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Don’t be a mug and stick with Spurs. Know what I mean ‘Arry?

SoccerLens February 10, 2012 @ 1:41 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Don't be a mug and stick with Spurs. Know what I mean ‘Arry? - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

So it's "arrivederci" to Mr Capello and with that once again The FA are in search of fresh man with fresh ideas to manage the England football team. The now infamous "impossible job" is waiting ominously to be filled by a brave managerial soul and the national media appear to be in no doubt as to whom that man should be, yes it's the half human half bloodhound hybrid, Harry Redknapp.

2-1 wins for United over Liverpool and Arsenal over Sunderland

SoccerLens February 10, 2012 @ 1:35 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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2-1 wins for United over Liverpool and Arsenal over Sunderland - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Here's a look at the weekend's biggest Premier League fixtures and the best bets to place this weekend.

Manchester United v Liverpool

All eyes will be on Old Trafford this weekend when arch rivals Man United and Liverpool face off in what promises to be a fiery encounter (12.

By The Numbers: Who should take over from Fabio Capello?

SoccerLens February 9, 2012 @ 8:07 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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By The Numbers: Who should take over from Fabio Capello? - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Following Fabio Capello's resignation as England manager, Castrol EDGE Performance data shows why Harry Redknapp is firm favourite to take over the reins. Since the previous European Championships in 2008, Redknapp has secured an impressive win ratio of 49% with Portsmouth and Tottenham, guiding Spurs to their most successful season in the Premier League and securing European football for the past two seasons.

The John Terry controversies – a complete list

SoccerLens February 6, 2012 @ 2:40 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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The John Terry controversies a complete list - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

John Terry on his day is one of the best central defenders in the Premier League, and certainly an important player for Chelsea and England.

However, the 31-year-old is in danger of missing out on Euro 2012, after being stripped of his nation's captaincy due to the ongoing allegations of racism against the Barking-born man.

The Return of Luis Suárez

SoccerLens February 6, 2012 @ 2:30 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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The Return of Luis Suárez - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Ahead of the Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur match on Monday night, we look at the return of Luis Suárez and how Liverpool have fared in the Premier League in his absence.

Luis Suárez returns to the Liverpool squad for Monday night's game at home to Tottenham Hotspur following a much publicised eight-game suspension.

Why Fernando Frequently Fails to Fire

SoccerLens February 5, 2012 @ 8:31 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Why Fernando Frequently Fails to Fire - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Useless. Flop. Goddamn waste of money. Adjectives are not too hard to come by when Fernando Torres is the topic of discussion. Few footballers have fallen as far and as fast as the former Liverpool hit man has in the past 2 seasons.

The Flowers of Manchester

SoccerLens February 4, 2012 @ 2:31 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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The Flowers of Manchester - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Daniele (from Red Rants) has a written a moving piece on the Munich disaster here's an extract:

Sam couldn't have been more focused if he had been watching a movie, so I moved on: "Harry Gregg, United's keeper, had been thrown out the cabin after the impact along with Bobby Charlton.

Chelsea v Manchester United: A Battle Of Widths

SoccerLens February 3, 2012 @ 12:53 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Chelsea v Manchester United: A Battle Of Widths - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

According to Castrol EDGE Performance analysis, both Manchester United and Chelsea's wingers have been key to both club's positive play this season, with Antonio Valencia, Nani, Juan Mata and Daniel Sturridge all enjoying impressive campaigns.

Manchester United’s best chance of beating Chelsea

SoccerLens February 3, 2012 @ 12:47 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Manchester United's best chance of beating Chelsea - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

With the Manchester clubs tied on points at the top of the table and only Tottenham with an outside chance at the title, this year's Premier League is almost guaranteed to be Manchester-bound.

But it's not an easy road Manchester United still have City, Tottenham and Chelsea (this weekend) away, plus Liverpool home.

The Curious Case of the Lost Moral Compass

SoccerLens February 2, 2012 @ 4:54 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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The Curious Case of the Lost Moral Compass - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Episode Four : A New Trial.....

In a time not so long ago, in a world departed from this reality....

A Man divided opinion of what was right and decent

A Man led a country; All its people, All casts,

All its hopes rested on his shoulders

His Name was John Terry.

Zamora and Cissé – Can they keep QPR in the Premier League?

SoccerLens February 2, 2012 @ 12:40 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Zamora and Cissé Can they keep QPR in the Premier League? - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Mark Hughes was very active on transfer deadline day, signing ex-Liverpool front man Djibril Cissé from Lazio and re-uniting himself with Bobby Zamora from Fulham. Castrol EDGE Performance analysis shows that with an impressive shooting accuracy of 57% and the ability to create a chance for his teammates every 40 mins, Zamora looks set to play an important role in QPR's battle to avoid relegation.

An ode to Mario Balotelli: his notorious on and off-field antics (to date)

SoccerLens February 2, 2012 @ 4:50 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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An ode to Mario Balotelli: his notorious on and off-field antics (to date) - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli is without doubt one of the most interesting, but controversial players in the current game. Flashes of brilliance for the Etihad Stadium outfit, Inter and Italy testify to the 21-year-old's ability, but scandal and strange off-field behaviour have never been too far away in the attacker's short career to date.

John Terry – Good Or Bad For England’s Euro 2012 Campaign?

SoccerLens February 2, 2012 @ 3:13 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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John Terry Good Or Bad For England's Euro 2012 Campaign? - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

The extraordinary delays in a resolution to the Terry-Ferdinand affair have already resulted in the wholly unnecessary cop-out by the FA and the Premier League in asking Chelsea and QPR to forego handshakes in their recent league clash.

Sunder, Sunder, SUNDERLAND, HO!

SoccerLens February 2, 2012 @ 2:29 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Sunder, Sunder, SUNDERLAND, HO! - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Ever since I saw the scoreline for Sunderland's win against Norwich yesterday, the above title has been ringing around in my head. There's always the uplifting effect that a new manager has on the club and yes, many of the mid-table clubs in the Premier League haven't fared too well of late, but Sunderland's sustained success in the last couple of months is heartening.

How To Choose Your Ideal Bundesliga Club

SoccerLens February 2, 2012 @ 2:14 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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How To Choose Your Ideal Bundesliga Club - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Are you new to German football, and attracted to the much-lauded mix of exciting end-to-end football, standing fans, cheap beer and cheap tickets, not to mention the chance to watch football in a country where the national team can actually amount to something come crunch time?