JAMIE CARRAGHER: Why is he under pressure already? How can a manager who has lost only one of his first 15 games find himself, as one Spanish newspaper put it this week, with his reputation on the line? Things should not be this way for Rafa Benitez, as he prepares to experience El Clasico for the first time in charge of Real Madrid. When you look at what he has achieved during his career, his CV entitles him to be in the group of coaches just below Sir Alex Ferguson, Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho. No matter where he has been during the past 15 years, he has always left with a trophy but what about leaving with friends? Outside of Liverpool, where he will forever be remembered as the man who delivered the fifth European Cup, I've always had the impression that people are put off by him. ...read
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David Moyes can buck the trend and thrive once again in our game despite another sacking
JAMIE CARRAGHER: Sacked: that brutal word will have haunted David Moyes this week as he reflected on the sour and disappointing end to his year in Spain. He will be wondering, too, about its long-term implications. The harsh fact is that Moyes is now a British manager who has been sacked twice in 18 months and history shows men who have suffered similar fates have found it practically impossible to get back to a high level. ...read
This is Arsenal's greatest chance to win the Premier League... they could be waiting a long time for another golden opportunity
JAMIE CARRAGHER: This is the best chance Arsenal have had to win the title since 2004, up there with 2007-08 when they crumbled at Birmingham and William Gallas sulked on the pitch. Now is the time for Arsenal to seize the initiative as they could be waiting a long time for another golden opportunity. ...read
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