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Liverpool FC – Making the Most Out of Steven Gerrard
At 32, the expectations from Steven Gerrard are still very high. Not just to be the leader of a struggling Liverpool club and to be one that pulls them out of the mud; but to be, along with Luis Suarez, the executing force on a side that has trouble finding the net plenty of times. Problem is, he might not be up to it anymore.
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Arsenal FC – Arsene Wenger Thinks He’s Doing a Good Job
There’s a world of difference between what Arsenal fans expect from their team, which is Premier League titles (or at least challenging for them) and making a Champions League semifinal now and then. Too much to ask? According to Arsene Wenger, they should lower their expectations.
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Manchester United – January Shopping List
It’s pretty clear that despite leading the Premier League table 13 matches into the 2012-2013 season, Manchester United are far from a complete team. Alex Ferguson is planning some changes and moves for the January Transfer window, hoping to strengthen his team with Adel Taarabt and Angelo Ogbonna.
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2013 College Basketball Season – Week 4 Rankings
While the head of the pack remains the same, Duke made the big impression this week with their win over Louisville, pushing them up to number 2 in the rankings heading into the ACC – Big Ten tournament. Indiana, as expected, keep looking down on the rest of the College Basketball nation.
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Jose Mourinho is the Longest Serving Coach in the La Liga
Just like that, two seasons and change is enough to make Jose Mourinho the head coach who has been the longest at his current La Liga post. Just goes to show you how unstable the life of a manager is in Spain.
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San Antonio Spurs – Tim Duncan Keeps Time Machine Working
There’s no way getting around the fact that Tony Parker is the best player on the San Antonio Spurs team, but it’s hard to deny the early renaissance Tim Duncan is going through. And we thought last season was great for the aging big man, but he’s proving many (including us) wrong one more time.
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Real Madrid – Jose Mourinho Blaming Everyone Else
Same routine that’s been happening for the past three seasons: Jose Mourinho finds himself under tons of pressure and in the need to explain why Real Madrid aren’t doing as well as expected. The result? Blaming the referee, his players and Barcelona for everything that’s wrong in his life.
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FC Barcelona – Andres Iniesta Making Lionel Messi the Best
Quite a few eyebrows were raised when it was Andres Iniesta, not Lionel Messi, who won the UEFA award for best player of last season. Another Barcelona demolition, and couple of goals for Messi to inch closer towards an incredible record, but it’s probably Iniesta he has most to thank for this time around.
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Chelsea FC – Fernando Torres Doesn’t Change for Benitez
If anyone expected Rafa Benitez to suddenly turn Fernando Torres to the man who scored in nearly every match for him in their previous job together, they ended up feeling disappointing. It was all about disappointment for Chelsea in their fifth consecutive league match without a win.
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Liverpool FC – Luis Suarez Still Waiting for Help
While not losing an away match in such a season is somewhat of an achievement, this isn’t what Liverpool are about, or should be at least. The problem for Brendan Rodgers is not having anyone but Luis Suarez to trust; to know he’s going to show up on gameday with a chance to score a goal. The tune is getting old, but it doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be addressed.