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‘Thiago isn’t changing Liverpool for the better’

The former Reds midfielder has doubled down on claims that the Spanish playmaker is slowing Jurgen Klopp’s side down as an attacking force

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‘Fernandes needs trophy to join greats like Cantona’

The ex-Red Devils star has hailed a playmaker for raising standards at Old Trafford, but admits tangible success is required to stand alongside icons

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‘Ozil gone but Willian & Pepe pose similar problems’

The former Gunners striker concedes that two out-of-sorts forwards are presenting their manager at Emirates Stadium with more unwelcome headaches

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Klopp vows to get Liverpool forwards firing again

The Reds boss saw his Egyptian frontman net twice at Old Trafford, but a testing run of results was extended by a 3-2 defeat in FA Cup competition

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‘Lampard knows £200m spend will dictate future’

The former Blues manager believes a man he worked with at Stamford Bridge is capable of proving himself in the most demanding of roles

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‘Odegaard could be an embarrassment like Suarez’

The ex-Gunners striker sees plenty of potential in a Norwegian midfielder, but those at Emirates Stadium have seen their fingers burned in the past

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‘Robertson & Alexander-Arnold lacking quality’

The former Reds midfielder believes that form will return to Jurgen Klopp’s squad, with one win all that is required to get them going again

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‘Arsenal are baffling, the best they can do is sixth!’

The former Gunners winger was surprised to see the pack shuffled against Southampton, with the holders seeing silverware ripped from their grasp

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‘Man Utd title triumph & Pogba transfer is win-win’

The former Red Devils defender admits few would have spent big on the Frenchman prior to Christmas, but his stock is rising once more

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‘Liverpool won’t sign a centre-half until the summer’

The Reds have seen plenty of targets mooted for the January window, but a former defender at Anfield is not expecting any movement

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‘Lampard was a winner but he’s not a player anymore’

The former Blues frontman believes too many tweaks have been made to plans at Stamford Bridge in what has been an inconsistent season

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Cavani explains how he became a 400-goal striker

The Uruguayan frontman was snapped up by the Red Devils as a free agent in 2020, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer buying into his vast experience

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Pulisic sees ‘no ceiling’ for USMNT & sets Chelsea target

The American forward wants European success at club level in 2021 and is enjoying playing with the likes of Weston McKennie on an international stage

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‘The FA Cup made Arteta so what is he doing?’

The former Gunners midfielder was stunned to see so many changes made at St Mary’s, with another route to silverware being blocked off

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Messi presenting Koeman & Barca with penalty poser

The Blaugrana have been fluffing their lines from 12 yards on a regular basis, with the absence of an Argentine superstar hitting them hard

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Man Utd plan loan move for €10m teenager Pellistri

The Red Devils have high hopes for the Uruguayan youngster, but are aware that his ongoing development will require regular game time

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Dias happy to keep things old school at Man City

The Portugal international has slotted seamlessly into the fold at the Etihad Stadium, with his game all about keeping opponents at arm’s length

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‘Van Dijk ahead of Salah in Liverpool contract queue’

The Reds legend believes the Premier League champions need to be getting another attacker, centre-half and midfielder onto their books

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Rodgers wants playmaker amid Leicester’s links to Eriksen

The Foxes boss admits he is in the market for another attacking midfielder, with a former Tottenham star said to be in his sights

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Date set for Ozil signing as Fener fend off rival interest

The Turkish giants have had to wait for a quarantine period to be taken in, but they expect a deal to be finalised for the German on Tuesday

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‘Solskjaer needed time & Man Utd are now his team’

The former Red Devils striker is pleased to see a coach working under the most intense pressure proving that he can deliver on expectations

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‘Liverpool need £20m stop-gap, not Upamecano or Koulibaly’

The Reds legend believes another centre-half needs to be signed in the January window, but he is not looking for a superstar to be landed

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Keown welcomes Ryan signing at Arsenal

The Gunners have bolstered their ranks by tying up a loan deal that will see the Australia international link up with them from Brighton

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‘Thiago like Coutinho & is Liverpool’s best player’

The Reds legend has continued to be impressed by the former Bayern Munich star, with struggles for results considered to be a collective issue

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Mourinho responds to Ings links & Alli absence

The Tottenham boss has suggested that he has no need for another striker and claims a midfielder being linked with a move has been nursing a knock

