in north London, with two red cards and a…
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It’s a Midweek Football Frenzy
We are getting to that time of year when the wall-to-wall football only intensifies and, as the festivities ramp up, so does the fixture list. This week we are treated to a midweek flurry of action in the Premier League, as all 20 teams are in action from Tuesday to Thursday. A trio of six-pointers…
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Southampton are not making it easy for themselves
Many thought that Liverpool’s trip to a Southampton side rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table would’ve ended in a cricket score on Sunday. The Reds, current leaders of England’s top division and prior to this weekend five points clear at the summit ahead of Manchester City, have been emphatic this term under…
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Biggest winners and losers from Matchweek 10, as the Premier League pauses for the international break
Yet another infuriatingly timed international break is now upon us, as domestic action in Europe’s top leagues is put on pause for the return of the UEFA Nations League. The top-flight signed off for its brief sabbatical in style this weekend, though, treating us all to another action-packed weekend of exhilarating action – but who…
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Late Drama: Record number of 90+ minute goals netted in Matchweek 9
We are now a quarter of the way through the season and so far it has not failed to live up to the hype and anticipation felt throughout the campaign’s build-up in the summer. Arsenal and Liverpool’s potentially title-deciding clash on Sunday was the headline act to another sensationally exciting weekend in the English top-flight,…
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Comeback Kings: Teams are winning from behind more than usual this season
This season’s Premier League campaign has begun in scintillating fashion, with thrills and spills galore as the fight for the title, top-four and relegation looks wide open following eight games. One of the most interesting aspects of this campaign, albeit only a couple of months old, is how many teams are turning games around by…