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Weighing Marcus Rashford’s Claim to the Big Individual Prize
Every era produces a handful of performers who redefine expectations; Marcus Rashford is making that argument. The argument is genuinely close, which…
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Assessing the Fallout of Gabriel Martinelli’s Injury
The margins at the top of the EFL Cup are razor thin, which is exactly why Gabriel Martinelli matters. The absence forces…
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Manchester City’s Year in the EFL Cup: A Full Breakdown
Form is temporary, the saying goes, but Manchester City is testing the limits of that idea. Across the campaign there were defining…
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The GOAT Question: Virgil van Dijk Against the Field
The margins at the top of the Champions League are razor thin, which is exactly why Virgil van Dijk matters. Comparisons across…
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Weighing Martin Odegaard’s Claim to the Big Individual Prize
Context matters, and the context around Martin Odegaard right now is fascinating. The argument is genuinely close, which is what makes it…
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Are Wolfsburg Genuine Contenders in Serie A? A Closer Look
When the schedule threw up this fixture, the focus immediately turned to Wolfsburg. Peel back the results and a clearer identity emerges,…
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Looking Back at a Defining Season for Feyenoord — A Closer Look
When the schedule threw up this fixture, the focus immediately turned to Feyenoord. Across the campaign there were defining wins, frustrating slips…
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Marcus Rashford Inspires Aston Villa to a Hard-Fought Win Over Wolfsburg
What looked like a routine stretch has turned into a defining one for Marcus Rashford. The contest delivered the drama it promised,…
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Player Profile: The Rise of Harry Kane — A Closer Look
The margins at the top of the Coppa Italia are razor thin, which is exactly why Harry Kane matters. The journey to…
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Hall of Fame Credentials: Examining Toni Kroos — A Closer Look
The margins at the top of the DFB-Pokal are razor thin, which is exactly why Toni Kroos matters. Greatness is measured over…
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The Young Talent Turning Heads at West Ham United — A Closer Look
The latest chapter in the Harry Kane story arrived with little warning and plenty of intrigue. Early returns can be misleading, but…
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Hall of Fame Credentials: Examining Paulo Dybala — A Closer Look
It rarely takes long for Paulo Dybala to remind everyone why the buzz is justified. Greatness is measured over time, not in…