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De Boer urges Van de Beek to leave Man Utd

The Dutch midfielder continues to struggle for game time at Old Trafford but could consider a switch during the January window

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‘Lampard must learn quickly on rocky road at Chelsea’

Questions are being asked of the club legend at Stamford Bridge, with an untimely wobble leaving the ambitious outfit with much to do in 2021

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Pogba: Playing for Man Utd ‘is not easy’

The French midfielder was unable to help the Red Devils past Manchester City and into the Carabao Cup final, but he is trying to remain upbeat

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Grealish doesn’t fit Man Utd - Cole

The former Red Devils striker sees no reason for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to break the bank on a player who would not be guaranteed a starting place

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‘Willian and Pepe could make Smith Rowe another Gnabry’

The Gunners great wants the management at Emirates Stadium to ensure that they do not allow another promising playmaker to slip their net

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‘Pogba’s given up on No.10 but is fighting at Man Utd’

A World Cup winner that continues to see a move away from Old Trafford mooted has embraced added competition for places with the Red Devils

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Skriniar happy to have stayed at Inter despite Man Utd links

The Slovakian centre-half has been heavily linked with a move to England, but he claims his preference was always to remain in Milan

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‘Mbappe isn’t for Liverpool, unless he can play centre-back’

The Reds legend believes Jurgen Klopp will be mulling over additions to his defensive unit after going three games without a win

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‘Mane goal drought no concern, he’s a package deal’

The Reds legend believes the Senegal international remains integral to Jurgen Klopp’s plans despite struggling for end product over recent weeks

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Giroud feels he has been disrespected & underrated

The France international is a World Cup winner and proven Premier League performer, but his qualities have not always been appreciated

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Injury-ravaged Bailly shuns Man Utd plaudits

The Ivorian defender has taken in four successive starts for the first time since September 2017, but he remains wary of talking up his form

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‘Liverpool won’t tweak transfer model with quick fix’

The former Reds goalkeeper is not convinced that Jurgen Klopp needs to be spending in the current window despite losing players and games

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Man Utd yet to make Caicedo approach

The Red Devils are said to have their eye on another talented teenager, but no formal offer has been tabled for his services as yet

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‘Maguire needs a partner & I’m not sure what Telles is’

The former Red Devils midfielder believes defensive additions are required at Old Trafford in an ongoing bid to chase down title glory

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Klopp urged to drop out-of-sorts Alexander-Arnold

The former Reds goalkeeper admits the England international is struggling at the moment, with a “breather” needed in order to get back to his best

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‘Replacing Klopp is a worry, but Gerrard looks ready’

The former Reds defender believes a man currently catching the eye in Scotland with Rangers has a “fair chance” of being the next boss at Anfield

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‘Jury still out on Fernandes in Cantona comparison’

The former Red Devils midfielder has been impressed by a Portuguese playmaker, but says he is not yet at the level of an iconic Frenchman

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‘Liverpool won’t win title without another centre-half’

The Anfield icon has been left concerned by recent performances from the defending champions, with Jurgen Klopp urged to bolster his ranks

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Thompson reveals how close Liverpool came to signing Terry

The Reds were in the market for another centre-half back in 2003, but saw Roman Abramovich scupper any hope they had of landing a future Blues icon

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Liverpool's ‘next Alonso’ snubbed long-term contract offer

The Spanish midfielder was always highly regarded at Anfield, but he struggled for game time and is now taking on a new challenge in France

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Wan-Bissaka being moulded by Fernandes at Man Utd

The highly-rated defender says he no longer feels like a youngster, despite only being 23, and is looking to become a senior star at Old Trafford

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Zola names best position for misfiring Werner

The Blues legend believes the Germany international frontman should be used on the flanks and expects the under-fire manager to turn things around

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‘Spurs need another Eriksen & Ward-Prowse fits the bill’

The former Tottenham player and coach wants to see another player who “can pick passes” added to a title-chasing squad in north London

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Man Utd bring in former favourite alongside Solskjaer

The Scot, who made 342 appearances for the Red Devils in his playing days, is set to form part of the backroom staff at Old Trafford

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Fernandes looks like a Man Utd captain – Neville

The former Red Devils star has been impressed by the creative midfielder who has quickly become a “leader” for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Old Trafford

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Arsenal-linked Jordan responds to transfer talk

