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Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has heaped praise on Thomas Tuchel and Chelsea ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League last-16 first leg, claiming players that don’t even make the Blues first team “can very well play in any team in Europe.” The tie will take place in Bucharest instead of Madrid due to coronavirus travel restrictions […]
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Roman Abramovich ‘absolutely wants’ Erling Haaland at Chelsea and will sign the Norwegian ‘at all costs’ this summer. The 20-year-old striker –who’s scored 27 goals in all competitions this season – has a release clause of £68million, set to be activated in the summer of 2022. FEATURE: If Mbappe is the new Ronaldo, who’s the […]
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AS Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile has confirmed that he received an offer from Manchester United in the summer. The 19-year-old has enjoyed a fruitful campaign for the Ligue 1 side under former Bayern Munich boss Niko Kovac, scoring two goals in 25 appearances to help his side mount a title bid. MAILBOX: Man Utd must not […]
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Declan Rice has revealed how Jose Mourinho comments about West Ham inspired them to their 2-1 victory over Tottenham. Michail Antonio and Jesse Lingard scored at the start of each half to leave West Ham nine points clear of Spurs with a third of the season left to play. The joy of the West Ham […]
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A number of Tottenham players reportedly wish they were worked harder in training by Jose Mourinho. Having started the season brilliantly, Spurs’ form has dipped significantly with them taking just 12 points from their last 12 league games, leaving them ninth in the table and raising questions over Mourinho’s future. The top ten disappointments of […]
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Tottenham players are reportedly unhappy at the ‘lack of focus on offensive patterns’ as Jose Mourinho’s tactics are questioned in the dressing room. Having started the season brilliantly, Spurs’ form has dipped significantly with them taking just 12 points from their last 12 league games, leaving them ninth in the table and raising questions over […]
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Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel and captain Cesar Azpilicueta have praised the reaction of Callum Hudson-Odoi after his 31-minute substitute appearance during Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Southampton. The England international was withdrawn in the 76th minute at St Mary’s following his half-time introduction – a decision that has drawn criticism from Jamie Carragher – but will be […]
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Super-sub Christian Benteke netted in stoppage time to snatch the victory for Crystal Palace. The Belgium striker lashed in Andros Townsend’s cross in the fifth minute of added time to return Palace to winning ways following successive defeats which had led to growing supporter unrest. Brighton dominated proceedings at the Amex Stadium and levelled through […]
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Roy Hodgson insisted that “games are decided by goals” and not “touches in the box” after Crystal Palace’s win against Brighton. Palace took the lead just before the half-hour mark. Jordan Ayew did well as he advanced down the left before crossing it into the area. His ball in was met by Jean-Phillippe Mateta, who […]
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Jamie Carragher has argued that Virgil Van Dijk’s injury is not an “excuse” for losing “individual games” against the likes of Everton and Brighton. Liverpool have lost four consecutive home games in the league for the first time since 1923. Their problems were compounded by Merseyside rivals Everton on Sunday. Richarlison and Gylfi Sigurdsson scored […]
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