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‘Messi must want to stay at Barca, not be talked into it’

Xavi Vilajoana is among those hoping to take control of the Camp Nou boardroom, with his preference being to see a superstar skipper stay put

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‘Mourinho’s Spurs aren’t boring the arse off people’

The former Tottenham striker admits the brand of football favoured by a Portuguese is not “the most exciting”, but it delivers results

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Haaland transfer door left ajar as father discusses future

Alf-Inge Haaland says his son is “very happy at Borussia Dortmund right now”, but acknowledges that a big-money move could be made at some stage

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Cavani admits to Juventus & Inter snubs

The Uruguayan striker linked up with the Red Devils over the summer, with opportunities to return to Italy having been knocked back

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‘Stones was sixth choice, now he’s in England mix’

The former Blues centre-half is pleased to see a man who has looked a little out-of-sorts at times rediscovering his best form in 2020-21

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‘Arsenal need to say sorry to Ozil & play him!’

The ex-Gunners star says the north London giants, who are struggling for creative inspiration, are “missing a trick” by ostracising a World Cup winner

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Thiago Silva out to emulate Luiz, Willian & Ramires

The experienced South American believes he has settled quickly into life at Stamford Bridge and is now looking to leave his mark

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‘Jesus didn’t make the most of Aguero’s absence’

The former Blues forward has been reflecting on the struggles Pep Guardiola’s side endured in the final third early on in the 2020-21 campaign

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‘Haaland a great fit for Liverpool; Dybala makes no sense’

The Reds legend believes a Norwegian striker thriving in Germany would be a shrewd addition, but says there is no need for a Juventus forward

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Messi is an extra-terrestrial, he’s a genius - Pjanic

The Bosnian midfielder forms part of an exclusive club when it comes to having spent time working with two greats of the modern era

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Lukaku looking to emulate Ronaldo & Messi

The Belgium international believes he is now part of the global elite and claims there is even more to come from him heading forward

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‘Ibrahimovic would have eight Ballons d’Or if public voted’

The so-called super agent has been talking up the qualities of one of his clients, with an enigmatic Swede considered to be a “complete player”

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‘As daft as it sounds, Man Utd are in title mix’

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have climbed to fifth, with a game in hand, but a club legend doubts a challenge for the ultimate prize can be sustained

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‘Real Madrid don’t play finals, they win them’

The Brazil international midfielder says confidence is high in the Blancos camp as they prepare for a crucial clash with Borussia Monchengladbach

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Bielsa looking for Bamford to be like Leeds fan Haaland

The Whites frontman has revealed that his manager at Elland Road has been sending him videos of the Borussia Dortmund star every day for three weeks

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‘Lampard knows how to win & Chelsea are contenders’

The former goalkeeper sees no reason why, after a summer of big spending at Stamford Bridge, the Premier League crown cannot be chased down

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‘Mane has lost belief during goal drought’

The Senegal international has not found the target in Premier League competition since opening the scoring in a Merseyside derby date with Everton

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‘Alli & Winks have future in Mourinho’s hands’

Two England internationals have been linked with moves away from north London, but a club legend sees no reason for them to throw in the towel

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Van de Beek sold on Man Utd move by ‘biggest club’ pitch

The Red Devils defender has admitted to talking up a switch to Old Trafford for a fellow countryman and expects him to thrive in English football

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‘No way Chelsea sell astonishing Giroud in January’

A France international striker appeared to be edging his way towards the exits at Stamford Bridge, but a stunning run of form has him back in favour

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‘Origi is miles off the player he can be’

The former Reds striker expects Jurgen Klopp to shuffle his pack in the Champions League with progress to the last 16 already secured

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‘Maitland-Niles no Partey but Arsenal on charm offensive’

The former Gunners striker sees those at Emirates Stadium doing all they can to keep an England international who has been linked with Wolves

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Rodri has no regrets over Man City transfer call

The classy Spanish midfielder made a big-money move to the Etihad Stadium in 2019 but is still searching for a spark in English football

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‘Utd or City should spend £100m on Grealish, not Sancho’

The former Villans striker believes the England international playmaker will break the British recruitment record at some point in 2021

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‘There aren’t many better in the world than Ozil’

The former Gunners player and coach believes a role should have been found in Mikel Arteta’s plans for a midfielder who can “find that cute pass”

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‘Utd would’ve been champions if City played by the rules’

Ricardo Formosinho worked alongside a proven Portuguese coach at Old Trafford and has hit out at the Blues for breaching FFP regulations

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Maguire expects Man Utd to maintain UCL 'tradition'

