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Spain international Alvaro Morata has lifted the lid on life at Stamford Bridge under new Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri. The striker has been in better form recently with six goals in 10 starts in the Premier League and Europa League so far this season. He struggled last season under Antonio Conte last campaign with 11 …
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Pep Guardiola offered a lovely response when asked to compare himself with Jose Mourinho. Guardiola and Mourinho’s coaching careers are intrinsically linked after their rivalry in La Liga has now been supplemented with one in the Premier League. Both butted heads in Spain as Mourinho’s Real Madrid was the only obstacle to Barcelona’s domestic dominance …
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Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana admits the players have to take responsibility for the Champions League predicament they now find themselves in. A 2-0 defeat to Red Star Belgrade leaves Jurgen Klopp’s side needing a victory against either Paris St Germain in the French capital in three weeks or Napoli at home in their final group …
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They came for a slice of Depay, but were given a taster of something altogether more mouth-watering. They came for a glimpse of that little Fekir, but had their gaze averted by something altogether more eye-catching. The secret is out: European football has been given a new French kiss of life. Monaco were victims of …
Read More “Lyon give Man City a glimpse of the midfield of the future”
On February 13 1999, I was at Upton Park to watch the Irons host Nottingham Forest. A fan of neither, I was there with an old friend who was down from Glasgow for the weekend. Having moved to London the year before, I was playing the much-sought-after role of ‘London-based mate who works in the media …
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Troy Deeney has claimed that the referee “fobbed” Watford off in their 2-2 draw against Everton on Monday night. Richarlison put the Toffees ahead against his former club in the first-half before two goals in three minutes from Roberto Pereyra and Abdoulaye Doucoure put Watford in command. However, Lucas Digne left it until the 96th-minute …
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Tell us your thoughts for the afternoon Mailbox: [email protected]… Mou money, Mou problems? My answer is no. The issue is that he has spent so much money bringing in players he does not field regularly including Bailly, Fred, Pogba etc. overall Mou has spent roughly as much money as Klopp, but Klopp has been buying …
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Jose Mourinho is set for another frustrating transfer window as Manchester United have no plans to make any signings in January, according to reports. The Independent claims that a ‘general lack of communication’ between Mourinho and executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has left the Portuguese coach ‘agitated’. It was clear in the summer window that Mourinho …
Read More “Report: Man Utd to frustrate Mourinho with no Jan signings”
Mick McCarthy is the front-runner in the race to replace Martin O’Neill as Republic of Ireland manager after his five-year reign came to an abrupt close. O’Neill, assistant Roy Keane and their staff parted company with the Republic of Ireland on Wednesday after chief executive John Delaney had held talks with the 66-year-old in London …
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Manuel Pellegrini has insisted he is not under greater pressure to deliver victories ahead of a month which could determine West Ham’s season. The Hammers head to Newcastle on Saturday, the first of seven fixtures which might be viewed as winnable games for Pellegrini’s side. Indeed, only Watford of West Ham’s December opponents are in …
Read More “Pellegrini: Newcastle position now ‘more realistic for squad’”
