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Arsene Wenger Must Delegate Authority in Order to Keep His Job, Claim Reports

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If the current ruling autocrat does indeed remain at Arsenal FC beyond this season he will not be changing his leadership style. Arsene Wenger made it clear that he will not be delegating any authority to anybody, should his regime (a reign of terror to many Gunners supporters) continue. The Frenchman will maintain a power structure that is extremely centralized around … [Read more...] about Arsene Wenger Must Delegate Authority in Order to Keep His Job, Claim Reports

Will Chelsea FC Have Enough Depth for Champions League Football Next Season?

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By Ian Preston Chelsea FC need just one more win in order to bring the Premier League title trophy back to Stamford Bridge this season. With glorious victory comes the spoils, as the old saying goes, and part of those spoils for Chelsea will be a place back at European football’s top table, the UEFA Champions League, next season. Having gone a whole campaign without European … [Read more...] about Will Chelsea FC Have Enough Depth for Champions League Football Next Season?

Reports Claiming Man United Could Make More from Europa than Champions League

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Manchester United have put all their eggs in the UEFA Europa League basket. If we weren't sure about that before, this past weekend cemented it, given how the Red Devils essentially eliminated themselves from the race for a top four finish in the Premier League. Jose Mourinho rested some key players against Arsenal (like he said he would do) and played ultra-pragmatically, … [Read more...] about Reports Claiming Man United Could Make More from Europa than Champions League

James Milner Will Be Sick if Liverpool FC Don’t Finish in Top Four

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Liverpool really need "all hands on deck" right now because the club is without a few key players during the final push of this BPL season. James Milner, a versatile player who can fit in on the wing, midfielder and the back line if needs be, maintains that the Reds must continue to push on and fight for a top four finish, in spite of all the injury setbacks. He also said … [Read more...] about James Milner Will Be Sick if Liverpool FC Don’t Finish in Top Four

Manchester United Have Put All Their Eggs in Europa League Basket

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Jose Mourinho has certainly made his decision and ultimate goals clear now. Actions speak louder than words, and today's 2-0 defeat at Arsenal is a result that says a lot. Mourinho has prioritized winning the UEFA Europa League over finishing in the English Premier League top four at the end of the season. That's the preferred route back until UEFA Champions League for … [Read more...] about Manchester United Have Put All Their Eggs in Europa League Basket

Mino Raiola Claims Doctors Want to Do Future Research on Zlatan Ibrahimovic

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The agent of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Mino Raiola, talked to the media update today about the health of his client. Ibrahimovic went to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America, to undergo knee surgery and repairing severe ligament damage. According to Mino Raiola, Ibrahimovic is astounding his doctors. To hear the super-agent tell it, Ibra is a medical marvel of sorts, … [Read more...] about Mino Raiola Claims Doctors Want to Do Future Research on Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Antonio Conte Calls Monday Night a “big step” Towards Chelsea FC League Title

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Chelsea essentially clinched the Premier League title once Tottenham Hotspur fell at West Ham United last Friday night. The comments of Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino seemed to imply concession. Today, Chelsea manager Antonio Conte said that his side has taken a big step towards clinching the club's sixth league title (fifth in the Premier era). Monday saw Conte's … [Read more...] about Antonio Conte Calls Monday Night a “big step” Towards Chelsea FC League Title

Romelu Lukaku Voices His Issues with Chelsea, Manchester United Transfer Reports

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Both Chelsea FC and Manchester United are after Romelu Lukaku, the Everton striker- that's a narrative we've seen quite a bit on the back pages this past month. It's certainly nothing new, as Lukaku was linked with a move back to his former club, Chelsea this past summer too. The Stamford Bridge return rumors have been buzzing for awhile, but a new report from The Sun has … [Read more...] about Romelu Lukaku Voices His Issues with Chelsea, Manchester United Transfer Reports

Predicted Chelsea FC Starting XI vs Middlesbrough

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With Tottenham Hotspur being upset by West Ham United on Friday night, Chelsea FC pretty much have the Premier League title wrapped up. Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino made comments in the postgame media session that seemingly implied concession of the league title already. Now Chelsea could become champions as early as Friday if they win their next two games. The first of … [Read more...] about Predicted Chelsea FC Starting XI vs Middlesbrough