The Red Devils captain insists that everybody at Old Trafford is planning on being involved in the last-16 of elite European competition in 2021

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‘Werner edges Mendy & Ziyech as Chelsea’s best buy’

Frank Lampard snapped up a number of fresh faces over the summer, with a prolific German frontman considered to be the pick of the bunch

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‘Bale won’t like bench duty but doesn’t do hard yards’

The former Tottenham midfielder admits it is difficult to see where the Welsh star fits into Jose Mourinho’s system, despite his obvious qualities

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Kante salutes Chelsea’s ‘beautiful squad’

The World Cup winner welcomed the arrival of a number of fresh faces in the last window, with an immediate return being offered on that investment

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‘Man Utd can’t play without Fernandes, what are they?’

The Old Trafford legend believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have been overly-reliant on match-winners to deliver moments of “individual brilliance”

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Koeman has his say on Messi vs Ronaldo debate

The Blaugrana boss has one all-time great at his disposal and is hoping to see Champions League fireworks at Camp Nou on Tuesday

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‘Bale was ruined by Zidane & needs time at Spurs’

The former Tottenham striker is confident that a Welsh forward still being eased back into life in north London will rediscover his spark

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‘Wrong to dig Aubameyang out, he needs help’

The former Gunners defender is not about to start pointing the finger of blame in the direction of the Gabonese frontman, who remains short on goals

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‘Chelsea aren’t favourites, but they are challengers’

The former full-back believes Frank Lampard now boasts the strength in depth at Stamford Bridge that means a title bid can be sustained

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AC Milan want Ibrahimovic for ‘a long time’

The Rossoneri’s sporting director, Frederic Massara, has revealed that the Serie A leaders will be doing all they can to retain the Swedish striker

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‘Martial’s best position is on the wing, he’s not a striker’

The former Red Devils coach believes that the France international, who has been used as a No.9 on a regular basis, is more dangerous on the flanks

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Arsenal slump put down to bad luck by Holding

The Gunners defender admits that Mikel Arteta’s side need a slice of good fortune to get them going again after enduring a slow start to the season

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Mata wants end to Man Utd’s ‘dangerous trend’

The Red Devils have come from behind to claim five Premier League away wins this season, but their Spanish star admits that run cannot last forever

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‘Partey is an example of Arsenal’s brain not functioning’

Mikel Arteta’s side suffered a 2-0 defeat to their north London neighbours on Sunday, with the Gunners once again shooting themselves in the foot

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‘Liverpool a better option for Wijnaldum than Barca & Real’

The former Reds striker can appreciate why a move to Spain would appeal to the midfielder, but he is hoping to see a new contract agreed at Anfield

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Pogba calls on Man Utd to be ‘bad losers’

The Red Devils have made a habit of grinding out wins on the road this season, and their French midfielder wants those standards to be maintained

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Man Utd set Premier League comeback record

The Red Devils fell behind at the London Stadium, only to then stage a stirring second-half fightback and snatch all three points

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Mourinho explains why Spurs didn’t ‘waste time’ on Willian

An experienced forward dropped into the free agent pool over the summer, but the Brazilian was offered no reunion with his former Chelsea boss

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Dier makes Tottenham exit admission

The England international was giving serious thought to making a move elsewhere before making a positional change and earning Jose Mourinho’s trust

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Guardiola rues Man City’s ‘wasteful’ finishing

The Blues boss saw plenty of room for improvement for his side against Fulham, but is also looking to take positives from another comfortable win

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Stones frustrated to see Man City only score twice

Pep Guardiola’s side collected three more Premier League points in a home date with Fulham, but could have run out more convincing winners on the day

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Arsenal rethink urged in Merson’s ‘luxury’ Ozil rant

The former Gunners winger is stunned to a see the German playmaker being frozen out, with Mikel Arteta crying out for a creative influence

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Bruno benched: Solskjaer explains controversial decision

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer opted to rest his Portuguese playmaker for a trip to West Ham, with a key creative influence named among the substitutes

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Abraham admits to stealing ideas from Giroud

The Blues frontman admits that he is still learning his trade, with a World Cup-winning colleague proving to be a perfect mentor

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Sterling becomes first player to win 20 PL penalties

The Man City winger has been awarded more spot-kicks than any other player in the English top flight, with Jamie Vardy edged out into second place

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‘Lacazette could be Arsenal’s version of Kane’

The former Gunners defender would like to see Mikel Arteta mix things up against Spurs, with tweaks required at both ends of the field

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'Gerrard exit is inevitable but he'll see out his time at Rangers'

