Category: Football

“Man United’s best ever result in Europe?” asked a breathless Martin Keown as the nation wondered out loud what sort of a fool ranks a 2-1 group stage win over and above actually winning the Champions League. But he was right to then qualify his question and wonder whether it was United’s best result in …

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There’s a lot to love about Cornwall. Its awe-inspiring coasts, great pasties and the Eden project are obvious examples, but it would certainly be a stretch to describe Cornwall as a hotbed of footballing prowess. The sport’s influence in the county is often stymied by its small population, its off-putting inaccessibility and the fact that …

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Mesut Ozil insists he is unfazed by constant criticism at Arsenal. Ozil has regularly been lambasted by pundits since he joined Arsenal in summer 2013, with Graeme Souness recently questioning his lack of passion. The decision to give him a new long-term contract was described as ‘catastrophic’ earlier this year, while Ozil’s agent blasted Martin Keown …

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Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit has mocked Alexis Sanchez by saying that he thinks Manchester United signed “signed his brother.” The Chilean made the transfer from the Emirates Stadium for Old Trafford last January when he was involved in a swap deal that saw Henrikh Mkhitaryan go the other way. His sparkling form over the his …

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Click:Hyperbaric Chamber For Sale 2 ATA Click:HP1501 Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino did not feel the need to talk to Eric Dier after his goal celebration sparked a mass brawl in Sunday’s feisty north London derby. Dier celebrated in front of the Arsenal substitutes after his equalising goal at 1-1 and it escalated quickly, with both …

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FABINHO ON THE MOVE ALREADY? Only the most ardent Klopp-ite will argue that Fabinho’s move has gone precisely to plan so far. The £43million signing from Monaco wasn’t trusted to play in the Premier League until a month ago, but since his debut at Huddersfield the Brazilian midfielder has featured in five out of six …

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Graeme Souness was brutally taken down by Mick McCarthy after the former Liverpool international criticised Jose Mourinho for his celebrations in Turin. Manchester United scored two goals in the last five minutes against Juventus to come from a goal down to win 2-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday night. The controversy came when Mourinho …

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Alexis Sanchez is ‘prepared to be a loner’ at Manchester United – but only if he starts playing regularly again. Sanchez only moved to United last January, but has been edging closer to the exit ever since he lost his regular first-team place. His arrival truly has done more harm than good, with his performances …

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Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson believes the players have proved they have the attitude and flexibility to cope under pressure. Jurgen Klopp’s side came through a tough, bruising examination at Burnley after going a goal behind early in the second half to set a new club record for the most points gained (39) from the opening …

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Cesc Fabregas expects to stay at Chelsea for the rest of the season, when the Spain playmaker will be available to leave on a free transfer. The 32-year-old former Arsenal and Barcelona midfielder’s current contract expires at the end of the season and he is permitted to sign a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs from …

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