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‘Odegaard talented but risky for Arsenal’

The former Gunners striker admits the Norwegian has the potential to star for the Gunners, but he is an unproven quantity in English football

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‘With Ozil gone, Arsenal can talk about something else’

The former Gunners defender is looking forward to having other topics to discuss at Emirates Stadium now that a German midfielder has departed

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Klopp: Liverpool transfers are out of my hands

The Reds boss was expected to dip into the market for another centre-half, but there has been no winter movement at Anfield so far

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Piazon questions 'business' of Chelsea loan system

The Brazilian midfielder was taken to west London in 2011, but took in seven spells elsewhere across an eight-year period before linking up with Braga

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Liverpool youngster Williams opens up on 'stick'

The Anfield academy graduate is held in high regard on Merseyside, but he has faced some testing moments in his short senior career

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‘Liverpool strikers aren’t getting tested in training’

The former Reds goalkeeper believes the struggle for goals being endured by Jurgen Klopp’s side is down to a lack of match sharpness

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Ronaldo not world’s best but an inspiration like Ibra - Weah

The former Rossoneri frontman believes an enigmatic Swede can play into his 40s, with a Portuguese superstar looking to do likewise

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‘Alexander-Arnold needs to learn how to defend’

The former Reds defender admits that the Premier League champions have good options available to them, but believes a change in approach is required

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Real Madrid boss Zidane tests positive for Covid-19

The Frenchman, who was on the touchline for a shock Copa del Rey defeat to Alcoyano, will now enter a period of self-isolation

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‘Pogba is becoming Man Utd’s game-changer’

The ex-Red Devils striker is delighted to see a divisive figure at Old Trafford silencing his critics and proving his worth in a title-chasing side

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‘Salah, Mane & Firmino paid to score & deserve criticism’

The former Reds striker can appreciate why a finger of blame is being pointed in the direction of a misfiring attacking unit at Anfield

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Maguire ignoring table as Man Utd turn doubters into believers

The Red Devils have exceeded expectations this season to top the standings, but nobody at Old Trafford is getting carried away

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‘Liverpool look shot & a shadow of their former selves’

The Reds have gone five Premier League games without a win, failing to score in four of them, and are in danger of slipping off the title pace

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‘Fernandes blip shouldn’t concern Man Utd’

The former Red Devils striker considers a dip in form from the talismanic playmaker to be normal, and says a spark will be found soon

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‘Ings would be perfect for Spurs’

The former Tottenham midfielder would like to see his old club firm up reported interest in the prolific frontman who has been shining for the Saints

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Pogba: Martial doesn’t have Cavani ‘quality’

The Red Devils opted to snap up the experienced Uruguayan as a free agent in the summer of 2020, with that decision now being vindicated

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Henderson: Liverpool don’t have attack problem, it’s a team issue

The Reds skipper says the Premier League holders will not dwell on events of the recent past as they aim to remain in a strong position

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Rivaldo backs Neymar-Messi reunion at PSG

The Blaugrana legend can see the talismanic forward walking away from Camp Nou and says there is huge appeal in a move to France

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Ronaldo greatest goalscorer claims refuted by Czech FA

The Juventus and Portugal frontman has reached 760 efforts for club and country, with many suggesting that he now heads another all-time list

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Wijnaldum claims ‘no update’ on Liverpool future

The Netherlands international midfielder continues to run down his current contract at Anfield and could become a free agent in the summer

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‘Rudiger isn’t good enough to play for Chelsea’

The former Blues goalkeeper believes Frank Lampard should be overlooking a German centre-half, with there better options available to him

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Pogba wants Man Utd to be ‘arrogant’ in title challenge

The World Cup-winning France international knows what is required to land the biggest prizes and says the Red Devils must remain focused

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Trippier to Man Utd talk surprises Meulensteen

A Red Devils raid on Atletico Madrid for another right-back has been mooted, but Sir Alex Ferguson’s former assistant is not sure they need one

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Klopp won’t let Liverpool questions be a distraction

The Reds boss concedes that his side need to raise their game, but he is eager to avoid using past successes as a benchmark for the present

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'Lightweight Havertz needs a shake'

The former Blues defender believes his fellow German requires better leadership at Stamford Bridge after struggling in English football so far

