Football FanCast - Performance in Numbers https://www.footballfancast.com Latest match analysis, fixtures, results and news from the Premier League, Championship, Champions League, Scottish Premiership and La Liga. Thu, 02 Nov 2023 07:40:20 GMT en-US hourly 60 <![CDATA[Rangers ace who starred alongside Danilo has just salvaged his Ibrox career]]> Glasgow Rangers continued their excellent start under Philippe Clement as they delivered a five-star show against Dundee at Dens Park last night.

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Thu, 02 Nov 2023 07:40:20 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/rangers-premiership-philippe-clement-danilo-sam-lammers/
<![CDATA[Liverpool's 6 ft 2 sensation has just decided to go "full Suarez"]]> Liverpool progressed through to the next round of the EFL Cup on Wednesday as they came out 2-1 winners against fellow Premier League side Bournemouth.

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Thu, 02 Nov 2023 07:15:26 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/liverpool-nunez-klopp-efl-cup-bournemouth-matip-anfield/
<![CDATA[Everton star who won 100% ground duels outshone every goalscorer v Burnley]]> Everton progressed to the next round of the Carabao Cup at the expense of Burnley, the Toffees resoundingly winning 3-0 against their lowly Premier League opponents to seal their spot in the next round draw.

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Thu, 02 Nov 2023 07:10:25 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/everton-toffees-james-garner-premier-league-carabao-cup-stats-reaction/
<![CDATA[Arsenal star who was a 3/10 v West Ham must lose his starting place]]> Arsenal had a night to forget on Wednesday evening at the London Stadium, as the Gunners were dismantled by West Ham United in the Carabao Cup, losing 3-1 to deny a place in the quarter-finals.

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Thu, 02 Nov 2023 06:15:19 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/arsenal-matchday-reaction-oleksandr-zinchenko-premier-league/
<![CDATA[Man Utd liability who lost possession 15 times was as bad as Dalot vs Newcastle]]> Manchester United’s season went from bad to worse as they lost to Newcastle United in the EFL Cup last night, ending their defence of the trophy in the process.

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Thu, 02 Nov 2023 06:10:18 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/manchester-united-efl-cup-erik-ten-hag-antony-diogo-dalot/
<![CDATA[Man Utd's 25-touch dud was "lacking polish" & as bad as Rashford vs Man City]]> Manchester United succumbed to a fifth Premier League defeat of the season after just ten matches against Manchester City on Sunday evening, with Erik ten Hag's side dismantled with ease to illuminate the deficiencies in a 3-0 home loss.

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Sun, 29 Oct 2023 20:40:24 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/manchester-united-rashford-hojlund-opinion-manchester-city-premier-league/
<![CDATA[Liverpool's colossal gem who won 89% duels dominated Forest with Szoboszlai ]]> Liverpool dispatched an injury-hit Nottingham Forest side in the Premier League with relative ease, winning 3-0 at Anfield to continue the seasonal revival and keep on the tail of table-toppers Tottenham Hotspur.

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Sun, 29 Oct 2023 19:45:25 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/liverpool-nottingham-forest-van-dijk-dominik-szoboszlai-premier-league/
<![CDATA[Everton's 64-touch "monster" dominated alongside DCL against West Ham]]> Everton secured a 1-0 victory over West Ham United on Sunday afternoon in a tightly contested Premier League affair at the London Stadium.

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Sun, 29 Oct 2023 17:45:23 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/everton-premier-league-dominic-calvert-lewin-jarrad-branthwaite-sean-dyche/
<![CDATA[Arsenal's "standout" ace completed 100% of his dribbles today]]> Arsenal returned to winning ways in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon, as Mikel Arteta’s side dismantled Sheffield United 5-0 at the Emirates.

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Sat, 28 Oct 2023 19:10:23 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/arsenal-matchday-reaction-gabriel-martinelli-premier-league/
<![CDATA[Chelsea's £75k-p/w gem who lost possession 20x today was Poch's bright spark]]> Chelsea looked like they were making progress having secured some positive results throughout the previous few weeks, but they were shocked by Brentford this afternoon.

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Sat, 28 Oct 2023 16:41:24 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/chelsea-premier-league-mauricio-pochettino-cole-palmer/
<![CDATA[Leeds' "unplayable" machine was Farke's hero alongside Summerville vs Huddersfield ]]> Leeds United put the midweek misery of falling to defeat against Stoke City behind them and rebounded with a scintillating victory over Huddersfield Town in the Championship on Saturday afternoon.

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Sat, 28 Oct 2023 16:41:24 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/leeds-united-farke-match-opinion-huddersfield-summerville-rutter-championship/
<![CDATA[Rangers dud with fewer touches than Butland let Clement down vs Sparta]]> Glasgow Rangers picked up their fourth point of the Europa League campaign as they held Sparta Prague to a 0-0 draw away from Ibrox on Thursday night.

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Fri, 27 Oct 2023 07:16:31 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/rangers-sparta-butland-clement-dessers-europa-league-ibrox/
<![CDATA[West Ham's lightweight who lost 75% duels was worse than Ogbonna vs Olympiacos]]> West Ham United's record-breaking 17-match unbeaten run in Europe came to a disappointing end against Olympiacos after crashing to a 2-1 defeat on Thursday night.

