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KEY INDIVIDUAL BATTLES: NEWCASTLE HOSTS CHELSEA WITH STAR PERFORMER PALMER

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  May 11, 2025   Newcastle United - Chelsea FC   St. James' Park, Newcastle, England On Sunday, May 11, 2025, Newcastle United will face Chelsea FC in the English Premier League. The match will provide interesting individual battles and an opportunity to watch several players in excellent form. Bruno GuimarĂ£es has conceded 2+ fouls in six of his last 10 Premier League appearances for Newcastle United, and 3+ fouls in two of his last three games against Brighton (3) and Aston Villa (5). The Brazilian midfielder is a key player for the "Magpies," but his defensive aggression can be a double-edged sword. The visitors from Chelsea will undoubtedly test his tendency to commit fouls. Newcastle United's Harvey Barnes has attempted 3+ shots in five of his last eight Premier League appearances, recording two shots on target on three occasions in that time. The English winger has found form after injury, and his shooting activity makes him one of the most dangerous players ...

DARK HORSE LUKIC VS. STATISTICAL PHENOMENON MUNIZ: BOURNEMOUTH IN THE WHIRL OF TRENDS AND NUMBERS

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  Bournemouth – Fulham April 14th, 2025 Monday evening will offer an interesting clash between Bournemouth and Fulham at Vitality Stadium. Although neither team is fighting for European cups nor for survival, the duel promises several interesting individual statistical stories. Bournemouth's American midfielder Tyler Adams has transformed into a tireless warrior of the midfield line. In the current Premier League season, he is averaging 4.6 defensive tackles per 90 minutes and has recorded at least three tackles in each of his last five matches. His ability to win balls is a key factor for the home team when transitioning to attack. The offensive strength of the home team lies primarily in Antoine Semenyo. The Ghanaian forward has recorded 4 or more shots in each of his last three league matches and averages 3.8 shots per 90 minutes. This is the most of any Bournemouth player in a single Premier League season (min. 450 minutes played). His aggressive approach in the final thir...