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Proposed changes to the format of the Champions League from 2024 would have a “devastating effect” on competitions in England, according to Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish. UEFA is looking to add an extra four matches per club in a revamped group stage, taking the competition overall from 125 games to 225. Parish believes that […]
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Former midfielder Darren Fletcher has been named as the first ever technical director at Manchester United as part of a shake-up that has seen John Murtough promoted to the role of football director. There has been years of talk and speculation regarding the absence of a director of football at Old Trafford, but the club […]
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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta had a little dig at physical nature of Sean Dyche’s side in response to the Burnley manager’s criticism of Alexandre Lacazette’s “screaming”. Lacazette was fouled by Erik Pieters during the Gunners’ 1-1 draw against the Clarets at Turf Moor on Saturday with his audible screams suggesting a serious injury. However, the […]
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Everton goalkeeper Robin Olsen and his family were the victims of an armed robbery at their home at the weekend. A masked gang armed with machetes stole jewellery from the house near Altrincham in Greater Manchester. Sweden goalkeeper Olsen, on loan from Roma this season, was at home with his wife and two young children […]
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Man Utd midfielder Bruno Fernandes used a “room covered with post-it notes” to learn Italian in his early days as a footballer, according to former Novara academy chief Mauro Borghetti. Borghetti scouted Fernandes as a 17-year-old and brought him from Boavista to Italian side Novara, who now reside in Serie C. And he recalls how the Portugal […]
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Timo Werner’s future at Chelsea is already reportedly in doubt after a poor start to life in the Premier League could see him head for the Stamford Bridge exit this summer. The 25-year-old signed a five-year contract after the Blues triggered his £45million RB Leipzig release clause in the summer. Ranking 23 Premier League clubs […]
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Thomas Partey admits the start of his Arsenal career has been a “difficult moment” after Rio Ferdinand likened Mikel Arteta’s squad to a “promiscuous girlfriend”. Partey has started just ten Premier League games this season with three separate injuries keeping him out for the majority of the campaign after his £45million move from Atletico Madrid. […]
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has challenged his players to win the next five games and keep their season alive. The Gunners travel to Greece to face Olympiacos in the first leg of their round of 16 Europa League tie on Thursday night. A 1-1 draw at Burnley last time out leaves them 10th in the […]
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Man Utd midfielder Bruno Fernandes is waiting for the club to demonstrate their ambition before signing a new deal, according to reports. The Portugal international has transformed the Red Devils’ fortunes since arriving in Manchester from Sporting Lisbon in January 2020. Since then, Fernandes has contributed 24 goals and 17 assists in the Premier League […]
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A puzzling fee in Sheffield Wednesday’s latest set of accounts could indicate the amount Mike Ashley spent to bring Steve Bruce to Newcastle. It is posited that the ‘Confidential Compensation Package’ totalling an ‘eye-watering’ £6,475,000 was paid by Newcastle to the South Yorkshire club to take Bruce to St James’ Park, reports The Shield Gazette. […]
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