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In the pre-match conference, when an eager journalist had asked if Liverpool will use the Fulham game to bolster their goal difference, Jurgen Klopp had replied sternly that he expected Fulham to give a tough time to the Reds and also elaborated on how he rated Fulham’s attack very highly. I'm not sure that the guys at bet365 review would have agreed but today, his team played exactly as if they were playing to get his word to be true – at least …

When you look over the course of football history there have been many changes in regard to formations. Whether it be the 4-4-2 that the English game knows and loves so dearly, or whether it is a more continental 3-5-2, there was one position that has continued significance. That is, of course, being the coveted number 10 role, one that has arguably taken on more importance over the past few years what with the way that attacking units have evolved …

It may be an obvious statement but scoring goals will more often than not win you football matches. From week to week the likes of Sergio Aguero and Harry Kane receive many plaudits, thanks to their efforts in the final third. They are the men who are in the spotlight and rightfully so, as it is their actions that often decide whether they are on the winning side or not. However, it is also fair to say that the credit …

It’s the transfer story that just won’t go away, much to the frustration of Chelsea, who are keen to tie Eden Hazard to a lucrative new contract with the club. However, Real Madrid seems ready to pounce and money likely won’t be a problem for the Spanish giants, who are ready to make the Belgian star their next ‘Galactico’ signing. During the 2018 World Cup in Russia, while in action with the Belgian national team that secured third place at …

Erik Lamela is set to have his best season since arriving in England, underlining why Tottenham didn’t give up on him. It has been a difficult few years for the Argentine, as he struggled with the pressure that his £30 million price tag brought. Serious injuries followed, and it looked like he would never fulfil his potential in North London. That has changed since the start of the current season and he is quickly emerging as a key player in …

The term expected goals (xG) gets thrown around a lot these days and people tend to take it as gospel truth, but should its value be in question? Before looking further into this matter, we need to know exactly what xG is and just as importantly – what it isn’t. A single expected goal value represents the statistical chance that any given goal scoring chance will go in. It’s based on goal statistics from other chances from similar distances and …

“You don’t spend £50 million on someone that you’re never going to play” remarked Julien Laurens when speaking on The Totally Football Show about Fabinho’s gradual integration into Liverpool’s first team. “Unless you’re Man United” quipped James Richardson in reply, to which the panel sniggered and jeered in agreement. How the mighty have fallen. The days of Sir Alex Ferguson posing an ominous figure on the touchline tapping away at his watch with sweeping attacking football and visiting teams fearing the …

Alvaro Morata has had a difficult time at Chelsea since arriving at Stamford Bridge during the summer of 2017. It was considered the striker's best opportunity of proving that he belongs as a starter for an elite club. This came after spells with Real Madrid and Juventus. During this period, he gained a reputation of being an excellent substitute, capable of turning a game in favour of his team. However, his inconsistency and poor overall contribution meant that he couldn't …