Two Bayern stars: the top ever-presents in world football
These gentlemen cannot complain about a lack of playing time. The CIES Football Observatory recently examined the ever-present players in world football over the past five years and compiled a Top 10 ...
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Arsenal acquire title-winning home advantage
Arsenal are learning to weaponise home advantage, like the very best Premier League teams have always done. Back when they were all-conquering, both Liverpool and Manchester United had a brilliant ability to change gears in the second half to rescue points late in games, especially at home. Arsenal are learning how to do this at Emirates Stadium.
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How Arsenal's subs bench has ignited their title push
The last-gasp Premier League win against Wolves was the latest example of an Arsenal substitute making an impact when it truly mattered. Gabriel Jesus' introduction with nine minutes left – the 28-year-old's first league appearance of the season – ultimately led to the winning goal, with Jesus pressuring Wolves defender Yerson Mosquera into heading Bukayo Saka's cross into his own net during injury time. Such has been Arsenal's excellence so far this season, substitutions have often been made more to manage games rather than to force a result.
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