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Lamine Yamal Stats: The numbers behind the driving force of Barcelona's title triumph

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Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal What better way to win the title than at the home of your rivals. Barcelona’s 2-0 win at Espanyol on Thursday night confirmed their position as Spain’s best. Having played out an entertaining 4-3 Clasico triumph over Real Madrid last weekend, it was merely a matter of time before they we...

Florian Wirtz Stats: Why Liverpool and Man City are battling for German superstar

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Liverpool and Man City target Florian Wirtz The general consensus had been that Florian Wirtz would remain in Germany this summer. Bayern Munich are keen on the Bayer Leverkusen star, who is set to be one of a few who’ll leave last season’s Bundesliga champions. Indeed, Xabi Alonso is set to succeed Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid,...

Liverpool Transfer News: Jeremie Frimpong vs Trent Alexander-Arnold Stats Comparison

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Bayer Leverkusen right-back Jeremie Frimpong It looks as though Liverpool have settled on Jeremie Frimpong as their replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold. Reports on Tuesday morning suggest that the Dutchman is on the verge of a move to Anfield this summer as the Reds prepare for life after Trent. The 26-year-old last week announced his inten...

Liverpool Transfer News: Could Frimpong or Vanderson replace Trent this summer?

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Jeremie Frimpong and Vanderson Liverpool fans voiced their opinion on Trent Alexander-Arnold after he replaced Conor Bradley in the second half of Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal. Last week, the England international informed the public of his decision to leave the Reds once his contract expires at the end of June, meaning L...

Martin Zubimendi Stats: Former Liverpool transfer target is perfect midfield addition for the Gunners

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Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi It was perhaps the worst kept secret in football as rumours began to do the rounds on Saturday morning that Arsenal had agreed a deal to sign Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad. Reports that the Spain international would leave San Sebastien for north London started circulating earlier in the year.Z...

Bodoe/Glimt vs Tottenham Preview: The importance of Patrick Berg in Europa League semi-final showdown

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Bodoe/Glimt vs Tottenham Preview: The importance of Patrick Berg in Europa League semi-final showdown Ulrik Saltnes' late goal at Tottenham last week gives Bodoe/Glimt hope of progressing to the Europa League final. Goals from Brennan Johnson, James Maddison and Dominic Solanke saw Spurs ease into a comfortable three-goal lead but Saltnes’ 83rd-minute strike will have given the Norwegian side ...

Kevin De Bruyne Next Club Odds: Liverpool plot audacious move for Man City star

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Kevin De Bruyne Since confirming he’ll be leaving Manchester City this summer, Kevin De Bruyne has been in superb form. Indeed, he put in a Player of the Match performance in last month’s 5-2 win over Crystal Palace having scored and assisted against the Eagles, before netting the winner against Wolves ...

Chelsea vs Liverpool: How Caicedo rejection helped elevate Gravenberch to Premier League elite

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Ryan Gravenberch It isn’t an exaggeration to say that Moises Caciedo’s decision to reject a move to Liverpool and instead join Chelsea changed the trajectory of Ryan Gravenberch’s career. Had Caicedo opted to trade the AMEX for Anfield for what would’ve been a Premier League record fee, repor...

European Form Rankings: Charting Scott McTominay’s rise to top spot

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Scott McTominay Napoli expertly capitalised upon Inter’s slip up to Roma last week to open up a three-point lead at the top of Serie A. Torino made the trip to Naples and returned to Turin empty-handed as Antonio Conte’s side eased to a 2-0 win. They dominated the ball and didn’t concede a shot on...

Ballon d’Or Odds: Yamal leapfrogs Barcelona teammate Raphinha in running for gong

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Lamine Yamal “Lamine Yamal is a phenomenon born every 50 years.” Inter boss Simone Inzaghi waxed lyrical about the Barcelona teenager following Wednesday’s entertaining 3-3 draw in Spain. Yamal was key for the Blaugrana, scoring a superb individual effort in a whirlwind first half, and he could...