All articles from Cameron Smith on FootballCritic

Football Writer with particular focus on the Premier League and Chelsea.

Articles written by Cameron Smith

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Resting for FA Cup final? - How Chelsea could line up against Leeds

Thomas Tuchel will have to decide which players he rests against Leeds and which he starts as the FA Cup final looms closer.

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No Pedri or Pique - How Barcelona could line up against Real Betis

Xavi will be without two key players as his Barcelona side travel to face Copa del Rey winners Real Betis in La Liga.

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Full strength side? - How Liverpool could line up against Tottenham

There's no rest for Jurgen Klopp's side as they can't dwell on reaching the Champions League final due to their clash with Tottenham Hotspur.

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Rashford benched again? - How Man Utd could line up against Brighton

Marcus Rashford could find himself on the substitutes bench again as Manchester United travel to face in-form Brighton and Hove Albion.

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Kante out again? - How Chelsea could line up against Wolves

Thomas Tuchel's side need a result against a struggling Wolves outfit to ensure they don't fall into the clutches of Arsenal and Tottenham.

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How Real Madrid and Man City could line up in the Champions League

Pep Guardiola's side hold a slim advantage going into the second-leg, but the tie is far from over. How will both teams line up?

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How Liverpool could line up vs Villarreal in the Champions League

Jurgen Klopp's side head into the tie as the overwhelming favourites, but how will they set up for the first-leg?

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Rest for big players? - How Man City could line up against Watford in the Premier League

Pep Guardiola's side need a victory to maintain their slim lead over Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table

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How Arsenal and Man Utd could line up in crucial Premier League clash

Both Arsenal and Man Utd need a win as they chase a place in the top four in order to qualify for the Champions League next season

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Injuries a problem - How Chelsea and Arsenal could line up in huge Premier League clash

Chelsea host Arsenal off the back of their FA Cup semi-final win, knowing that victory will all-but secure a top four spot.

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No Hazard reunion - How Chelsea and Real Madrid could line up in the Champions League

Eden Hazard won't be fit enough to play at Stamford Bridge against his former team, but how will both sides line up?

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No Salah? - How Arsenal and Liverpool could line up in the Premier League

Jurgen Klopp could be without Mohamed Salah for Liverpool's trip to Arsenal, but how will both teams set up for the clash?

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Jota to return? - How Liverpool could line up against Norwich in the FA Cup

Jurgen Klopp's men continue their hunt for more domestic cup success in the fifth round of the FA Cup against Premier League strugglers Norwich City.

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Kepa to start after penalty miss? - How Chelsea could line up against Luton in the FA Cup

Thomas Tuchel's side go again after the Carabao Cup final defeat to Liverpool, but who will he pick to face Luton Town in the FA Cup fifth round?

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Mahrez recalled? - How Man City could line up against Everton

Manchester City have seemed invincible at times this season, but they're in need of a win against lowly Everton on Saturday

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Pogba to start again? - How Man Utd could line up against Watford

Manchester United host Watford needing a win for their top four hopes following Arsenal's late victory over Wolves

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Full strength side? - How Man City could line up against Brentford?

Pep Guardiola is likely to have nearly a full compliment of players at his disposal as his Manchester City side look to extend their lead in the Premier League.

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Ronaldo to return? - How Man Utd could line up against Brentford

Cristiano Ronaldo has been missing through a hip injury, but could well return to the team as Manchester United face Brentford.

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Rotation required - How Man City could line up against Brentford

Pep Guardiola may turn to his impressively stacked array of talent in order to rest some key players amidst the busy schedule

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First league start for Lukaku since October - How Chelsea could line up against Brighton

Thomas Tuchel is still without a fully fit squad, but he'll be pleased with Romelu Lukaku's comeback cameo against Aston Villa

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Bernardo Silva rested? - How Man City could line up against Leicester

Pep Guardiola is known for rotating, and with three games in six days, he may choose Boxing Day to rest his star man

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Lukaku and co to return? - How Chelsea could line up against Aston Villa

Chelsea have been hampered by injury problems and positive COVID cases over recent games, but Thomas Tuchel will be boosted by the return of several stars.