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For all the pre-emptive talk of an all-Manchester final in the Europa League, both United and City deserved to go out of the competition this week. Both Athletic Bilbao and Sporting Lisbon deserve the credit they have got, but you … Continue reading →

The balance has tipped Manchester United’s way in the Premier League title race, and City face a real test of their mettle over the final 10 games. The key to success at the business end of the season is experience. … Continue reading →

Tottenham have seen their grip on third place loosened in the past fortnight by defeats in big games. They have developed a habit of underperforming when the pressure is on, and as the season comes to its conclusion that pressure … Continue reading →

Andre Villas-Boas’s sacking from Chelsea at the weekend is another victory for player power at the club. While the results were poor for the Portuguese coach — he had both the lowest win percentage and points-per-game average of any Chelsea … Continue reading →