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Matt Addison

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About Matt Addison

Journalist and Liverpool supporter

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The stats that prove Chelsea’s Eden Hazard is nowhere near being world-class

Eden Hazard is widely considered one of the best in the Premier League, but for a man of his talent, he should be doing more.

Why Christian Pulisic is the perfect target for Liverpool and Manchester United

The American has been linked with both sides - this is why he'd be perfect for either in more ways than one.

Why it will still be a significant amount of time before we see the Premier League’s first gay player

It might be a little time longer yet before we see football’s first gay player, writes Matt Addison.

The summer transfer window saw the power swing back to the clubs

Following a summer in which Premier League clubs held onto wantaway stars, player power appears to be on the wane.

Pep Guardiola’s dream of playing eleven midfielders is on the cusp of becoming a reality

Having players who are capable of technical and tactical excellence is the latest in a long line of trends that have always existed within football.

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The maths behind Harry Kane’s goals: Why he could be the man to eclipse Alan Shearer

A look at the statistics of Harry Kane's career so far, and how long it would take for him to beat Alan Shearer's Premier League record.

Man City are giving the women's game recognition and it’s time the rest followed suit

Matt Addison takes a look at why Manchester City are the leading women's club, and why it's time others followed their lead.

Why Liverpool should target Chelsea alternative to Virgil van Dijk

If Liverpool can't land top target Virgil van Dijk, then the French centre-back provides a useful alternative

Daniel Sturridge is one of the most talented players of his generation, but he risks being completely forgotten

A look at why Daniel Sturridge has a big choice to make this summer if he is to leave the legacy that a player of his talent deserves

This summer is the biggest in Liverpool's recent history - it's vital they make the top four

An analysis of why this summer could be very different for Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp, just as long as they make the top four.

Clattenburg’s exit highlights issues that lie deeper than just the Premier League

A look at why Mark Clattenburg's move to Saudi Arabia is a potential disaster for English football at all levels, and what it means now for other top-flight officials.

Exclusive: Everton Ladies' Megan Finnigan talks inspiration, university and the women’s game

An interview with Everton Ladies and England under-19 midfielder Megan Finnigan, one of the women's game's most exciting young players.

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The likes of Liverpool & Man United make the FA Cup great, so they must be helped

The FA Cup no longer does enough to help the big teams when they need to be kept interested.

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Video technology is coming... but it needs work

Video technology was used at the FIFA Club World Cup recently and it's surely a matter of time before it becomes widespread.

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Conte is right, the Chinese Super League may be a 'danger'

The Chinese Super League is growing, but is it a division that Europe's elite should be afraid of?

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There's little more Koeman can really do at Everton

Ronald Koeman is already being criticised for his start to the season at Everton, but there's not much more he can do.

Rafa Benitez is reminding us of how big Newcastle United really are

Rafa Bentiez's Newcastle United project is going in the right direction...

Pardew under fire, but the Crystal Palace boss deserves time

Alan Pardew is under-fire at Crystal Palace, but the Londoners should not rush into sacking him.

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