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Are Aurier & Spurs facing Man City at the right time?

The right-back could feature at Wembley as the Lilywhites seek an end to a 13-year wait for silverware

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Iheanacho is Foxes’ key man as they target historic FA Cup final

The Foxes’ in-form frontman could hold the keys to the side’s first appearance at the vaunted cup competition’s decider in 50-odd years

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Did FC Porto make Sanusi mistake against Chelsea?

The left-back was under-utilised by the Portuguese giants on Wednesday, which was a disappointment after his second-leg Juventus performance in Turin

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Choupo-Moting: Bayern's key man in season-shaping week?

With Robert Lewandowski likely to miss the return leg against PSG, the Cameroonian has to step up in front of goal in Europe and domestically

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Osimhen needs Gattuso faith in critical Juventus clash

Will the Napoli boss resist the temptation to revert to what worked vs AC Milan and Roma by starting the confident forward against the Old Lady?

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Osimhen vs Simy in Napoli-Crotone showdown

The in-form Azzurri continue to chase a Champions League spot while the hapless Pythagoreans are staring at immediate relegation from the top flight

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Iheanacho: Making a case for Man City return

With Sergio Aguero departing and high cost of possible replacements, could Pep Guardiola turn to the improving Nigerian to bolster his frontline?

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Could Man United defeat be blessing for Kessie?

The Ivorian has struggled amid the Rossoneri’s broader issues in 2021, and the battle is far from over with a Champions League spot on the line

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Is Solanke worthy of another PL shot?

While Bournemouth’s promotion chase hangs in the air, is the 23-year-old primed to return to the big time regardless of how they end the campaign?

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Peripheral Iheanacho has become Leicester's CL joker

The Nigerian netted his first hat-trick in the Premier League on Sunday, and his form bodes well for the Foxes looking to end in the top four

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Why Simy is key to Crotone's survival hopes

The forward helped Serse Cosmi to his first Serie A win in nine years, and the Pythagoreans will hope to build on that success to beat relegation

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Why Hakimi’s Inter warrant the Scudetto

It wasn’t the wide attacker’s brightest performance, but it was arguably the Nerazzurri's most important victory in the context of their season

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Why Chelsea game proves Okocha is right about Salah

A meek surrender to the resurgent Blues shows the Nigeria legend wasn’t out of line to suggest the Egypt forward should seek pastures new

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Can Eze realise his potential at Crystal Palace?

A forgettable game of football may have impressed Roy Hodgson, but offers little inspiration to the talented Nigerian wonderkid

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Will Mendy be the difference vs Liverpool at Anfield?

The Spaniard’s last two games vs the Reds prompted the arrival of the Senegal star…but will the Blues’ current number one come up trumps at Anfield?

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Understanding Tuchel’s Ziyech conundrum

The Moroccan's incisiveness improves the Blues in the final third, but his potential re-integration could threaten other elements of the Blues' set-up

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Should Allardyce worry about Ajayi in Albion relegation fight?

Costly errors have crept into the centre-back’s game lately; the kind that cannot be afforded as the Baggies battle for league survival

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Is Aribo ready to take next step in his career?

The midfielder’s body of work this term has left observers wondering whether or not he’s ready to play at a higher level than Scotland

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Top four or Europa League: Which is Auba & Arsenal's better bet?

Another defeat by Manchester City on Sunday leaves the Gabon star and his teammates facing a fight to feature in Europe altogether next season

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Exceptional Ndidi merits CL football at Leicester

The Nigerian keeps reminding observers of his unrivalled quality and he’ll look to thrive as the Foxes attempt to cross another hurdle at Aston Villa

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Could Hakimi & Kessie decide massive Milan Derby?

The wing-back and central midfielder may not be the biggest stars in their teams, but they ought to play pivotal roles in captivating derby

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Will En-Nesyri punish struggling Dortmund?

Julen Lopetegui will look to his Morocco frontman to continue his form since the turn of the year against the unrecognisable German outfit

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Can Aurier pull off repeat performance vs Man City?

The right-back was vital in Tottenham's 2-0 win in the reverse fixture, but faces a daunting task on Saturday against a different, dangerous Cityzens

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Osimhen needs to step things up vs Juve

The Nigerian and his teammates were second-best in their defeat by Atalanta, but they'll look to come to Gennaro Gattuso’s aid vs the in-form Old Lady

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How badly will year-long ban hurt Onana?

