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Mikel Arteta calls for increased squad sizes as Arsenal suffer fresh injury blow

Mikel Arteta has called on the Premier League to increase squad sizes as the Arsenal boss lost another two key players through injury. Both Gabriel Jesus and Thomas Partey face “a few weeks” on the sidelines after Arteta confirmed the pair have suffered setbacks. Arsenal, who remain unbeaten in the league so far this season, […]

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Someone is making tricks – Brendan Rodgers on Celtic’s festive fixture change

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers questioned whether someone was “making tricks” over their festive fixtures after his club’s trip to Dundee was moved to Boxing Day. Rodgers and Motherwell have both expressed frustration on behalf of supporters after two cinch Premiership games were moved to accommodate live television coverage. Motherwell’s Fir Park clash with Rangers has […]

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Manchester derby takes centre stage this weekend – Premier League talking points

After a midweek of drama in European competition, the Premier League returns with plenty of eye-catching fixtures. As well as the first Manchester derby of the campaign, teams towards the bottom of the table go head to head. Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the main talking points ahead of the action. […]

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Barca star Lamine Yamal could make history as youngest ever player in El Clasico

Teenager Lamine Yamal could become the youngest man ever to play in Spain’s El Clasico on Saturday. Twelve months ago, the 16-year-old striker was turning out for Barcelona Under-19s, but he now has 13 senior appearances under his belt and has Real Madrid firmly in his sights. Yamal told Barca’s official website: “Everything I do, […]

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Massimiliano Allegri urges Juventus to build on AC Milan victory against Verona

Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri says his side have to make their impressive win at AC Milan last week count when they face Hellas Verona on Saturday. A 1-0 win at the San Siro saw Juve cut the gap on Milan to just one point, with Serie A leaders Inter two points further ahead. “Tomorrow’s match […]

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Casemiro in ‘race against the clock’ to be fit for Manchester derby

Erik ten Hag revealed Casemiro is in a “race against the clock” to make the Manchester derby and says the squad is behind Alejandro Garnacho as he faces a potential ban for a social media post. The eyes of the footballing world will be on Old Trafford this Sunday afternoon as treble winners Manchester City […]

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Thomas Tuchel confident Manuel Neuer will be stronger ahead of his Bayern return

Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel has no doubts goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will return stronger as he prepares for a first game in almost a year after breaking his leg while skiing. Neuer has been out of action since December 2022 following surgery on a lower leg fracture. After stepping up his rehabilitation, the German World […]

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