A Statistical Look At Whether Chelsea Were Right To Get Rid Of Lukaku Rather Than Torres

Jose Mourinho's decision to allow Romelu Lukaku to move to Everton for the rest of the season was met by glee from the Toffees, but with a sense of frustration from the Blues fans. The 20-year-old is one of the most promising frontmen in the Premier League and to let him leave with Fernando Torres leading the line is, well, absurd in my opinion. Let's take a look at the statistics.

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Will Marouane Fellaini Cut It At Manchester United?

Well, the football transfer window has ended and the talk of the town is Manchester United's new signing Marouane Fellaini. But will he cut the mustard at the Red Devils?

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Ross Barkley: Is The Young England Star Everton's Future?

So Fellaini’s finally gone, boo hoo, and with that inevitability out the way I want to invite Ross Barkley to step forward. Labelled 'the Blue Steven Gerrard'and 'the boy wonder', Barkley injects a glimmer of hope to the Merseyside club. During the first three games of the new season Barkley has shone for the Toffees and now with England knocking the door and a call up for the upcoming international break already, the stars seem to be aligning for young Ross.

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Liverpool Enjoy Dream Start To New Campaign

Just what every Premier League team wanted – three wins out of three and yet to concede a goal. Brendan Rodgers’ men are top of the league, surely not for long, but still... a fairly unexpected hat-trick of goals for Daniel Sturridge against Stoke, Aston Villa and yesterday against Manchester United is sure to have proved his doubters that he’s the real deal. And all this without Luis Suarez, who is still serving his suspension for chomping at Branislav Ivanovic in April. Could Liverpool stake a claim for a top four spot this season? Certainly food for thought the red half of Merseyside!

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Statistical Preview: Everton Travel To Cardiff To Tackle High Flying Bluebirds

On a sunny afternoon, Cardiff fans were treated to a performance by their team that they would have scarcely believed possible at the start of the day. Frazier Campbell stole the show with a late brace to send Malkay Mackay’s side on to an historic 3-1 victory over the former Premier League champions.

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Manchester United Agree Fee For Everton Midfielder, But How Does He Compare To Current Crop? The Statistics

The articles regarding Manchester United's search for a central midfielder may be coming to a conclusion as the Metro Report that a deal of £20m has been agreed with Everton. You can already see the marketing department rubbing their hands together as the fuzzy wigs are being ordered. But is the Belgian the man that David Moyes has been looking for in the middle? We take a look at the statistics and come to a conclusion on whether we fancy him to make an impact or not.

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Statistical Preview: Everton And West Brom Search For First Win Of The Season

Only a stunning header from Norwich new boy Ricky van Wolfswinkel denied Everton all three points at Carrow Road last weekend. Roberto Martinez will be expecting more ruthlessness at the back this week but must have been impressed by the all-round performance of the effervescent Ross Barkley, who capped a top draw display with an expertly taken long-range finish.

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Why It Would Be Unwise To Question Manchester United's Title Credentials

Business as usual, then, for Manchester United this past weekend, as they negotiated a pretty tricky away trip to Swansea by overpowering the Swans - coming out 4-1 victors at the Liberty Stadium.

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The New Premier League Season - A Return To Form

Premier League football has returned, and we are all better for it. The opening weekend provided plenty of drama and intrigue as we saw Arsenal on the brink of crisis, normal business resumed with Manchester United, the return of Jose Mourinho and exactly why Manchester City are favourites to win the league this season.

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Leighton Baines or Luke Shaw? The Statistics

Manchester United are apparently in the hunt for a new left-back depite having Patrice Evra and Alex Buttner on their books. The two candidates seem to be Everton's Leighton Baines and Southampton's Luke Shaw, but which would offer more to United? We take a look at the statistics from last season.

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5 Stand-out Players From The Premier League This Weekend

With the Premier League returning this weekend, I have taken a look at my five stand out players from the curtain raisers in the English topflight.

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Premier League Managers To Watch In 2013/2014

As 4 of last season’s top 6 start with a new boss this season, we’re in for another campaign that nobody can predict. Those clubs who narrowly avoided relegation last term have strengthened and also stuck with the same manager. Each of the 17 remaining from 2012/2013 do not treat survival as success and with that in mind we could be looking at a managerial merry-go-round! Here are 5 managers that face plenty of pressure season...

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Everton Boss Counting On Kone To Deliver

With a scoring record of one in three in his maiden Premier League season, 2013/14 has the potential to be a massive year for Everton's Arouna Kone.

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Should Manchester United Give Up On Defender Chase? The Statistics

Patrice Evra has been the face instilled in the left-back berth at Old Trafford for some years now, and as his form dipped the season before last Sir Alex Ferguson drafted in Alex Buttner to provide some serious competition. The ploy worked, and not only did the Frenchman up his game substantially, they also received a quality, young full-back in Buttner. So United are surely covered in that area of the pitch, no? Well With David Moyes coming into the club the continued rumours regarding Leighton Baines have only intensified.

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The Battle For The Best Of The Rest In The Premier League– As Competitive As Ever?

In the upper reaches of the Premier League we have heard constant bemoaning of a lack of talent being available during this window – whilst the quality players who have been on the market have joined the mega bucks elsewhere.

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