The Cameroon stopper shouldn’t fret despite his suspension as he still has time on his side and, so far, retains the support of the Dutch giants

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How did Bielsa thwart talented Eze?

The Leeds United boss feared the threat of the Anglo-Nigerian before Monday’s encounter, and he tried to frustrate the Eagles man at Elland Road

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Salah, Mane or Mahrez: Liverpool and City collide

The Algeria star won’t land a knockout blow to his African counterparts’ title defence, but will relish making a huge dent, regardless

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Why Ancelotti requires enterprising Iwobi vs Man United

The Nigeria attacker shouldn’t rest on his laurels now after impressing in the last few months on Merseyside

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What is Ziyech’s place under Tuchel at Chelsea?

Every player at Stamford Bridge, more or less, gets a clean slate under the German tactician…but is that good news for the Morocco playmaker?

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Osimhen: Will peripheral forward start vs Atalanta?

The Nigeria star was conspicuously absent against Parma, and there will be more raised eyebrows if he’s unutilised against La Dea on Wednesday

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Why did Arsenal's Partey wane vs Man United?

The Ghana midfielder’s game declined after half time on Saturday, which prevented a Red Devils encore at the Emirates Stadium

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Osayi-Samuel: Why move to Fenerbahce?

While the upturn in quality at the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium is evident, is there any sense in the wide attacker moving to Turkey at 23?

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Which PL sides should consider Ighalo?

The 31-year-old’s dream loan spell at Manchester United will end by the end of January, but could any top flight side trust the ex-Watford man?

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Will Salah & Mane deliver in Man United re-run?

Alarm bells already ringing got even louder after Thursday’s loss vs Burnley, leaving the Reds somewhat desperate before playing the Red Devils again

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Why is Mahrez yet again on the fringes at City?

There’s been a decrease in game time for the Algeria star since the Manchester Derby, prompting fresh questions over the wideman’s current role

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Why is Simy struggling in Serie A?

Was the towering frontman always going to face several challenges in the Italian top flight after regaining promotion?

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'Growing' Hakimi vital to Inter’s chances vs Juventus

After recovering from a mixed autumn, the Morocco wing-back’s growing influence will be key as Antonio Conte seeks huge win over his old side

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Why Anguissa & Lookman can outdo Ziyech & Mendy

The West London clubs face off at Craven Cottage on Saturday with the in-form Cottagers backing themselves against the Blues

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Zaha & Eze pose fresh test to improved Arsenal

The Eagles duo can trouble any side on their day and Mikel Arteta will hope they are off their game on Thursday

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Chelsea: Can Mendy & Ziyech save Lampard?

How big a part can the Blues pair play in keeping the club legend in the job amid the strong criticism he’s faced in recent weeks?

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Why Kessie threatens to halt Juventus’ Serie A aspiration

The Ivorian came up trumps in Sunday’s battling win at Benevento, and could further dampen the Old Lady’s hopes of a 10th straight Serie A title

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Eric Bailly: Resurgent or false dawn?

While the centre-back has thrived recently at the heart of the Manchester United defence, previous issues mean fans won’t get too comfortable

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Aubameyang: What to expect in 2021?

Will Arsenal's talisman rediscover his goalscoring touch after unforeseen slump at the start of 2020/21?

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Will Iwobi be third-time lucky vs Arsenal?

The playmaker didn’t get the rub of the green in meetings vs old friends last term, but the Toffees look primed to stun the North Londoners this time

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Auba strike & Pepe return offers Arsenal some optimism

The Gabon star ended an unwanted run against Southampton while the Ivory Coast wideman gave a solid, if unspectacular, performance on Wednesday night

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Klopp needs misfiring Mane now more than ever

The unrecognisable Liverpool star fired blanks against Fulham on Sunday, and Jurgen Klopp will be scratching his head over the Senegal forward's form

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Are crosses the remedy for Aubameyang?

The Gunners captain fired blanks in the 1-0 defeat by Burnley and the disappointing showings are now creeping in regularly

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Mendy: Should Chelsea fans panic?

The Senegal goalkeeper has made two mistakes in successive weekends, but is there any reason to get concerned over Frank Lampard’s number one?

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Can Toko Ekambi, Kadewere & Lyon supplant PSG?

