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Robin van Persie was one of the greatest and most underrated goalscorers of his generation, albeit one with a bit of a temper. Who’s this then? Robin van Persie is still only 37 years of age. Born in Rotterdam, the six foot striker played for just four clubs: Feyenoord, Arsenal, Manchester United and Fenerbahçe. […]
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THE LONG GOOD BAILLY Eric Bailly conceded more goals (6) in 90 minutes against Tottenham in October than in 907 minutes across his other 12 appearances for Man United this season (5). He is pretty good, if not a little injury prone. So Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would quite like to keep him beyond the end of […]
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Marcelo Bielsa felt Leeds ‘did not deserve to lose’ when they were beaten 1-0 at home by Aston Villa. Leeds’ see-saw first season back in the top flight continued as they were denied back-to-back home wins after Tuesday’s 3-0 defeat of Southampton. Bielsa’s side did not hit the same heights, but the Argentinian did not […]
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Ruben Neves headed an equaliser to force Newcastle to settle for a 1-1 draw at St James’ Park. Jamaal Lascelles put the hosts in front just after the break to give the Magpies hopes of a much-needed victory to ease their relegation fears, but Neves stooped to beat the recalled Martin Dubravka with 17 minutes […]
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Aston Villa boss Dean Smith said match-winner Anwar El Ghazi will have enjoyed coming out on top against his former manager Marcelo Bielsa. El Ghazi’s early goal at Elland Road secured Villa a 1-0 win at Leeds and lifted them to within one point of the Premier League’s top six. The 25-year-old Holland midfielder played […]
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Mouth-watering penultimate day of FIFAe Club World Cup finals now complete with Zone 1, 3 and 5 winners named Three competitive fixtures saw the best two teams from Oceania, Africa & Middle East and South America face-off Three more winners to be crowned tomorrow as final day of competition heats up An explosive day of […]
“Let’s be honest, if Jack Grealish isn’t playing, Villa are not far off being a relegation team,” said Paul Merson after watching the Villans go down at home to Leicester. Merson then doubled down his stance before their trip to Leeds. “I think watching last week, it was quite worrying for me, with no Grealish, […]
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Anwar El Ghazi’s early goal clinched Aston Villa a 1-0 win at Leeds and lifted his side to within a point of the Premier League’s top six. El Ghazi was left unmarked to turn home the only goal from close range in the fifth minute and dogged defending saw Villa avenge their 3-0 home defeat […]
Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City’s 20-game winning run could be the greatest achievement of his career. The Premier League leaders maintained their charge as they ground out a hard-fought 2-1 victory over West Ham at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. Guardiola has won 29 trophies in his glittering managerial career with Barcelona, Bayern Munich and […]
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Sam Allardyce was amused by West Brom’s 1-0 win over Brighton, calling it a ‘bizarre’ game. The Baggies went ahead in the 11th minute as Conor Gallagher found Kyle Bartley in the box. The defender rose tall to head home from close range, giving keeper Robert Sanchez no chance. FEATURE: How Tuchel should spend £261.37m […]
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