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Man City and Spurs the latest actors in VAR's sinister reality TV experiment
VAR has changed the game in unexpected ways, and it's made the fans unwitting prey for baying TV viewers.
When does drama stop becoming enough for Manchester United?
The two faces of Man United have never been this pronounced before, but will Ed Woodward and the club's top brass decide that drama alone isn't enough for a top football club to produce?
The problems Unai Emery will face trying to get his best attackers on the pitch
Unai Emery has an embarassment of riches in attack, but what are the problems he faces trying to get all his best attackers in the same team?
If there are questions over Man City, what does that say about the rest of the league?
City have set the bar so high that even success can look like failure - but that should say more
Mateo Kovacic and Ross Barkley are kindred spirits looking for redemption at Chelsea
Chelsea's capture of Mateo Kovacic is strange given that Maurizio Sarri already has a similar player to call upon this season.
A team player with a track record - Why West Ham's Lucas Perez will be a great signing
Lucas Perez is more than just a bargain basement signing for West Ham - he's a player who can provide an option for Manuel Pellegrini.
Manchester City's transfer setback gives Phil Foden his chance to shine
Manchester City's transfer window suffered a setback when they were beaten to Jorginho by Chelsea, but it could be that blooding Phil Foden into the first team was always the best midfield option anyway.
'Lovable Loser' Maurizio Sarri is jarring fit for Chelsea
Sarri's time at Napoli shows that Chelsea will play entertaining football - but they won't win.
The Flashback: Why today's England side feels so much like the Italia 90 one
28 years later and England finally have a team that captures the national mood - so why does it feel so similar?
The Flashback: When howlers and bad decisions saw Croatia ruin England careers
England’s defeat to Croatia in November 2007 eliminated the Three Lions from Euro 2008. But at least they now know not to underestimate Croatia.
David de Gea proves the way we talk about goalkeepers has to change
The Manchester United goalkeeper has had a tough time at the World Cup but he remains one of the best goalkeepers in the world.
Why Pep Guardiola has lost his place as the World Cup's most influential coach
Manchester City manager is no longer at the forefront of international football's trends - but that only shows club football is now a different beast.
England's reliance on Tottenham players could be their downfall in Russia
England's reliance on Tottenham players raises one very obvious question.
The Word: When John Stones predicted his goalscoring form
John Stones's goalscoring form isn't just a one-off - but is it a frustratingly fleeting glimpse of a player who can produce much more?
England are finally worth watching - and that's a victory in itself
There are bad omens to suggest England won't win the World Cup, but that's not the point. Finally this team are actually worth watching - and that's a victory in itself.
Why England's future rests on clubs like Newcastle and Everton
Translating England's youth success to the senior setup means relying on certain clubs allowing young players to thrive.
Why Everton, West Ham and Newcastle are about to become rivals
Everton, West Ham and Newcastle are clubs who have all been linked with moves for Sporting CP's wantaway talent - but is there a bigger reason why these three Premier League clubs are tracking each other?
Pursuit of Jean Michael Seri once again shows West Ham's lack a coherent strategy
Getting Jean Michael Seri through the door would be a significant coup for West Ham, but could this be another case of signing a big name without any sort of strategy for how he fits into the team?
Why Arnautovic sale could be an attractive option for Pellegrini
Selling Marko Arnautovic would not show West Ham fans that their board is intent on making progress under Manuel Pellegrini, but if Man United do come calling, the new manager may well sanction the sale.
Jurgen Klopp is the perfect manager to rehabilitate Loris Karius
Liverpool may not be Loris Karius's home for much longer, but with Jurgen Klopp in charge he might have the best chance of keeping his place.