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More than a loanee: Why Luka Vuskovic has outgrown Hamburg – and maybe Tottenham Hotspur

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By Tom Maydew · Contributor · 5 Feb 2026 · 3 min read

Dominik Szoboszlai has shown this season that he’s a future Liverpool captain in the waiting

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By Tom Maydew · Contributor · 3 Feb 2026 · 3 min read

Arsenal could turn to familiar face on a short-term deal after Mikel Merino injury

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By Tom Maydew · Contributor · 3 Feb 2026 · 3 min read

Kees Smit: Who is the Dutch sensation attracting interest from Liverpool and Real Madrid?

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By Tom Maydew · Contributor · 2 Feb 2026 · 3 min read

Josh Abe: Arne Slot calls up 15-year-old sensation to train with Liverpool first team

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By Tom Maydew · Contributor · 30 Jan 2026 · 2 min read

From Sunday league to Europa League: The incredible journey of Alejandro Gomes Rodriguez

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By Tom Maydew · Contributor · 30 Jan 2026 · 2 min read

Storm Chandra: FA release guidance procedure to protect players in grassroots football

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By Tom Maydew · Contributor · 29 Jan 2026 · 2 min read

Why Jorgen Strand Larsen is the Jean-Philippe Mateta replacement Crystal Palace crave

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By Tom Maydew · Contributor · 29 Jan 2026 · 3 min read

Will Raheem Sterling leave Chelsea before the transfer window shuts? 

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By Tom Maydew · Contributor · 27 Jan 2026 · 2 min read

Jarrod Bowen celebrates West Ham win against Sunderland

West Ham vs Sunderland match report: The Hammers boost survival hopes with vintage first-half display

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By Tom Maydew · Contributor · 24 Jan 2026 · 4 min read

Atalanta vs Athletic Club Champions League match preview: Everything you need to know

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By Tom Maydew · Contributor · 23 Jan 2026 · 3 min read

Juventus vs Benfica Champions League match preview: Everything you need to know 

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By Tom Maydew · Contributor · 23 Jan 2026 · 2 min read

Slavia Prague vs FC Barcelona Champions League match preview: Everything you need to know

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By Tom Maydew · Contributor · 23 Jan 2026 · 2 min read

Steve Holland to join United staff

Michael Carrick adds former England assistant Steve Holland to steady Manchester United’s rocky ship

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By Tom Maydew · Contributor · 13 Jan 2026 · 2 min read

Carrick's coaching philosophy

An in depth look Michael Carrick’s tactics and coaching philosophy

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By Tom Maydew · Contributor · 12 Jan 2026 · 3 min read