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Fri, 27 Oct 2023 07:11:29 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/west-ham-united-europa-league-angelo-ogbonna-pablo-fornals-david-moyes/
<![CDATA[Leeds dud who lost possession 13x was worse than Bamford vs Stoke]]> Leeds United travelled to Stoke City on Wednesday night full of confidence after coming from 2-0 down to record a 3-2 victory over Norwich City on Saturday afternoon

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Thu, 26 Oct 2023 07:15:29 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/leeds-united-daniel-farke-wilfried-gnonto-patrick-bamford-championship/
<![CDATA[Celtic's 103-pass titan who had more touches than O'Riley dominated Atletico]]> Celtic picked up their first point of the Champions League season as they were held by Spanish giants Atletico Madrid to a 2-2 draw at Parkhead on Wednesday night.

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Thu, 26 Oct 2023 06:20:23 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/celtics-liam-scales-champions-league-atletico-madrid/
<![CDATA[Newcastle ace who was "not at his best" was as bad as Longstaff vs Dortmund ]]> Newcastle United returned to action in the Champions League on Wednesday evening, however, Eddie Howe’s side suffered their first defeat in this season’s tournament to Borussia Dortmund.

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Thu, 26 Oct 2023 06:20:23 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/newcastle-match-reaction-sean-longstaff-joelinton-champions-league/
<![CDATA[Man Utd: Ten Hag's "mystifying" dud was as bad as Amrabat vs Copenhagen]]> Manchester United breathed a collective sigh of relief after yesterday's Champions League result, the Red Devils finally getting their first win of Group A courtesy of a Harry Maguire header to overcome FC Copenhagen by a solitary goal in a 1-0 victory.

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Wed, 25 Oct 2023 12:10:24 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/man-united-sofyan-amrabat-antony-champions-league-copenhagen-reaction/
<![CDATA[Arsenal: Arteta's "sensational" dynamo stole the show vs Sevilla alongside Jesus]]> Arsenal reclaimed top spot in Group B in the Champions League last night, after Mikel Arteta’s side were victorious over Sevilla at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan stadium on their third outing of the 2023/24 tournament.

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Wed, 25 Oct 2023 05:40:23 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/arsenal-match-reaction-declan-rice-jesus-champions-league/
<![CDATA[Man Utd: Ten Hag's machine was "seriously good" vs Copenhagen]]> It was a night of Red Devils redemption for Manchester United on Tuesday evening, with Erik ten Hag's men battling to a pivotal 1-0 win over FC Copenhagen to keep their hopes of Champions League progression alive.

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Wed, 25 Oct 2023 05:11:25 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/man-utd-ten-hag-onana-maguire-hojlund-champions-league-copenhagen-reaction/
<![CDATA[Spurs: Ange's dud who lost possession 15x was below par vs Fulham]]> Tottenham Hotspur continued their remarkable, unbeaten start to the new Premier League season with victory over London rivals Fulham on Monday evening, with Ange Postecoglou's men having now moved two points clear of champions Manchester City at the summit.

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Tue, 24 Oct 2023 12:10:24 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/spurs-postecoglou-kulusevski-richarlison-premier-league-fulham-reaction/
<![CDATA[Move over Maddison & Son: Spurs' 124-touch "force" was Ange's true hero]]> Tottenham Hotspur extended their imperious start to the Premier League season with a comprehensive victory over Fulham, returning to the top of the table with an assured victory to continue the revolution under Ange Postecoglou.

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Tue, 24 Oct 2023 07:40:24 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/tottenham-hotspur-james-maddison-heung-min-son-fulham-opinion-premier-league/
<![CDATA[Celtic: Rodgers' titan who won 93% duels was unsung hero alongside O'Riley]]> Celtic extended their lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership table back to seven points as they beat Hearts 4-1 away from home on Sunday.

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Sun, 22 Oct 2023 16:40:24 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/celtic-premiership-rodgers-oriley-carter-vickers-hearts-hoops-parkhead/
<![CDATA[Move over Hojlund: Man Utd's £65k-p/w ace had a "shocker"]]> Manchester United defeated Sheffield United in the Premier League to make it three wins from four matches, but Erik ten Hag will not be satisfied with yet another uninspiring performance.

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Sun, 22 Oct 2023 12:10:22 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/manchester-united-rasmus-hojlund-sofyan-amrabat-opinion-sheffield-united-premier-league/
<![CDATA[As well as Zinchenko: Arsenal ace who lost the ball 10x was so "off it" vs Chelsea]]> Arsenal ceded ground in the Premier League after drawing against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening, though Mikel Arteta will be elated by his side's comeback from two goals down.

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Sun, 22 Oct 2023 06:45:26 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/arsenal-oleksandr-zinchenko-martin-odegaard-opinion-chelsea-premier-league/
<![CDATA[Liverpool: £120k-p/w gem was "pulling the strings" alongside Salah vs Everton]]> Liverpool secured yet another Premier League win as they recorded a rather comfortable 2-0 win over rivals Everton on Saturday afternoon.

