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Sanchez wants out – Report

February 26, 2017 Ricci Rox

Alexis Sanchez has told members of staff at Arsenal that he wants to leave the club this summer. (John Cross) — From The Stands (@FromTStands) February 25, 2017 Arsenal winger Alexis Sanchez has informed club staff that he wants to leave the club during the summer, according to John Cross of Mirror Online. The 28-year-old has carried his team at times this season, with his newly found central free-roaming role allowing him to express his more attacking abilities, a fact backed up by his nigh-insane statistics so far—20 goals and…

Five possible Diego Costa replacements

January 24, 2017 Ricci Rox

Over the last couple of weeks, Chelsea striker Diego Costa has been the subject of a reported clash with manager Antonio Conte and the club’s medical staff. While the situation seems to be under control, the Spain international was subject to public interest from Chinese club Tianjin Quanjian. He will not be moving to China during this winter transfer window, but a move away in the summer would not come as a surprise to anyone. Costa would join his former Chelsea mates Ramires and Oscar, who opted for making more…

The Premier League Golden Boot – Contenders

January 16, 2017January 16, 2017 Ricci Rox

It’s January again. Being the first month of the year makes it auspicious enough, but this month has a special meaning for fans of football around the world. It stands for the time of the year when the Premier League begins the second half of its season. August to December serve to pick out the metaphorical sheep from amongst the wolves. By January, the true title contenders have been recognised. Amidst the cacophony of noises created by the big teams vying for the title, a subdued game of attrition goes…