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Saka has world-class potential - Lauren

The former Gunners defender is a big fan of the left-sided England international and considers Gabriel Martinelli to be “one of the best talents”

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‘Brilliant Pogba can play alongside Fernandes’

The former Red Devils defender says that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is having to learn how to “trust” the World Cup-winning midfielder

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Lauren wants Arsenal to sign 'the best' to win trophies

The former Gunners defender is reluctant to be drawn on the identity of those that the Gunners should sign, but he would welcome additions

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Thiago criticism very harsh - Aldridge

Questions have been asked of whether the Spain international is the right option for the Reds, but the former frontman has come to his defence

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Pogba ‘all about winning’ at Man Utd

The France international midfielder netted another crucial goal for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side to help them to victory away at Fulham

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‘Smith Rowe all over the place like Ozil never was’

The legendary former Gunners striker has piled more praise on an exciting playmaker who has nailed down a place in Mikel Arteta’s plans

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Messi handed two-game ban for first Barca red card

The Argentine superstar was dismissed during a Spanish Super Cup clash with Athletic Club and is now due to serve a suspension

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‘Mount deserves to be Lampard’s teacher’s pet’

The former Blues winger sees plenty of potential being unlocked in a home-grown star, with more goals being added to the playmaker’s game

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‘Messi can be convinced, he wants to stay at Barca’

A man looking to take in a second spell as president of the Liga giants believes a superstar forward can be tied to fresh terms at Camp Nou

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Zidane won’t be drawn on Mbappe & Alaba

The Blancos boss has steered around questions of possible transfer targets and assured an on-loan striker that he remains in his thoughts

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‘Man Utd will leave January window alone’

The former Red Devils defender cannot see money being spent for the sake of it at Old Trafford, with a settled squad exceeding expectations

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We are Chelsea & we fight for everything! - Azpilicueta

The Blues captain is eager to point out that an expensively-assembled squad remains a work in progress, but lofty targets are still being set

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‘Plenty of clubs will want Van de Beek if he flops at Man Utd’

The former Red Devils coach, who worked at Old Trafford under Louis van Gaal, believes the talented midfielder needs time to settle in England

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‘If Ozil was a top player, Arsenal wouldn't have frozen him out’

The former Gunners defender is not surprised to see a World Cup winner that has been cast out at Emirates Stadium heading through the exits

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My god, what a goalkeeper Alisson is! – Klopp

The Reds coach saw his Brazilian shot-stopper come to the rescue once again as a goalless draw was played out with Manchester United at Anfield

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‘Maguire has become a top centre-half for Man Utd’

The former Red Devils midfielder has been impressed by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side in 2020-21, with a title bid being pieced together

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‘Werner one of the best & Chelsea are using him wrong’

The Southampton boss, who worked with a prolific goalscorer at RB Leipzig, believes he is at his best when used as a central frontman

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Ozil must be desperate to play after Arsenal saga – Wenger

The former Gunners boss, who took the German playmaker to Emirates Stadium, believes a World Cup winner will thrive again in Turkey

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‘Haaland would carry Man Utd over title line’

The former Red Devils winger would love to see a prolific Norwegian striker at Old Trafford, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer lacking a leading frontman

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‘Salah has a lot of selfishness in his game again’

The former Reds striker believes an Egyptian frontman is trying to do too much by himself, with Jurgen Klopp’s side struggling for an attacking spark

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‘Aubameyang still below par for Arsenal’

The former Gunners frontman hopes the Gabonese can get back on the goal trail and is looking forward to seeing Thomas Partey get up to speed

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‘New striker would be icing on the cake for Man City’

The former Blues defender believes Pep Guardiola’s are already title favourites in 2020-21, but would like to see more firepower at the Etihad Stadium

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Chiellini: Inter outplayed Juve in every area

The veteran defender admits the Bianconeri were far from their best in a disappointing defeat to their rivals, and he is looking for a response

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‘Wasteful Firmino sounding alarm bells for Liverpool’

The former Reds striker saw Jurgen Klopp’s side draw another blank in a 0-0 stalemate with Manchester United, with goals drying up of late

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Maguire lauds Man Utd ‘depth’ after Lindelof display

The Red Devils captain was delighted with the defensive showing from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side as they held Liverpool to a goalless draw at Anfield

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‘Salah might want Real or Barca on his CV’