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Sat, 21 Oct 2023 19:45:22 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/liverpool-premier-league-mohamed-salah-dominik-szoboszlai/
<![CDATA[Rangers: "Fantastic" gem who lost possession 23x was excellent along with Sima]]> Glasgow Rangers new boss Philippe Clement got off to a wonderful start during his first match in charge of the Ibrox side.

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Sat, 21 Oct 2023 19:20:22 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/rangers-premiership-philippe-clement-james-tavernier-abdallah-sima/
<![CDATA[Newcastle: Howe's "thorn" who lost possession 19x was excellent along with Gordon]]> Newcastle United strolled to their sixth win in the last eight games with a 4-0 victory over Crystal Palace this afternoon, as Eddie Howe is finally building up some momentum ahead of a hectic few weeks.

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Sat, 21 Oct 2023 19:11:22 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/newcastle-united-premier-league-eddie-howe-jacob-murphy-anthony-gordon/
<![CDATA[Leeds: Farke's dud who had fewer touches than Meslier was "run ragged" vs Norwich]]> Leeds United never seem to make life easy for themselves, with the Yorkshire giants incredibly overcoming a two-goal deficit to clinch a stunning 3-2 victory away to Norwich City in the Championship this afternoon, with it proving a happy return to Carrow Road for manager Daniel Farke.

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Sat, 21 Oct 2023 18:41:22 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/leeds-farkes-byram-meslier-championship-norwich-reaction/
<![CDATA[Everton: Forget Doucoure, Dyche's "outstanding" ace was the star against Liverpool ]]> Everton suffered defeat against their bitter rivals Liverpool on Saturday afternoon, as the Blues lost 2-0 to Jurgen Klopp’s Reds at Anfield in the Premier League.

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Sat, 21 Oct 2023 16:41:21 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/everton-matchday-reaction-jarrad-branthwaite-premier-league/
<![CDATA[Move over Martinelli: Arsenal star who won 100% duels was the real hero]]> Not since the days of Arsene Wenger and Manuel Pellegrini had Arsenal defeated Manchester City in the league.

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Sun, 08 Oct 2023 19:10:32 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/arsenal-gunners-premier-league-man-city-william-saliba-arteta-martinelli-stats-reaction/
<![CDATA[Newcastle: Howe's star with 71% duels won was better than Isak vs West Ham]]> Newcastle United's run of four successive wins in all competitions came to an end as they were held to a draw by West Ham United on Sunday.

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Sun, 08 Oct 2023 18:16:32 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/newcastle-howe-isak-premier-league-kieran-trippier-west-ham-st-james-park/
<![CDATA[Move over Salah: £120k-p/w Liverpool hero was their best player v Brighton]]> Liverpool bounced back from their defeat to Tottenham Hotspur last time out in the Premier League with a 2-2 draw away at Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday.

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Sun, 08 Oct 2023 18:16:32 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/liverpool-klopp-salah-dominic-szoboszlai-premier-league-brighton-anfield/
<![CDATA[Aston Villa: Emery signing who made just 3 passes has to do better]]> Aston Villa arrived at Molineux on Sunday afternoon perhaps expecting a game full of goals.

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Sun, 08 Oct 2023 17:10:33 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/aston-villa-premier-league-emery-villans-nicolo-zaniolo-stats-reaction/
<![CDATA[Man Utd: Ten Hag's "testimonial player" was just as bad as Onana vs Brentford]]> And breathe. Just when Manchester United and Erik ten Hag needed it most, the Red Devils secured a thrilling 2-1 victory following a remarkable late comeback at home to Brentford on Saturday afternoon, with super-sub Scott McTominay proving an unlikely hero with a brace at the last.

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Sat, 07 Oct 2023 19:10:32 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/man-utd-ten-hag-casemiro-onana-premier-league-brentford-reaction-opinion/
<![CDATA[Leeds: Farke's gem who made 6 key passes was "so impressive" vs Bristol]]> Leeds United battled to a second successive Championship victory with a hard-fought win at home to Bristol City this afternoon, with goals from Daniel James and Joel Piroe sealing all three points for Daniel Farke's men on the day.

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Sat, 07 Oct 2023 18:51:32 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/leeds-farke-rutter-piroe-championship-elland-road-bristol-city/
<![CDATA[Everton: "Superb" gem who lost possession 14x was Dyche's hero vs AFCB]]> Everton secured their third win in their previous four matches with an excellent 3-0 victory over AFC Bournemouth this afternoon and the result will hopefully give Sean Dyche a massive confidence boost heading in to the international break.

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Sat, 07 Oct 2023 18:45:32 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/everton-premier-league-jack-harrison-james-garner/
<![CDATA[Spurs: "Incredible" titan stole the show today alongside Van de Ven]]> Tottenham Hotspur did not enjoy a vintage victory against Luton Town in the Premier League, but they secured another win nonetheless on a dry Kenilworth Road pitch on Saturday afternoon.

