Paul Wilkes
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Jeepers keepers: 5 things to note from Stoke 0-0 Arsenal using Stats Zone
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Stats Zone Paul Wilkes was at the Britannia to see a stalemate between the upwardly mobile Potters and title-chasing Gunners...
What Arsene Wenger can learn from Chile's use of Alexis Sanchez
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Alexis Sánchez The Chilean's first season in north London was nothing to sniff at, but Paul Wilkes suggests there's a way to maximise his potential at Arsenal next season...
Why Zlatan might be auditioning for England – and maybe even Chelsea
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic The Paris Saint-Germain striker is a man in demand ahead of his contract expiring in June, and Paul Wilkes believes a Stamford Bridge switch could be an option...
6 La Liga freebies that your club could sign
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La Liga Club got no money? Don't want your side to sell before they buy? Email your gaffer this list of top stars from Spain, all available for NOWT says Paul Wilkes...
4 tactical observations (using Stats Zone) from Hull City 0-2 Chelsea
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Stats Zone Paul Wilkes was at the KCOM Stadium armed with the award-winning Stats Zone app. Here are his notes as Chelsea bounced back into form…
5 things we reflected on after Everton 3-1 Chelsea
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Stats Zone Paul Wilkes was in the press box at Goodison Park to see champions Chelsea sunk by super-sub Steven Naismith using Stats Zone - FREE on iOS and Android...
4 big things we wanted to discuss from from Manchester City 2-2 Arsenal
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Stats Zone Manuel Pellegrini waved goodbye to the Etihad Stadium; Paul Wilkes watched on at the Etihad as Manchester City passed their Champions League fate to rivals United...
5 things that got us talking after Everton 1-1 Liverpool
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Stats Zone Paul Wilkes was in the press box at Goodison Park to see a sixth draw in the last seven Premier League Merseyside derbies using Stats Zone - FREE on iOS and Android...
Meet the out-of-favour Barça stopper attracting English interest
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Talentspotter Marc Bartra was second choice under Luis Enrique at the Camp Nou last season – but could find a new home in the Premier League, writes Paul Wilkes...
How Wolves's great big Portuguese project is shaping up so far
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Wolverhampton Wanderers With maximum points from two matches, the early signs are promising at Molineux for new boss Nuno. Paul Wilkes watched Wolves beat Derby at Pride Park on Saturday to check out a new era's early days
Why Spurs aren't using Soldado correctly - and it's not his fault
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Stats Zone Spanish expert analyses how AVB is misusing the Spaniard
The four big reasons why Christian Benteke is not the new Andy Carroll
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Christian Benteke Paul Wilkes analyses whether the burly Belgium striker is likely to be more Morientes than Carroll at Anfield...
6 midfielders that Arsenal could sign in January analysed
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Arsenal Paul Wilkes profiles some of the Gunners' best options in the January market as they look to reinforce their injury-plagued midfield ranks...
Stats Zone's European Team of the Month: Madrid teams dominate - but who's made the cut?
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Stats Zone Paul Wilkes has crunched the numbers to bring you the best XI from last month across Europe's top five leagues...
4 problems that Euro 2016 has given Mauricio Pochettino at Tottenham
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Tottenham Hotspur The performances of certain teams and players at Euro 2016 might leave Spurs' boss with a few headahces, as Paul Wilkes notes
Joao Cancelo: The marauding full-back Barcelona might replace Dani Alves with
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Talentspotter A €25 million fee has been touted to prise Valencia's energetic full-back away from Los Che. Paul Wilkes tells you everything you need to know about the rising Portuguese star
Stats Zone's European Team of the Month: three in from the Premier League, but who?
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Stats Zone Paul Wilkes assesses the star men from September across Europe's top five divisions...
Joel Matip: Meet Liverpool's new centre-back on his way this summer
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Talentspotter The Schalke stopper will be a Reds player next season. Paul Wilkes offers the lowdown...
5 things we want to talk about after Aston Villa 0-2 Arsenal
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Stats Zone Paul Wilkes manned the press box at Villa Park using Stats Zone to analyse the Gunners’ latest victory…
The evolution of Eric Dier: Deputy right-back to first-choice central midfielder
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Eric Dier Paul Wilkes documents the former Sporting Lisbon man's development at White Hart Lane...
How Javier Mascherano defied size to remain Barcelona’s immovable force at the back
By Paul Wilkes published
Javier Mascherano Despite standing at just 5ft 8in, the Blaugrana’s former central midfielder has largely kept his place at centre-back since Pep Guardiola first tried him there five years ago. He’s still essential, writes Paul Wilkes...
All he needs is love? A brief history of Jose Mourinho's relationship with the media
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Jose Mourinho Paul Wilkes doesn't think the Chelsea boss is doing himself too many favours this season, but the Portuguese has battled among the mic men and headline writers plenty before...
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