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Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard insists he has no regrets over his decision to reject a move to Chelsea. Gerrard almost moved to Chelsea twice during his 18-year playing career, first turning down a £20m move to Stamford Bridge in 2004. The midfielder stated then that “for the first time in my career I’ve thought about the …
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Martin O’Neill has dismissed as “lunacy” suggestions he should have capped teenager Declan Rice in a World Cup qualifier against Moldova to tie him to the Republic of Ireland. On the eve of Monday night’s final Nations League qualifier against Denmark in Aarhus, O’Neill once again found himself having to defend his handling of the …
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Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has suggested that Kieran Trippier’s injury problems this season are a result of being overworked at the World Cup. Trippier made his first start following his recovery from a groin injury in the 3-1 win over Southampton on Wednesday, but did not make full-time as he limped off in the final …
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Jose Mourinho told Manchester United’s underachieving players to “stay at home” if they cannot handle the pressure to perform at Old Trafford. Young Boys are the visitors on Tuesday evening as the Red Devils look to reach the Champions League last 16 with a game to spare – a feat they will achieve should they …
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Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has insisted that he doesn’t “play that game” over reports that he called Paul Pogba a “virus”. The results at the weekend, when Mourinho’s men drew 2-2 at Southampton, left seventh-placed United eight points behind fourth-placed Arsenal, who they face at Old Trafford on Wednesday. Mourinho’s relationship with Paul Pogba …
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Everyone knows Stanley Matthews won the first, and Kaka and now Luka are the last two winners not to be called Lionel or Cristiano. But with Modric crowned football’s new king on Monday, here are some Ballon d’Or facts you actually won’t know. Unless you do. In which case, shush. * 49 English players …
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Ernesto Valverde has laughed off reports that Ousmane Dembele arrived at Barcelona training late yet again. The forward has been linked with moves to Liverpool and Arsenal in recent times with the Gunners’ head of recruitment Sven Mislintat talking him up last week. Dembele is reportedly unhappy at a club who are convinced he has …
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Jose Mourinho had a message for Gary Neville about youngster Diogo Dalot after Manchester United’s 2-2 draw at home to Arsenal. After a positive opening by United, David De Gea allowed Shkodran Mustafi’s header to slip through his hands, with Ander Herrera failing to clear in time on the line. Arsenal’s second goal saw Marcos …
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Pep Guardiola has thanked Maurizio Sarri for his kind words but dismissed the idea that his Manchester City side are the best in Europe. The Citizens face Chelsea at the weekend hoping to continue their impressive unbeaten start to the season that sees them two points clear of nearest challengers Liverpool in the Premier League. …
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Robbie Savage doesn’t think Manchester United have much to play for this season after watching them draw 2-2 at home to Arsenal. The result leaves the Red Devils eight points behind fourth-placed Chelsea, while they are an incredible 18 points off leaders Manchester City. And Savage, who has already hit out at United once this …
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