Will Hammers put the final nail in the coffin for Hughton?

Following last weekend's embarrassing 7-0 defeat to Manchester City, questions were inevitably asked on whether or not Chris Hughton was the right man to manage Norwich City in what is shaping up to be a difficult season for the Canaries.

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3 Premier League Strikers In Need Of A Good Season

“This is our year” is a phrase often associated with Liverpool fans and their dreams of winning the Premier League title.  Although it is early days, the Reds have made their most convincing start to a season in years, sitting top of the table as the only team to win all three of their games.  The Anfield club, however, are not the only ones in need of a convincing campaign…

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Darren Bent: broken goal machine or out of use?

Darren Bent’s time at Villa Park appears to be coming to an end.  Now 29 years of age, will regular playing time see him back amongst the goals?

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Aston Villa tie up their beast, but can he be tamed? (Video)

After initially fearing him leaving, Aston Villa now possess the only Premier League defence that does not have to worry about one of Europe’s most powerful strikers: Christian Benteke.

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Fighting a losing battle?

Without giving too much away, I'm not exactly a spring chicken in terms of age. I watched the recent documentary about James Hunt and Nikki Lauda during their battle for the 1976 Formula 1 World Championship and it surprised me how I could easily recall watching the coverage at the time. Lauda, literally going up in smoke, James Hunt the morning after a typically well done night before... Those were the days... The epitome of an era that has long passed. There was a different mindset then, as there is now. Whether better or worse.

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Premier League forward makes his belated international breakthrough (video)

Wes Hoolahan is one of those rare footballers that has inspired his own cult following. Throughout Giovanni Trappatoni’s reign, he has consistently ignored the Norwich playmaker. However, this weekend, at the age of 31, he made his competitive debut for the Republic of Ireland in the 3-0 win over the Faroe Islands.

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Premier League side to take huge hit on striker

 

I feel a bit sorry for Darren Bent, not much has gone right for the (former) England front man in the last few years.

The Mail reports that despite the possibility of their top scorer

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Villa in talks with Benteke over new deal

Aston Villa have already opened new contract talks with Christian Benteke in an attempt to keep their star striker at the club. 

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Aston Villa intend to keep their "Monster" Christian Benteke

Aston Villa hero Christian Benteke stole the headlines again this past week after yet another monstrous performance during Villa's 6-1 victory against Paolo Di Canio's Sunderland. The Belgian striker sealed a lightning quick hat-trick within the space of 18 minutes during the second half, before receiving the due adulation of the Villa fans after being substituted off for the injury-ridden Darren Bent.

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Paul Lambert - Dortmund’s secret weapon

In case you thought Borussia Dortmund are intruders to the Champions League crème de la crème, think again. The recently-dethroned Bundesliga champions were the winners of the 5^th edition of the UEFA Champions League 16 years ago. And guess where they trounced Juventus 3-1?

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Premier League strugglers may be forced to sell star asset, but not without a fight

 Aston Villa are determined to hold on to star striker Christian Benteke and will apparently turn their back on offers of £30million.

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Villa showing fight that could secure crucial survival

After his first season in the Premier League with Norwich, a very successful one by all accounts, I bet Paul Lambert thought that this Premier League managing business was a doodle.

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Match Preview - Aston Villa vs QPR

Aston Villa entertain QPR at Villa Park tomorrow in what is certain to be a tense 90 minutes for all involved.

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Does it read all or nothing for Aston Villa?

When Aston Villa kick off against QPR this Saturday the nerves from both sets of supporters will be clearly tangible and resonate around Villa Park.

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Second season syndrome for Canaries

Although relatively safe of relegation this season, Norwich City are a team who should fear for survival next term without significant investment.

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