The highly-rated midfielder has had a move to England mooted, but he is turning a deaf ear to the speculation that continues to build in January

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Dalot has unfinished business at Man Utd

The Portuguese defender struggled for regular game time after linking up with the Red Devils and is spending the 2020-21 campaign at San Siro

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‘Kane must join Real to reach Messi and Ronaldo's level’

The former Tottenham defender, who spent time at Santiago Bernabeu in his playing days, believes the England No 9 will move on

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‘Lampard will be allowed to finish the season’

The former Blues defender believes the manager, under increasing pressure, will be given time in which to piece together a title challenge

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Robertson sets Liverpool points target

The Scotland international left-back thinks Jurgen Klopp’s side will not need to be as dominant as they have been in order to retain their crown

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‘Martial needs 15 goals for Man Utd to challenge’

The former Red Devils star was surprised that the effort from the Frenchman against Aston Villa was only his second in the Premier League this season

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Man Utd are title challengers - Keane

The Red Devils legend believes “confidence” has returned to Old Trafford and the rejuvenated outfit believe they can compete with Liverpool

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Thiago ‘no problem’ for Klopp despite injury struggles

The Reds boss admits he still does not know much about the Spain international, but is not concerned about his lack of game time

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Gundogan aware of his place in City’s galaxy of stars

The Germany international midfielder is not one to steal the headlines, but his value continues to be recognised by those at the Etihad Stadium

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Robertson rues dropped points for Liverpool

The Scottish full-back admits Jurgen Klopp’s side should be clear of the chasing pack, but he is looking forward to a tough title defence

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‘Liverpool should spend on starter, not cover’

The former Reds midfielder says the Premier League champions should only sign a centre-half in January that raises the collective standard

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‘Maguire criticism is harsh, he’s been phenomenal’

The former Red Devils winger believes value has been found in an £80 million centre-half despite questions being asked of his contribution

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Nketiah sees Arsenal benefits from Bielsa

The Gunners striker spent time on loan at Leeds in the 2019-20 campaign and is looking to put that experience to good use in north London

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‘Man Utd will struggle to win title even with Fernandes’

The former Red Devils striker admits Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side are “right in the mix”, but he cannot see the crown returning to Old Trafford in 2021

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Arsenal are back & hunting down Liverpool! - Merson

A man who has been critical of Mikel Arteta’s side this season is pleased to see back-to-back wins restore some belief at Emirates Stadium

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Encouraging Euros update offered on Van Dijk

The Netherlands coach believes his captain will be available for international duty this summer after suffering knee ligament damage

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Solskjaer sees floodgates opening for Martial

The Red Devils manager has been holding regular talks with his No.9 and believes there is much more to come from him this season

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Mourinho picks his favourite Premier League team to watch

The Portuguese coach got the better of Marcelo Bielsa on Saturday and is now looking forward to taking on Aston Villa after domestic cup duty

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Fernandes puzzled by Pogba doubters

The Red Devils have plenty of match-winners in their engine room, with a Portuguese playmaker saluting the Frenchman alongside him

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Lampard vows never to quit Chelsea post

The Blues legend is aware of the expectation surrounding his ambitious side and says walking away from that is not an option

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No Suarez regrets for Koeman & Barcelona

The Blaugrana decided to part with a prolific frontman over the summer and have struggled for attacking inspiration in his absence

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‘Man Utd need goalscoring machine like Haaland or Kane’

The former Red Devils winger is a fan of the options already available to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, but feels a natural finisher would aid the cause

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‘Salah seems sloppy, casual and off it at Liverpool’

The former Reds midfielder has been left less than impressed by recent showings from the Egyptian, which have come on the back of an exit hint

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Coutinho facing three months out after knee surgery

The South American playmaker picked up a knock during a meeting with Eibar on December 29, with that ailment forcing him under the knife

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Jota offers injury update

The Portuguese forward has made an immediate impact at Anfield, but he wants to achieve even more after recovering from a knee problem

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Jovic offered route out of Real Madrid by former club

Adi Hutter, who is head coach of the Bundesliga outfit, says he would be open to taking the Serbian striker back to familiar surroundings

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Rashford sets Man Utd trophy target

The Red Devils reached three semi-finals last season only to come unstuck in all of them, and are determined to right those wrongs in 2021

