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Adam Bate 22/02/24 11:53am

The curse of Kane: Bad luck or part of Bayern’s problem?

Harry Kane is facing the prospect of another season without a trophy – despite signing for serial winners Bayern Munich. What has gone wrong and why?

David Moyes has West Ham eighth in the Premier League table but the mood is bleak
Adam Bate 14/02/24 1:05pm

Are West Ham fans right to want end of Moyes' reign?

David Moyes has had success at West Ham but there is a reason why supporters become so dissatisfied when the results turn. It is a question of style, writes Adam Bate.

Jurgen Klopp has won it all at Liverpool and will leave with his legacy assured
Adam Bate 26/01/24 3:16pm

Klopp will leave with legacy enhanced by latest rebuild

Jurgen Klopp has won it all with Liverpool and his legacy is enhanced by leaving on his terms and with his newly-rebuilt team on top.

Liverpool's Darwin Nunez continues to divide opinion because of his powerful performances and errant finishing
Adam Bate 08/01/24 12:30pm

Is Nunez's finishing a big problem for Liverpool?

Darwin Nunez's finishing is a concern but Liverpool are unbeaten when he has started this season. On the Nunez conundrum and whether it can be solved.

Nottingham Forest's new head coach Nuno Espirito Santo picked up a big win over Newcastle
Adam Bate 28/12/23 10:00am

Nuno's impact at Nottingham Forest explained

The stats that show Nuno Espirito Santo is already making a difference at Nottingham Forest. His record is underrated, writes Adam Bate in The Debrief.

Rasmus Hojlund missed the chance to open his Premier League goal account for Manchester United against Liverpool
Adam Bate 19/12/23 8:00am

Hojlund's goal drought due to poor finishing – and service

In his latest column, Adam Bate looks at why Rasmus Hojlund is yet to score a Premier League goal for Manchester United. It is a tale of poor finishing and worse service.

Adam Bate 29/11/23 12:00pm

Ederson's passing, Everton's finishing and VAR frustrations

In The Debrief, Adam Bate looks at why Ederson's passing makes the difference, Everton's shocking finishing stats, and one of the biggest problems with VAR.

Raphael Varane is struggling for form and a place in the Manchester United starting line-up
Adam Bate 22/11/23 10:00am

Varane's decline at Man Utd | A new type of EFL manager

Adam Bate examines Raphael Varane’s decline, another feel-good story at Luton and why Football League clubs are looking for a different profile of manager.

Adam Bate 15/11/23 11:00am

Sterling's England problem | Surprise leaders in Europe

In his latest column, Adam Bate examines why Raheem Sterling is being left out by Gareth Southgate and reflects on what we can learn from Girona and Bayer Leverkusen.

Adam Bate 02/11/23 3:00pm

Hwang's transformation | Rooney set up to fail?

In his latest column, Adam Bate examines Hee-Chan Hwang's turnaround at Wolves and wonders whether the timing of Wayne Rooney's appointment will undermine his ambitions.

Harry Maguire and Andre Onana have their big moments but Manchester United remain unconvincing
Adam Bate 25/10/23 12:01pm

Man Utd's flimsy form | O'Neil on MNF | Emery's revolution

Adam Bate reflects on an emotional night at Old Trafford, Gary O'Neil's Monday Night Football masterclass, and one year of Unai Emery at Aston Villa.

Adam Bate 05/10/23 8:55am

Toxic culture and intolerance of error is the real problem with VAR

In his latest column, Adam Bate argues that VAR has helped to make decisions more accurate but means that the remaining errors erode trust like never before.

Adam Bate 26/09/23 9:32am

Doku exceeding Pep's expectations | Szoboszlai shining for Liverpool

In his latest column, Adam Bate praises Jeremy Doku and Dominik Szoboszlai, Xabi Alonso’s impact at Bayer Leverkusen, and Plymouth’s use of their substitutes.

 Bruno Fernandes has been criticised as a captain but he is a leader at Manchester United in other ways
Adam Bate 29/08/23 3:00pm

Fernandes' leadership | Pep’s new midfield profile | Bissouma shines

In his latest column, Adam Bate looks at Yves Bissouma’s improvement at Spurs, Man City’s midfield shift, Bruno Fernandes’ creativity and more…

Adam Bate 22/08/23 12:00pm

Science behind Mitoma’s goal | Chelsea bet it all on potential

Adam Bate reflects on the outsized expectations that big fees have placed on Chelsea’s signings, the science behind Kaoru Mitoma’s dribbling, and more…

Casemiro and Mason Mount were victorious for Manchester United against Wolves but it was not entirely convincing
Adam Bate 16/08/23 12:47pm

Kane-mania in Munich | Do Man Utd need to alter midfield balance?

In his new column, Adam Bate reflects on a weekend in Munich tracking Harry Kane and an evening at Old Trafford in which Man Utd’s midfield balance was a concern.

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Is it advantage Liverpool over Bayern Munich for Alonso?

Wolves' Nelson Semedo is enjoying a successful season under Gary O'Neil

How Semedo found best form at Wolves

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