Marcus Thorn

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Marcus is a former data analyst for a Championship club turned sports journalist. He writes for premium publications and is less interested in "clicks" than in the truth on the pitch. He dissects game systems, space utilization, and advanced metrics (xG, PPDA). He is respected by managers for his intellectual rigor.

Articles by Marcus Thorn

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Wolves vs Brentford preview: entertaining clash expected at Molineux

12/19/2025

Wolves host Brentford at Molineux in a mid-table Premier League clash. Both sides dealing with injury concerns as they look to climb the table.

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Manchester City vs West Ham preview: champions look to extend home dominance

12/19/2025

Manchester City host West Ham at the Etihad. Guardiola's side look to continue their title push while the Hammers struggle for form under Lopetegui.

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Leeds vs Crystal Palace preview: mid-table rivals meet at Elland Road

12/19/2025

Leeds United host Crystal Palace at Elland Road in a mid-table clash between two sides seeking top-half finishes. Both teams face midfield injury conc...

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Bournemouth vs Burnley preview: Cherries look to continue fine form against struggling Clarets

12/19/2025

Bournemouth host Burnley at the Vitality Stadium. Tyler Adams returns for the Cherries while the Clarets battle injuries in their survival fight.

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Newcastle vs Chelsea preview: Magpies look to capitalise on Blues turmoil

12/19/2025

Newcastle host Chelsea at St James' Park in a crucial top-four clash. Caicedo returns for the Blues but off-field turmoil clouds their preparations.

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Fulham vs Nottingham Forest preview: injury-hit visitors face Craven Cottage test

12/19/2025

Fulham host injury-hit Nottingham Forest in Monday's Matchday 17 finale. Forest face key absences including Chris Wood as they bid to maintain Europea...

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Aston Villa vs Manchester United preview: Amorim's depleted squad faces in-form Villa

12/19/2025

Aston Villa host Manchester United with nine consecutive wins behind them. United face AFCON absences, Casemiro's suspension and defensive injury doub...

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Brighton vs Sunderland preview: Seagulls face test against energetic Black Cats

12/19/2025

Brighton host Sunderland at the Amex Stadium. Both sides dealing with injuries as the Seagulls look to find consistency against the promoted Black Cat...

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Everton vs Arsenal preview: Gunners seek to maintain lead despite Gabriel absence

12/19/2025

Arsenal travel to Everton seeking to maintain their league lead but face concerns over Gabriel and Ben White. Can the Gunners navigate Merseyside with...

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Tottenham vs Liverpool preview: Slot faces selection nightmare as Salah departs for AFCON

12/19/2025

Liverpool travel to Tottenham without Mohamed Salah and facing multiple injury concerns. Can Arne Slot's depleted squad maintain their title charge?

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Salah departs for AFCON as Liverpool face title race without their talisman

12/17/2025

Mohamed Salah departs for AFCON with Egypt, leaving Liverpool without their talisman during a crucial title race period. Arsenal and Aston Villa have ...