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Sat, 07 Oct 2023 16:46:31 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/tottenham-hotspur-cristian-romero-opinion-luton-postecoglou-premier-league/
<![CDATA[Alongside McGinn: Aston Villa's "outstanding" gem was Emery's saviour vs Zrinjski]]> Aston Villa were put through their paces by Bosnian side Zrinjski in the Europa Conference League on Thursday evening, leaving it to the dying embers to grasp the win at Villa Park.

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Fri, 06 Oct 2023 06:16:33 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/aston-villa-matchday-reaction-matty-cash-premier-league/
<![CDATA[Liverpool: Reds star who won 100% duels was better than Gravenberch]]> Liverpool have produced a score of sensational displays under the European lights; against Union Saint-Gilloise, this was not one such performance, though Jurgen Klopp's side secured a second successive win nonetheless.

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Fri, 06 Oct 2023 06:16:33 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/liverpool-union-saint-gilloise-opinion-trent-alexander-arnold-ryan-gravenberch-europa-league/
<![CDATA[West Ham: Moyes' 41-touch maverick was "brilliant again" vs Freiburg]]> West Ham United secured another victory in the Europa League but saw their celebrating received by empty seats as supporters endured a stadium ban for their disruption in the Europa Conference League final in June.

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Fri, 06 Oct 2023 05:40:30 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/west-ham-united-david-moyes-jarrod-bowen-lucas-paqueta-opinion-europa-league/
<![CDATA[Celtic: Hoops star with fewer touches than Phillips let Rodgers down]]> Celtic were consigned to their second defeat in as many Champions League group stage matches as they lost 2-1 to Lazio on Wednesday night.

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Thu, 05 Oct 2023 06:40:34 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/celtic-hoops-lazio-rodgers-reo-hatate-phillips-champions-league-parkhead/
<![CDATA[Forget Summerville: Leeds star who won 8 duels was Farke's hero v QPR]]> Leeds United got back to winning ways with a narrow victory over relegation strugglers Queen's Park Rangers on Wednesday evening, with the Whites bouncing back following their limp display away to Southampton at the weekend.

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Thu, 05 Oct 2023 06:15:32 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/leeds-farke-ampadu-summerville-championship-qpr-opinion/
<![CDATA[Newcastle: Howe's "magnificent" titan who won 100% duels dominated PSG]]> It was a historic night for Newcastle United as they beat Paris Saint-Germain 4-1 in their first Champions League game at St. James' Park for over two decades.

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Thu, 05 Oct 2023 05:40:32 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/newcastle-howe-fabian-schar-psg-champions-league-st-james-park/
<![CDATA[Arsenal: Gunners 'liability' who lost 100% duels has let Arteta down]]> Arsenal’s unbeaten start to the 2023/24 campaign came to a premature end, as Mikel Arteta’s side were defeated 2-1 by RC Lens in the second fixture of the Champions League group stage.

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Wed, 04 Oct 2023 07:10:36 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/arsenal-match-reaction-oleksandr-zinchenko-premier-league/
<![CDATA[Man United: Ten Hag's dud who lost possession 26x was "at his worst" vs Gala]]> When it rains it pours for Manchester United and manager Erik ten Hag, with the Dutchman having witnessed his side suffer a late capitulation as they slipped to yet another defeat at home to Galatasaray on Tuesday evening, leaving their hopes of securing Champions League progression in tatters.

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Wed, 04 Oct 2023 05:15:31 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/man-united-ten-hag-fernandes-onana-champions-league-opinion/
<![CDATA[Tottenham's "dangerous" 98-touch gem just became Ange's new hero]]> Tottenham Hotspur recorded yet another late victory earlier today, as they rose to second in the Premier League courtesy of a last-gasp 2-1 win over Liverpool.

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Sat, 30 Sep 2023 19:46:33 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/pedro-porro-tottenham-hotspur-premier-league-liverpool-maddison-postecoglou/
<![CDATA[Arsenal's "silky" 82-touch general ran the show for Arteta]]> Arsenal brushed aside any doubters today as they enjoyed a perfect afternoon on the south coast, cruising past AFC Bournemouth by an impressive 4-0 scoreline.

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Sat, 30 Sep 2023 19:16:33 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/oleksandr-zinchenko-arsenal-bournemouth-arteta-odegaard-premier-league/
<![CDATA[Man Utd: Red Devils' 13 pass liability let Ten Hag down vs Palace]]> Manchester United’s Jekyll and Hyde season continues as they slipped to a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace, made even more surprising considering they eased to a 3-0 win over the same opposition in midweek.

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Sat, 30 Sep 2023 19:10:32 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/manchester-united-premier-league-erik-ten-hag-rasmus-hojlund-match-reaction/
<![CDATA[Leeds dud who lost possession every 2 touches let Farke down vs Saints]]> Leeds United saw a six-match unbeaten run come to a screeching halt earlier today, as a trip to the St Mary's proved too much. Facing up against Southampton for the first time since both sides were relegated from the Premier League, the hosts ran out comfortable 3-1 winners, with Daniel Farke left with plenty of thinking to do.