Both forwards are looking to oust the dominant Parisians and could record a statement result at Parc des Princes on Sunday

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Zaha & Eze threat poses new test for Aurier

The right-back’s performances of late have been extolled, but facing Crystal Palace’s dynamic duo may well be the litmus test for Spurs defender

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Iwobi in defence vs Chelsea: Keep or eschew?

The Everton attacking midfielder could continue in that position when Frank Lampard’s men visit, or possibly play at right-back as he did at Burnley

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How can Chelsea solve Ziyech problem?

The club legend will be tested after the Blues suffered an injury to the one player they couldn't afford to lose

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Will Hakimi finally get the better of Real Madrid?

The wing-back could help to eliminate his old side, but Antonio Conte’s recent preference for Matteo Darmian presents obstacles

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Boly will anticipate clash with Mane & Salah

Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Ivorian colossus will be central to the visitors’ dream of ending the Reds’ unbeaten run at Anfield

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Aurier's Spurs can seal superiority in Arsenal rivalry

Jose Mourinho’s side will look to inflict more misery on the Gunners who look shorn of confidence and ideas so far this season

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Why Real are there for the taking for En-Nesyri

The Morocco forward’s frustrating night vs the Blues shouldn’t be used against him when Julen Lopetegui selects XI for Los Blancos clash

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Have Mahrez & Man City finally turned the corner?

Two impressive performances on the spin bode well for the Cityzens, but consistency for the Algerian and club as a whole remains the goal

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Bouba Diop: The ‘Wardrobe’ who put Senegal on the map

Goal pay tribute to the late star, who passed away on Sunday after a long illness, and remember his finest hour, at the 2002 World Cup

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Should Klopp be worried about Salah & Mane?

Liverpool's boss was irascible after a late concession at the Amex, but the indifferent form of his top forwards will equally weigh heavily on German

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Will Ziyech & Mendy uphold Chelsea’s PL claim vs Spurs?

Having made huge impacts since moving to London, victory for the African pair on Sunday would undoubtedly sound a warning to the rest of the league

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How did Koulibaly perform against Zlatan?

The Azzurri were beaten by AC Milan at Stadio San Paolo, with Zlatan the protagonist in Naples at K2’s expense

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Iwobi at right wing-back analysed

Carlo Ancelotti surprisingly switched to a back three at Craven Cottage...so did the Nigerian give him a reason to keep the formation going forward?

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How much can Liverpool rely on Matip?

Jurgen Klopp’s strained defence face their first test against Leicester City this weekend, with the Cameroonian out to prove a huge point for the Reds

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Eze, Jordan & Zaha show Palace the way forward

The triumvirate were hugely involved as Crystal Palace thrashed Marcelo Bielsa’s men, leaving observers baffled by Roy Hodgson’s conservative approach

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Just how good was Ziyech vs Sheffield United?

Chelsea’s Morocco superstar was impeccable against the Blades, as Frank Lampard’s men gave their most impressive showing of the season to date

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Should Arteta lean on Partey & Elneny more after Man Utd win?

The former Atletico Madrid man and North African dovetailed successfully as the Gunners ended their winless league run at Old Trafford

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Unrecognisable Mahrez & City need noteworthy showing vs Liverpool

The numbers reveal a sharp decline in the Algerian’s end-product, which doesn’t bode well for the Reds’ visit...and indeed for 20/21

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Will Atalanta play into Salah & Mane's hands?

Given the bold man marking style employed by the Italian side, they leave themselves at the risk of being torn apart by Liverpool's African frontmen

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Inter’s Hakimi should relish Real return

Sold by Los Blancos in the summer, the Morocco wing-back has a point to prove, as do the Nerazzurri who look to arrest worrying form

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Masuaku can dare to dream vs Mane & Salah's Liverpool

The Hammers have been inspiring since their opening day league defeat, but ending the Reds’ 62-game unbeaten run at Anfield will be far from easy

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How Lampard can get the best out of Ziyech

The Morocco maverick opened his account for the Blues on Wednesday, but questions remain over Frank Lampard’s approach and team's structure

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Mendy’s instant success lays solid Chelsea building block

The Senegal stopper's three clean sheets in four games suggests the Blues now have a dependable man between the sticks after Kepa’s struggles

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How did Arsenal's Partey fare on first Prem start?