The former Reds defender believes the Egyptian forward may be keen on testing himself in La Liga while enjoying the peak years of his career

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Salah eases exit fears after Barca and Real talk

The Egyptian forward admits that his future lies “in the hand of the club” at Anfield, and he has no plans to push for a transfer elsewhere

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Lampard reluctant to compare Werner with Torres

The Blues invested heavily in another proven frontman over the summer, but he is experiencing similar struggles to the Spanish striker

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‘Great players like Messi will always be on PSG’s list’

The sporting director at Parc des Princes has refused to rule out a move being made to add another superstar attacker to Mauricio Pochettino’s squad

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Solskjaer explains substitution that led to Fernandes strop

The Red Devils boss opted to replace the Portuguese midfielder late on at Anfield, with that decision not going down too well with the player involved

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Shaw credits Telles with bringing out his best

The highly-rated defender has struggled for form and fitness at times during his spell at Old Trafford, but is now a key man for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

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Stones tired of watching England on TV

The 26-year-old centre-half has earned 39 caps for his country, but has not figured for the Three Lions since 2019 amid struggles for domestic form

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‘Mount better than Lampard at 22 but won’t match a legend’

The former Blues player and coach sees a playmaker of the present on a positive learning curve but doubts he can emulate the efforts of his manager

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‘Liverpool may need loans as top talent won’t want move’

The former Reds defender doubts that a proven centre-half can be found in January as no-one will want to be behind Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez

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‘Pogba possesses magic, he needs right system at Man Utd’

The Red Devils’ club-record signing endured a frustrating afternoon during a goalless draw with Liverpool, but he has found a spark of late

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‘Could Buendia or Bissouma handle step up to Arsenal?’

The former Gunners striker can appreciate why fresh faces will be sought in the winter window, but he wants the “right players” to be targeted

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Fred ‘suffered’ with £52.5m flop tag at Man Utd

The Brazil international midfielder found the going tough at Old Trafford on the back of a big-money move from Shakhtar Donetsk in 2018

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‘Man Utd’s best signing? Rio over Ronaldo’

The former Red Devils defender believes a centre-half snapped up from Leeds was Sir Alex Ferguson’s best business during his time at the club

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‘Sh*t, I’ve taken Thierry’s number!’ – Walcott on Henry & Messi

The former Arsenal winger, who is now at Southampton, has been reflecting on his time in north London and facing a Barcelona legend

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‘Sad that Ozil won’t finish in right way at Arsenal’

The former Gunners defender is disappointed to see a World Cup winner being edged out of the back door at Emirates Stadium

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Minamino didn’t feel deserving of Premier League medal

The Japan international moved to Anfield midway through the 2019-20 campaign and ended a disrupted season with a title party

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Ighalo has Premier League offers after Man Utd loan

The Nigerian striker is approaching the end of his time at Old Trafford and is now mulling over his options when it comes to a next move

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‘If Messi goes, Barcelona must thank & respect him’

The former Blaugrana forward is reluctant to predict what will happen at Camp Nou this summer, with there a chance that a legend will move on

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Fernandes would be at Newcastle were it not for court case

The former Magpies manager has revealed that efforts were made to take the Portuguese playmaker to St James’ Park, but they ultimately came to nothing

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‘Ter Stegen above Valdes & could be Barca’s best ever’

The Blaugrana legend says a star of the present can be ranked above many from the past, with a reliable No.1 “one of the best in the world”

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Giroud out to emulate Ibrahimovic’s longevity

The World Cup-winning France international striker is now 34 years of age, but he remains as driven as ever and sees no reason to start slowing down

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‘Man Utd’s best since Ferguson? They’ve spent enough!’