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‘Losing 7-2 or 1-0 is still zero points & not a big deal’

The former Reds star is not surprised to see shock results being delivered in 2020-21, with Jurgen Klopp’s side overcoming the odd wobble of their own

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Solskjaer admits Man Utd haven’t ‘cracked it’

The Red Devils are now the closest challengers to defending champions Liverpool, but they aware that there is a lot of hard work to come

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‘Werner presents Pulisic problem & needs a Heskey’

The former Blues striker prefers to see a USMNT star operate on the left flank, with a German forward still searching for a spark in England

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Wan-Bissaka surprised by own record as he bucks trend

The Red Devils right-back is not afraid to throw himself into challenges, and has more blocks that anyone else, but he is yet to be booked in 2020-21

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‘Liverpool will prevail in war of attrition’

Jurgen Klopp’s side will not be running away with things this season, with injuries doing their cause few favours, but many have them as favourites

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‘Liverpool need a defender by January 3’

The former frontman wants Jurgen Klopp to move fast now that another window has opened, although he concedes that finding value will be tough

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Arsenal tipped to loan out ‘gifted’ duo

The former Gunners striker also believes that Eddie Nketiah would benefit from taking in another spell away from Emirates Stadium

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‘Liverpool are top with half their team missing!’

The former Reds defender says any questions of Jurgen Klopp’s side in 2020-21 are down to the remarkable standards being set at Anfield

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‘Chelsea have sack culture but Lampard not under pressure’

The former Blues defender believes an expensively-assembled squad at Stamford Bridge remains a work in progress and faces no title demand

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Fabinho vows to ‘be better’ to cover for Van Dijk

The versatile Brazilian has been asked to fill in for unfortunate team-mates and believes he can thrive in a position that is not entirely new to him

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‘Arsenal cull has started & deadwood will be cleared’

The Gunners cult hero believes Mikel Arteta will look to offload any player at Emirates Stadium that does not figure in his long-term plans

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Wolves ‘ready to make decisions’ amid Costa and Wijnaldum talk

The Portuguese coach is giving little away when it comes to his transfer plans, but he does want to “rebalance” his squad in the January window

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‘Maitland-Niles will seek Arsenal exit in 2021’

The versatile England international opted against leaving Emirates Stadium during the last summer window, but that stance may be about to change

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‘Werner isn’t ice-cold & should have eight more goals’

The former Blues defender says the misfiring Germany international needs to be given a set role in Frank Lampard’s plans at Stamford Bridge

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‘Solskjaer pushing his luck & Man Utd need Trippier’

The former Red Devils full-back believes additions are required in defence in order for a side that has been grinding out results to find consistency

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‘Alisson was freezing but showed that he’s top class’

The Reds’ Brazilian shot-stopper did not have much to do on a cold night in Newcastle, but he was there when required to help collect a point

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Liverpool need a superstar like Mbappe if Salah goes - Murphy

The former Anfield midfielder has no issue with an Egyptian forward keeping his options open and cannot see him leaving in 2021

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‘Alaba prefers Spain over Liverpool’

The former Reds midfielder is not convinced that Jurgen Klopp needs to sign a defender in the next window, with top targets set to be out of reach

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Fernandes adopts Ronaldo mentality at Man Utd

The Portuguese playmaker has become a talismanic presence at Old Trafford, but he is aware of the need to strive for continuous improvement

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‘Man Utd sitting second is no accident’

The former Red Devils goalkeeper sees positive steps being taken in the right direction at Old Trafford, with a title challenge on the cards

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‘Ramos to Spurs? Real Madrid exit unlikely’

The highly-rated left-back bid farewell to the Spanish capital over the summer and is ruling nothing out when it comes to his future plans

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Coman billed as potential Salah successor

The former Reds and Bayern Munich midfielder believes those at Anfield will “have a list” after seeing an Egyptian forward hint at a move

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‘Man Utd are a concern for Liverpool’

The former Reds defender admits that Jurgen Klopp will be glancing over his shoulder at arch-rivals who have surged into the Premier League title mix

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‘Grealish would’ve given Chelsea more options than Havertz’

The former Blues midfielder believes Frank Lampard may have found greater value in a big-money raid on Premier League rivals Aston Villa

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Liverpool told two deals will see them ‘run away’ with title