The Ghanaian played from the off domestically for the first time on Sunday, but Leicester City threw a spanner in the works at the Emirates Stadium

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Why Aurier’s Spurs have a title chance in crazy season

Even though the right-back continues to divide opinion, he would play important part as Jose Mourinho seeks unprecedented title in North London

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Should Arsenal, Chelsea or United have swooped for Benrahma?

The talented North African has rocked up in east London, so will the top sides' loss prove to be the Hammers' gain?

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Why Osimhen & Koulibaly make Napoli Serie A dark horses

The Nigerian’s seismic impact in the Italian top flight, and presence of the Senegal colossus mean Gli Azzurri could gatecrash the title conversation

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Aubameyang’s drought: Is Arteta to blame?

Arsenal’s captain has now fired blanks in four games, with some observers pointing to the manager’s modus operandi as primary factor for lean run

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Choupo-Moting to Bayern Munich: Brilliant or baffling?

Despite the difference in quality to Robert Lewandowski, the Cameroon striker offers more to the Bavarians than the green Joshua Zirkzee

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Klopp needs Salah & Mane rescue act in derby

The German tactician faces the most daunting Everton game since he took charge, and his top attackers need big performances to secure a win

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Hakimi vs Bennacer & Kessie: A Milan Derby like no other

All three play vital roles for Internazionale and Milan, and Saturday's clash should be an exciting Derby della Madonnina

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Can Aubameyang & Partey lead Arsenal into a new dawn?

After a nail-biting window, the signing of the Ghana star means the Gunners are now in a stronger position than they were at the end of 2019/20

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Where are the Iwobi critics now?

The Everton playmaker has bounced back in the last fortnight, silencing critics who mocked following non-appearances at the start of the season

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Will Ighalo make tough United call after Cavani arrival?

The South American joined the Red Devils on Deadline Day, further pushing the Nigerian striker down the pecking order at Old Trafford

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Partey or Aouar: Who do Arsenal need more?

With the transfer window now in its final week, which of the Gunners’ primary targets would add more to Mikel Arteta’s troops?

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Does Bayern wonderkid Zirkzee need a loan move?

The experiment to start the teenager was ditched before the hour, leaving Hansi Flick with a decision to make over the striker’s immediate future

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With Salah & Mane, Liverpool are indeed 'attacking the title'

The pair’s contribution for the Reds so far suggest Jurgen Klopp’s strong assertion is being followed verbatim

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Why Hakimi could be Inter’s most-important signing

Despite a horde of arrivals, the former Real Madrid man offers all the qualities Antonio Conte wants out wide, and he ought to flourish in Italy

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Incisive Lamptey can hurt Man United

The visit of the Red Devils provides another opportunity to enhance the Brighton & Hove Albion wideman’s growing reputation

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Analysing Osimhen’s eventful Serie A debut

Gennaro Gattuso made a strange call to leave Nigeria striker on the bench at Parma but he came on to devastating effect

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What happens if Partey stays at Atletico?

While observers expect the deal to go through eventually, there remains a possibility that the Ghana star plays the 2020/21 season in Spain

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Ighalo: What does the season hold?

The Nigerian got little game time post-lockdown as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer relied heavily on a select few...but will that continue in 2020/21?

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How did Ndidi fare at centre-back?

Injury and suspension to Leicester City’s centre-backs meant the Nigerian was deployed even deeper in a rejigged defence vs West Bromwich Albion

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Why Auba's new trademark goal is unique

Just like Gunners legend Thierry Henry, the Gabon star is seemingly making a particular finish his bread and butter

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Ziyech: What does the season hold?

Chelsea signing one of Europe’s best creators has given fans a lot to get excited about...so, will the Morocco star flourish in 2020/21?

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Aubameyang: What does the season hold?

Arsenal’s captain and talisman almost singlehandedly carried the side last year but he needs more support around him in 2020/21

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Jordan Ayew & Zaha: What does the season hold?

A keen eye should be kept on both forwards in 2020/21 given they had contrasting campaigns last season as Crystal Palace collapsed in the final weeks

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Nicolas Pepe: What does the season hold?

Arsenal’s record signing will look to build on the Gunners’ strong finish to last season where he played his part in the club’s FA Cup success

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Why is Arsenal & Chelsea target Benrahma still at Brentford?

Despite transfer rumours linking the talented Algeria playmaker with a move away, a switch is still to materialise despite a brilliant 2019/20

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King of Wembley: Could Aubameyang surpass Drogba?

