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Arteta hails Arsenal resilience as crucial Chelsea clash looms

Mikel Arteta has praised Arsenal for showing resilience during a difficult period and described his players as a “joy to work with” ahead of a crucial week in the Premier League title race. All three title contenders – Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City – are in action twice this week, with the Gunners taking on […]

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Sheffield Wednesday climb out of relegation zone after victory at Blackburn

Sheffield Wednesday climbed out of the Championship relegation zone with a vital 3-1 win at Blackburn. Roared on by a 7,321-strong away following, Danny Rohl’s men responded with a deserved victory on an edgy afternoon against fellow strugglers Rovers. Josh Windass’ spectacular early lob was cancelled out in the ninth minute by Sammie Szmodics’ well-taken […]

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Man City match-winner Bernardo Silva: FA ‘don’t care’ about players’ wellbeing

Match-winner Bernardo Silva has accused the Football Association of not caring about the wellbeing of players over the scheduling of Manchester City’s FA Cup semi-final. Silva scored the late clincher as a weary-looking City ground out a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Chelsea at Wembley on Saturday to book a second-successive final appearance. Yet – after […]

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Lionel Messi scores two and adds an assist as Inter Miami beat Nashville 3-1

Lionel Messi was at his brilliant best for Inter Miami on Saturday, scoring two goals and adding an assist en route to a 3-1 victory over Nashville SC. After a Franco Negri own goal gave Nashville the advantage early, Messi equalised in the 11th minute and set up Sergio Busquets’ 39th minute goal to make […]

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On this day in 2013: Luis Suarez bites Branislav Ivanovic during Anfield clash

On this day in 2013, Liverpool striker Luis Suarez attracted criticism after biting Branislav Ivanovic on the arm in a 2-2 draw with Chelsea. The Uruguay international was at the centre of several of the game’s key moments in an eventful afternoon at Anfield. Suarez conceded a penalty in the second-half for handling the ball […]

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Let’s protect the players – Mikel Arteta criticises scheduling as Arsenal go top

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta stood in unison with Manchester City counterpart Pep Guardiola in condemning the fixture schedule. Guardiola said it was “unacceptable” that his side had to play an FA Cup semi-final less than 72 hours after being in action in the Champions League on Wednesday night as they beat Chelsea at Wembley on […]

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Erik ten Hag ‘can’t be bothered’ with criticism of job he is doing at Man United

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag “can’t be bothered” with criticism of the job he is doing at Old Trafford and claims he has only been able to pick his strongest team once in 18 months. The Dutchman delivered an encouraging first season, winning the League Cup and finishing in the top four, but this […]

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Virgil van Dijk still believes Liverpool can win title race

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk insists “anything is possible” as the Reds seek to overhaul Manchester City and Arsenal in what could be a thrilling season finale. Jurgen Klopp’s side dropped to third last weekend after defeat to Crystal Palace and the initiative is now with their rivals. However, Van Dijk remains optimistic about their […]

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Grant McCann hails Doncaster’s ‘character and commitment’ after comeback victory

Doncaster manager Grant McCann hailed the “commitment and desire” of his players after they came from two goals down to beat Barrow 4-2 and secure a ninth successive victory. It appeared as though Rovers’ incredible charge from relegation danger to play-off contention had ended as goals from Emile Acquah and Rory Feely gave the Cumbrians […]

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On this day in 2018: Arsene Wenger announces his Arsenal exit

On this day in 2018, Arsene Wenger announced he would step down as Arsenal manager at the end of the season after almost 22 years in the role. Appointed in September 1996, the Frenchman had presided over a glittering period in the club’s history which yielded three Premier League titles, the last of them famously […]

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