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Premier League: five lessons we have learnt from the weekend

Posted on December 2, 2013 by DC

Martin Jol was the second managerial casualty in the Premier League this season, while Spurs and United can’t get going and Newcastle could surprise a few more people between now and the end of the season.

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Fantasy football: why you should sign Howard and Remy

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Guest Blogger

Last week's Dreamteam. Can you do better?

After all the merry excitement provided by the Champions League, it’s time to forget about European competitions and group stages and focus on the bread and butter that is the Premier League.

As December looms large, those who have forfeited their social lives and girlfriends to keep their fantasy teams going look forward to the January transfer window to grab that bargain that could swing (dream on, lads) the fortunes of their fantasy team around.

Before the winter transfer window malarky, though, here’s four players you should include in your team for this weekend.

Premier League: five things to expect from the weekend

Posted on November 29, 2013 by DC

After a mid-week feast of European football, the attention turns again to the Premier League. A potential six-pointer at the rear end of the table and a glamorous tie at White Hart Lane, here’s five things to expect from the weekend…

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One route for Pulis and Palace, but will it lead to survival?

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Guest Blogger

There are a lot of reasons to feel uninspired by Tony Pulis’ football – the route one approach and flurry of long balls, the at times over reliance on a physical approach and the lack of a plan B.

There are, however, a lot of reasons to consider Pulis’ brand of football perfect for a side like Crystal Palace, languishing at the bottom of the Premier League table and facing a mighty uphill battle if they’re to ensure top-flight status for another season.

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Premier League: five things we have learnt from the weekend

Posted on November 25, 2013 by DC

Shocking decisions, a spectacular derby and teams that just can’t seem to get going. Here’s five things we have learnt from the Premier League this weekend…

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Premier League: five things to expect from the weekend

Posted on November 22, 2013 by DC

After what seemed to be an extremely long 10 days, the last international break of the year is now behind us, so what can we expect when the Premier League returns this weekend?