The Gunners’ skipper came up trumps for Mikel Arteta at the Home of Football yet again, suggesting the Chelsea legend’s place is under threat

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Why has Onyekuru failed to kick on in last 12 months?

The talented forward has had an underwhelming year, leading to suggestions he may struggle to reach lofty expectations from his youth

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Mane, Salah & Keita: Liverpool targets for 20/21

Liverpool’s African triumvirate have claimed European and domestic glory in the last 24 months, still, there’s a lot to play for in the new season

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Cornet & Ekambi cost Lyon in Bayern defeat

The Kids’ 3-0 defeat by the relentless Bundesliga champions may have turned out differently had the French side been sharper at both ends of the pitch

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What next for Mahrez after successive UCL snubs?

The Algeria wideman didn’t start in Manchester City’s ignominious European exit, leaving him yet again questioning Pep Guardiola’s faith

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Upamecano offered Leipzig hope in error-strewn semi

The Red Bulls were badly exposed in Lisbon on Tuesday, with their promising centre-back a rare source of inspiration on a bleak night

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Did Djenepo do enough in maiden Prem campaign?

Despite offering early promise, the Malian attacker endured personal tragedy before fizzling out...but did he show enough in his first year?

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Why Toko Ekambi’s Lyon could be dark horses vs Man City

The Ligue 1 outfit secured a colossal victory over Juventus in the last 16 but will lightening strike twice against Pep Guardiola’s troops?

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Dominant Upamecano epitomises Leipzig character

The defender was near perfect against Diego Simeone’s side, leaving the Bundesliga outfit two steps away from an unexpected European triumph

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Peripheral Ighalo needs Europe to save season

The on-loan frontman was seldom used in the Red Devils’ Premier League run-in, and could very well face the same issues in Europe

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Was this Aubameyang's best ever season?

The Arsenal captain rescued what was threatening to be a disastrous year for the Gunners, thus cementing arguably his most momentous campaign to date

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The challenges facing Crotone’s Simy in Serie A

Having bounced back from the ignominy of relegation in 2018, will the towering frontman now show the same consistency in the top flight?

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Should anything be read into Pep's Mahrez snub?

The Algeria star has been left out of the XI since the disappointing FA Cup semi-final exit, prompting doubts about his Champions League involvement

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Can Samatta deliver in Villa's make-or-break final game?

The Villans’ win over Arsenal has put them in pole position to beat the drop and Dean Smith now needs a rare big showing from his misfiring forwards

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Can Ziyech help Chelsea close the gap to Liverpool?

While defensive issues remain a bugbear, players like the Morocco star could let Frank Lampard go toe-to-toe with the champions next season

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Has Keita done enough since title win to gain Klopp's trust?

While Thiago Alcantara has been linked to Liverpool in the last few weeks, the champions are already blessed with a dynamic midfielder in the Guinean

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Has Auba dispelled flat-track bully notion with City showing?

The much-maligned Arsenal captain scored two hugely important goals against the Citizens to send the Gunners into August’s final against Chelsea

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Auba, Salah or Mane: Who will claim Prem Golden Boot?

Last year’s top scorers face off on Wednesday night at the Emirates Stadium with all three having different shots of retaining the coveted award

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Is Saka the Prem's most talented youngster?

Along with Mason Greenwood and Christian Pulisic, the Arsenal wonderkid has been one of the outstanding youngsters of the 2020-21 campaign

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Why Salah & Mane still have a lot to play for this season

While Liverpool have claimed an unprecedented Premier League title, their top forwards will have their sights on another Golden Boot

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Can Bennacer & Kessie take Milan to Europe?

Two recent colossal victories over Serie A’s top two has earned Stefano Pioli even more goodwill for his work in a turbulent campaign at San Siro

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Can Iheanacho fire Leicester to the Champions League?

Alongside Jamie Vardy’s recent resurgence, the Nigerian could play a similar or greater role in the Foxes’ Premier League run-in

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Can Ndidi's Leicester hang on to Champions League spot?

The Foxes are winless in two league games post-lockdown and Sunday’s FA Cup defeat by Chelsea continued their poor run since football resumed

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Has Ighalo done enough to merit Premier League start?

The on-loan forward usually thrives from the off in a Manchester United shirt, a run he continued at Norwich City on Saturday

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Is Bensebaini a perfect Chilwell alternative for Chelsea?

