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The FPL talking point: Stick or twist with Joao Pedro?
24 October 2025 Off

The FPL talking point: Stick or twist with Joao Pedro?

By Total Football News

Chelsea forward Joao Pedro is currently the third-most selected player in Fantasy Premier League, behind only Manchester City striker Erling Haaland and Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo.

But while that in-form pair continue to deliver, Joao Pedro’s form has stagnated.

The Brazilian has failed to make a return in any of his past four games.

With that in mind, FPL expert Pras Singhal looks at the case for and against keeping

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Omer Riza: Sacked boss urges Cardiff City to stick together after exit
20 April 2025 Off

Omer Riza: Sacked boss urges Cardiff City to stick together after exit

By Total Football News

Following the sacking of Erol Bulut in September, Riza was appointed on a caretaker basis before being handed a contract until the end of the season in December.

After losing his opening match as interim boss at Hull City, Riza guided Cardiff to a six-game unbeaten run in which they claimed 14 of the 18 points on offer.

He was also in charge as the Bluebirds claimed a thumping 3-0

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Valerien Ismael: New Blackburn boss to stick to his principles
28 February 2025 Off

Valerien Ismael: New Blackburn boss to stick to his principles

By Total Football News

New Blackburn Rovers boss Valerien Ismael says he intends to stick to the principles which have brought him success elsewhere.

The Frenchman was appointed as John Eustace’s replacement this week after the latter made the surprise decision to jump from a play-off challenge to a relegation battle with Derby a fortnight ago.

“I have my principles on the pitch, and I have my rules: respect, discipline, commitment, and hard work.

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FPL gameweek 9 tips and team of the week: Stick with Erling Haaland – for now
24 October 2024 Off

FPL gameweek 9 tips and team of the week: Stick with Erling Haaland – for now

By Total Football News

Robert Sanchez, Chelsea, keeper, £4.7m – home to Newcastle

Newcastle’s goals have really dried up, with just one in their past three games and star striker Alexander Isak is out of form.

Sanchez, meanwhile, has two double-digit hauls this season and can be relied on for a save point or two – he is averaging 4.5 saves per game.

Josko Gvardiol, Manchester City, defender, £6.1m – home to Southampton

City

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Manchester United to stick with Erik ten Hag for Porto and Aston Villa matches
30 September 2024 Off

Manchester United to stick with Erik ten Hag for Porto and Aston Villa matches

By Total Football News

When Ratcliffe purchased a stake in United last December, he assumed control of football operations.

The 71-year-old made clear after becoming minority owner that the club’s problems extended far beyond Ten Hag – or indeed any manager that had come before him since 2013.

“In the last 11 years, Manchester United have had a lot of coaches and nobody has been very successful in that environment,” Ratcliffe told BBC Sport

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Blackburn Rovers will ‘stick together’ in relegation battle
22 April 2024 0

Blackburn Rovers will ‘stick together’ in relegation battle

By Total Football News

Blackburn Rovers will “stick together” after a chastening defeat by fellow relegation candidates Sheffield Wednesday left them just three points off the drop zone, head coach John Eustace said.

The Owls were gifted two goals following two bizarre goalkeeping errors by Rovers keeper Aynsley Pears in Sunday’s 3-1 Championship defeat.

That loss meant that Eustace’s side still need four points from their final two games of the season to be

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Vaclav Hladky: Ipswich Town will stick to one-game-at-a-time approach, says goalkeeper
22 March 2024 0

Vaclav Hladky: Ipswich Town will stick to one-game-at-a-time approach, says goalkeeper

By Total Football News
Ipswich Town goalkeeper Vaclav Hladky
Czech goalkeeper Vaclav Hladky has made 39 appearances for Ipswich this season

Ipswich Town goalkeeper Vaclav Hladky says they will not be listening to the opinions of “people outside” as the promotion race reaches the final phase.

Town are below Leeds United and Leicester City – but only one point covers the Championship’s top three.

Saturday’s 6-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday took them to 81 points for the season with

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