Monday morning could have been the most bitter and unbearable ‘morning after’ in a long time for Arsenal fans had Newcastle found a way to equalise at St James’ Park. Actually it would have seemed quite appropriate for Arsenal to hit that self-destruct button in the manner in which they had done so many times
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How do you want to look at Fernando Torres’ time with Chelsea? As the player who helped his club to victory in the Champions League and Europa League, or as the striker who failed miserably at warranting his £50 million price tag? The Spaniard’s 23 goals in all competitions this season can hardly be seen
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Yet again, the day following the end of the season will be one of solace and reflection for Tottenham fans, whilst their local rivals Arsenal will no doubt still be in celebration mode from yesterday afternoon. Despite the change in management, summer investment in the squad and the Lilywhites recording their highest ever points total
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There shouldn’t be too much concern with the news that Jack Wilshere will have a minor operation on his ankle this summer. It seems fairly routine and nothing that should raise any great deal of suspicion. The issue here is that there does seem to be genuine worry about how much that long-term injury will
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The problems are clear as day, and I’m a little uncomfortable with the notion that the tides are shifting against Barcelona and that all the power in European football is now centralised to Germany. Skimming over Real Madrid will leave them furious at this stage, I’m sure. But Madrid never had a grasp over all
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Luke Shaw could have his name up in lights in the near future, propelling rapidly to the top as one of the Premier League’s best full-backs. I don’t know, that’s just what they say. The youngster has put in many good performances this season, highlighting his talent particularly in the attacking phase of the game.
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Paul Scholes – what a player. It says an enormous amount about the Manchester United midfielder that Xavi had nothing but glowing praise for him, even seeking out his shirt following the Champions League final in 2011. The Spaniard is one of the best midfielders many of us have ever seen and certainly the best
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Tottenham’s season shouldn’t be defined by the Champions League. I’ve mentioned it in the past and will continue to carry the thought that the Champions League isn’t the most important goal in football. It certainly isn’t if you’re one of the many clubs who enter but have no chance of winning. Instead, this season will
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