Man Utd plot £40m bid for ‘top target’ from Real Madrid

Man Utd are plotting a £40million bid for Raphael Varane in the coming months, according to reports. The Red Devils are keen to sign a new defensive partner for club captain Harry Maguire. Their frailties at the back were shown once again in the 4-2 home defeat to Liverpool on Thursday night. OPINION: Lampard to […]

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‘He’s gone and you think ‘sh*t’’ – Wise on Zola-like Mount

Dennis Wise admits he would have hated playing against Mason Mount and backed the Chelsea academy product to go on to captain the club. Wise skippered the Blues in the 1990s before handing the captaincy to John Terry, who in turn passed it to Gary Cahill and on to current skipper Cesar Azpilicueta. Azpilicueta will […]

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Bielsa ‘totally committed’ to Leeds; set to sign new deal

Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa is ‘totally committed’ to the club and will soon sign a new contract, according to reports. The Argentinian tactician has had a fantastic time at Elland Road since taking over in June 2018. In 2019/20, he steered the club to the Premier League by winning the Championship on 93 points. OPINION: […]

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Will Grealish make the Euro 2020 squad? ‘No doubt’

Jack Grealish still has time to book his spot in England’s Euro 2020 squad, Aston Villa manager Dean Smith believes. The midfielder made his return from three months out in Thursday’s 0-0 draw with Everton. Villa skipper Grealish had been struggling with a shin problem which had kept him out since February and damaged his […]

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Northern Ireland’s Magill on inspiring a nation – and her niece

Northern Ireland’s women recently qualified for their first major tournament Kenny Shiels’ attack-minded team have undergone a spectacular transformation Star striker Simone Magill looks ahead to EURO and World Cup challenges “The greatest sporting achievement I can think of” is quite an accolade. The instinctive temptation to dismiss it as hyperbole only increases on learning […]

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Eyes on Tokyo as D’Agostino aims to build on ‘feeling of a lifetime’

Nick D’Agostino scored the winner as Australia ended their Olympic drought “As soon as the full-time whistle blew, a few players broke down in tears” Forward netted five goals in qualifying having barely played any club football No matter what Nick D’Agostino accomplishes in his football career, he already owns a piece of priceless history. […]

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Klopp: Liverpool showed ‘great fight’ in sweeping Man Utd win

Jurgen Klopp has praised ‘outstanding’ Liverpool for showing ‘great fight’ in their win over Man Utd. The Reds started slowly at Old Trafford but went on to record a comprehensive victory on Thursday night which could prove huge in their top four push. Goals from Diogo Jota, Mo Salah and a Roberto Firmino brace helped […]

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Man Utd 2-4 Liverpool: Klopp gets first Old Trafford win

Jurgen Klopp tasted victory at Old Trafford for the first time as Liverpool breathed new life into their top-four push with a thrilling 4-2 win in the rearranged fixture against Manchester United. After anti-Glazer protestors got into the ground and onto the pitch 11 days ago, further demonstrations could not stop Thursday’s Premier League fixture […]

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Ancelotti ‘remains positive’ about top six despite draw at Villa

Carlo Ancelotti says he’s still feeling positive about Everton’s top six chances even though they dropped points to Aston Villa. The Toffees travelled to Villa Park on Thursday evening with the hope of taking an important three points. But they were held by some dogged defending from Dean Smith’s men, leaving them in eighth place […]

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Smith rules Grealish out of starting eleven for Palace game

Dean Smith says Jack Grealish will be on the bench once again for Aston Villa in their match against Crystal Palace. The England star came on as a substitute against Everton but couldn’t inspire Villa to three points. Both teams were left frustrated as it ended 0-0 at Villa Park on Thursday evening. FEATURE: Ranking […]

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