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Peter O'Rourke

A freelance football writer and sports broadcaster who works for ESPN, TEAMtalk and as a contributor to several national newspapers.
Former Football News Editor at Skysports.com who has been working in the media for over 15 years.

Stories By Peter O'Rourke

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    EUROPA EXPECTATIONS

    Manchester United’s 21-game unbeaten run will face its toughest examination against league leaders Chelsea this weekend, but should Jose Mourinho prioritise the Europa League over a top four finish in the Premier League? Mourinho takes on his former club Chelsea at Old Trafford and he will revenge on his mind after losing twice already this season to his former employers in the Premier League and FA Cup.

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    LIVERPOOL NEED MORE JEKYLL THAN HYDE – TOP 4 IN THE BALANCE

    Liverpool, kings of the top 6 mini league Liverpool’s Jekyll and Hyde form in the Premier League threatens to leave them needing to see a doctor if they miss out on the Champions League. Jurgen Klopp’s men have a better record against other teams in the Premier League’s current top 10 than they do against the bottom 10 and they are the only side in the top flight to average more points vs.

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    PRIZE GUY

    It’s coming round to that time of the year when the personal accolades are handed out to the best players of the season, but who will end up the prize guy in the Premier League? It’s awards season soon with players up and down the country casting their vote for who should be in the team of the season and it always causes great debate among football fans of all clubs.

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    PROMISING SIGNS

    The early signs are promising for England under Gareth Southgate, but surely he can only be judged on how he does in tournament football. Southgate’s first game in permanent charge of England may have ended in defeat to Germany on Wednesday, but there were no positives than negatives to take away from the game.

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    RELEGATION ROLLERCOASTER

    8 Points Separating The Bottom 7 In The Relegation Rollercoaster With the title race seemingly run, attention turns to the bottom of the table and the battle to avoid relegation looks like it will go down to the wire and it will be a real rollercoaster ride for all the sides involved.

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    UNDER PRESSURE- KLOPP VS WENGER

    Jurgen Klopp and Arsene Wenger go into this weekend’s meeting between Liverpool and Arsenal both needing morale-boosting wins, but who is actually under the most pressure? The two managers have found themselves under growing scrutiny after failing to keep pace with Premier League leaders Chelsea and seeing their challenge for the title fall by the way side.

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    WENGER DESERVES BETTER

    There was not much love in the air for Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger just 24 hours after Valentines Day and it is looking increasingly unlikely the Frenchman will be around at the club when Valentines Day comes around next year.

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    TRANSFER TROUBLES

    The transfer window closed on Tuesday as Premier League clubs rolled the dice for the last time to try and improve their squads, but are the bigger clubs now more than ever reluctant to spend in January? Premier League clubs spent a six-year high of £215m on players in the January transfer window, but sales to overseas clubs and the Football League exceeded that by £40m The activity or lack of it among the top clubs was more noticeable than ever and on deadline day itself 11 Premier League clubs did not sign a single player.

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    Is Jurgen Klopp undergoing his first major Liverpool crisis?

    A season full of promise is in danger of unravelling for Liverpool and for the first time Jurgen Klopp is facing a potential crisis at Anfield. Liverpool saw their route to a Wembley final in the EFL Cup ended by Southampton in midweek and coming off the back of a shock home defeat to then bottom of the table Swansea it has raised serious question marks over how Liverpool’s campaign is going to end.

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    Is Pep Guardiola under pressure at Man City?

    Pep Guardiola suffered his first defeat as Manchester City boss against Tottenham and another loss to the same opponents this weekend will provide more questions than answers about the Spaniard, who some say is now under pressure.

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    HIGH STAKES – MANCHESTER UNITED VS LIVERPOOL

    Manchester United vs Liverpool is always the Premier League’s standout fixture and this weekend’s latest meeting between the two rivals could be crucial for their hopes for the rest of the season.

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