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Premier League
Sunderland’s Fairytale Start: The Formula Behind The Black Cats’ Fast Start
After 8 years out of the Premier League, Sunderland finally took the step up to the top-flight, and through ten games, they look to belong. Their momentum from May’s promotion has not faded, and they have been playing with a strong identity, which has been proven with promising results to…
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Rating the Best Summer Signings in the Premier League so far
There’s a familiar feeling to the Premier League in late October. The new arrivals have finally settled, the chaos of transfer season has calmed, and we can actually tell who’s delivering the goods. Some players make an immediate impact; others take their time, needing a winter to find their rhythm.…
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What have we learned so far in the Premier League?
Six rounds in and the Premier League picture is already pleasingly weird. Liverpool glide, Arsenal simmer, and Pep Guardiola’s team have the division’s scariest finisher even when he is merely average by his own alien standards. Crystal Palace are carving out a top-four impersonation with a grown-up, coherent plan. Sunderland…
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What we learned from week one of the Premier League
The Premier League’s opening weekend is always a strange mix of chaos, overreaction, and faintly ridiculous storylines. One round of matches and suddenly we’re all tactical experts, fortune tellers, and amateur analysts diagnosing whether Gyokeres‘ first performance means he’ll hit 20 goals or struggle to get three. It’s silly, of…
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Championship Playoff Final Preview: The World’s Most Valuable Game
The EFL Championship Playoff Final will see Wembley Stadium buzzing with 90,000 fans, the air thick with anticipation, and the stakes higher than a skyscraper. The final, often dubbed the “richest game in football,” is about to kick off, with Sheffield United and Sunderland battling for a golden ticket to…
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The Championship Playoff Semi-Final: Previewing the 2024/2025 Showdowns
The culmination of a gruelling Championship season arrives in the form of the promotion playoffs, a high-stakes affair that offers a coveted passage to the riches and prestige of the Premier League for four deserving teams. This intense mini-tournament is renowned for its drama and unpredictability, where the efforts of…
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