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Kane favours history book entries that cannot be erased

By 11v11 Site Editor , 19th January 2026 at 12:13 PM (11v11 blog)

Harry Kane’s sense of relief when lifting his fabled trophy curse in 2025 was palpable to millions around the world. Despite boasting a roll of honour that includes multiple Golden Boots and several prestigious individual prizes, collective success had proved elusive until the Bundesliga title was captured with Bayern Munich. An emotional farewell to Tottenham had been bade in 2023 with the intention of breaking a notable duck in Germany. As soon as said silverware was hoisted above his head,…

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History to be made if Arteta’s Arsenal can emulate Wenger’s

By 11v11 Site Editor , 19th January 2026 at 12:10 PM (11v11 blog)

Arsene Wenger’s reign as Arsenal manager, which spanned 22 years, will forever be associated with the fabled ‘Invincibles’ team of 2003-04. While that legendary squad - which included the likes of Thierry Henry, Robert Pires, Patrick Vieira, and Dennis Bergkamp - completed an entire Premier League campaign unbeaten, they missed out on other major honours at home and abroad. One trophy is, of course, better than none, but Wenger can be considered to have overseen more productive seasons. He was…

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Using Analytics to Predict the Impact of New Signings

By 11v11 Site Editor , 19th January 2026 at 12:02 PM (11v11 blog)

Sports have always been about skill, passion and strategy. In football, those elements still matter deeply. But in top football leagues, the real advantage often comes from something less visible. Data. Clubs are no longer relying only on gut feeling or reputation when signing players. Instead, they are using analytics to predict how a new signing will actually perform once they are onboarded. This shift has changed how transfers work. Player signing meetings now include analysts, dashboards and prediction models.…

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Arsenal Face Season-Defining January as Premier League Title Dream Takes Shape

By 11v11 Site Editor , 13th January 2026 at 9:08 AM (11v11 blog)

It feels like a ‘now or never’ for Premier League pacesetters and leading title favourites Arsenal, who appear to be waltzing away with the crown at the halfway stage of the season. Mikel Arteta’s side pulled off a sensational second-half comeback to beat Bournemouth 3-2 at the start of the new calendar year, steering six points clear of runners-up Manchester City before the midweek round. With only two defeats from the opening 20 matches and an impressive 48 points under…

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Champions League 2025/26: English clubs well-placed to progress

By 11v11 Site Editor , 13th January 2026 at 7:25 AM (11v11 blog)

Football bettors are spoilt for choice later this month, with the final two rounds of Champions League group stage fixtures scheduled to be played across Europe. Much like players on slots games, punters will be eagerly awaiting the outcome of the league phase to see if their team is able to hit the jackpot. Predicting the final standings is as tricky as forecasting which way the symbols will land on a slot machine given the different variables in play. However,…

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Champions League Knockout Picture: Premier League Giants Face Defining Matches

By 11v11 Site Editor , 09th January 2026 at 7:52 AM (11v11 blog)

The UEFA Champions League returns to action in January with a defining set of Matchdays 7 and 8 fixtures, with places in the knockout stages on the line. Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain are almost certain to secure a sought-after top-eight finish despite dropping points in two of their last three league-phase outings. However, Luis Henrique’s men can likely wave goodbye to their hopes of finishing at the top of the 36-team table, as they trail pacesetters Arsenal by five points.…

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FA Cup 3rd Round Preview

By 11v11 Site Editor , 06th January 2026 at 10:45 AM (11v11 blog)

The FA Cup returns in mid-January with the third round set to deliver more drama and excitement. As one of football’s most unpredictable competitions, it continues to attract massive global interest, much like major sporting events featured across leading online casino and sports entertainment platforms during the winter season. Defending champions Crystal Palace will be looking to retain their crown, while clubs from across England aim to make their mark in one of football’s most historic knockout competitions. With shocks…

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Carabao Cup 2025/26 semi-finals: Newcastle handed tough Man City test

By 11v11 Site Editor , 06th January 2026 at 4:58 AM (11v11 blog)

Carabao Cup holders Newcastle United have been drawn against Manchester City in the semi-finals of this season’s competition. Newcastle defeated Fulham 2-1 at St James’ Park to secure their place in the last four, while City triumphed 2-0 at home to Brentford. Chelsea will face either Arsenal or Crystal Palace in the other last-four tie. The Blues claimed a 3-1 victory at Cardiff City in their quarter-final tie. Read on as we preview the semi-final ties, before assessing which team…

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What to watch in 2026

By 11v11 Site Editor , 29th December 2025 at 7:18 AM (11v11 blog)

Fans of the top leagues and competitions in Europe have plenty to look forward to next year, with the schedule packed with a host of unmissable events. It is a similar story across the rest of the globe, particularly given that the 2026 World Cup is set to be staged in the United States, Mexico and Canada. The impact will be felt across continents following FIFA’s decision to increase the number of participating teams to 48 for the prestigious tournament.…

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Who Will Win the World Cup 2026? Analysing the Top Contenders and Their Chances

By 11v11 Site Editor , 28th December 2025 at 2:54 PM (11v11 blog)

With the first 48-team edition of the FIFA World Cup around the corner, excitement is building worldwide as nations prepare to compete on an expanded global stage. Spain, Argentina, Brazil and Germany head into the tournament as the favourites to progress from the group stage, backed by recent success at major competitions and squads overflowing with talent. Spain arrive as the reigning European champions, while Argentina are chasing a historic back-to-back world title after Lionel Messi inspired them to a…

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