The current state of gaming journalism is not good
James Palmer discusses the current state of games journalism, highlighting the concern that it has become glorified PR for companies and lacks a spirit of true journalistic inquiry
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Chelsea’s season rests on Tuchel’s tactical innovation
Thomas Tuchel has had a relatively successful start to his Chelsea tenure, with a 0-0 draw against Wolves and a 2-0 win against Burnley. Against both teams, Chelsea saw the majority of possession and thus we can draw inferences regarding how Tuchel wants his team to play. Tuchel has started...
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Arsene Wenger’s book is a must-buy for lovers of football and autobiographies alike
James Palmer recommends Arsene Wenger's autobiography 'My Life and Lessons in Red & White'.
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Reassessing Wenger’s legacy: an Arsenal cult hero or an all-time great?
Recently, Arsene Wenger released an autobiography detailing, among other things, his time at Arsenal. His account of the 22 years he spent at the North London club takes up a significant portion of the book, so the question to ask is: what does this book do for Arsene Wenger’s legacy?...
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After 500 games with Atletico Madrid, how good is Diego Simeone?
Diego Simeone reached 500 games managed for Atletico Madrid in their recent 1-0 victory over Getafe. There is no better time to look back over his achievements during his tenure and assess where he stands among the game’s best coaches. Simeone took over in 2011, having managed Racing Club in...
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Comment: the Karen Carney saga has combined the worst parts of football fandom and poor punditry
Amazon Prime Video pundit Karen Carney landed in hot water on Tuesday night after claiming Leeds United gained an advantage as a result of last season’s Covid-19 lockdown. Carney said: “They out-run everyone and credit to them. My only concern would be will they blow up at the end of...
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Mesut Ozil and Arsenal: the Gunners’ creative issues could be easily solved
Everything seemed to be looking good at Arsenal. They won their first trophy since Wenger left under Mikel Arteta, managing to beat formidable Chelsea and Manchester City sides along the way, Partey signed, Aubameyang penned a contract extension and new signing Willian achieved a hat-trick of assists in the club’s...
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Dizzee Rascal E3 review: the grime god returns with a solid delve into drill
The author of the grime bible returns with a new album and an adventure into drill. While chock with fiery collabs and experimentation, Dizzee isn't afraid to strip it back on slower songs.
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A scathing tactical analysis of Aston Villa 7-2 Liverpool
After Liverpool’s historic loss 7-2 to Aston Villa, the reliable hub of pundits that is Twitter began diagnosing the issues that caused a loss of such magnitude. Almost everyone got it wrong. As expected, Adrian was made to be a scapegoat because Liverpool fans could never cope with the idea...
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How to discuss films with new friends
A guide which tells you how to make friends by discussing films, a must-read for any fresher...
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“Poetry is nothing without its context”: Why ‘Boy In Da Corner’ is still as relevant as ever
Dizzee Rascal's legendary debut Boy In Da Corner may be a relic of the UK rap explosion of the early noughties, but its themes of growing up in urban, neglected communities ensures it's revered as the original grime Bible.
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‘Cuties’ is more than the hysteria would have you believe
James Palmer reviews the new controversial Netflix film Cuties, which has been widely debated about on twitter due to its depictions of children dancing.
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Everything you need to know about the ‘Marvel’s Avengers’ beta
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