Frank Lampard’s side are chasing the Leicester City left-back but could they look to the Borussia Monchengladbach man if the Foxes don’t budge?

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Can Moses still record Serie A success with Inter?

Antonio Conte’s side suffered a damaging home draw vs Sassuolo in midweek, which leaves them trailing leaders Juventus by 11 points

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Can Jordan fire Palace to unexpected European spot?

The prolific forward made a bit of history in win over Bournemouth as the Eagles’ stealthy rise in the Premier League table continues

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Can Iwobi still salvage underwhelming Everton season?

While the lack of pressure on the Toffees could be a double-edged sword, the Nigerian may be a beneficiary of lessened expectations in the final weeks

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Can Billing save Bournemouth from relegation?

How big a part can Eddie Howe's midfielder play in preserving the Cherries' top flight status?

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Arsenal: Arteta's conundrum if Aubameyang stays

Where should the Gunners captain play for the Londoners: centre-forward, out wide, or even in a tandem with another frontman?

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Is Eto’o right to criticise Chukwueze?

The Cameroon icon recently claimed the Villarreal man could score more often but should the wideman be given room to breathe given his youth?

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Would Arsenal move be good for Partey?

Is the Atletico Madrid midfielder a right fit for the Gunners, and would a potential transfer to the Emirates bode well for his career?

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How did Zambo Anguissa turn it around at Villarreal?

The Cameroon star has bounced back from relegation with Fulham to become one of La Liga’s leading midfielders, reportedly wanted by Real Madrid

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Is Yobo Nigeria's most underrated player?

Do observers fail to truly appreciate the efforts of the Super Eagles’ highest-capped player?

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Could Zaha have saved Emery at Arsenal?

Was the former Gunners' boss right to feel aggrieved over missing out on his primary transfer target from Crystal Palace last summer?

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What must Partey do to surpass Essien?

The Atletico Madrid star has been compared to the Chelsea icon recently, but what does he need to do to eclipse his predecessor?

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Should El Hadji Diouf be considered an African great?

The ex-Senegal star was arguably the most talented of the Teranga Lions’ golden generation, but where does he rank among the continent’s best?

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Could extended United stay help Ighalo build Prem legacy?

The ex-Nigerian striker gets to live the dream for a while longer, but what would constitute success when he leaves in January 2021?

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Did Kanoute or Drogba deserve African POTY in 2007?

The farce that surrounded the Mali icon’s win threatened to ruin the integrity of the award, but was he full value for the honour?

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Eto’o vs Yaya: Who wins the Alcon?

While both were crowned Africa’s best four times, the iconic Cameroon great is arguably the greatest talent Africa has ever produced

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Remembering Eto'o & Yaya together at Barcelona

Both African Legends Cup of Nations finalists were teammates in Catalonia from 2007 to 2009, during a glorious era for the Spanish giants

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Yaya vs Eto’o: Whose World Cup failure was greater?

Neither, strangely, advanced past the Group Stage of the global showpiece despite playing in teams possessing supreme individual ability

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McCarthy vs Drogba: Who should Chelsea have signed?

The Ivorian joined the club in 2004 and attained legendary status in West London but events could have gone differently had the Blues looked elsewhere

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Did Guardiola harm Eto’o & Yaya’s careers?

Many observers point to the Spanish manager’s sale of both African greats, but is their criticism of the Barca legend unfounded?

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Who is the superior right-back: Hakimi or TAA?

Both wonderkids seemingly have the world at their feet and look set to dominate the position for the foreseeable future

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Is Yaya Toure Africa’s greatest midfielder?

Does anyone rival the four-time African Footballer of the Year as the best midfield man to ever walk the continent?

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Can Bensebaini’s Gladbach win the Bundesliga?

The Algerian left-back scored at Eintracht Frankfurt last weekend, but could the Foals still gatecrash the title tussle?

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Jordon Ibe: Where did it go wrong?

It's been a rough few days for the 24-year-old, who has been accused of breaking lockdown measures and is coming to the end of his Bournemouth career

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Would Salah fit in at Real Madrid?

Having flourished in the Premier League, could the two-time African Footballer of the Year equally prosper at the biggest club in the world?

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Is Eto’o vs Drogba even a debate?

While both are regarded as the best strikers of their generation, popular belief makes the Cameroon icon superior...by some distance

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What was Kanu’s greatest achievement?

