We’re not top-four contenders: Unai Emery plays down Aston Villa’s strong start
Boss Unai Emery has ruled out a top-four charge despite Aston Villa’s strong start to the season. Villa go to Wolves on Sunday sitting fifth in the Premier League ahead of the weekend’s fixtures. They are the second top scorers in the division with 18 goals, one behind Brighton who they smashed 6-1 last weekend. […]
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Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino knows importance of Burnley game after two wins
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has stressed that “every single game is important” as the Blues look to continue their winning run at Burnley. They have secured back-to-back wins after beating Brighton 1-0 in the League Cup and seeing off west London rivals Fulham 2-0 in the Premier League on Monday. Up next for Chelsea is […]
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Carlo Ancelotti insists Real Madrid have to be at their best to defeat Osasuna
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti insists only a top-drawer performance from his players will suffice if they are to overcome Osasuna on Saturday. Los Blancos top LaLiga with seven wins and one defeat from their opening eight games, one point above their bitter rivals Barcelona. Osasuna are the visitors on Saturday, with the team from […]
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Jurgen Klopp: We haven’t looked for Alexis Mac Allister’s best position yet
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits they have not had time to properly assess where World Cup-winner Alexis Mac Allister fits into their side. The Argentina midfielder has started all seven of the club’s Premier League fixtures since arriving from Brighton in a cut-price £35million deal, but has been deployed in the nominal holding role after […]
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Eddie Howe says becoming Newcastle head coach was ‘life-changing’
Eddie Howe wakes every morning happy with the “life-changing” decision he took to become Newcastle’s head coach. The 45-year-old accepted the Magpies’ offer of employment in November 2021, just weeks after Amanda Staveley’s Saudi-backed consortium had completed its takeover. Staveley and her partners will celebrate two years at the helm on Saturday with the club […]
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Newcastle defender Tino Livramento returns to England Under-21s squad
Tino Livramento has returned to the England Under-21s squad for the first time in over 18 months. The Newcastle defender has not featured since March 2022, having suffered a serious knee injury a month later which ruled him out for over a year. He has made four appearances for Newcastle since his £32million move from […]
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Government pressed for answers on Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour
The Government has been asked to reveal what steps it has taken to investigate whether Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour assisted wealthy Russians it has sanctioned in moving their assets to the United Arab Emirates. Lawyers acting on behalf of a Ukrainian activist – who wishes to remain anonymous for fear of reprisals from Russia […]
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic: Why would you end career in Saudi Arabia over the big stage?
Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he would face no moral issues playing in Saudi Arabia, but questioned why players would not want to end their career on the big stage. Cristiano Ronaldo, Brazil striker Neymar, Karim Benzema and England midfielder Jordan Henderson are among players to have made the switch to the Saudi Pro League, along with […]
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Football rumours: Manchester City moving to extend Erling Haaland deal
What the papers say Liverpool have identified their prime target when the January transfer window opens. According to the Daily Mirror, Fluminense’s Brazilian midfielder Andre Trindade will be at the top of their list. Manchester City are turning their attention towards keeping hold of their talent. The Daily Telegraph reports the treble winners plan to […]
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On this day 2001: David Beckham’s late equaliser secures England World Cup spot
England captain David Beckham scored a last-minute free-kick on this day in 2001 to salvage a 2-2 draw against Greece and secure his country a place at the upcoming World Cup. Sven-Goran Eriksson’s team were losing 2-1 entering stoppage-time at Old Trafford and heading for a World Cup play-off with Ukraine when Beckham rescued his […]
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