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Football expert specialising in French and Scottish football. Contributor to Goal, Football Index, as well as FootballCritic.
Articles written by Robin Bairner
Premier League
It makes ‘no sense’ for Sterling to think of being the world’s best – Guardiola
The England attacker has been offered advice on how to reach his full potential by the Manchester City manager
- 3 years
Ligue 1
Angel Di Maria: Player Rating and Performance v Rennes
With Kylian Mbappe and Neymar absent, the Argentine played a starring role for the Parc des Princes side in a vital victory
- 3 years
La Liga
Lionel Messi: Player Rating and Performance v Real Betis
The 33-year-old only needed 45 minutes to cast his spell on the match and help his side seal a vital 5-2 victory at Camp Nou
- 3 years
Champions League
Six games, six clean sheets - Mendy is Chelsea's new star
The goalkeeper arrived in the Premier League from Rennes a virtual unknown, but he has quickly moved to establish his importance under Frank Lampard
- 3 years
Champions League
Man United: Breaking down the defending for that Demba Ba goal
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side suffered an incredible lapse against their Turkish opponents as they slumped to defeat in the Champions League
- 3 years
Premier League
Look at Man Utd, Liverpool and Chelsea – Mourinho defends Kane over claims he bought penalty
The Tottenham boss says that it is wrong to level accusations of gamesmanship at his captain and says there are others who
- 3 years
Premier League
Pogba not world-class ‘in any shape or form’ – Ex-Man Utd assistant
Rene Meulensteen has hit out at the World Cup winner's attitude, suggesting that he has been too lazy to capitalise on his potential at Old Trafford
- 3 years
Champions League
Diogo Jota: Player Rating and Performance v Atalanta
The Portuguese attacker was preferred to Roberto Firmino to lead the line and repaid Jurgen Klopp's faith with a stunning hat-trick
- 3 years
Angel Gomes: Ex-Man Utd youngster flying at Benfica
The 20-year-old attacker continues to thrill at his new side, where he has established himself as a key player after only four outings
- 3 years
Champions League
Ajax missing stars Onana, Tadic, Klaassen and Gravenberch for Midtjylland clash
Ajax's Champions League hopes have been struck by a succession of call offs ahead of a key clash with Midtjylland on Tuesday.
- 3 years
Europa League
What's going on with William Saliba at Arsenal?
Like Mesut Ozil, William Saliba finds himself on the periphery at Arsenal and will not be present as they start their Europa League campaign against Rapid Wien
- 3 years
Nations League
Pogba watch out! Camavinga can be France’s midfield Mbappe
Eduardo Camavinga became Les Bleus’ youngest player in more than 100 years and has so far merited the hype
- 3 years
Transfers
Fit and firing Memphis Depay is ready for his next move
The Dutchman recently made his return from a long injury, but he may have outgrown Lyon and a transfer could be imminent
- 3 years
Ligue 1
Pandemonium at the Parc: Neymar and PSG lose their heads in Marseille defeat
PSG's Ligue 1 defence has been plunged into doubt as they suffered a second defeat in as many matches as they failed to keep their cool against Marseille
- 3 years
Ligue 1
PSG as champions, Lyon closest challengers - Ligue 1 20/21 predictions
Last season the French top flight was cut short due to the coronavirus pandemic; can anyone stop PSG over a full campaign?
- 3 years
Champions League
Why Lyon ace Aouar caught the eye of Guardiola and De Bruyne
The 22-year-old has been one of the stars of Lyon's run to the Champions League semi-finals, but Man City and Juventus are circling
- 3 years
Euro 2021
Euro 2021: How Italy, Netherlands, Portugal and Spain's line-ups could change
An additional year will change their starting XIs for these tournament favourites, but by how much?
- 3 years
Euro 2021
Euro 2021: How England, Belgium, France and Germany's line-ups could change
An additional year will change the starting XIs of these tournament favourites, but by how much?
- 3 years
Champions League
Fine margins the difference between PSG and Bayern - but the French side need investment
The Germans were more savvy on the night but the lack of depth on the Paris bench told in the final stages
- 3 years
Champions League
No Mbappe or Di Maria: It's time for Neymar to justify his PSG price tag
With a new mature attitude, the Brazilian must carry his side against Atalanta on Wednesday
- 3 years
Premier League
Edinson Cavani to Leeds: Why not?
The former PSG star has been linked with a surprising move to the English Championship champions
- 3 years
Serie A
Napoli's £65m man Osimhen is more Drogba than Pepe
The Nigerian is on the brink of a big-money move, and it could be a great piece of business for the Serie A side
- 3 years
La Liga
Laurent Blanc to Barcelona: Could it work?
The World Cup winner has been strongly linked with a role in the Camp Nou dugout
- 3 years
Lille
Will Nigerian superstar Victor Osimhen leave Lille this summer?
The Nigerian has been a target for many clubs but the fee placed on his head could mean he stays in France for now
- 3 years
Monaco
Wissam Ben Yedder could be one of THIRTY players to depart Monaco
The coveted striker may go for a fee but the rest will represent a significant clearout at the principality
- 3 years