Pep Guardiola mentioned Liverpool midfielder James Milner when asked about an incorrect penalty decision in Manchester City’s 6-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk. It was an easy victory for City in a dominant performance over their Ukrainian opponents but they were handed a boost when the referee gave them a bizarre penalty decision. Raheem Sterling fell …
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Paul Ince says he doesn’t believe Paul Pogba when he claims that he is happy at Manchester United. Barcelona and Juventus have been linked with a move for the France international, who won the World Cup in the summer. However, Pogba recently dampened rumours when he said moving back to Old Trafford was like coming …
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Paul Scholes has hit out at Ander Herrera over a poor pass during Manchester United’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal on Wednesday night. The Red Devils had to come from behind twice through Anthony Martial and then Jesse Lingard to get back on level terms with the Gunners. Jose Mourinho admitted after the match that there …
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Wayne Rooney understands why his international return has divided opinion, but England’s all-time top scorer will not allow criticism to spoil an occasion he hopes will become the norm for future greats. No outfield player has represented the Three Lions more than the 33-year-old, yet the announcement of his one-off comeback appearance against the United …
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Jose Mourinho admits Alexis Sanchez has had a cursed season with Manchester United – but he has denied reports of a rift with the Chile attacker. United visit Southampton at teatime on Saturday as they head into a month where Mourinho is eyeing a concerted push up the table as they look to close the …
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Jose Mourinho thinks his Manchester United side played a lot more like a pack of “mad dogs” in their 2-2 draw with Arsenal on Wednesday. Mourinho bemoaned the lack of “mad dogs” in his United side that like to press the ball with aggression after their disappointing draw at Southampton. When asked if found the …
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Marco Silva lamented Newcastle’s tactics and hailed Jordan Pickford after a late save from the England goalkeeper ensured Everton claimed a point against the Magpies. Pickford denied Christian Atsu four minutes from time at Goodison Park as a tight Premier League encounter ended 1-1. It had been a difficult few days for Pickford after a …
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Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson has warned his side against thinking West Ham will be less of a threat without injured striker Marko Arnautovic. The Austrian, who has scored five goals for the Hammers this season, was forced off during the first half of Tuesday night’s 3-1 Premier League win over Cardiff. Arnautovic is expected …
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Cristiano Ronaldo believes Juventus should have beaten Manchester United “easily” on a night when the forward’s breathtaking volley counted for nothing. After outclassing Jose Mourinho’s men at Old Trafford a fortnight ago in a win far more comfortable than the 1-0 scoreline suggested, the Serie A giants looked set to defeat them again. Ronaldo‘s exceptional …
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Paul Scholes thinks Jose Mourinho should have shown more “class” after Manchester United’s 2-1 victory over Juventus on Wednesday night. Cristiano Ronaldo’s magnificent volley had Juve on course for victory but it was the visitors who would land a stunning blow in a Champions League clash to cherish. Juan Mata’s superb free-kick four minutes from …
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