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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been told to find a replacement for Manchester United captain Harry Maguire. The England defender has had an inconsistent season, despite being an ever-present in the heart of United’s back four. Ex-United defender Paul Parker, who won two Premier League titles with the Red Devils in the 1990s, says he was […]
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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is not worried by the extra demands being placed on his squad due to additional Champions League travel. The Reds’ last-16 first-leg tie away to RB Leipzig on Tuesday has already been moved to Budapest due to restrictions placed on travel to Germany. It is likely the home leg three weeks […]
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Jose Mourinho has no issue with Tottenham selling merchandise to mark their Carabao Cup Final appearance but will not be dipping into his own pocket to purchase any. Saturday’s Premier League clash at the Etihad between Manchester City and Spurs will act as a dress rehearsal for the first final of the season later this […]
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When Ollie Watkins walks out to once again lead the line for Aston Villa in the Premier League at Brighton on Saturday, he might reserve a special word of thanks for his opposite number. Because in one of those crucial sliding doors moments that shape all careers, it was Neal Maupay’s move from Brentford to […]
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We’ve done the positives; here are the negatives. Thanks to FBref and WhoScored for the Premier League statistics, all of which are per 90 minutes unless otherwise stated. Arsenal – fewest dead-ball passes leading to a goal (0.04) Just your man Willian has contributed an assist from a set piece this season and the Gunners rank […]
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Diego Costa is closing in on a move to Brazillian outfit Palmeiras, despite being linked to Wolves in January, according to reports. Costa returned to Atletico Madrid in 2010 after a short spell with Spanish rivals Valladolid. He enjoyed a brilliant couple of years for them between 2012 and 2014. In that time, he netted […]
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Darren Bent has sided with Jose Mourinho with his treatment of Gareth Bale at Tottenham, suggesting he needs to do more to get more chances. Bale rejoined Spurs on a season-long loan from Real Madrid in September 2020. He had spent the last seven years in Madrid and in that time he scored 105 goals […]
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Bruno Fernandes has admitted that he is not fully “living” his Manchester United dream with games currently played behind closed doors. The midfielder joined Man United from Sporting Lisbon in January 2020 for an initial fee of around £47m. Fernandes hit the ground running straight away in the Premier League as he got eight goals […]
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Bayern Munich have sealed the signing of RB Leipzig defender Dayod Upamencano, who has previously been linked with Liverpool and Chelsea. The 22-year-old came through the ranks with French side Valenciennes before he signed for Red Bull Salzburg in 2015. Manchester United and more big hitters in Europe were also interested in him at the […]
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Michael Owen believes Manchester City will be able to expose Tottenham’s defensive frailties on Saturday at the Etihad. Pep Guardiola’s side are on a phenomenal run of late. They have won 15 straight games in all competitions. This form has seen them go five points clear at the top of the Premier League. They also […]
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