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Massimiliano Allegri says Juventus not ‘satisfied’ if they fail to beat Torino

Massimiliano Allegri says victory is the only option for Juventus in their Turin derby with Torino on Saturday. Juve host their city rivals in Serie A hoping to hang on to the coat-tails of the two Milan clubs at the top of the table. They are also looking to bounce back from a disappointing 0-0 […]

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Ollie Watkins extends stay at Aston Villa with new long-term contract

Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has signed a new long-term contract at the club. The forward, recalled to the England squad this week, is believed to have penned a five-year deal and has scored 50 goals for Villa since joining from Brentford in 2020. He netted 15 times last season to help Villa return to […]

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Mikel Arteta: Arsenal must be at best in every department to beat Man City

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal’s Community Shield victory over Manchester City was important for confidence but admitted the Gunners will need to be “at our best in every department for 100 minutes” if they are to repeat that success in the Premier League this weekend. Arsenal beat Pep Guardiola’s treble-winning side on penalties in August after […]

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Graeme Shinnie urges ‘deflated’ Aberdeen to bounce back against St Johnstone

Aberdeen captain Graeme Shinnie believes they have the squad and mentality to shake off their European exertions and frustration and deal with the visit of St Johnstone on Sunday. The Dons were looking to follow up a hat-trick of domestic wins when they hosted HJK Helsinki in the Europa Conference League on Thursday but fell […]

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Stefano Pioli demands ruthlessness as AC Milan seek response to European blank

AC Milan head for promoted Genoa on Saturday desperate to make up for drawing another Champions League blank in midweek. The Rossoneri make the trip to the Luigi Ferraris Stadium having won their last three Serie A fixtures against Verona, Cagliari and Lazio to remain level on points with leaders and derby rivals Inter at […]

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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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