The former defender, who collected five Premier League titles during his time at Old Trafford, sees Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side in a “strong position”

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Man Utd aren’t 'direct competition' for Liverpool, City are

The Anfield icon is not convinced that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side can maintain a challenge for the Premier League crown in 2020-21

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Mane excited by Thiago ‘magic’ at Liverpool

The Reds forward is enjoying working alongside the Spain international, with the summer signing from Bayern Munich clear of injury issues

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‘Dembele can benefit from Messi exit at Barcelona’

The Blaugrana legend has talked up the France international on a regular basis and believes he can become an important figure at Camp Nou

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Robson impressed by Maguire leadership at Man Utd

The legendary former Red Devils skipper sees qualities in the England international defender that make him a perfect leader at Old Trafford

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Solskjaer won’t rule out further Man Utd exits

The Red Devils have already parted with Timothy Fosu-Mensah and there may be more movement before the January window swings shut

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Ronaldo backs ‘different’ CR7 to play until he’s 40

The former Blancos striker believes the Portuguese superstar can remain at the top for several years & has aired his surprise at Bernabeu business

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Salah denies being driven by Golden Boot glory

The Egyptian frontman has finished as the Premier League’s top marksman in two of his three seasons at Anfield and is chasing down a hat-trick

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Mane offers injury update & reflects on goal struggles

The Senegalese forward has been nursing a slight knock but he is ready to shine for the Reds again ahead of a crunch top-of-the-table clash

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‘Upamecano would be a great signing for Liverpool’

The Reds legend is not convinced that a top talent can be acquired during the January window, especially one attracting rival interest

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‘Neymar & Mbappe are a joke, they are like robots!’

The Dijon defender has faced France and Brazil internationals already this season, with the difficulties he experienced highlighted in a 4-0 defeat

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Willian explains Arsenal struggles after move from Chelsea

The experienced Brazil international forward was considered to be quite a coup for the Gunners, but he has fallen short of expectations so far

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Rooney retires from playing after being named Derby boss

The former England captain, who had been in temporary charge following the dismissal of Phillip Cocu, is filling his first managerial role

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Barcelona postpone presidential election

The Catalan giants will not be putting a new board of directors in place any time soon, with plans at Camp Nou having to be revised

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Spurs yet to make Bale future decision

It has been suggested that the Welsh forward will be sent back to Spain in the summer, but his current boss says that matter has not been discussed

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‘Bayern lack depth after losing Coutinho & Thiago’

The World Cup winner believes Hansi Flick needs greater options in order to be able to rest and rotate at the Allianz Arena

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‘Tierney can be Arsenal captain & best left-back in PL’

The former Gunners star has been impressed by the impact made at Emirates Stadium by an ex-Celtic full-back who is currently nursing a knock

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Pogba ‘hates being on the bench’

The France international, who has been dropped by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer before, admits that his manager faces a tough choice in midfield

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‘Kane must pick between trophies and being a legend’

The former Tottenham defender has been discussing transfer talk surrounding the star striker and those linking Dele Alli with a move elsewhere

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Zlatan plans talks to extend Milan deal beyond 40th birthday

The enigmatic Swedish striker has been working on short-term deals at San Siro and says another could be in the offing

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‘Zaha at Arsenal? I’d love to see it'

The Gunners legend can appreciate why the big-money transfer was not pushed through in 2019, but believes interest from north London should remain

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‘Pogba & Man Utd benefitting from quiet window’

The former Red Devils defender admits “everything has been said” about a fellow countryman’s future, with a period of calm coming at the right time

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Man Utd clash is a bigger game for Liverpool - Carragher

The Reds legend is excited to see two old adversaries battle it out in a title tussle, with the two rivals rarely in contention at the same time

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Man Utd should snap up Fofana - Scholes

With another transfer window open for business, the Red Devils legend believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer needs to be bolstering his defensive ranks

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‘Chelsea are always in the market for a striker’

The former Blues frontman believes Frank Lampard already has options on his books at Stamford Bridge that will allow his side to be more destructive

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Solskjaer never pressed panic button during Pochettino rumours

The Norwegian has faced plenty of questions of his future since returning to Old Trafford, but he knew a big job was never going to be easy

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‘Lampard’s position is in danger, he spent £250m!’

The former Blues defender admits that a big summer spend at Stamford Bridge has raised expectations and pressure to deliver

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Liverpool 'nervous’ about Man Utd - Souness

The Reds legend admits Jurgen Klopp’s side are “huffing and puffing” at the moment, with the defending champions scratching around for form

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‘Diego Costa would add character to Arsenal squad’

The former Gunners defender has sought to defend Nicolas Pepe from critics of his form, while admitting that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is struggling

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‘No date set for Van Dijk return, which is a worry’

The ex-Reds full-back is waiting to see when senior centre-halves can return to the fold, with there still little reason to spend big on alternatives

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‘Pogba has cut out flashy stuff & can be trusted again’