The former Reds star wants to see Jurgen Klopp dip into the winter recruitment market and bolster his ranks with defensive additions

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‘Arteta has board backing & will solve Arsenal issues’

The former Gunners defender admits that a “rather difficult season” has been endured in north London, but he also sees the tide turning

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‘Man Utd should only go for right player, not panic buy’

The Red Devils legend has been encouraged by recent performances and sees no need to spend for the sake of it when the January window opens

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Rooney responds to talk of raid on Man Utd for Jones

The Red Devils legend has been linked with a winter move for an England international defender that he once played alongside for club and country

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‘Winning is the only option’ for Dias & Man City

The Portuguese centre-half has impressed on the back of a big-money move to England, but Pep Guardiola’s side have been inconsistent as a collective

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Messi fully ‘engaged’ at Barcelona despite exit talk

The Blaugrana boss is aware that he needs to handle the six-time Ballon d’Or winner with care and has been impressed with the Argentine’s attitude

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‘Arteta is trying too hard to impress & entertain’

The former Gunners midfielder is not expecting a derby victory to be secured over Chelsea, with those at Emirates Stadium stuck in a rut

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‘Arsenal made £20m Martinez mistake, he’s worth a lot more’

The Gunners great admires the Argentine shot-stopper for forcing through a move to Aston Villa, but feels he should have been kept in north London

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‘Man Utd need to sign a centre-half, but won’t’

The former Red Devils striker has been impressed by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s attacking options, but feels they need to strengthen at the back

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‘Isco would help Arsenal, as would Wenger’s experience’

The former Gunners midfielder wants to see additions made in upcoming windows and hopes Mikel Arteta will be given time to get things right

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‘Fully fit Pulisic & Ziyech could force Werner out’

The former goalkeeper admits that a German frontman struggling to find a spark may be dropped when other attacking options are up to speed

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Minamino relieved to break Liverpool duck at 18th attempt

The Japan international opened his Premier League goal account in a meeting with Crystal Palace and is looking to take his game to greater heights

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‘Rice an upgrade on Fred & McTominay for Man Utd’

The former Hammers striker says the versatile England international would be an asset for any team in the Premier League as transfer talk builds

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Azpilicueta eyes James’ place after ending two-month exile

The Spanish defender remains club captain at Stamford Bridge, but he has been restricted to Champions League outings of late

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‘Liverpool won’t be held to ransom by Wijnaldum’

The Reds icon would like to see the talented midfielder commit to a new contract, but says Jurgen Klopp only wants those who “play for the badge”

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‘If Salah goes, would Mbappe or Haaland want Liverpool?’

The Reds legend is reading little into comments from a prolific forward in which he left the door open for a move to Barcelona or Real Madrid

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Matic ‘very confident’ ahead of Carabao Cup derby

The Red Devils midfielder says Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side are stronger than they were 12 months ago, when they fell in the last four to arch-rivals

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‘No escaping the fact Arsenal are in relegation battle’

The former Gunners defender admits Mikel Arteta’s underperforming side are looking over their shoulder, with no team too good to go down

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‘Real were a step up for Ronaldo, they aren’t for Salah’

The Reds legend is not overly concerned by comments from a star turn at Anfield regarding his future, with there no reason to leave at present

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‘Mourinho is testing Alli amid Spurs exit talk’

The former Tottenham defender feels an England international has impressed when call upon, but concedes that he may have no future in north London

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Liverpool are looking after number one – Alisson

The Reds goalkeeper says Jurgen Klopp’s defending champions are paying no attention to the exploits of others as they focus on themselves

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‘Man Utd recreating Rooney, Ronaldo & Tevez firepower’

The former Red Devils defender has been impressed by attacking intent in 2020-21 and wants to see fewer questions asked of a Norwegian coach

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‘Arteta has three games to save his job’

The Gunners cult hero believes a Spanish coach struggling for results will find himself out of work at the start of 2021 unless something changes

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‘Shaw one of the best now Man Utd have Telles’

The former Red Devils winger is pleased to see a defender that has faced plenty of criticism in the past proving that he can star for club and country

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Alisson questioned by Liverpool legend after missing 20 games

The ex-Reds keeper says Jurgen Klopp is “blessed” with solid options between the sticks, which is just as well given that his No.1 has suffered knocks

