Is Carlo Ancelotti under early pressure at Real Madrid?

After a 1-0 home defeat to Atletico Madrid, there are rumblings in Spain that new Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti is under a little pressure already.

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Is David Moyes Right About The Champions League?

Manchester United are not in the most comfortable of positions after back-to-back Premier League defeats.  So what exactly was David Moyes trying to achieve by ruling out his side’s chances of succeeding in Europe?

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Is talk of a Mourinho ‘demise’ far too premature?

For six months, abuse was hurled down at Rafa Benitez with Chelsea voicing their discontent at the appointment of the Spanish and former Liverpool manager. A torrid end at Anfield, despite winning the Champions league, was seen as the probable end of Benitez in England.

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An early look at the Champions League contenders

Any team could win it, but the big teams people always see as serious contenders are not numerous. This season, many new managers have taken over and lots of new players have joined the elites, hence making it harder than ever for everyone to agree on a list. In my opinion there are eight contenders this season: Arsenal, Chelsea, Barcelona, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and Juventus. But which ones of them top the list?

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5 marquee signings Arsenal should make in January

We've barely finished the summer transfer window and already rumours are flying around suggesting that Arsene Wenger has been given permission to sign one big name player in January. The press have already linked us with Marco Reus, Ilkay Gundogan and Lars Bender. However, they seemed very unlikely in the summer so think about the response in January when it becomes even harder to sign players. Nevertheless, it's fun to speculate about who Arsenal could sign. The five players, however unrealistic they are, must not be taken as an actual transfer rumour. Having said that, Arsenal have probably been linked with all of them at some point. As is the norm with the Gunners.

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The Relationship Between North London And Spain

It seems the white and red factions of north London have lost their stars to the two biggest clubs in Spain in recent years, but who are the biggest transfers between north London and Barcelona and Real Madrid?

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After Another Derby Day Defeat, Are Tottenham Missing The Final Piece To Their Puzzle?

The longest running transfer saga this summer ended on transfer deadline day, and with it came the most obvious move in football. Gareth Bale had joined Real Madrid.

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Whatever Happened To... Bebe?

Manchester United were featured heavily on transfer deadline day. The 'would they', 'wont they' sign someone saga went on till the very last seconds, but what most fans wont have noticed is the loan departure of a Portuguese winger.

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The Art Of The Nutmeg

It is bad enough when it happens playing with your mates on the street, but when somebody gets you on an 11-a-side football pitch there is nowhere to hide.

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Real Madrid's Loss Is Arsenal's Gain

After several months of inactivity on the transfer front, with the exception of the free transfer signings of Sanogo and Flamini, Arsenal fans finally had a marquee signing to cheer about, and it did come quite out of the blue.

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The Potential Risks Involved In Gareth Bale's Move To Real Madrid

The recent purchase of Welsh “superstar” Gareth Bale by Real Madrid has stirred a storm from certain factions of their fans, so what are the risks attached to the signature of the newly most expensive player in footballing history?

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A Light-hearted Look At Mesut Ozil

In this post I will be having a light-hearted look at Arsenal new boy Mesut Ozil and his most distinguishing feature; his eyes.

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AC Milan Snap Up Kaka, But What Can The Brazilian Offer The Italian Outfit?

It has happened once again - Kaka, the Brazil international, has returned to the San Siro, and now Massimiliano Allegri is looking to compete with Juventus in the Serie A for the Scudetto.

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What Can Mesut Ozil Offer Arsenal? The Statistics

As Real Madrid playmaker Mesut Ozil edges closer to a move to Arsenal, coupled with the clubs win over bitter rivals Tottenham this weekend, Gooners across the country are suddenly feeling optimistic about the season. But being transfer deadline day, a lot can change, so we thought we would have a look at what the Germany international can offer Arsene Wenger's side.

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Champions League Preview – The Dark Horses

According the bookies, the side picking up the title of kings of Europe is likely to come from one of the following; Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich. Here we identify four sides who will carry visions of upsetting the apple cart.

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