Rooney Stakes His Claim For United Captaincy - Why He Could Be The Man To Lead The Club's Next Generation

With the departure of Nemanja Vidic, Manchester United are in need of a new captain. According to the Manchester Evening News, Wayne Rooney fancies himself for the job.

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Tom Cleverley Believes Van Gaal Will Allow Him To Shine - Why The Midfielder Must Look To Restore His Reputation

After watching their side demolish LA Galaxy in their first game of pre-season, optimism has begun to creep back amongst Manchester United fans.  One player who is sharing that sense of optimism is Tom Cleverley.

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Gerrard Set For New Liverpool Contract - Why The Midfielder Could Shine For The Reds Towards The End Of His Career

Having just called time on his England career, Steven Gerrard will now be fully focussed on helping Liverpool achieve something they went so close to doing last season: winning their first Premier League title.  The responsibility of captaining the Three Lions will now go to someone else, as the Reds midfielder steps aside after representing his country an incredible 114 times.

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Andre Wisdom To Continue Learning At The Hawthorns - Why Liverpool's Young Defender Has Huge Potential

Having spent last season on loan at Derby in the Championship, Liverpool youngster Andre Wisdom is set to continue playing his football in the Midlands but at a higher level.  According to Sky Sports, the defender will join West Brom for the upcoming season, with the Reds hoping he will be able to gain vital Premier League experience with Alan Irvine’s side.

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Brendan Rodgers To Weigh Up Move For Striker - Why The Liverpool Boss May Want To Sell Before He Buys

The loss of Luis Suarez is going to affect Liverpool next season.  Exactly how much it affects them depends on the actions they take prior to the transfer window slamming shut on the opening day of September.

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Gunners Star Talked About For The Wrong Reasons - Why Jack Wilshere Can Make It At Arsenal

Once every so often you get a talent that comes a long and everyone is very excited, especially after that first performance. It all starts when positive vibes are felt by coaches at the club, then by the manager and then the players begin to comment on the player. Former legends also begin to have their say and suddenly you have national newspapers claiming he's the next Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Chelsea Linked With Filipe Luis and Marcos Rojo - Why Both Players Could Replace Ashley Cole

After eight years with the London club, former England left-back Ashley Cole decided it was right to call time on his Chelsea career and look elsewhere. This came after a frustrating season for Cole, who was replaced in the team by Cesar Azpilicueta for the majority of games. This week Cole was signed by Italian club Roma and can now look forward to the new challenges that lie ahead. There are many left-backs that have been linked with the Blues that could take his place but, after being such an influential player, it is important that Jose Mourinho chooses wisely.

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Wilfried Zaha Is At A Crucial Point In His Development - Why The Winger Just Needs To Play

It was only 18 months ago that Manchester United signed Wilfried Zaha and were reported to have acquired the services of one of English football’s brightest young stars.  Now something of a forgotten man at the club, the winger must wait and see if he is part of new manager Louis van Gaal’s plans for next season.

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Suarez Linked With Barcelona Switch - Why The Striker Still Needs To Prove Himself

Luis Suarez could be leaving Liverpool.  Although this is a rumour we also heard around 12 months ago, more controversy has fuelled the latest predictions of his departure.

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Anfield A Possible Destination For Blues Defender - Why The Chelsea Man Must Move On

As Ashley Cole departs and Chelsea’s pursuit of Atletico Madrid’ Filipe Luis heats up, there remains one left-back at Stamford Bridge who must be feeling pretty unloved.  Having spent the second half of last season on loan at Aston Villa, Ryan Bertrand recently returned to his parent club with a much better chance of getting a game.  It seems, however, that he is not the man Jose Mourinho wants.

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United Spoilt For Choice At Left-Back - Why The Signing Of Luke Shaw Could Signal The End For Patrice Evra

After superb performances at left-back for Southampton, 18-year-old Luke Shaw was signed by Manchester United in June following England’s World Cup exit. Although very young, he has Premier League experience with the Saints and has already played at a World Cup, so everyone knows what he can do. Does this spell the end for Patrice Evra at Manchester United?

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Lampard Set To Travel The Globe After Chelsea Exit - How The Midfielder Is About To Achieve Something Special

Having just left Chelsea after 13 successful years at Stamford Bridge, Frank Lampard is set for pastures new abroad.  Rumours are circulating, though, that next season will see the midfielder playing in not one but two countries.

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Red Devils Need Striker Back At His Best - Why Wayne Rooney Still Needs To Prove His Worth For Manchester United

Wayne Rooney has been at Manchester United since 2004 when he signed from Everton as a ‘wonder kid’. He has since played in three World Cups, scoring one goal in the process. Has he lived up to the hype of 10 years ago and is he still good enough to play for a club like Manchester United and the England national side?

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Liverpool Forward May Benefit From Real Madrid Star's Injury - Why The European Champions Could Target Sterling

At just 19 years of age, Raheem Sterling already finds himself playing for one of the biggest clubs in the world.  Although Liverpool are not the footballing power they once were, the Merseyside giants are slowly awakening after coming incredibly close to winning a first Premier League title last season.

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Lallana Set For Anfield Switch - Why This Represents A Good Signing For Liverpool

The general perception of Adam Lallana is one that is not exactly true.  To many he is regarded as a youngster, as people do not realise the midfielder is actually 26 years of age.  Despite flourishing for Southampton in League One and the Championship, it was only last season that he really made his name as a Premier League player.

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