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‘Man City looking at Haaland & Messi X-factor’

The former Norway international considers a fellow countryman to be “world class” and can see him following in his father’s footsteps with the Blues

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‘Liverpool are strongest, but Man Utd best of the rest’

The Old Trafford icon believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side, fresh from crushing Leeds 6-2, are capable of competing for the Premier League crown

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Arsenal warned rivals ‘smell blood’ in relegation battle

The Gunners legend is adamant that the north London giants will not go down, but he admits that money will need to be spent in January

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‘Willian a lazy signing that Wenger would’ve avoided’

The Gunners great has questioned why an experienced Brazilian, who is alarmingly out of form, was snapped up from London rivals Chelsea

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‘Terrible Arsenal must sell & get better players’

The legendary former Gunners goalkeeper admits that results have to improve in north London, with January presenting a window of opportunity

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Aubameyang still missing for Arsenal

The Gabonese frontman sat out a 2-1 Premier League defeat to Everton with a muscle injury and remains stuck on the sidelines for now

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‘Alli needs fresh start amid PSG & Real Madrid links’

The England international has rarely featured under Jose Mourinho and the former frontman feels it is time for his countryman to move on

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Traore rumours shrugged off amid Liverpool & Barca links

The jet-heeled Spain international winger is yet to commit to a new contract at Molineux, but that comes as no concern to his manager

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‘Intense McTominay is Man Utd’s new Fletcher’

The former Red Devils defender once played alongside an underrated Scot at Old Trafford and sees another home-grown star filling a similar role

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Man Utd’s ‘bizarre’ title claims fail to convince Neville

The former Red Devils defender is pleasantly surprised to see Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side among the frontrunners, but he doubts they will stay there

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‘Arteta can be the next Wenger, but will he get time?’

The ex-Gunners defender has pointed out that being a No.2 is very different to filling as top job, with a Spanish coach finding that out the hard way

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‘Man Utd in transition & should prioritise top four’

The former Red Devils goalkeeper admits that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have put themselves in the hunt, but doubts they will claim the crown

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‘Mane & Salah aren’t best friends, but it doesn’t matter’

The former Reds striker believes forwards will always have selfish streaks, with in-house rivalry helping to keep everyone on their toes

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Lindelof lauds Utd depth that leaves Pogba & Greenwood out

The Red Devils defender believes rotation will be key for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in a hectic 2020-21 campaign that sees games coming thick and fast

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Arteta adamant he won’t walk at Arsenal

The Spaniard continues to see his future called into question after enduring a tough start to the 2020-21 campaign, but he wants to stay positive

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Werner welcomes price tag pressure in eight-game goal drought

The Germany international forward has been toiling in the final third but believes he will find a spark once fully adjusted to the Premier League

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‘Ziyech is like Mahrez & Chelsea’s signing of the summer’

Frank Lampard has seen the Morocco international shine since joining from Ajax, while Olivier Giroud has become a key part of his plans once again

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‘Pogba unfairly criticised but sale call may have been made’

The former Red Devils striker remains a big fan of the France international but but admits he may be forced out of Old Trafford in 2021

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Lampard uses Premier League greats to defend Havertz

The Germany international is yet to find a spark in English football, but his manager at Stamford Bridge is prepared to be patient

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Fatigue no issue for Sterling who would ‘play tomorrow’

The England international forward proved to be the match-winner against Southampton, with Pep Guardiola’s side keeping another clean sheet

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‘Grealish worth over £100m, Spurs snubbed him at £25m’

The former Aston Villa defender admits he expected a big-money move to be made over the summer, but plenty of interest in the playmaker remains

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‘Man Utd can get better & should be title challengers’

The former Red Devils defender, who collected five crowns in his playing days, sees no reason why Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side can’t rise to the summit

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Ex-PSG boss Blanc ends four-year exile from management

The World Cup winner was relieved of his duties at Parc des Princes back in the summer of 2016, but is now stepping into the dugout once more

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Salah hits Premier League first for record-setting Liverpool

The Egyptian forward stepped off the bench to score two and lay on another for the Reds as they crushed the hapless Eagles at Selhurst Park

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‘Xhaka? There is something wrong with him!’

