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Joe Hart's warm up drills
By Ben Welch published
Joe Hart Warm up like the Manchester City and England no.1
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Asmir Begovic: My pre-match playlist
By Ben Welch last updated
Pre-match Pump yourself up pre-match with Begovic’s bangers
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What to put in your kitbag
By Ben Welch last updated
Nutrition Pack the right options to perform in any position
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Asmir Begovic: Inside my kitbag
By Ben Welch last updated
Chelsea Delve into the Chelsea goalkeeper's glovebag
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Why is it important to stay hydrated?
By Hugh Sleight last updated
Pre-match Fact: over 90% of regular footballers begin games dehydrated. Here's how to take advantage by being in that top 10%
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Marco Verratti: How to be a deep-lying playmaker
By Alberto Santi published
Marco Verratti Stand guard in front of the back four and pull the strings in possession, with advice from PSG’s Italian pivot
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Avocado oil v coconut oil - which is best for cooking?
By Alec James Fenn published
Stamina If you want to be a lean, mean, footballing machine, you need to avoid piling on the pounds with calorie-laden cooking oil. We find out which is the best for your health...
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Aymeric Laporte: 7 rules for the modern defender
By Andrew Murray last updated
Aymeric Laporte Manchester City's ball-playing centre-back Aymeric Laporte tells you the 7 rules you must obey to be a centre-back in a passing system
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