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Dominant, volatile and hijacked by cliché: why we still love Eric Cantona
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
LEGEND The former Manchester United forward was one of the Premier League's first true superstars – and he managed to cultivate an enduring legacy
Andy Mitten: Manchester United’s trip to Rio for the Club World Cup, 21 years on
By Andy Mitten published
In January 2000, the Champions League winners skipped the FA Cup to compete in this mid-season tournament in Brazil - but it didn't exactly go to plan
Does Jorginho have a future at Chelsea? He may have to find one
By Richard Jolly published
Talismanic of the Maurizio Sarri era, Jorginho is a £50m midfielder who doesn't command a starting spot for Frank Lampard's Chelsea – and could struggle to get a transfer
This Manchester United team remains a mass of contradictions. That's why they'll stay in limbo for now
By Richard Jolly published
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Manchester United can dismantle top teams with top managers, and capitulate to lesser teams. While that continues, a change in manager seems unlikely
In praise of... Robbie Savage? How he's become 2020's surprise voice of reason
By Richard Jolly published
While some in football have treated the pandemic as an opportunity to further their own agendas, Robbie Savage is using his platform to speak up for others
Why Theo Walcott's move to Southampton is more than just a nostalgia trip
By Richard Jolly published
Southampton's loan signing of Theo Walcott could be seen as a misguided romantic reunion – but it actually makes a lot of sense
If the government truly believes in levelling-up "left behind" towns, it will save their football clubs
By Richard Jolly published
Boris Johnson's Conservatives won last year's election with the support of 'Red Wall' towns – the same places that will be worst-hit by the ongoing ban on fans at games. Will that prompt him to step in and help?
Why tribalism is no excuse for the abuse that fans direct towards players
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
Troy Deeney has been the subject of vitriol for supporters over his stance in Project Restart - and there's nowhere to hide for the perpetrators
Games in empty stadiums are a reminder that fans are an important part of football's product. So will supporters start getting a better treatment?
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
Is it possible for football to run as a global business and provide for match-going fans? It might have to learn how to
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