Guardiola refuses to be drawn on Haaland-Man City links

Pep Guardiola has lauded Erling Haaland, labelling the Borussia Dortmund forward as “one of the best strikers in the world” right now. Man City booked their place in the Champions League quarter-finals with a 4-0 aggregate victory over Borussia Monchengladbach. They will face German opposition again in the last eight as they have been drawn […]

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Solskjaer: Confidence is ‘sky high’ in Man United defence

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer also acknowledged that Manchester United have a tough game on their hands against Leicester City this weekend. Having fallen in four short in semi-finals over the last 14 months, the Red Devils head to the King Power Stadium on Sunday looking to reach the final four once more fresh from an impressive […]

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‘Job done’ – Hart apologises for social media gaffe

Joe Hart has apologised after a post appeared on his Instagram saying “job done” after Tottenham Hotspur’s Europa League exit at the hands of Dinamo Zagreb. Spurs were in control of their Europa League last 16 tie with Zagreb. The first leg took place at The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and the hosts won 2-0. Harry […]

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Hasenhuttl hopes FA Cup can kickstart turnaround for Saints

Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl has insisted that Saturday’s FA Cup quarter-final against Bournemouth is a chance for them to turn things around. The Saints travel to Sky Bet Championship promotion chasers Bournemouth for Saturday’s quarter-final looking to arrest a wretched run of Premier League form. After briefing topping the table earlier in the season, Hasenhuttl’s […]

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It’s up to Grealish if he wants to face Tottenham, says Smith

A decision on whether Jack Grealish returns to face Tottenham on Sunday will be made by one man – Jack Grealish. The playmaker has missed Aston Villa’s last five games, during which time the Villans have picked up just five points. His omission from Gareth Southgate’s latest England squad fuelled fears his shin injury could […]

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Europa draw: Man Utd take on Granada, Arsenal face Slavia Prague

Man Utd have been handed a Europa League quarter-final tie against Granada after knocking out AC Milan on Thursday night. Man Utd, who progessed thanks to a goal from Paul Pogba, will now face the Spanish club in the last eight, with the first leg in Spain. Arsenal have been drawn against Slavia Prague, who […]

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Smith: England call-up has always been in Watkins’ mind

Dean Smith has revealed that one of Ollie Watkins’ big questions before joining Aston Villa was how he could get into the England squad. The forward has earned his first Three Lions call-up for the World Cup qualifiers against San Marino, Albania and Poland this month. Watkins, 25, has scored 12 times in 30 games […]

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Mourinho ‘hurt’ by Hoddle’s ‘diabolical’ criticism after Spurs loss

Jose Mourinho says “sad is not enough” to explain how he feels to hear Glenn Hoddle’s comments after Tottenham crashed out of the Europa League on Thursday. Spurs looked comfortable heading into the second leg after winning the first leg of their last-16 tie against Dinamo Zagreb 2-0 but a spectacular hat-trick from Mislav Orsic […]

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Arsenal players ‘wishing’ that Odegaard stays, says Elneny

Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny has insisted that his teammates are “wishing” that Martin Odegaard will remain at the club beyond this season. Odegaard came through the ranks with Norweigan outfit Strømsgodset. He was soon recognised as one of Europe’s most promising youngsters as he was part of their first-team when he was just 15-years-old. The midfielder […]

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Bruce: Only Man Utd and Chelsea have been better than us

Steve Bruce believes Newcastle United have turned a corner as only Man United and Chelsea have beaten them “over the last seven or eight games”. The Magpies are deep in the relegation mire after failing to win any of their last five Premier League fixtures. They could fall into the bottom three if Fulham beat Leeds at […]

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