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Sat, 30 Sep 2023 18:30:33 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/joel-piroe-championship-southampton-leeds-united-farke-meslier-awful/
<![CDATA[Rangers: 25-touch liability was worse than Ridvan Yilmaz today]]> Glasgow Rangers failed to extend their winning run to five matches as Aberdeen came away from Ibrox with a 3-1 victory which further piles the pressure on Michael Beale.

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Sat, 30 Sep 2023 18:15:35 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/rangers-premiership-michael-beale-ridvan-yilmaz-cyriel-dessers/
<![CDATA[Everton: Toffees monster has just added £20m to his price tag]]> Everton defied all the odds last night, as they recorded back-to-back away wins by once again comfortably dispatching Aston Villa 2-1 at their own place.

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Thu, 28 Sep 2023 06:40:31 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/jarrad-branthwaite-transfer-everton-james-garner-efl-cup-aston-villa/
<![CDATA[West Ham: Irons colossus who won 100% duels outperformed Soucek vs Lincoln]]> West Ham United bounced back from their 3-1 defeat to Liverpool last time out as they progressed through to the next round of the EFL Cup with a 1-0 win over Lincoln City.

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Thu, 28 Sep 2023 06:10:29 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/west-ham-moyes-soucek-mavropanos-efl-cup-london-stadium/
<![CDATA[Arsenal: Gunners star who made 7 tackles was 'monumental' v Brentford]]> Arsenal booked their place in the next round of the EFL Cup last night, with a battling away victory against Brentford.

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Thu, 28 Sep 2023 05:41:29 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/jorginho-arsenal-premier-league-reiss-nelson-arteta-edu-brentford-efl-cup/
<![CDATA[Liverpool: £150k-p/w Reds star now looks totally reborn under Klopp]]> Liverpool came from a goal behind to record a 3-1 victory against Leicester City in the EFL Cup last night as Jurgen Klopp maintains his team's unbeaten record this season.

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Thu, 28 Sep 2023 05:15:29 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/liverpool-premier-league-jurgen-klopp-ryan-gravenberch-cody-gakpo/
<![CDATA[Wolves: £30k-p/w lightweight was left 'flat-footed' by Ipswich]]> Wolverhampton Wanderers crashed out of the Carabao Cup after a disastrous loss to Ipswich Town at Portman Road, with Gary O’Neil’s side suffering a 3-2 defeat to the Championship outfit.

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Wed, 27 Sep 2023 05:40:27 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/wolves-squad-santiago-bueno-premier-league/
<![CDATA[Man United: £85k-p/w star who lost possession 17x was 'unreal' vs Palace]]> Holders Manchester United booked their place in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup following a routine 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace on Tuesday evening, with the Red Devils producing arguably their most convincing performance of the season so far against Roy Hodgson's men.

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Wed, 27 Sep 2023 05:11:28 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/man-united-ten-hag-casemiro-dalot-carabao-cup-palace-opinion/
<![CDATA[Aston Villa: Emery's 'outstanding' maestro was better than Watkins vs Chelsea]]> Aston Villa recorded yet another wonderful victory in the Premier League, this time claiming the scalp of Chelsea, defeating the Blues 1-0 at Stamford Bridge.

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Mon, 25 Sep 2023 11:15:28 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/aston-villa-unai-emery-premier-league-ollie-watkins-boubacar-kamara/
<![CDATA[Move over Son: Spurs 'monster' was their true derby hero vs Arsenal]]> Tottenham Hotspur twice battled back at the home of their arch-rivals earlier today, to prove that this is a team completely altered for the better by Ange Postecoglou.

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Sun, 24 Sep 2023 19:40:29 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/yves-bissouma-tottenham-hotspur-premier-league-arsenal-nld-postecoglou-maddison-son/
<![CDATA[Liverpool: Reds star who won 87% duels bullied West Ham alongside Salah]]> Liverpool won for the sixth match in succession as they beat West Ham United 3-1 at Anfield in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.

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Sun, 24 Sep 2023 19:40:29 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/liverpool-klopp-salah-van-dijk-premier-league-west-ham-anfield/
<![CDATA[Newcastle: Toon star who lost possession 19x has now made himself undroppable]]> Newcastle United returned to winning ways after their 0-0 draw with AC Milan as they romped to a remarkable 8-0 victory over Sheffield United at Bramall Lane in the Premier League on Sunday.

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Sun, 24 Sep 2023 19:11:29 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/newcastle-howe-premier-league-trippier-gordon-sheffield-united-st-james/
<![CDATA[Arsenal: £110k-p/w dud with fewer touches than Raya had a 'disaster' vs Spurs]]> Arsenal continued their unbeaten start to the season on Sunday afternoon but once the full time whistle blew in the north London derby, it didn't feel like that. In fact, it felt like a defeat.

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Sun, 24 Sep 2023 18:11:30 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/arsenal-gunners-premier-league-stats-reaction-analysis-jorginho-north-london-derby/
<![CDATA[West Ham: Hammers dud had fewer touches than Areola v Liverpool]]> West Ham United were beaten 3-1 for the second successive Premier League match as they were defeated by Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.