The former Red Devils midfielder has been impressed by recent showings from a World Cup winner and wants more minutes for Mason Greenwood

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‘Man Utd vulnerable but Liverpool in fragile state’

The former Reds star admits that a recent wobble from the defending champions, along with a lengthy injury list, is cause for concern at Anfield

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‘Alexander-Arnold facing same issue as Salah & looks fried’

The former Reds midfielder believes an academy graduate scratching around for form at Anfield remains England’s top choice in his chosen position

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‘Mahrez was predictable but now he’s unplayable’

Two former Blues stars have been singing the praises of a tricky forward who has taken his game to new heights at the Etihad Stadium

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‘Messi wants to finish career at Barca, Xavi will help that’

One of the leading candidates to become the Blaugrana’s next president remains convinced that a talismanic figure can be kept at Camp Nou

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Arsenal appoint new director of football operations

Richard Garlick, who has previously filled a similar role at West Brom, will be filling a behind the scenes role at Emirates Stadium

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‘Pogba went missing too often, but form is back’

The former Red Devils coach wants to see a World Cup winner deliver on a consistent basis after rediscovering a spark over recent weeks

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Robertson admits to ‘difficult situation’ with Gerrard

The Scotland international has made no secret of his allegiance to Celtic and admits he finds it tough to wish a Reds icon well at Rangers

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Ceballos explains reasons for second Arsenal loan

The Spanish midfielder is pleased to be playing for fellow countryman Mikel Arteta, with his game improving all the time at Emirates Stadium

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‘Martinelli injury blow would’ve been heartbreaking’

The former Gunner is pleased to hear that another setback suffered by the Brazilian forward is less serious than initially thought

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Man Utd are in the title race, City aren’t - Silvestre

The former Red Devils defender claims only three sides can claim the crown this season, with Pep Guardiola’s side ruled out of the running

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Aston Villa postpone Everton clash amid Covid-19 outbreak

Dean Smith’s side, who have seen their ranks depleted over recent weeks, have seen their request for another game to be called off accepted

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‘Liverpool vs Man Utd is best of the best’

The former Reds star admits that he relished meetings with arch-rivals, while he has also reflected on his Champions League-winning exploits

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‘Man Utd’s patience in Solskjaer rewarded after false dawns’

The former Red Devils defender believes the club’s class of 2020-21 can compete for the Premier League title after hitting top spot in the table

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‘Cavani a masterstroke like Ibrahimovic & Larsson’

The former Red Devils frontman is delighted to see another experienced goalscorer at Old Trafford, with value found down that route in the past

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Arsenal icon Wright ‘f*cking upset’ at Ozil saga

The former Gunners striker is still bemused as to why a World Cup winner on a lucrative contract has been frozen out of Mikel Arteta’s plans

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‘No point Fernandes being the best if he wins nothing’

The former Red Devils striker has praised Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for spotting the potential in a Portugal international playmaker

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Emery ‘tried to help’ outcast Ozil at Arsenal

The former Gunners boss says he did all he could during a spell at Emirates Stadium to bring the best out of a divisive performer

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‘Sarr would be a fantastic addition at Liverpool’

The Reds legend would like to see another Senegal international at Anfield, but admits a proven centre-half remains the priority at present

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Fabregas acts as inspiration for Gilmour

The highly-rated 19-year-old midfielder grew up watching a former Blues star in action and wants to model his game on that of a Spanish schemer

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‘Cavani is off the charts, his output at 33 is outstanding’

The former Red Devils defender, who is now on the books at Burnley, has also acknowledged the impact made at Old Trafford by Bruno Fernandes

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‘Kane is staying at Spurs until 2024’

The former Tottenham midfielder cannot see a star striker going anywhere in upcoming transfer windows, with his immediate future in north London

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‘Solskjaer laying foundations for exciting future’

The ex-Red Devils winger is delighted to see a Norwegian that he once played alongside pushing a heavyweight back into contention for major honours

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‘Thiago has to play, he sees killer pass for Liverpool’

The former Reds striker wants to see the defending champions include a classy playmaker within their starting XI at Anfield on Sunday

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‘Lukaku is like Shaq, a force of nature!’