The former Gunners defender believes too many mistakes are being made both on and off the field at Emirates Stadium

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Greenwood has ‘tricks up his sleeve' at Man Utd

The 19-year-old forward admits he has to tweak his game to stay one step ahead of opponents, with an experienced team-mate aiding that cause

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‘Hasenhuttl’s links to Man Utd & Dortmund no surprise’

The former Saints defender says the Austrian tactician has an “unreal” work ethic and was always likely to attract admiring glances from afar

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Zidane expects Ramos to remain at Real for ‘many years’

The Blancos boss is tied to a contract through to 2022 and would prefer to see fresh terms thrashed out with key men on the field

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‘Messi will decide future & Barca paying price for poor signings’

The former Blaugrana star has saluted the impact made by the mercurial Argentine at Camp Nou and reflected on the club’s recent struggles

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‘Arteta must be strong to survive Allegri rumours’

The former Gunners striker has urged an under-fire Spaniard to prove that he is the right man for the job and end links to an ex-Juventus coach

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Klopp explains ‘good idea’ to bench Salah

The Reds boss opted to rest his Egyptian frontman in a trip to Crystal Palace, but still saw him make a record-setting impact at Selhurst Park

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‘Arteta wasn’t the right choice, Arsenal need Vieira’

The former Gunners defender has questioned why the rookie coach was handed the reins and believes a club legend should be appointed in his place

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‘Liverpool may look for another striker, but need a defender’

The former Reds star believes reinforcement in the centre-half position is essential, but he could see additions being made in the final third as well

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‘Hopefully injuries won’t reduce Ibra’s power’

The Rossoneri legend is looking forward to seeing an enigmatic Swede back out on the field as the Serie A title race starts to heat up

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‘Pogba on the pitch, not in the stands, makes Man Utd contenders’

The former frontman has hailed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s attacking options, claiming that they are “one of the best in the country, if not the best”

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‘Holy sh*t, Barca can’t compete with PSG for Messi’

Agusti Benedito admits that the Liga outfit will struggle to retain a talismanic figure if big-spending Ligue 1 giants follow the advice of Neymar

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‘Love him or loathe him, Pogba is fabulous’

The former Red Devils midfielder wants to see a World Cup winner lining up alongside Bruno Fernandes as often as possible in 2020-21

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Williams’ ‘world-class’ Liverpool showing gets ‘shout out’

One product of the Reds’ academy system has paid tribute to those following in his footsteps, with Curtis Jones also being singled out for praise

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‘Rice would be a great addition for Man Utd’

The England international continues to be linked with a big-money move to Stamford Bridge, but it could be that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer joins the chase

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‘Saliba loan makes no sense, give him Mustafi’s minutes’

The ex-Gunners striker would like to see the centre-half kept at Emirates Stadium and replace the German, who is heading towards free agency

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‘Solskjaer under magnifying glass & needs trophy’

Sir Alex Ferguson’s former assistant at Old Trafford sees signs of progress, but admits major silverware needs to be secured by an ambitious club

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Jota gives update on knee injury recovery

The Portuguese forward is expected to be sidelined for several weeks, with the 24-year-old admitting that he will not be rushed back into action

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‘Pogba needs to make a difference in every game’

The former Red Devils coach was pleased to see the Frenchman starring against Sheffield United, but wants those standards to be maintained

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Criticism of Zidane is unfair – Casillas

The Blancos legend believes his former team-mate, who has seen his position questioned, remains the right man for the Liga heavyweights

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No Liverpool return date for Thiago

The Spain international midfielder has not played for the Reds since the Merseyside derby with arch-rivals Everton in October

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‘People said trust in Wenger, now Arteta deserves the same’

The former Gunners defender believes the Spanish coach will get things right if patience is shown on and off the field at Emirates Stadium

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Thiago Silva aiming to add to trophy collection at Chelsea

The experienced Brazilian defender has enjoyed success at AC Milan and PSG in the past, with his sights now being set on silverware in England

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‘Ronaldo’s rivalry with Messi has made him better’

The iconic former goalkeeper, who worked alongside the Portuguese in Spain, feels the five-time Ballon d’Or winner can continue for “a very long time”

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Fred sets Man Utd top spot target

The Brazil international midfielder believes the Red Devils are capable of pushing themselves into contention for a domestic crown

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‘Liverpool can’t get Koulibaly or Upamecano in January’