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Sun, 24 Sep 2023 17:11:30 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/west-ham-moyes-premier-league-areola-michail-antonio-london-stadium/
<![CDATA[Everton: Toffees star lost the ball 17x but still stole the show]]> Everton ended that interminable wait for a first Premier League victory of the season with a resounding performance in London on Saturday evening, defeating Brentford 3-1 at the Gtech Community Stadium.

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Sun, 24 Sep 2023 07:10:28 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/everton-sean-dyche-brentford-premier-league-abdoulaye-doucoure/
<![CDATA[Man United: £300k-p/w star had fewer touches than Onana v Burnley]]> Manchester United needed a win, just to settle proceedings somewhat.

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Sun, 24 Sep 2023 05:11:28 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/man-united-news-latest-premier-league-stats-reaction-marcus-rashford-ten-hag/
<![CDATA[Leeds: Farke's "impressive" £15k-p/w gem stole the show against Watford]]> Leeds United romped to just their third win of the new Championship season with a comfortable victory over Watford at Elland Road on Saturday afternoon, with Daniel Farke's men stretching their league unbeaten run to six games following that 3-0 triumph.

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Sat, 23 Sep 2023 19:21:30 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/leeds-farke-summerville-piroe-championship-watford/
<![CDATA[Wolves: O'Neil's £15k-p/w titan was the hero along side Neto vs Luton]]> Wolverhampton Wanderers would have earmarked their fixture against Luton Town as a great opportunity to grab three points, but that ambition was prematurely blunted when Jean-Ricner Bellegarde was shown a straight red card inside 39 minutes.

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Sat, 23 Sep 2023 18:10:28 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/wolves-oneil-neto-kilman-premier-league-luton/
<![CDATA[Aston Villa: £50k-p/w disaster was even worse than Digne against Legia]]> Aston Villa suffered a shock defeat in their opening fixture in the UEFA Europa Conference League, as Unai Emery’s side fell 3-2 to Legia Warsaw in Group E at the Stadion Wojska Polskiego.

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Fri, 22 Sep 2023 06:35:27 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/aston-villa-performance-europa-conference-league-premier-league/
<![CDATA[Alongside JWP: West Ham colossus stole the show in the Europa League]]> There were more than a few nervous Hammers in the London Stadium on Thursday night as Serbian side Backa Topola took the lead against West Ham United early in the second half, but an incisive flurry masterminded by James Ward-Prowse's creativity and Mohammed Kudus' dynamism clinched victory.

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Fri, 22 Sep 2023 06:16:25 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/west-ham-moyes-ward-prowse-konstantinos-mavropanos-opinion-europa-league/
<![CDATA[Worse than Endo: Liverpool's 'abysmal' dud lost possession 25x against LASK]]> It's starting to get a bit repetitive, but that was another real Jekyll-and-Hyde performance from Liverpool.

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Fri, 22 Sep 2023 06:16:25 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/liverpool-jurgen-klopp-lask-wataru-endo-kostas-tsimikas-opinion-europa-league/
<![CDATA[Sunderland: 5 ft 10 ace dominated Blackburn alongside Jack Clarke]]> Sunderland made it three wins on the bounce in the Championship as they came away from Ewood Park with all three points against Blackburn Rovers on Wednesday night.

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Thu, 21 Sep 2023 07:10:34 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/sunderland-clarke-neil-championship-mowbray-blackburn-performance/
<![CDATA[Leeds: £12m signing just had fewer touches than Illan Meslier]]> Leeds United were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw last night in the Championship, as they pushed and pushed but could not breach the steadfast defence of Hull City.

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Thu, 21 Sep 2023 06:11:29 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/joel-piroe-championship-leeds-united-meslier-farke-hull-city/
<![CDATA[Man United: Ten Hag's 'passenger' was even worse than Onana vs Bayern]]> Manchester United's woes continued on Wednesday evening as Erik ten Hag's men kicked off their Champions League campaign with a 4-3 defeat away to German giants Bayern Munich, with reported summer target Harry Kane inevitably among the scorers for the home side on the night.

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Thu, 21 Sep 2023 05:10:30 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/man-united-ten-hag-onana-eriksen-champions-league-opinion/
<![CDATA[Arsenal: £115k-p/w Gunners star has already lit up the Champions League]]> Arsenal were emphatic on their Champions League return last night, waltzing past PSV Eindhoven by four goals to nil in front of a raucous floodlit Emirates.

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Thu, 21 Sep 2023 05:10:30 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/martin-odegaard-arsenal-gunners-champions-league-psv-trossard-saka-arteta-edu/
<![CDATA[Alongside Lagerbielke: Celtic star with fewer touches than Hart let Rodgers down]]> Celtic kicked off their Champions League campaign with a disappointing defeat away to Feyenoord as they lost 2-0 on Tuesday night.

