Ancelotti looking forward to having ‘more complete’ Everton squad

Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti hopes the international break will provide the necessary reset for his side to make a final push for European qualification. Inconsistency has dogged the Toffees since they went top of the table in October as they have not been able to go more than four Premier League matches without losing. A […]

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Beckham: Solskjaer is doing an ‘incredible’ job at Man Utd

David Beckham has heaped praise on his former teammate Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for the job he is doing as manager of Manchester United. Solskjaer became Man United’s caretaker boss in December 2018 as he took over from Jose Mourinho. After winning 14 of his first 19 games in charge, he was given the job on […]

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Don’t be fooled, the Glazers have no strategy at Man Utd…

We can get through this international break together. Keep your thoughts coming to theeditor@football365.com…   Champions League proposals Not sure if James is genuinely from Switzerland, or if he was just nailing his colours to the mast, but patriotism is the only reason I could see any football fan being in favour of the “Swiss” system. […]

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Aston Villa are ‘a relegation team’ without Grealish, says Merson

Aston Villa are “a relegation team” without star performer Jack Grealish, according to Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson. Grealish has made 22 starts for Villa in the Premier League this season, contributing six goals and ten assists for his boyhood club. However, the England international hasn’t featured since Villa drew 0-0 at Brighton on February […]

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Bale planning to ‘go back’ to Real Madrid this summer

Gareth Bale has confirmed that he intends to return to Real Madrid next season when his loan spell with Tottenham Hotspur comes to an end. Wales captain Bale joined Spurs on loan in September and has had a mixed season with form and fitness issues dominating his second spell in north London. The 31-year-old’s Madrid […]

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Merson puzzled by Man Utd’s ‘strange and shocking’ cup exit

Paul Merson has insisted that it is vital that Manchester United “kick on and go and win a trophy” before the end of this season. Man United exited the FA Cup at the hands of Leicester City on Sunday. Former Man City forward Kelechi Iheanacho bagged a brace to help the Foxes win 3-1. Bruno […]

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Prick of the Week No. 27: Conspiracies and penalties

There’s real and distressing prickery afoot this week, but – thanks to a Harry Kane penalty – we’re going to talk mainly about conspiracy theories again because every single week the real pricks are definitely us.   So who’s this week’s prick then? Football fans, basically. Or at least a loud belligerent and significant minority […]

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Leicester City legend Frank Worthington passes away aged 72

Former Leicester City and Huddersfield Town striker Frank Worthington has sadly passed away at the age of 72. The eight-cap forward died peacefully in hospital on Monday evening following a long illness, his family announced in a statement to the PA news agency. Worthington represented more than 20 clubs in a long playing career that […]

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Merson explains why Arsenal could be mid-table again next season

Paul Merson thinks Arsenal could be a mid-table side again next season unless they “get their consistency right”. The Gunners have struggled to put a run of wins together this season with their recent record of two losses, two draws and three wins in their last seven Premier League games summing up their inconsistency. Arsenal […]

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Seven players who could win their first caps: Gil, Watkins, Musiala…

For fans, the international break is a time of frustration as they go without Premier League action for a couple of weeks. For club managers and players who haven’t been selected, it will come as a welcome rest. Yet for the players who have got the phone call, there is work to be done and […]

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