The Reds legend believes two proven performers will be off the table during the winter window, meaning that Jurgen Klopp should avoid additions

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Szoboszlai seals €25m Leipzig switch as Arsenal miss out

The talented 20-year-old was on the Gunners’ recruitment radar but, after taking the decision to leave Red Bull Salzburg, he has moved to Germany

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‘Arsenal can’t get any worse & Arteta needs money’

The former goalkeeper hopes that a draw with Southampton will get the north London outfit back on track and that more funds will be invested

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Robertson rules out repeat of Liverpool’s title stroll

The Reds defender is pleased to be back at the Premier League summit, but he admits there are “a lot of teams” still in the mix this season

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‘Man Utd are definitely not title contenders’

The former Red Devils striker is not convinced that a challenge for the crown can be staged, with a top-four finish still the ultimate target

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‘Jota impact has forced Firmino to raise his game’

The ex-Reds defender was delighted to see a Brazil international net a winning goal against Tottenham, with confidence returning in a testing period

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Chelsea tipped to hand Giroud new contract

The former Blues goalkeeper believes a French frontman has become irreplaceable, with there no need for a sale to be sanctioned in 2021

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‘Grealish would link up perfectly with Liverpool front three’

The former Villans striker can see the England international moving on next summer, with Anfield considered to be a useful landing spot

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‘Fernandes’ head may be turned by Barca & Madrid’

The former Red Devils striker admits a Portuguese playmaker has exceeded expectations, with there now the threat of interest being shown from afar

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McTominay defends Man Utd needing ‘a kick up the bum’

The Scotland international will take in his 100th appearance for the club against Sheffield United on Thursday, with another away win being sought

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‘Where was Pepe? Arsenal can only rely on Saka’

The former Gunners striker admits Mikel Arteta is being let down by those who should be leading from the front in north London

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Cavani hit with FA misconduct charge

The Football Association has taken action against the experienced Uruguayan frontman, but his current club insist his actions were not “malicious”

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‘Leicester won the league, so Arsenal can get relegated’

The former Gunners midfielder admits that there could be a “real problem” at Emirates Stadium if the club do not find a way out of their slump

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‘Havertz paying the price for £70m transfer fee’

The former Blues defender admits that added pressure has been placed on a promising playmaker as he arrived in England as part of a big-money deal

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Edu slammed by Wright for Willian ‘time’ claim

The former Gunners striker says a proven Premier League performer was acquired to hit the ground running, not ease his way into form at the Emirates

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‘Man City need a striker but can’t spend £100m’

The former Blues defender believes Gabriel Jesus needs added competition at the Etihad Stadium, with Sergio Aguero’s contract running down

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‘Man Utd will struggle to get £100m for Pogba’

The ex-Red Devils winger believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer needs to bolster his defensive options and expects a French midfielder to be difficult to shift

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Cech reflects on Chelsea comeback after 565-day absence

The 38-year-old goalkeeper was back between the sticks on Monday as he took in a Premier League 2 outing for the Blues against Tottenham

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‘Liverpool have one big injury’ - Mourinho quashes crisis talk

The Tottenham manager is not buying that a Premier League title rival is in trouble after suffering a run of unfortunate fitness setbacks

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‘Lukaku better than Kane & Lewy wouldn’t get as many goals’

Christian Vieri and Nicola Ventola are big fans of a Belgian striker who has enjoyed a prolific run of form since arriving at San Siro in 2019

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‘Xavi will be Barcelona boss, it’s in his DNA’

The World Cup winner is currently cutting his coaching teeth in Qatar, but the expectation is that he will return to Catalunya at some stage

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‘Someone must tell Maguire that Man Utd don’t do hugs’

The former Red Devils defender is disappointed to have seen animosity leaking out of a once fierce battle with Manchester City

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Thiago Silva reveals PSG contract U-turn that came too late

The Brazil international defender spent eight years in the French capital, but walked away as a free agent over the summer and joined the Blues

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‘Liverpool injuries will have Kane rubbing his hands together’

The former frontman believes Jurgen Klopp may need to favour an adventurous approach against Tottenham after seeing his defensive options decimated

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‘Willian looks like he is on holiday at Arsenal’

The former Gunners defender fears the mood at Emirates Stadium could turn “toxic” as players are frozen out and results continue to slide

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‘Lampard starting to sound like mentor Mourinho’

