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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.

For Christopher Davies's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see below:

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SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT

Dec 12, 2014

Manchester United improving, but van Gaal still faced with many issues

A football club is like a family.

SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT

Dec 5, 2014

Swansea's Bony making presence felt after being passed over by big clubs

He cost Swansea City just £12 million from Vitesse Arnhem in 2013. That is more like an agent's cut than a transfer fee these days. Yet no player has scored more Premier League goals in 2014 than Wilfried Bony — 18.

Japan Times

SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT

Nov 28, 2014

Chelsea easily Premier League's standout club

The jury is out on whether this is the worst or potentially the most exciting season in the 22-year history of the Premier League.

Japan Times

SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT

Nov 21, 2014

Welbeck move benefited both Arsenal, Man United

It is almost three months since Manchester United sold Danny Welbeck to Arsenal for £16 million because Louis van Gaal did not think the striker was good enough to play for the Reds.

Japan Times

SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT

Nov 14, 2014

Rooney will never reach pantheon of England greats

In most countries the leading international goal scorer and the player who has won most caps would be revered. Both would be held in the highest esteem, national legends admired by all.

SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT

Nov 7, 2014

Shrewd moves benefiting Southampton, West Ham

By the end of this weekend's Premier League fixtures, Southampton and West Ham could both be in the top four. Such a prediction in August would have brought ridicule because both clubs were "in crisis" with West Ham manager Sam Allardyce apparently hanging on to his job by his fingernails.

Japan Times

SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT

Oct 31, 2014

Manchester City struggling to find championship form

By next Wednesday, Manchester City's season could be as good as over, with only the F.A. Cup to keep realistic hopes of silverware alive.

Japan Times

SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT

Oct 25, 2014

Reds' woes run deeper than Balotelli

Jose Mourinho called him "unmanageable" at Inter Milan. Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini ran out of patience with him. He lasted 18 months of his 4½-year contract at AC Milan.

SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT

Oct 18, 2014

Redknapp's future not secure at QPR

A month ago, Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp said he would "soon" be signing a new two-year contract. "It's all been drawn up, I just need to sign on the dotted line."

Japan Times

SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT

Oct 11, 2014

Thrashing San Marino of no value to anyone

It was the most pointless exercise in football — literally. San Marino, the worst European team ever to play international football, came to Wembley in its usual lambs-to-the-slaughter role and lost 5-0 on Thursday.

Japan Times

SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT

Oct 3, 2014

Pardew living on borrowed time

As he is English football's answer to Howard Hughes, it is difficult to know what Newcastle owner Mike Ashley is thinking. Ashley does not do interviews. He is the Secretive One.

SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT

Sep 26, 2014

Capital One Cup treated as nuisance by Premier League clubs

The League Cup is like a relative you do not get on with, but still have to ask to Christmas lunch. You would rather they were not there, but there is nothing you can do about it. And when they arrive you do little to make them feel wanted.

SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT

Sep 19, 2014

Ominous signs emerge for Arsenal in loss to Dortmund

It was Groundhog Day for Arsenal in Germany against Borussia Dortmund.

SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT

Sep 12, 2014

Welbeck sale makes perfect sense for United

Gary Neville was baffled. So was Bryan Robson. Football writers inevitably questioned Manchester United's decision to sell Danny Welbeck to Arsenal for £16 million after he scored both goals in England's 2-0 win over Switzerland in Basel.

Japan Times

SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT

Sep 5, 2014

England's performance against Norway fails to inspire

England has a new opponent — England.

Japan Times

SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT

Aug 29, 2014

United faces crisis as transfer window closes

Five years after Manchester United should have strengthened its squad and invested heavily in the transfer market, Louis van Gaal is doing what Sir Alex Ferguson did not do before retiring.

SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT

Aug 22, 2014

Tan's revenge spells end for Mackay

If revenge is a dish best served cold, Vincent Tan's retribution on his former Cardiff City manager Malky Mackay came straight from the freezer.

Japan Times

SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT

Aug 15, 2014

Chelsea favored to take title from Manchester City

Jose Mourinho is the Confident One, Manuel Pellegrini is the Hopeful One, Brendan Rodgers is the Big Spending One, Arsene Wenger is the Happy One and Louis van Gaal is the Wary One.

SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT

Jun 27, 2014

Outlook grim for England following debacle in Brazil

I have rarely been so pessimistic about the future of the England national team.

Japan Times

SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT

Jun 20, 2014

England's weaknesses exposed in two defeats

Roy Hodgson was like a man who knew his fate, but the inevitable could not be confirmed for a while. Hodgson and England had to wait at least 24 hours after losing 2-1 to Uruguay for the next update on its World Cup future.

From easily navigable train stations to the helpfulness of its municipal staff, Tokyo has earned high praise for its commitment to accessibility for disabled travelers.

[Rebroadcast] Japan is doing better on accessibility than you may think

Things may look perfect to the outside world, but today's mom is fine with some imperfection at home.

How 'Reiwa moms' are reshaping motherhood in Japan

By Mai Yoshikawa

SUSTAINABLE JAPAN

Vol. 35: Travel in time — and stay there

Vol. 35: Travel in time — and stay there

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