Maguire ‘choke-hold’ clip could be ‘catalyst’ for VAR change

Premier League clubs are reviewing clips of incidents such as Harry Maguire’s ‘choke-hold’ on Cesar Azpilicueta as the league looks to improve VAR, according to a report. Manchester United and Chelsea went toe-to-toe in driving rain at an empty Old Trafford in October last year, where Blues goalkeeper Edouard Mendy capped a fine performance with […]

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Nutmegging refs & lobbing GKs: Pulga Rodriguez is an artist

The element of surprise can be everything in football. Remember when Everton manager Roberto Martinez stuck Romelu Lukaku out wide to catch Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal unawares in 2014? He repeated the trick with Belgium against Brazil at the 2018 World Cup and it worked again – but only because he’d rarely used the tweak since. Then there was Sheffield […]

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Lingard reveals Southgate role in West Ham loan move

Manchester United loanee Jesse Lingard has revealed how Gareth Southgate convinced him to stay in the Premier League this summer. Lingard chose to join West Ham despite having numerous offers from abroad and at home in England. It has been a good choice so far with Lingard contributing five goals and two assists in seven […]

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Debunking the three main myths around Newcastle supporters

The Newcastle fans are fighting back. Send your mails for or against them to theeditor@football365.com   Not fearing Ole Paul McDevitt makes very valid and sensible points regarding the effects of this season’s congested fixtures and that teams with lesser injuries and/or bigger squad sizes would fare better than the rest. But that doesn’t mean […]

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Furious Man Utd star ‘apologises’ to Solskjaer over Milan outburst

Eric Bailly has apologised to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his Man Utd team-mates over his behaviour following their victory over AC Milan in the Europa League, according to reports. The Ivory Coast international has played 100 times in all competitions since his move from Villarreal for around £30m in 2016. Bailly has been plagued with injuries […]

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Where are they now? Germany’s U21 Euros winners that beat England

England had a squad stacked with talent for the Under-21 Euros in Poland back in 2017, but they couldn’t make it past the semi-finals, losing a penalty shootout to Germany after a 2-2 draw. The likes of Jordan Pickford, Ben Chilwell, James Ward-Prowse and Tammy Abraham turned out for Aidy Boothroyd’s Young Lions on that […]

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Elano at Man City: The rise and fall of an FM hero turned real

Manchester City have boasted many a Brazilian down the years – but none have been quite like Elano. Elano Blumer, to give him his full name, arrived from Shakhtar Donetsk in August 2007 for a reported £8 million. His time in Ukraine was the perfect preparation for the inclement weather and rough-and-tumble of the British game. […]

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Man Utd, Man City linked with £17m move for in-form striker

Man Utd and Man City are both hoping to sign Red Bull Salzburg striker Patson Daka, according to reports. The 22-year-old has been in exciting form this season, scoring 20 goals in just 18 Austrian Bundesliga matches. He’s one of Salzburg’s best talents and looks set to become a top-quality player in Europe. FEATURE: Top […]

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Everton to target Koulibaly as Ancelotti receives funds

Everton have emerged as a new contender for Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly, according to reports. The 29-year-old has been heavily linked with both Liverpool and Manchester United in recent months. Jurgen Klopp supposedly wants Koulibaly to partner Virgil Van Dijk on the Dutchman’s return from injury. FEATURE: Fred or foe? Comparing the Man Utd man […]

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Lingard: Southgate advised me to secure Premier League loan

Jesse Lingard has revealed that England boss Gareth Southgate told him to secure a Premier League loan move. The winger joined West Ham on loan from Manchester United in January and has been an instant hit. He’s scored five goals in his first seven Prem matches to help the Hammers in their push for a […]

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