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Premier League: Is the Table Already Taking Shape?

October 8, 2026October 8, 2026grace

Sitting at the foot of the table so early in a campaign was not always a sign of impending relegation. From 2013-14 to 2018-19, just one of the six teams occupying last place after five matches was eventually relegated: Newcastle in 2015-16. Crystal Palace, meanwhile, recovered to finish 11th in 2017-18. Tottenham supporters can also […]

How Enzo Maresca’s Man City Is Taking Shape Compared to Pep Guardiola’s Era

August 14, 2026August 14, 2026grace

Journalist Marti Perarnau, a friend of Guardiola, once discussed with the former City manager how he deployed wide wingers during the 2016-17 campaign. In Perarnau’s book, The Pep Revolution, Guardiola explained that implementing the approach required time and could not be achieved simply by giving the wingers a few instructions. He said the first task […]