Bruce believes his experience will keep Newcastle up

Steve Bruce admits Newcastle’s current form is “nothing mouth-watering” but believes it will be enough to keep them in the Premier League. Newcastle have won only two of their last 20 games in all competitions and sit just two points above the relegation zone with nine games to play. A humiliating 3-0 defeat at fellow […]

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Hasenhuttl hopes fit-again Ings will stay at Saints amid City links

Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl hopes fit-again Danny Ings will provide an extra cutting edge for the rest of the season – and then commit his future to the club. Ings has been stepping up his recovery from a leg injury over the international break. The Saints leading scorer is expected to be in contention for […]

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McTominay: ‘Messi blamed me for Smalling elbowing him’

Scott McTominay has explained why Lionel Messi almost rejected his request for his shirt after 2019’s Champions League quarter-final tie at the Nou Camp. McTominay, who played the full 90 minutes in central midfield, witnessed Messi adorn his dazzling performance with two goals as Barcelona won 3-0 on the night and 4-0 on aggregate. Mesmerised, […]

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Arteta keen to see Arsenal approach Liverpool clash differently

Mikel Arteta wants to see Arsenal approach their fixture with Liverpool in a different way to last season – even though his side were victorious against the Premier League champions. The Gunners came from behind at the Emirates Stadium to win the corresponding game 2-1 last year. Both goals resulted from Liverpool mistakes as Virgil […]

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Juventus worried Dybala will aim to join Man Utd on a free

Juventus are worried Paulo Dybala will run down his contract and join Man Utd for free, according to reports. The Argentinian star’s contract expires in June 2022, sparking rumours of a Turin exit. Dybala has fallen out with club chiefs in recent months and now wants to secure a major move. OPINION: Why Konate is […]

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Klopp doesn’t have brilliant news on Henderson Euro hopes

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says a decision on whether Jordan Henderson takes part in Euro 2020 is out of his hands. Henderson is in rehab after tearing his groin in the Merseyside derby in February. Gareth Southgate struck a sombre note when speaking about Henderson’s potential involvement last week, saying he faced a fitness race that […]

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Cheap option? Inter slap mammoth price tag on Chelsea, City target

Inter Milan have told clubs wanting to buy Romelu Lukaku this summer that they will have to stump up €120m (£102m), according to reports. Lukaku left Manchester United to join Inter for €80m in 2019 after he claimed that he was made to feel like a scapegoat at Old Trafford for the club’s failings. His scoring record […]

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Silly England shouts and Moyes ignored for Manager of Year

It turns out this England management lark is not as easy as it seems from the press box. Plus Dean Smith gets a MotY shout over David Moyes.   Haaland cattle Erling Haaland’s representatives meeting with Barcelona and Real Madrid is newsworthy. He is one of the best young players in world football and his […]

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Grealish’s return to fitness delights Aston Villa boss Smith

Jack Grealish is in line to return for Aston Villa to aid their late push for Europe. The skipper is available having been sidelined since February with a shin problem. Villa, who host Fulham on Sunday, have only won one of their six matches without him but they still sit eight points behind the top […]

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Watch: McTominay says Smalling almost cost him Messi’s shirt

Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay believes Lionel Messi is the best player in the world, but he had to work to get the Barcelona man’s shirt. McTominay opted against United legend Cristiano Ronaldo when asked who the best in the world is, quickly answering Messi instead – and he clearly relished the prospect of facing […]

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