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Manchester United v Everton: Match Preview – Creativity comparison

Written by    on  February 8, 2013

The comeback kings of the Premier League clash on Sunday. Gaining 27 points from losing positions, Manchester United play host to an Everton side which have gained 21 points after falling behind. Everton will travel with confidence given recent results against United. After last season’s 4-4 draw dented their host’s title push, Marouane Fellaini bullied [...]

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Fulham Vs Tottenham | Match Preview

Written by    on  December 1, 2012

      Clint Dempsey will be returning to Craven Cottage to face his old team-mates this weekend.  The controversy surrounding his acrimonious depature will definitely catch all the headlines before kick-off. The American International hasn’t fully settled in yet at White Hart Lane and will probably receive a barrage of abuse on his return [...]

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Norwich vs Aston Villa Match Preview: a look at Villa

Written by    on  May 12, 2012

Norwich welcome Aston Villa to Carrow Road on Sunday, hoping to end an incredible season on a high note. The two sides met at Villa Park earlier in the season, with Villa edging it 3-2. As both teams are safe from relegation, the game should be a relatively open affair. The Villa Season So Far [...]

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Everton v Norwich | Match & Stats Preview

Written by    on  April 6, 2012

Everton visit Carrow Road in search of their 100th Premier League away win. Norwich will look to continue improving their home form with the Canaries losing just one of the last six at home. Despite their home form, Norwich’s overall form reads as one win from their last six. Back in December, the two sides met [...]

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Assessing Spurs’ midfield ahead of away trip to Chelsea

Written by    on  March 22, 2012

On Saturday 24th March Tottenham travel west across London to play Chelsea in the lunchtime kick-off.  Spurs will be hopeful of all three points, but in reality most fans would accept a draw before the game. It says a lot about the respective seasons of Chelsea and Spurs that a win is even considered. A few [...]

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Everton v Arsenal Preview Stats | Do Everton Miss Arteta?

Written by    on  March 20, 2012

Everton host Arsenal as Mikel Arteta returns to his old stomping ground. Goodison Park is becoming a fortress with Everton unbeaten in eight at home. Recent wins over Chelsea, Manchester City and Tottenham are testament to this; Everton kept clean sheets in all three. However, this recent run is in danger of stalling. Whilst the [...]

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Premier League Ultimate Team | Selected via Opta Stats Analysis

Written by    on  March 16, 2012

In my last piece: Premier League Ultimate Team: Defence we picked the goalkeeper and defenders for our Ultimate Team. We also established that we would pick a team based on a passing style of play and in a formation along the lines of 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1. Choosing a passing style of play for our team brings [...]

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Newcastle vs Norwich | A look at Newcastle | Stats Preview

Written by    on  March 15, 2012

Despite many Geordie fans’ initial resistance to Alan Pardew’s appointment in 2010, few can argue with their teams overall performance this season. Beginning with an unbeaten run of 11 matches built a fantastic platform for their season, although recent weeks have seen inconsistent performances and results. After last week’s 2-1 defeat to Arsenal, Pardew admitted [...]

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Norwich City vs Wigan Athletic | Stats Preview

Written by    on  March 9, 2012

Norwich entertain Wigan on Sunday, keen to get back to winning ways following three consecutive defeats. Wigan will be hoping to give their relegation fight a much-needed boost after just one win in their last twelve Premier League matches. Norwich style The Canaries are happy playing in several different formations but one constant is their direct [...]

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Spurs vs Man Utd | Contributing factors | Opta Stats

Written by    on  March 3, 2012

Title contenders may have blips, also-rans suffer bad form… If Tottenham are to seriously consider themselves as title contenders they need to consign the 5-2 defeat at Arsenal to history and get something out of the match against Manchester United – turn that result into a blip and not part of a run of bad [...]

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