Crystal Palace 1-0 West Brom: Milivojevic piles misery on Baggies

Luka Milivojevic’s first-half penalty helped Crystal Palace take another step to safety with a 1-0 win over relegation-threatened West Brom. Wilfried Zaha, who pre-match became the first Premier League player not to take the knee, won the spot-kick and Roy Hodgson saw his players keep a third clean sheet from their last four games to […]

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Palace forward Zaha explains decision not to take the knee

Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha has explained his decision not to take the knee following his return from injury. The Ivorian international, 28, became the first Premier League player not to take the knee on Saturday. He remained standing before Palace’s match against Sam Allardyce’s West Brom. OPINION: Mendy, Tuchel build a base from which […]

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Mendy, Tuchel build a base from which Chelsea can thrive

“Edouard [Mendy] is the number one and deserves to be the number one. You cannot hide your opinion, things have to be clear and you cannot be afraid of it.” Thomas Tuchel made his feelings known on the goalkeeping situation at Chelsea after handing Kepa Arizabalaga a shock start in their 2-0 Premier League win over […]

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Comparing Varane’s stats to Man Utd’s centre-backs

Real Madrid‘s Raphael Varane is the latest centre-back being touted to bolster Manchester United‘s backline this summer. Goal report that Varane, part of France’s 2018 World Cup-winning team and a four-time Champions League winner with Madrid, is on United’s radar as the defender approaches the final year of his contract. It’s said he’s interested in […]

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Grandad’s fighting spirit helps Mount fend off £100m Chelsea duo

The fighting spirit inherited from his boxing grandfather helped Mason Mount see off the challenge to his Chelsea place from new signings Kai Havertz and Hakim Ziyech. Mount made 53 appearances for the Blues last season, missing out just once in the Premier League. There were fears Mount would be reduced to a bit-part player […]

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J’adore Raphinha: Bamford reveals secret of Leeds duo’s success

Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford says the key to his on-field understanding with Raphinha has been the ability to understand him off the field as well. The duo have contributed 18 goals and 11 assists to Marcelo Bielsa’s entertainers this season to ensure a safe mid-table berth on the club’s Premier League return. The duo’s […]

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West Ham, Saints among Prem clubs targeting Slavia Prague star

West Ham and Southampton are reportedly among four Premier League clubs eyeing Slavia Prague star Jan Kuchta. Kuchta is a 24-year-old centre forward who recently played twice against Leicester City in the Europa League. His performances in Europe and in the Czech Republic top flight could now earn him a move to England. FEATURE: The […]

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Rodriguez reveals he’s been playing for Everton in pain ‘for months’

James Rodriguez has revealed he has been battling through the pain barrier to play for Everton in recent months. The Colombian striker has only managed to complete a full 90 minutes once since his appearance against Burnley on December 5. A calf strain ruled him out for the remainder of December and despite the 29-year-old […]

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Arteta defends Partey decision during injury-hit Arsenal season

Mikel Arteta insists Thomas Partey was not rushed back from injury earlier in the season and believes Arsenal will soon see the best of the summer signing. Partey joined Arsenal from Atletico Madrid on transfer deadline day in October after the Gunners triggered his release clause. The Ghana international has struggled with injuries since moving […]

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