The Nerazzurri midfielder admits that the Belgium international is almost impossible to stop, with his club colleagues finding that out in training

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‘Werner didn’t hide during 12-game goal drought’

The Germany international has been finding the going tough of late, but he was back on the scoresheet in an FA Cup win over Morecambe

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‘Man Utd ordinary without Fernandes & Liverpool are better’

The former Reds striker believes Jurgen Klopp’s side can put down a serious marker at Anfield on Sunday if they stick to what they are good at

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De Gea warns Man Utd not to let title chance slip

The Spanish goalkeeper was part of the last Red Devils squad to secure domestic dominance under Sir Alex Ferguson, but that success was back in 2013

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‘Milner is like Ibrahimovic & can play until he’s 40’

A former Manchester City team-mate of the ex-England international believes a hard-working 35-year-old can remain at the top for several more years

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Hudson-Odoi aware of his ‘flaws’ at Chelsea

The Stamford Bridge academy graduate acknowledges that he has room for improvement, with the plan being to prosper under the guidance of Frank Lampard

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Lewandowski’s €50 bet with Klopp helped him become The Best

The prolific Polish frontman found the going tough after moving to Germany, but his remarkable skill set was honed by the current Liverpool boss

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Messi’s successor at Barcelona picked out by Eto’o

The legendary striker, who thrived in Catalunya during his playing days, believes the Blaugrana have a suitable heir to the current king of Camp Nou

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Mourinho responds to Ozil’s ‘retire over Spurs move’ jibe

The Portuguese coach has been quizzed on a comment from the World Cup winner in which he said he could never bring himself to cross north London

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‘Pulisic is too good for Chelsea, he’s being wasted’

The former United States international feels a countryman plying his trade in England is being let down by those around him

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‘Alexander-Arnold has to improve a tonne’

The former Reds star admits that an England international has been struggling of late, with there obvious areas that he needs to work on

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‘Liverpool will have Wijnaldum replacement in mind’

The former Reds striker can appreciate why the Netherlands international will be considering a move to Barcelona, but no deal has been done as yet

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‘Maguire & Man Utd have faced unfair criticism’

The former Red Devils midfielder, who is now preparing to face them with Watford in the FA Cup, is pleased to see progress being made at Old Trafford

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Shaqiri admits to frustration at Liverpool

The enigmatic Swiss playmaker has suffered a number of niggling knocks at Anfield, but is fit again now and looking to make his mark

Chris Burton

Fernandes would’ve joined Man Utd without Ronaldo nudge

The Portuguese playmaker discussed a switch to Old Trafford with an iconic countryman, but was already sold on a move to the Premier League

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Fernandinho has offers from Brazil & Europe

The midfielder’s agent has revealed that several options are being mulled over as the 35-year-old heads towards free agency in the summer of 2021

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‘Greenwood is like Defoe, he p*sses goalkeepers off’

The former England international, who is now at Watford, is a big fan of an exciting frontman who looks “very, very promising” for the Red Devils

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‘Klopp wouldn’t put up with Pogba’s behaviour’

The former Red Devils man believes the fear factor which followed Sir Alex Ferguson out of Old Trafford has allowed standards to slip

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Barca warned against rushing Pedri into next Messi role

The former Blaugrana star expects big things from another exciting playmaker, but hopes he will be given time to fulfil his undoubted potential

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Fernandes talks up Pogba partnership at Man Utd

The Portugal international playmaker has become a talismanic presence at Old Trafford and is happy to have a World Cup winner alongside him

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‘Ozil would’ve been best ever with Tierney’s determination’

The former Gunners defender will not be altering his opinion on a World Cup winner who has failed to live up to expectations in north London

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‘Pepe cost ridiculous sum & doesn’t look interested’

The former Gunners forward is also looking for Willian to prove that he has the stomach for a fight, with Emile Smith Rowe now setting the standard

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‘Thiago is playing a different game to everyone else’

The former Reds striker was impressed by another 45-minute cameo from the midfielder as he helped to down Aston Villa in the FA Cup

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‘Messi looks to have two or three years left in him’

The Blaugrana legend admits that the mercurial Argentine may be heading for a summer exit, but he remains the finest talent at Camp Nou

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Barcelona lining up returns for Guardiola & Xavi – Font

The presidential hopeful has reiterated that he wants to see stars of the past head back to Catalunya in coaching and directorial capacities

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‘Why did Utd sign Van de Beek & what’s Chelsea’s Havertz plan?’

