Xavi does not believe Barcelona are in crisis ahead of Alaves clash
Xavi has insisted Barcelona are not in crisis as they look to get their campaign back on track against Alaves. Pressure has mounted on the Barca boss after an El Clasico defeat was followed by an unconvincing win over Real Sociedad and a midweek Champions League loss to Shakhtar Donetsk. Reports in the Catalan media […]
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Roberto De Zerbi: It’s a tough season for Brighton but we are fighting
Roberto De Zerbi says Brighton are fighting hard to keep their hopes of domestic and European success alive. The Seagulls squad is being tested to the limit but is so far holding up well, with their victory away to Ajax on Thursday putting them second in their Europa League group. They are seventh in the […]
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David Martindale counting on big-game ‘buzz’ against in-form Rangers
Livingston manager David Martindale is hoping his struggling Livingston team can rise to the occasion and find a way of halting a Rangers side he feels are “in a good place” under new boss Philippe Clement. The Ibrox team head to the Tony Macaroni Arena on Sunday in buoyant mood after winning five and drawing […]
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‘Never-say-die’ Preston delight boss Ryan Lowe
Ryan Lowe lauded Preston’s ‘never-say-die attitude’ after grabbing a late Lancashire derby winner at Blackburn. In a frenetic encounter, North End rode their luck and were grateful Arnor Sigurdsson’s volley came back off the crossbar before skipper Alan Browne gave Preston the lead with a terrific left-foot finish. Rovers hit the woodwork again before half-time […]
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Don’t worry about it – Ange Postecoglou brushes off series of Spurs setbacks
Ange Postecoglou believes Tottenham have already passed plenty of tests this season – but he will not let the absence of nine first-team players at Wolves offer up an excuse for a dropoff in performance. Spurs suffered their first defeat of the Premier League campaign on Monday in a chaotic 4-1 home loss to Chelsea, […]
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Mauricio Pochettino: Easier for new players at Man City than ‘evolving’ Chelsea
Mauricio Pochettino claimed it is easier for new players to settle at Manchester City than at Chelsea due to the huge upheaval at Stamford Bridge during the last 18 months. Eight of the 11 that started Chelsea’s 4-1 win at Pochettino’s former side Tottenham on Monday have joined since owner Todd Boehly bought the club […]
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Harry Maguire ‘showing he can do the job’ – Erik ten Hag
Harry Maguire will report for England duty next week re-established as a first-choice defender for Manchester United. When Gareth Southgate’s squad met up in October Maguire had made only two starts for Erik ten Hag’s side all season but he has been ever-present in the starting XI since, usually in a partnership with veteran Jonny […]
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Liam Lindsay earns derby spoils for Preston at Ewood Park
Liam Lindsay scored a 90th-minute winner to give Preston a dramatic 2-1 derby victory at Blackburn. An enthralling encounter looked destined to end all square after Alan Browne’s sumptuous first-half finish was cancelled out by Sammie Szmodics’ 10th of the campaign minutes after the restart. After soaking up Blackburn’s pressure, the Lilywhites grabbed a late […]
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Emma Hayes admits ‘ time is right’ to step down as Chelsea manager
Emma Hayes said the “time is right” for her to step down as Chelsea manager after it was confirmed last week she will leave the Women’s Super League champions at the end of the season. However, she would not be drawn on reports linking her with the vacant United States national team job, and said […]
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John Stones out of Chelsea clash but injury not as bad as feared
Manchester City defender John Stones will miss the champions’ Premier League trip to Chelsea on Sunday, manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed. The England international was forced off at half-time of Tuesday’s Champions League win over Young Boys with a muscular problem. Guardiola has revealed the injury is not as bad as feared but there is […]
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