Carragher names Liverpool man who’s ‘fortunate’ to keep his place

Jamie Carragher thinks Roberto Firmino has been “fortunate” to keep his place in the Liverpool side with Diogo Jota being out injured for so long. Firmino has only scored one goal in his last 16 matches, stretching all the way back to the festive period. He has kept his place in the side despite criticism […]

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Former Arsenal boss tells Arteta to sign ‘two or three’ £100m players

Former Arsenal boss George Graham has urged Mikel Arteta to go out and sign “two or three” new players that cost “£75m to £100m”. Thomas Partey and Gabriel Magalhaes arrived in the summer for sizeable fees, while free transfer Willian will have commanded large wages but the Gunners total outlay has been fairly modest. Arsenal […]

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Arsenal need to back Arteta with ‘four or five’ like Wenger – Keown

Arsenal need to back Mikel Arteta with “four or five” signings in the summer like they did when Arsene Wenger arrived at the club, according to Martin Keown. The Spaniard has got rid of a lot of players who were prominent under Unai Emery with the likes of Mesut Ozil, Sokratis and Shkodran Mustafi all […]

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Merson: Sell Roberto Firmino not Mo Salah

If Liverpool want to sell someone, they should sell Roberto Firmino not Mo Salah. That is the view of Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson. Salah’s reaction to his substitution in the defeat to Chelsea, plus the Reds’ slump in form has led to speculation the Egyptian could want out of Anfield. MEDIAWATCH: Martial no longer […]

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Lingard will remain a Hammer because of the fans, says Moyes

West Ham’s passionate support will help convince Jesse Lingard to stay at the London Stadium after his loan deal ends, according to David Moyes. Lingard has four goals and two assists from six Premier League games since moving  from Manchester United in January. The 28-year-old England international has revelled at his new surrounds, with Ole […]

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Newcastle boss Bruce ‘convinced’ his side will avoid relegation

Newcastle manager Steve Bruce is ‘convinced’ his side will avoid relegation from the Premier League this season. The Magpies scored deep into stoppage time against Aston Villa to pick up a 1-1 draw at home. The game took a while to get going, with the absence of Jack Grealish and Allan Saint-Maximin noticeable. OPINION: Man […]

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Newcastle 1-1 Aston Villa: Lascelles rescues point for Magpies

Skipper Jamaal Lascelles rescued Newcastle at the death as they struck in injury time to deny Aston Villa victory and keep their heads above water in the fight for Premier League survival. Lascelles powered home a last-gasp header to snatch a 1-1 draw at St James’ Park just as it looked as though Ollie Watkins’ […]

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Man United set to rival Chelsea for Roma defender Mancini

Man United will rival Chelsea for the signing of Roma defender Gianluca Mancini, according to reports. The Italian centre-back has formed a solid partnership with former United man Chris Smalling this season. They’ve helped Roma to challenge Juventus and Atalanta for a top four spot in Serie A. FEATURE: Five unwitting PL candidates to spawn […]

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Solskjaer confirms Man Utd contract talks with defender Bailly

Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that the club have begun contract talks with Eric Bailly. Reports earlier this week suggested that Bailly was in line for a new deal. Solskjaer has been impressed by the defender’s recent performances since returning from injury. OPINION: Promotion would be too much, too soon for McCarthy’s […]

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Moyes: Ogbonna is doing ‘great’ with his injury rehab

David Moyes has suggested that the “signs” are there that West Ham defender Angelo Ogbonna will return soon as he continues to recover from his ankle injury. Ogbonna has been sidelined since suffering an ankle injury in the FA Cup defeat at Manchester United in mid-February. There were fears that the Italian centre-half, a key […]

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