The Nigeria icon enjoyed a storied career in two major leagues, winning several major titles along the way, but which moment truly stands out?

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How injuries cost Essien his place among Africa’s legends

The midfielder’s prime was truncated due to a spate of serious knee injuries, thus limiting one of the most dynamic midfielders in the 2000s

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Is Salah the best African player of his generation?

The two-time African Player of the Year rose to the top of European football in the late 2010s, but is he the greatest among his peers?

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Was Drogba’s Golden Generation Africa's biggest failure?

The talented Ivory Coast side of the 2000s promised so much but disappointingly delivered little despite the collection of talented players they had

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Should Yaya have been named PFA POTY in 2014?

It was a close run thing in the title race, as it was for the individual honour, but should the Ivorian feel hard done by with Luis Suarez's win?

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Essien or Mikel: Who was more important to Chelsea?

Both West African greats won the lot at Stamford Bridge, but who had the greater influence in West London?

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Could Okocha have played for Man Utd, Arsenal or Chelsea?

Could the mesmeric playmaker have played for and thrived in any of these Premier League-winning sides?

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Should Auba leave Arsenal for Chelsea?

If Frank Lampard’s side indeed have genuine interest in the Gabon star, the Gunners and their talisman will have big choices to make in the summer

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Could Sadio Mane become Africa's best ever?

The Liverpool star’s rise to the pinnacle of European football has been admirable, but could he go down as the outright best ever in Africa?

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What could Gyan have achieved in Europe?

Despite being prolific for the national team, there’s a feeling the nomadic frontman underachieved at club level

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Did Kolo Toure deserve much better?

The ex-Ivory Coast star starred for two Premier League-winning sides, and ought to go down as one of the league’s great imports

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Enyeama at Arsenal: What might have been?

Arsene Wenger was reportedly a fan of the Nigerian shot-stopper but a move never materialised

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Remembering Okocha at the '98 World Cup

Nigeria largely failed to live up to their hype in France, but the captivating playmaker was a joy to behold with his eye-catching glut of tricks

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Paying tribute to Okocha’s unrivalled Bolton team

The Nigerian playmaker turned out to be a beneficiary of an unusual partnership with Sam Allardyce despite initial doubts

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Does Liverpool’s Soumare interest signal end for Keita?

The Guinea star’s injury problems has weakened his place in Jurgen Klopp’s side, but is he on borrowed time with supposed interest in LOSC Lille man?

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Must Koulibaly leave Napoli to become an African great?

The elite centre-back may never be spoken of in the same breath as past and present African defenders if he doesn’t pick up major honours

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Would Osimhen be a better fit at Arsenal or Man United?

The LOSC Lille frontman’s appeal has increased in the last 12 months, prompting links to bigger European clubs, including the Red Devils and Gunners

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Mane: Would Liverpool star really be better off at Real Madrid?

Will Mane have an enhanced chance of Ballon d’Or success with the Spanish giants as opposed to the Reds?

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Can Aubameyang achieve genuine success at Arsenal?

Rumours of a move away from the Gunners persist, but should the talismanic frontman let things play out under the Spaniard for another season?

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Why is Diarra’s place among Africa’s finest overlooked?

The ex-Mali star won multiple league titles in France and Spain, but doesn't get the praise his success deserves

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Finidi George: Where did it go wrong?

The right winger was a beneficiary of Ajax's Dutch dominance of the mid-90s but should he have left for Real Betis?

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Did Yobo undersell himself with extended Everton stay?

Could the ex-Nigeria international have played for one of the Premier League’s leading sides?

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Does Spurs' Aurier deserve the criticism he gets?

The Jekyll and Hyde right-back is often made the poster boy for defeats, while his encouraging performances are regularly overlooked

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Taye Taiwo: Where did it go wrong?

Did the left-back peak far too early after enjoying a large portion of success early doors at Olympique de Marseille?

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Retrospective: Musa vs Argentina at the 2014 World Cup

The forward stepped up for the Super Eagles in Porto Alegre, but was outshone by Lionel Messi and let down by criminal marking

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How can Iheanacho & Iwobi turn their careers around?

Is it time to give up on the pair once touted as the future of Nigerian football?

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Can Osimhen break Yekini's Nigeria record?

The Lille frontman in on pace to overtake the legendary Super Eagles forward, but will he maintain impressive scoring ratio?