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Wed, 20 Sep 2023 11:40:29 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/celtic-lagerbielke-rodgers-champions-league-luis-palma-parkhead/
<![CDATA[Newcastle: Toon star with fewer touches than Pope was awful vs Milan]]> Some will nod their heads in satisfaction; few will wax lyrical about Newcastle United's performance on their return to Champions League football.

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Wed, 20 Sep 2023 06:15:30 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/newcastle-united-eddie-howe-nick-pope-alexander-isak-champions-league/
<![CDATA[Alongside Trossard: Arsenal star with 116 touches was their best player v Everton]]> Arsenal finally overcame their Goodison Park demons today, squeezing out a narrow victory over a solid and steadfast Everton side thanks to a goal from Leandro Trossard.

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Sun, 17 Sep 2023 19:41:27 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/arsenal-ben-white-leandro-trossard-premier-league-everton-arteta-edu/
<![CDATA[Fewer touches than Pickford: £20m Everton man let Dyche down v Arsenal]]> Everton's sorry start to the season continued on Sunday afternoon as they laboured to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of title-chasing Arsenal.

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Sun, 17 Sep 2023 18:41:26 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/everton-news-analysis-latest-premier-league-dwight-mcneil-dyche/
<![CDATA[Forget Piroe: £70k-p/w Leeds star just totally ran the show]]> Leeds United ran riot today in their Championship win over Millwall, defying all expectations to truly kickstart Daniel Farke's reign at Elland Road.

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Sun, 17 Sep 2023 17:11:26 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/georginio-rutter-leeds-united-joel-piroe-championship-farke-millwall/
<![CDATA[Celtic gem who won 100% duels starred alongside Kyogo v Dundee]]> Celtic maintained their position at the top of the Scottish Premiership table as they swept Dundee aside on Saturday with a 3-0 win at Parkhead.

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Sun, 17 Sep 2023 11:40:25 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/celtic-rodgers-dundee-kyogo-matt-oriley-premiership-parkhead/
<![CDATA[Rangers: £1.7m Gers star was Beale's shining light over Danilo v Saints]]> Glasgow Rangers bounced back to winning way after two straight defeats in all competitions with a 2-0 win over St. Johnstone in the Scottish Premiership on Saturday.

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Sun, 17 Sep 2023 11:15:26 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/rangers-beale-st-johnstone-nicolas-raskin-danilo-premiership-ibrox/
<![CDATA[Sunderland: £1.3k-p/w ace starred alongside Clarke vs QPR]]> Sunderland won for the third time in four Championship matches as they beat Queens Park Rangers 3-1 away at Loftus Road on Saturday.

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Sun, 17 Sep 2023 10:10:25 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/sunderland-clarke-mowbray-qpr-dan-neil-championship-performance/
<![CDATA[Liverpool: Klopp's "game-changer" proved his worth at Wolves]]> It wasn't easy, but Liverpool secured a fourth successive Premier League victory on Saturday afternoon, dispatching Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux after falling behind in a dismal and disjointed first half.

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Sat, 16 Sep 2023 20:20:26 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/liverpool-jurgen-klopp-match-opinion-luis-diaz-wolves-premier-league/
<![CDATA[Spurs: Ange's game-changer played a "key role" in Sheffield Utd thriller]]> The Ange Postecoglou revolution continues at Tottenham Hotspur, with the 58-year-old having overseen a fourth successive Premier League victory to keep his side within touching distance of leaders Manchester City.

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Sat, 16 Sep 2023 19:40:27 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/spurs-postecoglou-perisic-richarlison-kulusevski-premier-league-sheffield-united/
<![CDATA[Man United: £120k-p/w Red Devils dud let Ten Hag down vs Brighton]]> And so the cracks widen and worsen for Manchester United.

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Sat, 16 Sep 2023 19:20:26 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/man-united-red-devils-brighton-martinez-ten-hag-premier-league-opinion/
<![CDATA[Southampton: Martin's dud was worse than Sulemana against Leicester]]> Southampton were left frustrated once again as they lost 4-1 to Leicester City in the Championship at St. Mary's after their 5-0 defeat to Sunderland before the international break.

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Sat, 16 Sep 2023 07:20:29 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/southampton-martin-sulemana-smallbone-championship-leicester-st-marys/
<![CDATA[Spurs: Ange's £165k-p/w "animal" has starred on international duty]]> Not only will Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou be praying that his raft of first-team stars return injury-free following the current international break, but the 58-year-old will also likely be paying close attention to how those figures perform while representing their respective countries.

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Mon, 11 Sep 2023 11:45:30 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/spurs-hojbjerg-romero-postecoglou-premier-league-internationals/
<![CDATA[Move over Rice: £100k-p/w Arsenal titan was the true hero v Man Utd]]> Bedlam. That was the word Sky Sports commentator Peter Drury aptly used to describe Declan Rice's first and last-gasp goal for the club as Arsenal beat Manchester United.

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Sun, 03 Sep 2023 19:40:26 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/gunners-premier-league-stats-reaction-rice-gabriel-arteta/
<![CDATA[Man United: 6 ft 2 summer signing was all over the place v Arsenal]]> Two minutes from time it looked as though Manchester United had sealed a smash-and-grab victory against Arsenal.

