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Vidic: Tackle any threat

Whether you’re out wide, in the middle, on your feet or diving in, neutralize any opposition threat with these six expert tips from Manchester United and Serbia’s defensive destroyer. Assess the threat Stop either man or ball Stay on your feet Sliding: the last resort Tackling on the wings Focused aggression For further information continue […]

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Where to for RVP?

Robin van Persie doesn’t fancy City, is going off Juve, costs too much for United and has no way back at Arsenal… So what next? Robin van Persie is in danger of running out of options – and if Arsenal can complete a deal for Santi Cazorla, he may end up feeling rather like a […]

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Xavi is upset (humour)

  “Normally, I would introduce myself as Xavi — white knight for the overly upset — and I would hum you a song that my mother sang to me when I was slightly smaller, but as a silver medalist at the 2000 Olympics I am sure you already know who I am and today there […]

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Man United IPO – FAQ

If you had any questions or were confused about the entire IPO issue surrounding Manchester United; Richard Jolly at Soccernet covers the following in his Q&A: – Why do Manchester United need money? – Selling price of the shares and what they represent? – Is United a “risky “investment? – Will the IPO help United? […]

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Fantasy Premier League Guide: Goalkeepers

With the start of the premiership in a few weeks time; To Know The Game will bring its readers an in depth coverage of the best fantasy articles from around the web. Fantasy Football Scout looks at a very crucial but often overlooked player in the game – the goalie.

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Bayern Munich Can’t Quit Its Dutch Diva

A slightly lengthy article in the German newspaper Der Speigel on the lows and highs of Arjen Robben with Bayern Munch. The Germans don’t like the Dutch very much however the articles sums up the relationship between Arjen Robben and German football fans. ” With his enormous ego and bad attitude, footballer Arjen Robben is an imposition […]

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Premiership clubs ranked by summer transfers

In the first of a regular summer feature, Miguel Delaney ranks the 20 top English clubs on the basis of their transfer activity Note: ranking is based on how much teams have improved/declined relative to last season, not on overall quality Continue reading here.

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Is the Arsenal No 9 Shirt A Curse?

Jersey numbers are meant to be on-field designation for players but overtime, some numbers have become branded special and players that puts on such numbers are seen as stars regardless of the position been played. Those numbers are 1 for the top keeper, 5 for the central and dependable defender, 10, creative hub of the […]

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How United, City and Chelsea compare ahead of 2012/13 season

With Manchester United and Chelsea already splashing the cash and Manchester City certain to add to their Premier League title-winning squad, it looks like being a three-horse race to be crowned champions this season. Sir Alex Ferguson and Roberto Mancini are locked in a battle for Arsenal’s Robin van Persie, while United are also closing […]

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Joy In Failure Of Another Is Depressing

Nick Miller has noticed a rather troubling trend of late, whereby fans seem to take more joy from another’s failure than their own success. This attitude can’t be healthy…

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