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Jordon Ibe: Where did it go wrong?

Why is the 24-year-old, once earmarked for greatness at Liverpool, staring at the prospect of a failed career?

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Solanke: Where did it go wrong?

The precocious former NxGn talent was tipped for greatness in his youth, but hasn’t come anywhere close to hitting the expected heights

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Should Chelsea take another look at Boga?

The Blues let the attacker leave for Sassuolo in 2018, and could trigger their buyback clause for the improved Ivory Coast international this year

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Retrospective: Enyeama vs Messi's Argentina at the World Cup

The ex-Nigeria goalkeeper made a plethora of fine stops against La Albiceleste to save the West African giants from an embarrassing defeat

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Drogba or Eto’o: Who was the greater African striker?

Both players defined a generation and are likely to go down as the continent’s finest…but who is number one?

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Salah or Mane: Whose sale would hurt Liverpool more?

The long-standing debate over who’s more important persists, but which player would Jurgen Klopp opt to keep if he had to choose?

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Alex Song: Where did it all go wrong?

Swiss side Sion released the former Arsenal star last week, but how exactly did the Cameroonian’s career turn sour

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Was Chelsea legend Drogba truly a world-class striker?

The ex-Blue is revered by most in West London, but does he deserve his iconic status?

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Should Mahrez quit Man City for PSG?

The Citizens have been banned from European competition for the next two seasons, leading to doubts about many of their star players

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Does Ighalo deserve Prem stay after Man United spell?

The ex-Nigeria star has thrived on loan at Old Trafford, but has he done enough to earn another year in the English top flight?

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Can Onyekuru still be a superstar for Nigeria?

The attacker fell off the Super Eagles radar after a miserable time with Monaco but familiar surroundings could prompt a rebirth

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Can QPR wonderkid Eze be Nigeria's next big thing?

The playmaker has been the Hoops’ best player this term, and it would represent a coup if Gernot Rohr can get him to play for the Super Eagles

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Was Mikel right to criticise TFF due to Covid-19 fears?

The Trabzonspor midfielder was aghast at the decision to not suspend or cancel the Super Lig despite unprecedented nature of the pandemic

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Hakimi: Dortmund must look to assist king in Schalke clash

The wing-back didn’t let his head drop after his mistake against Paris Saint-Germain and his strengths can be harnessed in four-way Bundesliga race

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Ndidi should think twice about Arsenal transfer

The Foxes’ midfield man has been linked to the Gunners in recent weeks, but ought to have second thoughts about moving to the North London club

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Will home advantage be enough for Salah's Liverpool vs Atletico?

The Reds have counted on their imperious home form on colossal European nights, but it may not bail Jurgen Klopp's side out against Los Colchoneros

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Could Matip have prevented Liverpool's bad week?

The centre-back missed out against the Hornets on Saturday, but will one man have changed the result at Vicarage Road and prevented the Reds' wobble?

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Could Onana save Chelsea from Kepa hell?

The Blues’ number one is out of favour in West London, but is the Ajax shot-stopper a viable replacement in a flawed system?

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Should Ighalo have picked Spurs over Man United?

Was the forward right to move to the Red Devils even though he'd have had the greater impact in North London?

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Is Asamoah a victim of Conte’s desperation to supplant Juve?

Injured Asabob has fallen down the Internazionale pecking order, but is this due to his manager's eagerness to beat the Old Lady?

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Mahrez sets the tone for Man City’s glorious night in Madrid

The Algerian’s start to the second-half helped Pep Guardiola’s side take the game by the scruff of the neck at the Santiago Bernabeu

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Will Toko Ekambi turn it on against unrecognisable Juventus?

The Villarreal loanee has got off to a good start at Olympique Lyonnais, now he has to prove his worth against the Old Lady

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Only Salah should decide his Olympic participation

The Reds star could soon be at the centre of a country vs club tussle over his participation in Tokyo, but his opinion ought to be all that counts

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Auba, Pepe, Saka proving key to Arsenal rebirth

The trio played glowingly in the Gunners’ win over Newcastle United and are central to how the Spaniard wants to play

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Kakuta: From Chelsea prodigy to Ligue 1 relegation battle

The Amiens attacker netted spectacularly in last week’s 4-4 draw with Paris Saint-Germain, prompting many to reminisce over his unfulfilled potential

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