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How to deal with a wind-up merchant
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Psychology Our resident mental skills coach Bradley Busch, who has worked with Premier League stars, suggests six ways of coping with a mouthy player
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Strikers: How to work the channels
By Ben Welch last updated
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
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Shopping list essentials
By Ben Welch last updated
Nutrition Use these tips from nutritionist Ben Coomber to sweep the supermarket for super health
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Kieran Gibbs: How to become a full-back
By Ben Welch last updated
Arsenal Transform from winger to defender with these expert tips from Arsenal starlet Kieran Gibbs
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Rio: Handling different types of striker
By Hugh Sleight last updated
Manchester United How do you combat strikers as different as Lionel Messi and Kevin Davies? Rio Ferdinand reveals all...
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The holding role: Press space, not players
By Ben Welch last updated
Manchester United Don't waste energy hounding players, cut off the options to regain possession, says England midfielder Michael Carrick
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Michu: Break through the defence
By Ben Welch last updated
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
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Beat that cold like Barça...
By Ben Welch last updated
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