Ancelotti: James has not been distracted by Copa America

Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti insists James Rodriguez has not been distracted by this summer’s Copa America after a disappointing end to the campaign. The Colombia playmaker missed Wednesday’s game against Wolves due to “fatigue” and has made just 26 appearances in his first season after being troubled by a calf injury which will keep him […]

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Tuchel: Chelsea securing top four avoids extra pressure on CL final

Thomas Tuchel has insisted that he is keen for Chelsea to secure their spot in the top four to ensure that there is no added pressure on the Champions League final. Chelsea will qualify for next term’s Champions League with a win at Aston Villa in Sunday’s Premier League finale, which would achieve the Blues’ […]

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Parker says Fulham ‘never let anyone down’ this season

Scott Parker wants Fulham fans to get behind a team he insists has “never let anyone down through lack of effort” despite their relegation from the Premier League. Craven Cottage will welcome up to 2,000 supporters on Sunday for the visit of Newcastle, which was heralded as a relegation showdown earlier in the season before […]

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‘It is normal’ – Mason plays down Kane’s comments on Spurs exit

Interim Spurs boss Ryan Mason has insisted that Harry Kane’s comments regarding his future are “normal” as no player wants to finish their career with regrets. Kane has been speaking about his future this week after reportedly telling the club he wants to leave, and made a range of pointed statements which affirmed the notion […]

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‘Excited’ Potter claims Spurs job ‘nothing I have considered’

Brighton boss Graham Potter insists taking over at Tottenham is “nothing I have considered”. Potter remains among the favourites to become the permanent successor to Jose Mourinho at Premier League rivals Spurs. But the 46-year-old, who has received widespread praise for Albion’s slick style of play, says he is fully committed to his current club […]

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Guardiola gives Aguero fitness update; responds to Kane links

Pep Guardiola is hopeful Sergio Aguero will be fit enough for one final Etihad Stadium appearance for Manchester City on Sunday. Aguero, City’s record scorer with 258 goals, is leaving the club at the end of the season. The Argentinian has had an injury-hit last campaign, and has missed the last two games, but manager […]

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Klopp guarded over future of ‘sensational guy’ Wijnaldum

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp refused to be drawn on the future of out-of-contract midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum. The Holland international’s existing deal expires next month and he has been heavily linked with, among others, a reunion with former national team boss Ronald Koeman at Barcelona. Negotiations between the club and the player have not secured an […]

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Nuno Espirito Santo to leave Wolves at the end of the season

Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo will leave at the end of this season, the Premier League club have announced. The Portuguese boss guided the club from the Championship and into the Europa League, while he also became the first boss to guide a Wolves team into a European quarter-final for almost 50 years last season. […]

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Mathias Pogba tells his brother to leave Man Utd for Barcelona

Mathias Pogba hopes his brother Paul leaves Man Utd in the summer transfer window to move to Spanish giants Barcelona. Pogba was linked with a move to Barcelona a couple of years ago when he was unsettled at Old Trafford with his brother Matias claiming at the time that the France international had spoken to […]

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Arteta rules out Willock sale amid £20m Newcastle rumours

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says Joe Willock is going to be part of his squad next season amid rumours Newcastle United want to buy him. The 21-year-old Arsenal midfielder scored his sixth goal in as many Premier League games for the Magpies in Wednesday’s 1-0 win over relegated Sheffield United, taking his tally to seven […]

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