The Blues boss says talk of a challenge for the crown is “ridiculous”, but one of his predecessors considers those comments to be mind games

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Xhaka warned he could join Ozil as next Arsenal outcast

The former Gunners defender was less than impressed with the midfielder’s red card against Burnley and admits Mikel Arteta needs to make changes

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‘Matip injury means Liverpool must spend’

The former Reds striker believes “another senior defender” should be acquired in 2021, allowing pressure to be taken off Fabinho

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‘Chelsea don’t have the title ingredients of Liverpool’

The former Blues defender is expecting Frank Lampard’s side to be among the contenders in 2020-21, but believes others remain stronger

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‘Pogba shouldn’t bite back at Keane & Neville’

Amid the uncertainty surrounding his future at Old Trafford, a fellow World Cup winner has told the Frenchman that he has to deliver at club level

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Alba unfazed by Messi goal ‘streak’ at Barca

The mercurial Argentine has been short of his prolific best this season, but he still proved decisive in a keenly-fought clash with Levante

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Henderson reacts to becoming makeshift centre-half

The Reds’ struggles on the fitness front show no sign of abating, with another senior defender heading back to the treatment room

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Van de Beek warned Man Utd move was wrong

The former Netherlands international, who spent time in England at Everton, fears a fellow countryman will start to stagnate at Old Trafford

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UCL last-16 draw: Barca face PSG, Liverpool land Leipzig

Other notable ties in the first knockout round include Man City against Monchengladbach, holders Bayern Munich against Lazio and Porto versus Juventus

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Wright picks three players letting Arsenal down in ‘crisis’

The Gunners great believes too much faith is being shown in underperforming stars, with something needing to be done to stop the rot in north London

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‘Pogba leaving is the best thing for Man Utd’

The former Red Devils midfielder says issues with players and agents speaking in public would not have happened in Sir Alex Ferguson’s time

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Former Liverpool boss Houllier dies aged 73

The Frenchman, who took in a spell as Les Bleus coach in 1992, also spent time working with Aston Villa and Paris Saint-Germain at club level

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‘Man City would be the best place for Messi’

The former Blues defender, who once played alongside a modern day great for Argentina, believes a move could be made in the summer of 2021

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‘Solskjaer has to get his hands on a trophy’

The Red Devils legend believes targets at Old Trafford need to be set much higher than merely securing qualification for the Champions League

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Mount admits to Chelsea faults in battle for ‘number one’

Frank Lampard’s expensively-assembled side have suggested they could be challengers this season, but they need to cut out costly mistakes

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De Gea dares Man Utd to dream of title glory

The Spanish goalkeeper believes anything could happen in 2020-21, with it possible that the Red Devils could mount a challenge for the ultimate prize

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‘Havertz & Werner have Chelsea playing with nine men’

The former Blues striker believes two proven performers will come good in English football, but says they flopped badly in a defeat at Everton

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‘Man Utd don’t look like they will score goals’

The Red Devils admits that defensive leaks have been plugged, but he sees no attacking spark for those at Old Trafford

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‘I’ve never seen so many hugs!’ – Keane slams Utd & City

The former Red Devils captain was less than impressed with the passion on show at Old Trafford on Saturday as two rivals cancelled each other out

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‘Coutinho was a KFC bargain bucket for Liverpool!’

A man who made his own move to Anfield in 2013 considers the Brazil international to have been a shrewd investment on Merseyside

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‘Arteta has made mistakes, like Luiz & Willian’

The ex-Gunners striker says too many players “lack the desire and hunger” for a fight at the Emirates, leaving their manager in a difficult situation

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Liverpool coach hints at no January centre-half signing

Pep Lijnders has suggested that the Premier League champions will continue to show faith in home-grown talent, rather than spend on the market

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‘Kane the best No.9 in the world, any club would want him’

The former Tottenham striker hopes a prized asset can be retained, while Dele Alli has been told to get his “head screwed on” amid exit talk

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‘Ronaldo is more accessible than Messi’

The Brazil international midfielder has worked with an Argentine superstar at Camp Nou and a Portuguese great in Turin

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‘Wijnaldum leaving would be a shame, but money talks’

The Reds legend is hoping to see a Netherlands international midfielder pen a new contract, but he continues to head towards free agency in 2021

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