Manchester City Will Be Too Strong For Aston Villa, Even Without Aguero

Sky Sports have reported that Manchester City’s star striker Sergio Aguero has been ruled out of tonight’s crunch clash with Aston Villa. The away side will be travelling to the Etihad with nothing to lose and have already inflicted defeat on Manuel Pelligrini’s side earlier in the season when they triumphed 3-2 at Villa Park. So just how significant will the absence of the Argentinian prove to be?

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Manchester United Star Says There Is More To Come From Mata - Here's How Moyes Can Achieve This

Juan Mata has not had the immediate impact at Old Trafford that was expected of him since his club-record move from Chelsea. His Spanish team-mate David Silva is correct in stating that the Red Devils are yet to bring the best out of the 25-year-old playmaker.

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A Closer Look At The 3 Favourites To Win Next Year's World Cup

Now that we know that the three favourites for the World Cup will be there next year, I thought that I would take a closer look at them.

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Could Manchester City's Title Hopes Hinge On This Man?

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has had a mixed bag since arriving at the Etihad in the summer. His side currently sit six points behind leaders Arsenal after 11 games and there has been a huge reason for that - City's away form.

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3 players to fire Manchester City to the title

After City’s defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, the blue side of Manchester are in seventh, six points off the top of the table. But which players can breathe some life into their title challenge and fire them to the top?

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5 Manchester City Players Who Need To Pull Their Socks Up This Season

Under new manager Manuel Pellegrini, Manchester City have made a steady, if not spectacular, start to the season. But which players have not quite performed to the best of their abilities?

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Why is the Number 10 role so important?

This is actually quite a new phenomenon, or at least it's importance is new. In the past the 'number 10' has usually been the secondary striker, or in more simple terms, the player that plays behind the striker. Dennis Bergkamp was a famous 'number 10' and one of the best. Henry was the player that played beyond him with Dennis instigating most attacks. However, these 'number 10's' could also play as the main striker if needs be. In this day and age, the 'number 10' role is often played by the attacking midfielder. So a few current examples are Mesut Ozil, Juan Mata and David Silva. They will still instigate most attacks but will not be a replacement striker.

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What Can Tottenham Fans Expect From Roberto Soldado? (Video)

At the age of 28 it is fair to say that Roberto Soldado has had to battle to gain the recognition that he deserves as one of the best strikers in Europe. After joining Real Madrid at the age of 15 he has not had an easy ride to the top and was never really given a chance at the historic club. But can Tottenham get the best out of him and make a genuine title challenge?

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Can PSG conquer Europe?

With the arrival of £27m defender Marquinhos from Italian side AS Roma, Paris St Germain have now spent close to £100m during the past month on bolstering their already formidable squad in preparation for the defence of the Ligue 1 title they claimed last year and a renewed assault on the Champions League. Can they now claim to be realistic contenders amongst Europe's elite?

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Where will Premier League star fit into the Juventus puzzle?

The current Italian champions has landed their star striker the Apache himself Carlos Tevez, the former Manchester City hitman. How will he go with fellow striker Fernando Llorente?

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Where did Spain go wrong against Brazil? Have they been found out?

If there is one criticism about the all-conquering Spanish national team it is that they can be boring to watch. The endless passing, nice triangles and interchanging of positions are all done as they wait for the crucial moment when their opponents make a mistake and they can suddenly attack. However, as we witnessed during the semi-final of the Confederations Cup against Italy, what do they do when the rival team is well organised, disciplined and happy for them to have the ball?

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Sinclair's nightmare to be ended by ex employers?

For Scott Sinclair it is fair to say things have not turned out as he might have hoped since his move from Swansea to Manchester City, however ESPN are reporting the Swan's could be ready to hand their former hero an escape rope from his Ethiad dungeon.

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Manchester City to take advantage of Fernandinho World Cup hopes?

Shakhtar Donetsk has become one of more unlikely havens for Brazilian talent; remarkably there are no fewer than nine within the first team squad.

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Jonathan Williams - Palace's next big star? (video)

Wilfried Zaha might not be the only Crystal Palace youngster to make the step up to the Premier League next season, as out of the limelight Zaha's team-mate Jonathan Williams has also been turning in some head-turning performances in the Eagles' push for promotion.

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Stat Attack: Arteta tops Premier League Passing Stats (video)

After an 8th consecutive trophyless season, talks of crisis at Arsenal are ringing around the Emirates Stadium once more. However, according to the latest statistics on passing, one player in a Gunners jersey has stood above all others in the Premier League this season: Mikel Arteta.

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