Bruce: Social media can damage people, I would ban it

Newcastle manager Steve Bruce says he would ban all social media if he could, and gave his backing to the clubs boycotting platforms over racist abuse. Swansea have said they will not post on their usual club channels for a week and have encouraged players to do the same, with Rangers and Birmingham following their […]

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Merson slams Mourinho’s methods and average Spurs squad

Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson has dismissed the notion that Tottenham Hotspur still have a chance of getting into the top four, claiming Jose Mourinho only has ‘a few top players’ at his disposal. Spurs were held to a 2-2 draw by Newcastle United last weekend, leaving them three points adrift of fourth place West […]

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Arsenal youngster ‘on the verge’ of signing new long-term deal

Arsenal youngster Folarin Balogun is close to signing a new long-term contract with the club, according to reports. The 19-year-old signed his first professional contract with Arsenal in February 2019. He has represented England at youth level and he made his debut for the U20s last year. Balogun has broken into Arsenal’s senior squad this […]

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Barca players don’t want Liverpool star, reveals ‘top secret’ report

The Barcelona dressing room don’t want to see the Spanish club sign Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum this summer, according to reports. Wijnaldum has been heavily linked with a move to the Catalan giants this summer with his contract at Anfield running out at the end of the season. The Netherlands international has been a key […]

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Brighton boss is in no rush to unleash ‘the new Kante’

Brighton fans will have to wait a little longer for their first Premier League glimpse of Moises Caceido.Graham Potter’s side beat off a host of top-flight clubs to sign the Ecuadorian from Independiente del Valle in January, with Chelsea, Newcastle and Manchester United all said to be tracking the 19-year-old. Likened to Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante, the […]

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Pundit slates ‘extremely poor’ Arsenal ahead of Sheff U clash

BBC Sport pundit Mark Lawrenson has labelled Arsenal as being “extremely poor” ahead of this weekend’s game against Sheffield United. It has been a very disappointing week for the Gunners. Last time out in the Premier League they fell to a 3-0 defeat to Liverpool at the Emirates. Mikel Arteta’s men could barely lay a […]

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LaLiga probe finds no evidence that Cala racially abused Diakhaby

A LaLiga investigation has found no evidence that Cadiz defender Juan Cala racially abused Valencia’s Mouctar Diakhaby last weekend. The Valencia team walked off the field during the 2-1 defeat at the Estadio Ramon de Carranza after Diakhaby claimed he was racially insulted by former Cardiff player Cala. Valencia returned to complete the match without […]

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‘It’s us losing the games’ – Arsenal man responds to equaliser

Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin has admitted that it is them putting themselves in “situations” that led to Slavia Prague’s equaliser on Thursday night. The Gunners dominated against Slavia Prague in their Europa League quarter-final first leg. They missed numerous chances before Nicolas Pepe opened the scoring in the final ten minutes. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang set up […]

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Leeds boss Bielsa expecting a game ‘full of surprises’ at City

Marcelo Bielsa is expecting the unexpected in another humdinger on Saturday when Leeds take on Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. The two sides served up a Premier League treat when they clashed at Elland Road in October, with club record signing Rodrigo earning Leeds a deserved point in a thrilling 1-1 draw. “The games […]

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Premier League chief: No away fans without COVID certification system

Restrictions on travel, away fans banned and tiny crowds – that is the stark outlook for football without a temporary COVID certification system, a Premier League chief has warned. The English top flight was one of 10 sports bodies who wrote a letter to the Prime Minister and other senior politicians on Thursday endorsing the […]

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