The former Ajax boss, who is now in charge of Bayer Leverkusen, has offered his take on the struggles being endured by players he knows well

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‘Stones & Dias are the new Vidic & Ferdinand’

The former Blues winger sees similarities between a defensive partnership struck up at the Etihad and a legendary one from Manchester United’s past

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‘Perez is the Pope, King and Cardinal at Real Madrid’

A man who spent two years at Santiago Bernabeu in his playing days has lifted the lid on how powerful a prominent figure in Spain has become

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‘Ramsey will return to Arsenal one day’

The Wales international left Emirates Stadium for Turin in the summer of 2019 but still boasts strong ties to the Gunners, and Cardiff City

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Real wonderkid Kubo joins Getafe on loan

The highly-rated teenager spent the first half of the 2020-21 campaign with Yellow Submarine, but he is now heading to another Liga destination

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‘Man Utd won’t do anything in January transfer window’

Sir Alex Ferguson’s former assistant is not expecting Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to splash the cash, with the Red Devils prepared to be patient

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If Arsenal get anywhere near top six I’ll be happy - Wright

The former striker has been encouraged by recent performances and believes European qualification can still be secured in 2020-21

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Man City warned De Bruyne will pose Messi problem

The former Blues star would like to see the Barcelona icon in England, but wonders whether his salary demands will cause issues elsewhere in the squad

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'Ozil statue? Wenger is next, then Saka in 10 years'

The former Gunners midfielder remains a big fan of the World Cup winner, but is not convinced that he will be remembered as a great in north London

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‘Misfiring Mbappe has been Neymarised!’

The 1998 World Cup winner sees a France international of the present becoming overly concerned with trying to emulate a Brazilian team-mate

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‘Man Utd are too nice, they need to be b*stards’

The former Red Devils striker collected plenty of medals during his time at Old Trafford and wants to see “smart and cunning” returned to the ranks

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‘Rice could leave on a free amid Chelsea talk’

The Hammers legend hopes fresh terms at the London Stadium will be put to an England international midfielder and manager David Moyes

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Zaha: Arsenal picked £72m Pepe over me

The Crystal Palace winger made it clear to the Gunners that he was keen on making a move, but another Ivorian forward was snapped up instead

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‘Man Utd could do a lot worse than Ramos’

The former striker believes an experienced centre-half could aid the cause at Old Trafford, with the World Cup winner heading towards free agency

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Grant advises Lampard on how to avoid Chelsea axe

The former Blues boss knows all about the pressure of filling the hot seat at Stamford Bridge and wants a club legend to keep the faith

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‘Van de Beek will already be considering Man Utd exit’

The former Red Devils striker admits he would not be surprised if the Netherlands international was planning a move away from Old Trafford

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Klopp: Liverpool unlikely to sign new centre-half

The Reds boss has seen a number of senior players pick up untimely knocks, but he will not be rushed into bringing in replacements

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Pochettino: Mbappe ‘needs to improve’

The Argentine coach saw his side held by Saint-Etienne in his first game at the helm, with the World Cup winner making little impact over 90 minutes

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‘Stones knows Man City can buy another defender’

The England international appeared to be heading towards the exit at Etihad Stadium, but he has returned to form over recent weeks

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Man City defender Dias frightens opponents - Onuoha

The former Citizens centre-half has been impressed by the Portugal international, saying his presence is raising the game of those around him

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Chelsea set ‘biggest trophy’ target by Azpilicueta

The Spanish defender has reached the 400-appearance mark for the Blues, but he is yet to get his hands on the grandest of European prizes

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Aston Villa close training ground amid Covid-19 outbreak

The Premier League side have reported a “significant” bout of coronavirus and are now in talks with the Football Association and other bodies

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‘Solskjaer needs trophy to avoid Man Utd pressure’

The Red Devils legend believes the Norwegian coach, who has spent over two years at the Old Trafford helm, has to starting delivering tangible success

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Alli is the end of the jigsaw - Hoddle

The former Tottenham player and manager believes the “goal machine” needs a fresh start after falling out of favour in north London

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Arteta explains decision to loan out £27m Saliba

The Gunners boss appreciates questions will be asked why a big-money acquisition has been allowed to leave, but he still believes in the 19-year-old

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