Bielsa has ‘clear demand’ for Leeds in ‘classic’ against Man Utd

Marcelo Bielsa insists he needs no reminding how much victory over arch-rivals Manchester United on Sunday would mean to Leeds fans. The visit of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side to Elland Road was the first game Whites supporters looked out for when the Premier League fixture list was released in August. “I know perfectly what it […]

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‘You can keep Abramovich, we’re not swapping Delia’

Grant Holt says Norwich City’s Premier League survival chances rest on getting the structure of the club right – not spending £70million. The Canaries are already being tipped to come straight back down after securing promotion back to the top flight at the first attempt. The Norfolk club are set for a crucial summer recruitment […]

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Wembley to stage Dublin’s Euro 2020 last-16 match on June 29

Wembley will take on Dublin’s Euro 2020 last-16 match on June 29, UEFA has announced. It means England could play their first four matches of the finals at Wembley if they win Group D, before potentially moving to Rome for the quarter-finals. The semi-finals and final are also due to be played at the London […]

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Aston Villa will be without Grealish for ninth successive PL match

Aston Villa will be without Jack Grealish for a ninth successive Premier League match when they host West Brom but Wesley could make his long-awaited return this weekend. The Brazil striker has been out since rupturing knee ligaments against Burnley in September 2019 but last week he played just over an hour for the Under-23 […]

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Pundit fears Liverpool star ‘could be ruined’ at Anfield

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk “could be ruined” by his long-term injury, according to former Scotland international Frank McAvennie. The Dutchman has missed most of the season after picking up a knee injury in the first Merseyside derby of the season, with Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford heavily criticised for the challenge which led to the injury. […]

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‘Big discussions’ planned as Bruce bids to keep hold of Willock

Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce is planning “big discussions” with Arsenal over the future of loanee Joe Willock. The 21-year-old has scored three times for United since joining from the Gunners in February and the Magpies boss has been delighted with his contribution. His winner against West Ham last weekend added to an equaliser against Spurs […]

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Sakho returns to Palace training; will make summer transfer

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson’s extensive injury list is finally showing signs of easing ahead of his side’s trip to Leicester on Monday. Mamadou Sakho is among those who have returned to training, but his time at the Eagles is set to end this summer, the PA news agency understands. The French defender has struggled […]

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Brighton will have to be ‘lucky’ to beat Sheff Utd – Potter

Graham Potter has warned that Brighton cannot expect an easy ride from relegated Sheffield United as opposition players and staff will be fighting for their futures. The Blades have endured a miserable season and remote hopes of Premier League survival were finally extinguished by last weekend’s loss at Wolves. Albion are bidding to avoid joining […]

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Foden better than Gazza says former Tottenham man

Phil Foden is already better than Gazza and is going to be way better than David Silva. That is the bold claim of talkSPORT pundit and former Tottenham midfielder Jamie O’Hara. Manchester City midfielder Foden is expected to play a key role for England in this summer’s Euros. MAILBOX: Now to bleed the Glazers dry and […]

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PL exec slams ‘laughable’ Woodward as ‘angry’ PL players react

One Premier League chief executive has slammed stories claiming Ed Woodward resigned from Manchester United because he was against the European Super League as “laughable”. The 49-year-old, who joined the club in 2005, was the first high-profile departure since plans for the breakaway league were unveiled on Sunday evening. Woodward was a key figure behind […]

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