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Sun, 03 Sep 2023 19:10:26 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/man-united-stats-reaction-premier-league-jonny-evans-ten-hag/
<![CDATA[Liverpool: £85k per-week titan had his best game for years v Villa]]> Liverpool put in a statement performance on Sunday afternoon by comfortably dispatching Aston Villa 3-0 at Anfield.

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Sun, 03 Sep 2023 18:10:26 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/liverpool-103-pass-titan-had-best-game-in-a-long-time/
<![CDATA[Aston Villa: £75k-p/w star was Emery's true villain v Liverpool]]> Aston Villa will head into the first international break of the season off the back of a 3-0 defeat to Liverpool as they failed to pick up any points in the Premier League on Sunday.

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Sun, 03 Sep 2023 17:16:26 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/aston-villa-premier-league-emery-cash-performance-liverpool/
<![CDATA[Better than Kyogo: £12k-p/w Celtic star was the Old Firm hero]]> Celtic head into the international break top of the Scottish Premiership table after they beat Rangers 1-0 at Ibrox in the first Old Firm derby of the 2023/24 campaign.

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Sun, 03 Sep 2023 16:11:27 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/celtic-premiership-rodgers-performance-hoops-old-firm-kyogo/
<![CDATA[Rangers: £4m signing was Beale's Old Firm villain]]> Glasgow Rangers head into the international break off the back of a disappointing week as they lost the Old Firm clash 1-0 on Sunday after their 5-1 defeat to PSV their Champions League qualifier in midweek.

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Sun, 03 Sep 2023 15:41:25 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/rangers-ibrox-performance-beale-old-firm-celtic-premiership/
<![CDATA[Newcastle: Howe must instantly drop £15m dud after Brighton]]> Newcastle United's start to the season went from bad to worse on Saturday evening as they fell to their third defeat in four Premier League matches.

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Sun, 03 Sep 2023 11:40:26 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/why-howe-needs-to-bench-matt-targett-after-his-showing-against-brighton/
<![CDATA[Leeds' "Terrific" £4m-rated whiz was Farke's Shining Light vs SWFC]]> Leeds United might have felt that last weekend's enthralling 4-3 victory over Ipswich Town would kickstart their Championship campaign, but Daniel Farke's side failed to capitalise on their opportunities against Sheffield Wednesday today.

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Sat, 02 Sep 2023 20:26:25 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/leeds-united-daniel-farke-djed-spence-match-opinion-sheffield-wednesday-championship/
<![CDATA[Tottenham's £15m Gem Showed Why He's "Sickeningly Good" Vs Burnley]]> Tottenham Hotspur continued their unbeaten start to the new Premier League season with a rampant, 5-2 victory away to newly-promoted Burnley on Saturday afternoon, with Ange Postecoglou's side surging to second in the table following a third successive win in the top-flight.

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Sat, 02 Sep 2023 19:20:27 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/spurs-postecoglou-maddison-son-premier-league-burnley-opinion-report/
<![CDATA[Everton's £26m Gem Sent "Defenders Sprawling" Vs Blades]]> Everton dropped more points in the Premier League, drawing 2-2 with Sheffield United at Bramall Lane in what was an entertaining match.

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Sat, 02 Sep 2023 16:10:27 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/everton-premier-league-arnaut-danjuma-beto-sean-dyche/
<![CDATA[Rangers: £4.5m liability just cost Beale a Champions League fortune]]> Glasgow Rangers were outplayed and outfought as they slumped to a woeful 5-1 defeat to PSV Eindhoven at the Philips Stadion last night, as they ended their Champions League aspirations with a whimper.

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Thu, 31 Aug 2023 06:15:26 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/rangers-champions-league-michael-beale-cyriel-dessers/
<![CDATA[Leeds: 98-touch Gem Could Be Farke's Surprise Djed Spence Alternative]]> Leeds United continued their underwhelming start to the season last night, as despite fielding a strong side for their match with Salford City, Daniel Farke's side were ruthlessly dumped out of the EFL Cup.

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Wed, 30 Aug 2023 06:10:25 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/leeds-united-efl-cup-salford-city-djed-spence-jamie-shackleton-farke/
<![CDATA[Newcastle's £40k-p/w Dud Was Not Good Enough vs Liverpool]]> Liverpool did not stick to the narrative and left Eddie Howe's side bedraggled after coming from behind to sink Newcastle United 2-1 at St. James' Park in the Premier League, scoring in the dying embers despite playing the lion's share of the clash with ten men.

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Sun, 27 Aug 2023 19:40:29 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/newcastle-united-fabian-schar-eddie-howe-liverpool-match-opinion-premier-league/
<![CDATA[Aston Villa: Emery's £150k-p/w "Monster" Completely Dominated Burnley]]> Aston Villa picked up another important Premier League win earlier today, as they continue to prove that their heavy opening-day defeat was a mere blip...

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Sun, 27 Aug 2023 16:16:27 GMT https://www.footballfancast.com/aston-villa-premier-league-performance-burnley-emery-matty-cash-boubacar-kamara/