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Carlos Corberan hails ‘important result’ as West Brom strengthen play-off spot

Carlos Corberan recognised the significance of West Brom’s win over Coventry as they moved seven points clear of the play-off chasing pack. Mikey Johnston’s stunning strike handed Albion an early lead before Grady Diangana put them two up at the break. Coventry came back and Haji Wright halved the deficit from the spot but despite […]

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Kylian Mbappe heads for stands after half-time exit in draw with Monaco

Kylian Mbappe was substituted at half-time as runaway Ligue 1 leaders Paris St Germain were held to a goalless draw at his former club Monaco. France star Mbappe, who is set leave PSG in the summer, waved to home supporters at Stade Louis II as he emerged from the tunnel to take a seat in […]

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Arsenal defender Ben White eager to win everything he plays

Despite long-standing claims he does not like football, winning matters to Arsenal defender Ben White. The 26-year-old England international carries a reputation as someone who sees his sport as a job and something he has no passion for. White, though, insists that is not the case and just because he does not go home and […]

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Ange Postecoglou warns players of social media risks after Ryan Sessegnon plea

Ange Postecoglou has advised his Tottenham players to take social media with a pinch of salt after a difficult week for Ryan Sessegnon. Full-back Sessegnon had surgery on his right hamstring on Monday, after an operation on his left hamstring last summer, and called for people to “be careful what you say online” in a […]

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Mauricio Pochettino: Chelsea players have learned to understand each other

Mauricio Pochettino believes his Chelsea players have learned to “understand each other” after what he called the hardest week of his Stamford Bridge tenure. The extra-time defeat to Liverpool in last Sunday’s Carabao Cup final denied his young side, who are 11th in the Premier League, the chance to lift silverware in what has so […]

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Pep Guardiola urges players not to get caught up in emotion of Manchester derby

Pep Guardiola has stressed the importance of remaining calm ahead of this weekend’s Manchester derby. The Manchester City manager wants to take the emotion out of Sunday’s crunch Premier League visit of United. The encounter marks the start of a critical month for champions City in their bid to win a fourth successive title, with […]

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Athletic Bilbao ease into Copa del Rey final with victory over Atletico Madrid

Athletic Bilbao swept past Atletico Madrid 3-0 at Estadio San Mames to seal their place in the Copa del Rey final. Leading 1-0 from the opening leg, first-half goals from brothers Nico and Inaki Williams put the hosts in control of the tie. Gorka Guruzeta swept in a third on the hour as Athletic secured […]

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Stefano Pioli urging Milan to be more ruthless as they chase second-placed Juve

Stefano Pioli called for his AC Milan side to be more “cynical” in front of goal ahead of their Serie A trip to Lazio as they look to turn the heat up on second-placed Juventus. Milan were held to a 1-1 home draw by Atalanta in their last fixture – having lost to Monza and […]

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Pep Guardiola hails ‘unbelievable’ Erling Haaland goalscoring record

Pep Guardiola hailed as “unbelievable” Erling Haaland’s goal haul after Manchester City’s top scorer hit five in the FA Cup holders’ fifth-round thrashing of Luton. The 23-year-old took his tally for the season in all competitions to 27 as he combined with the excellent Kevin De Bruyne to deliver a goalscoring masterclass in the 6-2 […]

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Jenni Hermoso happy to be enjoying football again after Luis Rubiales ordeal

Jenni Hermoso has revealed “football continues to give me life” after emerging from the controversy surrounding former Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales’ unsolicited kiss. Speaking at a press conference for the first time since Rubiales was forced to resign after kissing her on the lips in the wake of Spain’s World Cup final victory […]

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