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Premier League Primer: On Me Head, Son

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Before service commences, pray a moment’s silence for the death of Liverpool’s incompetence in the transfer market.

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Capital One Cup: The History Boys

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Yeah, Shreeves is here. He’s watching you from the tunnel. Image: GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images.

Semi-final first leg reports. Kinda.

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The Weekend In Football: The False False Number Nine & Other Stories

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Even neutrals are embarassed by how much United need this man… and how much his former club miss him. Image: GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images.

Robin van Persie is a striker. So is Carlton Cole, on occasion. Fernando Torres used to be one, while Luis Suarez is a really good one when he’s not banned/rolling about on his back with his legs in the air.

Del Bosque has a hell of a lot to answer for, y’know.

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Fernando Torres: With A Little Help From His Friends?

Rafa Benitez has used his latest press conference to claim that his misfiring striker can improve “with help from his team-mates“.

At this point in Fernando’s career, we reckon this is the perfect solution. Not only will a sling provide the kind of warm, safe environment he needs to find his confidence again, but it’s bound to be a big seller in the club shop, which can only help to offset the gaping hole in the club’s balance sheet he made when he arrived. Win win!

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Ashley Cole: Born To Be Reviled

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Chelsea defender Ashley Cole limbers up for another meeting with ex-wife Cheryl.

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