The wait is over, the beautiful game returns

If you’re not feeling it yet, then you will soon.  Football is back.

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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 do Manchester City signings leave Sergio Aguero?

With Manchester City completing the signings of two new strikers, where does this leave title-clinching hero Sergio Aguero?

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Former Liverpool midfielder sent off for kicking a medic (video)

It's a widely known fact that Argentina's Javier Mascherano doesn't possess the sort of character one might expect of a model professional but, even by his standards, kicking out at a medic is surely a step too far. 

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Mario Balotelli happy to be home

He was regularly in the media whilst at Manchester City and more often than not it was for all the wrong reasons. From setting off fireworks in his bathroom to giving out money whilst dressed as Santa, separating the fact from the fiction was almost impossible and there was too little talk about his ability whilst on the pitch. Mario Balotelli had a difficult time in England but now appears to be much happier now that he has moved back home to Italy.

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Overhead kick tekkers (Video)

How about those Argentinian eh?

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Adebayor the enigma (Video)

At times he is devastatingly effective, yet sometimes he is non-existent. Often he seems to look disinterested when not in possession of the ball and only seems to play to his best when he is required to prove his worth. This is the enigma that is Emmanuel Adebayor, a striker accused of only playing to his potential when he needs a new contract or a transfer. Is this statement harsh or is there some truth to it?

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Will the FA Cup save Mancini?

The upcoming FA Cup semi-final between Manchester City and Chelsea may represent a significant moment in the career of Roberto Mancini and the history of Manchester City.

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Are Man City too dependent on Yaya Toure?

Man City slipped to another defeat this weekend which appeared to be ultimately costly in the title race if it was not already over.

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5 of the greatest ever Premier League strikers: The creative ones (videos)

The role of the creative striker is to, of course, score goals, but more importantly to create chances for their team. The need to be technically gifted and possess remarkable close control, passing, creativity, and a certain intelligence that other positions may not desire.

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Is it now or never for Dzeko?

It is something that must be firmly in the minds of all those in the blue half of Manchester. It is clear that Roberto Mancini took a gamble in sanctioning the move of Balotelli in January.

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Can Manchester City still win the Premier League?

Saturday’s 3-1 reverse at Southampton left Man City trailing city rivals United by 12 points, but can City claw that deficit back and successfully retain their Premier League crown?

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Does Joey Barton deserve to be a footballer?

With almost as many off the field misdemeanours as he has scored Premier League goals, Joey Barton certainly tests the patience of most football fans.

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Goodbye Mario, thanks for the memories

‘Super Mario’ or ‘Mad Mario’ is a question I have seen posed to an awful lot of people in the media since news of Mario Balotelli’s transfer to AC Milan broke.  For me, he is an enigma whose departure will make the Premier League a far less entertaining place.

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Will United simply outscore the competition? (Video)

Having gained a reputation for snatching victories in the dying minutes of games, Manchester United will be looking to make more of their chances and sure up results well before injury time.

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