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Stand up against a box of tricks
By Ben Welch last updated
Arsenal The Arsenal and England right back on standing up to a box of tricks
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Ashley Cole: How to handle every opponent
By Ben Welch last updated
Chelsea LA Galaxy's full-back shares his secrets on winning those crucial individual battles, from jostling the big man to taking on the winger
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It's just like playing barefoot...
By Ben Welch last updated
test Love the feel of leather smacking against your tender skin as you larrup the ball? Look no further than these barefoot boots you kinky so-and-so
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Master technique: Pass and move combinations
By Ben Welch last updated
Passing Fan of tiki-taka football? Introduce this drill to your training sessions and they will be more akin to La Masia than the Dog and Duck
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Pre-season: Eat like a pro
By Ben Welch last updated
Pre-season Follow these dietary tips to get the most from your pre-season
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How video games keep Tom Heaton's reflexes sharp
By Alec James Fenn last updated
Mental Preparation Find out how Burnley's Tom Heaton uses his Nintendo to keep his reflexes razor sharp
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Aaron Ramsey: Overrun the opposition
By Joe Brewin last updated
Arsenal With a strong body and steely mind, you can take control of the midfield battleground, says Arsenal’s all-action Welshman
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Breakfast of Champions
By Ben Welch last updated
Tottenham Knock together a match-winning breakfast with the help of sports nutritionist Matt Lovell
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