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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
Southampton 1-0 Liverpool, Player Ratings: Ings nets as Alexander-Arnold flops
Danny Ings scored the only goal of the game on an evening upon which the home side had several impressive performers as Liverpool struggled.
- 3 years
Premier League
Who is the highest-paid footballer in the world?
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are among the leading 10 footballers by pay - with the top three well clear of the pack.
- 3 years
Premier League
FA branded ‘discriminatory and racist’ over Cavani suspension
The Uruguayan PFA has said that the FA “expresses absolute ignorance and disdain for a multicultural vision of the world”.
- 3 years
Premier League
Kane and Son become the Premier League’s most prolific duo in Leeds rout
It has taken Harry Kane and Son Heung-Min less than half a season to eclipse the previous best mark in Premier League history.
- 3 years
Predicted XI
Messi set to return from injury - How Barcelona could line-up against Huesca
Lionel Messi missed the draw against Eibar but the six-time Ballon d'Or winner will be present for the Sunday clash against La Liga's bottom side.
- 3 years
Predicted XI
Covid wrecks Guardiola’s plans – How Man City and Chelsea are set to line up for big clash
Five players will be missing from Pep Guardiola's side for their vital Premier League encounter with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
- 3 years
Predicted XI
Hazard to make first start since November – How Real Madrid could line-up against Celta
Real Madrid can go top the top of La Liga if they win against Celta - but they will have to do so without injured captain Sergio Ramos.
- 3 years
Predicted XI
Lacazette to lead the line – How Arsenal could line-up against West Brom
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal side will seek to maintain the momentum of their post-Christmas surge by overcoming Sam Allardyce’s WBA.
- 3 years
La Liga
Messi smashes 46-year-old Pele record with goal against Valladolid
Lionel Messi has become the most prolific scorer ever for a single club after notching his 644th goal for Barcelona
- 3 years
LaLiga
Koeman referee claims annoy me, Real Madrid boss Zidane admits
The Barcelona boss claims that Real Madrid should have had a penalty awarded against them at the weekend, much to the annoyance of Zinedine Zidane.
- 3 years
Bundesliga
Klopp’s incredible method to improve Lewandowki’s finishing revealed
The current Liverpool boss had a genius method of improving the finishing abilities of the Pole, who is widely regarded as the world's deadliest forward.
- 3 years
Serie A
Vidal back and Lukaku to continue - How Inter could line-up against Verona
Antonio Conte is unlikely to make big changes to what has been a winning formula for his Inter side in recent weeks.
- 3 years
Predicted XI
Hazard to feature - How Real Madrid could line-up against Granada
Eden Hazard was not risked in the 3-1 win over Eibar at the weekend, but the Belgian could return for Real Madrid for a trickier fixture against Granada.
- 3 years
Premier League
Lampard astounded by Thiago Silva’s impact at Chelsea: I couldn't play like that at 36
The Chelsea boss has sung the praises of 36-year-old summer signing Thiago Silva, who is exceeding what was hoped of him when he joined.
- 3 years
Premier League
Chelsea 3-0 West Ham, Player Ratings: Thiago Silva stars as Werner struggles
Chelsea centre-back Thiago Silva showed his offensive colleague how to find the net as Frank Lampard's men beat West Ham 3-0 at home.
- 3 years
Serie A
Cristiano Ronaldo: Player Rating and performance versus Parma
After a disappointing midweek showing, Cristiano Ronaldo was back to his very best in Serie A as he led Juventus to victory in Parma.
- 3 years
Premier League
Creation myths: Arsenal need more than Ozil to climb the Premier League
Arsenal have created more chances in the Premier League this season than Manchester United, highlighting there are other areas of concern.
- 3 years
Premier League
‘Short of quality in every department’ – Redknapp gives damning verdict on Arsenal
The Gunners are only five points clear of the relegation zone and are in big trouble, according to the former England man.
- 3 years
Premier League
Everton 2-1 Arsenal, Player Ratings: Awful Gunners offer few positives
Mikel Arteta's side collapsed to their eighth defeat in 14 games - and a wretched performance puts fresh doubts over their manager's future.
- 3 years
LaLiga
Barcelona need to become more defensive, says Koeman after Valencia draw
The Barcelona coach has suggested that his side will have to adopt a more pragmatic approach to get back in the title race.
- 3 years
LaLiga
Barcelona 2-2 Valencia, Player Ratings: Messi matches Pele in frustrating draw
On the day when Lionel Messi matched Pele's record for goals scored for a single club, Barca were held by Valencia in La Liga.
- 3 years
LaLiga
Barcelona coach Koeman paints bleak future for Riqui Puig
The prodigious midfielder has not even played 90 minutes under the Dutchman this season - and that situation looks unlikely to change any time soon.
- 3 years
Premier League
Klopp fires warning to Liverpool squad: We haven’t won away enough
Jurgen Klopp wants to see his side add to their single away win in the Premier League and has given a positive fitness update on Thiago Alcantara.
- 3 years
Premier League
Aguero to start – How Manchester City could line up against Southampton
The Argentine is in line to make just a third start of the Premier League season as Pep Guardiola's side face a match they cannot afford to lose.
- 3 years
Premier League
‘We’re here to win games and we don’t stop’ – Henderson revels in Liverpool win
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has hailed both the performance and the mentality of his side as they overcame Tottenham 2-1.
- 3 years