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Joe Prince-Wright breaks down his top five candidates for 2012-13 English Premier League player of the season, including Gareth Bale, Robin van Persie, Michu, Luis Suarez and Juan Mata.

Story | Conversation | May 02, 2013

Joe Prince-Wright examines Wayne Rooney's evolving role with Manchester United, explaining that the addition of Robin van Persie and use of Rooney as a facilitator -- not a scorer -- has driven United's success. Could Rooney's new role spur a transfer?

Story | Conversation | March 01, 2013

Doug McIntyre writes that Brek Shea's improved play and recent transfer to EPL club Stoke City could boost his USMNT stock and potentially help solve the Yanks' lack of lineup width. Plus, Jurgen Klinsmann has other midfield width options beyond Shea.

Blog | Conversation | February 28, 2013

Joe Prince-Wright examines the five most underrated players in the Champions League quarterfinals, including Lukasz Piszczek and Joao Moutinho.

Story | Conversation | February 12, 2013

Joe Prince-Wright outlines four players who are primed to break out in the second half of the 2012-13 English Premier League season, including Daniel Sturridge, Edin Dzeko, Joe Cole and Michael Carrick.

Story | Conversation | January 17, 2013

Albert Larcada outlines his midseason awards for the 2012-13 English Premier League campaign, honoring seven players who have achieved success -- or failure -- so far this season.

Story | Conversation | January 11, 2013

Joe Prince-Wright outlines the top eight English Premier League transfer targets who may switch clubs during the January transfer window, including Atletico Madrid's Radamel Falcao and Arsenal's Theo Walcott.

Story | Conversation | December 31, 2012

Albert Larcada looks at the Champions League draw and analyzes the best and worst potential draws for each team.

Story | Conversation | December 12, 2012

Joe Prince-Wright examines the weaknesses for the EPL's top four teams -- Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham.

Story | Conversation | December 06, 2012

Albert Larcada analyzes the most disappointing teams in the English Premier League this season, including Newcastle and QPR.

Story | Conversation | November 29, 2012

Joe Prince-Wright ranks the six new EPL coaches, including Brendan Rodgers and Steve Clarke, on how they've done so far this EPL season.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2012

Joe Prince-Wright grades five big-name summer transfers, including Robin Van Persie and Eden Hazard, on how they've done so far this EPL season.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2012

Albert Larcada of ESPN Stats & Information analyzes what's wrong with Liverpool so far this season. The Reds' biggest problem is that striker Luis Suarez isn't finishing his chances.

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2012

Joe Prince-Wright examines Chelsea's early-season defensive success. Roberto Di Matteo's formation changes and the club's veteran defensive leaders -- not its high-priced attacking acquisitions -- are the key to its top standing.

Story | Conversation | October 19, 2012

Albert Larcada of ESPN Stats & Information analyzes the most surprising teams and players through the first seven weeks of the English Premier League season, including Everton and Geoff Cameron.

Story | Conversation | October 08, 2012

Joseph Prince-Wright breaks down the top five early season frontrunners for the EPL Golden Boot, including Robin Van Persie.

Story | Conversation | October 04, 2012