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Samir Nasri left Arsenal for Manchester City in the summer of 2011 with ambitions of winning trophies and stepping up to become a world class player. Nasri was successful in winning the league title with the club last season, but in terms of his own contribution, he has arguably not lived up to expectations. With City slipping 12 points behind…

Ayden Wallace February 12, 2013

England

Should referees take a tougher stance on penalty box holding at set-pieces?

Penalty box holding is a contentious issue that has reared it’s head again this weekend. Branislav Ivanovic felt he should have had a penalty for holding in the first half having been wrestled to the ground where otherwise he’d probably have headed a free-kick in. From the same free-kick John Terry was also being wrestled to the ground to nullify…

Audrey Mitchell October 27, 2014

Europe

Why Are Newcastle After Luuk De Jong?

He’s the Eredivisie’s most improved player. Luuk De Jong (21) lived “in the shadow” of his high-achieving older brother Siem (23) some seasons ago but in the last 24 months he has gained recognition on the local and international scene moving from Jong Oranje’s 3rd choice striker behind Ricky van Wolfswinkel (Sporting Lisbon) and 2011/2012 Eredivisie topscorer with 32 goals,…

Ayden Wallace July 2, 2012