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Premier League: Ten statistics to watch this weekend

By 11v11 Site Editor , 08th March 2024 at 9:09 AM (11v11 blog)
Premier League fans are in for a treat this weekend, with Matchday 28 featuring several crucial games which will impact both ends of the table. Ahead of the latest round of top-flight games in England, we look at some of the key statistics and talking point to watch out for this weekend. Manchester United vs Everton Manchester United fans have not had much to cheer about this season, with the team failing miserably to mount a serious top four challenge.…
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Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool book fourth-round Carabao Cup spots while Manchester City fumbles

By Editor , 02nd October 2023 at 6:21 PM (11v11 blog)
A Football League Cup winner's tankard on display at an exhibition in Coalville in January 2010. Image taken by Chris the Dude. The third round of the Carabao Cup ended Thursday night September 27, with a surprising loss from the team that has been dominant in the Premier League for the last few seasons. Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool all advanced to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup, but EPL leader Manchester City was eliminated after an unexpected 1-0 loss to Newcastle United.…
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Five football matches to watch this week

By Editor , 14th August 2023 at 10:36 PM (11v11 blog)
Last weekend halted a two-month wait for Europe's elite football as the Premier League, La Liga and Ligue 1 returned to action for the 2023/24 campaign. Manchester City's title defence was off to a flying start last Friday, with Erling Haaland's first-half brace inspiring Pep Guardiola's side to a 3-0 win over newly-promoted Burnley.  Elsewhere, Lionel Messi's early life in Florida continues to fill the headlines worldwide after the Argentine scored in his fifth successive game for Inter Miami.  Gerardo…
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UCL qualification could represent the start of a dynasty for Newcastle United

By Editor , 27th April 2023 at 1:08 PM (11v11 blog)
Newcastle United look likely to finish in the top four positions in the first full season since their takeover. Eddie Howe has transformed the side with the help of the added fortunes from the new owners. Newcastle could be set to compete in the UEFA Champions League for the first time in decades, and that could put them in an excellent position in the transfer market. UCL football is vital to the project UCL football is essential to Newcastle's long-term…
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This weekend’s best Premier League games

By Editor , 22nd April 2021 at 9:00 AM (11v11 blog)
The 2020-21 Premier League season only has a couple of weeks left and it’s only a matter of when and not if Manchester City are crowned champions. Aside from Pep Guardiola’s side running away with the league, there’s still plenty to play for with the race for Champions League being a very tight battle between Leicester City in third and Liverpool in sixth. At the other end of the table, West Bromwich Albion have fought back in a bid to…
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The Toon make controversial approach for ex-Sunderland manager Steve Bruce

By Editor , 10th July 2019 at 6:18 PM (11v11 blog)
Newcastle are ready to make an official approach for Sheffield Wednesday boss Steve Bruce with the Geordie now the Toon’s top target to replace Rafa Benitez. Reports suggest that they are willing to pay the compensation to get Bruce out of Hillsborough which is thought to be no more than £1million. Ex-Sunderland manager Steve Bruce Bruce took charge of Wednesday in February but is only on a one-year rolling contract with the Yorkshire side. Despite managing Newcastle’s rivals Sunderland from…
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Why do Toon fans despise Mike Ashley?

By Editor , 19th January 2018 at 4:08 PM (11v11 blog)
When Mike Ashley announced he had put the club up for sale back in October 2017, the Toon Army rejoiced. After a decade at the club, Ashley is arguably the most despised owner in the Premier League. So what is that makes the Sports Direct tycoon so hated? Here are just four of the many reasons why Toon fans can’t stand Ashley… The Kevin Keegan saga Newcastle’s local newspaper rightly says that Kevin Keegan is a Toon legend. After helping…
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This Season’s Premier League Shocks So Far

By Editor , 04th April 2016 at 2:15 AM (11v11 blog)
Despite being the most-watched football league in the world (and the self-proclaimed most exciting), there hasn’t been a lot of parity in the Premier League since its formation in 1992. However, the tide seems to be shifting as no longer is simply splashing the most cash for superstars enough to win a title. While it’s too early to tell if this year is an anomaly or not, what is certain is that this season has had more shocks and surprises…
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