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Premier League 2017/2018 Preview

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Patrick Zeng @Roundtripper891 BBC It's back! On Friday afternoon in London, the curtain will be raised on a new highly anticipated premier league season as Arsenal host Leicester City. So it's time for a full on premier league breakdown as we all buckle up for what should be another incredible season in England's top  division. The Big Boys Gone is the magic of two years ago when Claudio Ranieri's Leicester squad shocked the world(and the odds makers that put them at 5000/1 odds) with their epic run to the title. The big boys have been restored to their places atop the league and they're here to stay. 1. Manchester City 2. Tottenham Hotspur 3.Liverpool 4. Manchester United 5. Chelsea 6. Arsenal The pressure is on in Manchester. With Pep Guardiola spending over $500 million during his first two summers in charge of City, it's time for him to win. And after what many would consider as a disapointing first year in charge, he is primed for a t...

Red Alert: Salah's signing should signal new age in Merseyside

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By Patrick Zeng @ Roundtripper891 Late last week the worst keep secret in football finally was let out of the box. Mohammad Salah officially made his swap from Italian giants AS Roma to Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool. With a fee rumored of between £33 and £39 million, Salah's signature should only be the beginning to a busy summer for the Reds. Salah makes Klopp's attack more than formidable. When fully fit the reds attack was considered the "entertainers" of the league, knocking in a myriad of goals. Their fluidity and work rate should only increase with the addition of Salah. Mo mo as he's affectionately referred to by his fans, is a true right winger with a lethal left foot. His blistering pace paired with Liverpool's player of the year Sadie Mane should term their matches into track meets.                                                       ...

Premier League Awards

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By Patrick Zeng @ Roundtripper891 📸:www.hindustantimes.com With the champions already having etched their name in history as well as three sides already knowing their demise from the premier league is complete, only a final spot in the coveted top four is left to shake out on the final Sunday of the season. And this leads us into awards season for the most interesting and exciting league in Europe. Player of the Year- N'golo Kante Is there any other answer? No player has impacted the past two title races more than Kante. He is the engine in the midfield that makes Antonio Conte's three at the back formation tick so efficiently, covering more ground than any player in the league. Kante averaged 2.36 tackles per game as well as 2.45 interceptions. Add these to the fact he had 0 defensive errors that led to a goal and the product is a midfield general that commanded Chelsea to yet another title. Young Player of the Year- Dele Alli Dele Alli's meteoric rise has ...