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Matt Targett Aston Villa Contract Set for Extension
Despite an inconsistent run of form throughout 2021, it’s been a season of progress at Aston Villa. Villa are a completely different side from the one which narrowly escaped relegation last season. The bedrock of their vastly improved season has been their rock-solid defence. Villa’s back four have kept 14 clean sheets this season and […] READ MORE
Arsenal Hopeful of Securing Deal for Odsonne Edouard
Arsenal are reportedly hopeful that a deal can be reached to bring Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard to The Emirates Stadium this summer. According to The Telegraph, a fee of around £2o million would be sufficient to prise the 23-year-old away from Celtic Park. However, with the Gunners’ spending budget also dependent on player sales, and […] READ MORE
Three Key Takeaways From Ligue 1 Matchday 32
The 2020/21 Ligue 1 season is nearing its end as just six matchdays remain after last weekend’s action concluded on Sunday. With all four clubs involved in the title race achieving victories, it continues to appear that the Ligue 1 champion will not be decided until the final day of the season. Here are three key takeaways […] READ MORE
Leeds United Injury Update: Rodrigo, Raphinha and Adam Forshaw
Immediately after Saturday’s 2-1 win at Manchester City, Leeds United injury concerns seemingly took some glory away from the otherwise joyous occasion. The club’s record signing, Rodrigo, missed the trip to the Etihad altogether, whilst a late tackle on Raphinha in the 89th minute left fans concerned. The only other injured player in Leeds’ squad at present, is Adam Forshaw. The long-term […] READ MORE
Returning Players: Mark Hughes
Welcome back to Last Word on Football's series "Returning Players". In this edition, we look back at Manchester United legend Mark Hughes. READ MORE
Four Questions Crystal Palace Need to Answer This Summer
Roy Hodgson’s side is all but mathematically safe. However, a dreadful 4-1 defeat to Chelsea on Saturday helped to raise doubts over the current state of the club and the direction that they are heading in. As a result, ‘four questions Crystal Palace need to answer this summer’ could inevitably lead to a long and […] READ MORE
Tottenham Hotspur’s Problems Mount as Manchester United Tighten Grip on Second Place
Manchester United have tightened their grip on second place in the Premier League as Tottenham Hotspur’s problems continued to mount following another defeat and poor performance. Second Half Capitulation the Cause of Collapse as Tottenham Hotspur’s Problems Mount VAR Controversy VAR was at the centre of controversy in a Premier League match once more as […] READ MORE
Swansea City, Brentford and Queens Park Rangers Impress in Championship Gameweek 41
Swansea City, Brentford and Queens Park Rangers all secured convincing wins in Championship gameweek 41 – a comparatively free-scoring weekend. Championship Gameweek 41: Swansea City, Brentford and Queens Park Rangers Star Swansea City Return to Winning Ways in Style Swansea put an end to a run of four consecutive losses with a dominant performance and subsequent 3-0 result against Millwall. Andre Ayew‘s […] READ MORE
Gareth Southgate’s England Right-Back Selection Headache
Gareth Southgate has quite the dilemma on his hands where the England right-back position is concerned. It is the one position where England have the most depth, by far. Naturally, this means that gifted players will have to miss out. Of the potential candidates, it can be narrowed down to five standout right-backs. Players such […] READ MORE
