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Christopher Davies

Christopher Davies of the London Daily Telegraph is one of Britain's most prominent soccer writers. He regularly covers Premier League powers Arsenal and Chelsea in the Champions League, and he covers the Republic of Ireland internationally. Davies has covered eight World Cups and is a former chairman of the Football Writers' Association in England.

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SOCCER / World cup / PREMIER REPORT

Jun 13, 2014

Hodgson giving nothing away ahead of opener

We know seven of the England team Roy Hodgson will select for the opening 2014 World Cup final tie against Italy. Two others are virtually certain. It is the Manaus Two that have kept the media guessing, looking for the tiniest of tips that would complete England's starting XI.

SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT

Jun 6, 2014

Hodgson facing tough decisions due to injuries, form

Roy Hodgson will have learned nothing new from England's 2-2 draw with Ecuador in Miami on Wednesday, but quite a lot of his opinions will have been underlined as he prepares for Saturday's final World Cup warmup against Honduras in Florida.

SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT

May 30, 2014

No end to Tottenham's revolving managerial door

When you have appointed eight managers during your 13 years as chairman winning only one League Cup, it is understandable that the fans view you with a certain cynicism.

SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT

May 23, 2014

Toure's agent not making many friends with attitude

Until last Tuesday, few people in England had heard of Dimitry Seluk. Now we are sick of him.

SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT

May 16, 2014

Arsenal desperate to end trophy drought with F.A. Cup

Arsene Wenger admitted that it was "a dream" to watch the F.A. Cup final when he was a kid.

SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT

May 9, 2014

Pellegrini most deserving of Manager of Year award

The Manager of the Year award, we have been told, is between Brendan Rodgers and Tony Pulis.

SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT

May 2, 2014

Gerrard may end up tragic figure in Liverpool's title bid

One mistake during a 38-game season does not decide who wins the title, but Steven Gerrard will be haunted for the rest of his life if Liverpool does not win the Premier League.

SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT

Apr 25, 2014

Moyes was wrong man from start for Man United

When David Moyes was the manager of Everton, he told a television interviewer that he would never criticize his players in public — "only in the dressing room."

SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT

Apr 18, 2014

Liverpool, Chelsea going down to wire in title race

And then there were two.

SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT

Apr 11, 2014

Liverpool, Man City most likely to emerge with title

Liverpool will win the title if it equals Arsenal's single-season Premier League record of 13 consecutive wins set in 2002-03.

SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT

Apr 4, 2014

Mourinho's criticism hurting Chelsea's fragile strikers

Jose Mourinho did not mention Fernando Torres by name, but had what he said been in flashing neon lights the Chelsea manager's message could not have been clearer.

SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT

Mar 28, 2014

Moyes, Wenger on hot seat as teams struggle

The case for the prosecution is gathering momentum while the defense's Groundhog Day excuses lose credibility with each poor result.

SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT

Mar 21, 2014

No love lost when Wenger, Mourinho face each other

Anthony Taylor will have his work cut out Saturday stopping two grown men trading insults.

SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT

Mar 14, 2014

Arsenal boss Wenger rarely gracious in defeat

"Show me a good loser and I'll show you a loser," said Vince Lombardi, the legendary NFL coach. Fair point, but you can be a gracious loser and still maintain the fire and passion that Lombardi had.

SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT

Mar 7, 2014

Hodgson facing tough decisions ahead of naming World Cup squad

Over the next two months each display by England's World Cup hopefuls will be scrutinized by the media. Marks out of 10 will be given along with updated World Cup chances (on the plane, in contention, etc).

SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT

Feb 28, 2014

Moyes' Manchester United dream rapidly turning sour

Imagine you are Malcolm Glazer, the owner of Manchester United who is the Howard Hughes of sport. Glazer, also the owner of the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers, never speaks to the media, probably doesn't even read newspapers.

SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT

Feb 8, 2014

West Ham appeal over Carroll doomed to failure

West Ham was left with enough egg on its face to make omelettes for its entire squad. The club's appeal against an appeal to try to find a loophole that would enable Andy Carroll to get off his red card ended in predictable failure, leaving the club with a six-figure legal bill.

SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT

Jan 31, 2014

Rampant City set to expose Mourinho's hypocrisy

We are in for a masterclass of offensive football on Monday when Chelsea travel to the Etihad stadium to attack Manchester City. No sitting back or parking the bus, no defensive strategy in the hope of being the first team to win a Premier League point at Fortress Etihad this season. Ambitious Chelsea...

SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT

Jan 24, 2014

Mata's arrival likely signals end for Kagawa at Man United

There can be a fine dividing line between knowing when you are well off and lacking ambition.

SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT

Jan 17, 2014

Mourinho in form ahead of Man United showdown

With Jose Mourinho it is usually a metaphorical knife in the ribs followed by a supportive arm around the shoulder.

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