Tag: puzzle

25 July 2026 Off

Man Utd: Could Mason Mount be the final piece in midfield puzzle?

By Total Football News

When Mount, who has played most of his career as an attacking midfielder, joined United from Chelsea for £55m in 2023, his ability to play in central midfield was cited as one of the attractions.

Although too much time in his first two seasons at Old Trafford was spent dealing with injuries, the 27-year-old was able to make a consistent impact last term.

While it is still early days in

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22 July 2026 Off

Liverpool: The Jeff Bezos factor – unpicking puzzle of Liverpool’s potential investors

By Total Football News

For now, Liverpool supporters are left with more questions than answers.

Since completing its takeover of the club in October 2010, Fenway Sports Group, then known as New England Sports Ventures, has established itself as a steady and reliable custodian.

The American ownership group has overseen sustained success on and off the pitch, with Liverpool winning two Premier League titles, the Champions League, FA Cup, League Cup, Super Cup and

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23 April 2025 Off

Man City 2-1 Aston Villa: Pep Guardiola continues to solve Manchester City puzzle

By Total Football News

Sometimes there is no need to say anything.

When you are as expressive on the touchline as Pep Guardiola, visual evidence can be enough to gauge the importance of an occasion.

In Tuesday’s 2-1 victory over Aston Villa, there was a long period of simmering discontent, then thinly disguised fury at the penalty given against his team after referee Craig Pawson had been told to stop the game to check

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28 September 2024 Off

Newcastle 1-1 Man City: Pep Guardiola begins solving Rodri puzzle with Lewis & Kovacic

By Total Football News

It took Pep Guardiola about 20 seconds to signal that he was bored with talking about Manchester City’s absent midfielder Rodri.

He took his seat in the media conference room at St James’ Park less than half an hour after his side’s 1-1 draw with Newcastle.

The first question? Does that game show how pivotal Rodri is to your team?

Guardiola drew breath and replied: “We played really good with

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