Ben Welch
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Rio Ferdinand: When to hit row Z
By Ben Welch published
Manchester United When in doubt, kick it out, says Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand
Rooney on strike partnerships
By Ben Welch published
Wayne Rooney Wazza on playing across the front line with Berbatov, Tevez and Ronaldo...
Man United's Secret Weapon
By Ben Welch published
Manchester United Struggling to outmuscle your opponents? This strange contraption could well be your answer
Strikers: How to work the channels
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Strikers Carlos Tevez has made a living out of tormenting defenders in the channels, here former Wolves striker Don Goodman explains how you can emulate the Argentinian
Shopping list essentials
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Nutrition Use these tips from nutritionist Ben Coomber to sweep the supermarket for super health
Kieran Gibbs: How to become a full-back
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Arsenal Transform from winger to defender with these expert tips from Arsenal starlet Kieran Gibbs
Michu: Break through the defence
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Michu Former Swansea City attacking-midfielder reveals the secrets to bursting into the box from deep – and shares a handy drill to help you practise your skills
Beat that cold like Barça...
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test Got a smartphone yet? Good, because technology used by Europe’s top clubs is now available to you
Lucozade Sport pre-season training: Week 4
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Lucozade Now you’re really motoring. It’s week four and you’re feeling good, right? No!?! Well wipe away those tears, there’s three weeks left
8 drills every training session needs
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Lucozade Up your game with our downloadable training guide
Snooze you win
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Recovery A good night’s sleep is as essential as fitness and nutrition – so here are Man United, Arsenal and England kip coach Nick Littlehales’ perfect cycles
Stand up against a box of tricks
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Arsenal The Arsenal and England right back on standing up to a box of tricks
Ashley Cole: How to handle every opponent
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Chelsea LA Galaxy's full-back shares his secrets on winning those crucial individual battles, from jostling the big man to taking on the winger
It's just like playing barefoot...
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test Love the feel of leather smacking against your tender skin as you larrup the ball? Look no further than these barefoot boots you kinky so-and-so
Master technique: Pass and move combinations
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Passing Fan of tiki-taka football? Introduce this drill to your training sessions and they will be more akin to La Masia than the Dog and Duck
Pre-season: Eat like a pro
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Pre-season Follow these dietary tips to get the most from your pre-season
Breakfast of Champions
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Tottenham Knock together a match-winning breakfast with the help of sports nutritionist Matt Lovell
Jack Wilshere: How to run the midfield
By Ben Welch last updated
Arsenal Jack Wilshere and Coerver Coaching guru Alf Galustian reveal how to master the role of the playmaker
Build from the back
By Ben Welch last updated
Passing Follow Raymond Verheijen's training tips and advice and you'll be playing out from the back in no time
6 ways to improve your leadership skills
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Psychology Win friends and influence people with sports psychologist Richard Nugent, who’s worked with Liverpool and Newcastle
Get the better of the full-back
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Psychology Upgrade your wing play with tips from Tom Ince
How to catch Wenger's eye
By Ben Welch last updated
Arsenal Having unearthed countless teenage gems throughout fours decades as a manager, few in football can match the Professor when it comes to spotting a star. He tells FFT exactly what he's looking for
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