The former Gers chairman expects a new challenge to be sought at some stage, with him strongly linked with eventually taking over from Jurgen Klopp

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‘Aubameyang has been atrocious, he brings nothing’

The former Gunners star has been disappointed with Mikel Arteta’s side this season, with the decision to snub Mesut Ozil said to have “backfired”

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Fernandes sees himself as a ‘natural’ leader

The Portugal international has become a talismanic presence at Old Trafford, but he believes there is even more he can offer to the collective cause

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‘Jota has been even better than Liverpool thought’

The Reds midfielder always knew that the Portuguese was talented, but he has been blown away by a player readying himself for a Wolves reunion

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Pogba & Fernandes still a possibility for Man Utd

The Red Devils boss believes he can get two playmaking talents, along with Donny van de Beek, into his starting XI at some stage this season

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‘If Sancho keeps his head he’ll have a top career’

A man who grew up alongside the England international at Manchester City, and is also now in Germany, expects a 20-year-old star to shine

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‘Derby will show what Arteta is made of’

The former Gunners defender admits a Spanish tactician at Emirates Stadium is “in a difficult situation” as his side scratch around for form

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‘Saliba saga is strange, he needs Championship loan’

The former Gunners full-back is bemused as to why a player who arrived in north London amid much fanfare is yet to make his competitive debut

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‘Spurs have gone way in front of Arsenal as a team’

The former Spurs boss believes that, with the Gunners continuing to regress, bragging rights are there for Jose Mourinho’s side to snap up

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Alexander-Arnold fitness boost for Liverpool

Reds boss Jurgen Klopp has revealed that he is set to welcome two players back into his ranks from the treatment room

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‘Maybe Neymar knows PSG are talking with Messi’

The Blaugrana legend is not surprised to see a fellow Brazilian urging the defending champions in France to snap up an Argentine superstar

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Arteta sack speculation is unjust – Bellerin

The Gunners defender is disappointed to see questions being asked of the Spanish coach, saying there is no quick fix at Emirates Stadium

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‘Ozil won’t be the answer after letting Arsenal down’

The former Gunners striker believes too much has happened behind the scenes for a World Cup winner to be brought back in from the cold

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Man Utd records no motivation for Maguire

The Red Devils have been countering their struggles at Old Trafford with a productive run on their travels, with a trip to West Ham next on the agenda

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Aubameyang sees derby as Arsenal ‘turning point’

The Gabonese striker believes a meeting with arch-rivals Tottenham can provide Mikel Arteta’s side with the spark that they have been lacking

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Dest hoping for ‘one more year’ with Messi

The highly-rated full-back has slotted seamlessly into the fold at Camp Nou and is looking for an Argentine icon to remain alongside him

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‘Rashford & Martial flaws leaving Cavani frustrated’

The former Red Devils defender believes issues that emerged under Louis van Gaal remain at Old Trafford, with tactical tinkering required

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‘Arteta was a big risk for Arsenal but he needs time’

The legendary former Gunners goalkeeper believes the rookie coach will deliver on expectations if given a chance to make the team his own

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Wijnaldum warned against leaving Liverpool for money

The Dutch midfielder is yet to sign a new deal at Anfield and continues to be linked with a move to join fellow countryman Ronald Koeman at Camp Nou

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‘Someone at Arsenal is accountable for letting Giroud go’

The former Blues winger is bemused as to why a proven performer was allowed to leave north London, with arch-rivals from the west now thriving

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‘Martial needs to up his game at Man Utd’

The ex-Red Devils striker is looking for a man who believes he can lead the line at Old Trafford to start proving that he is a reliable option

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Lewandowski disappointed by Ballon d’Or call

The prolific Polish frontman feels the decision to cancel the awarding of a Golden Ball in 2020 was made too early, with every other prize handed out

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‘Kane & Son shining but Hojbjerg has been a revelation’

The former Tottenham player and coach has been impressed by Jose Mourinho’s side this season and believes long-awaited silverware can be claimed

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‘Big chance for Chelsea with Juve in disarray & Barca a mess’

The former Blues winger believes Frank Lampard’s exciting young squad are competing for major honours at home and abroad in 2020-21

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Wijnaldum: Liverpool barely have time to train!

The Dutch midfielder is fortunate enough to have steered clear of the treatment table, but a number of team-mates have picked up untimely knocks

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‘Aubameyang’s lack of goals not a major shock’

The former Gunners defender is “concerned” by a Gabonese striker’s struggles in the final third, but admits collective improvement is required

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‘Arteta knows he will be judged on results’

The former Gunners defender believes a highly-rated Spanish tactician remains the right man at Emirates Stadium despite ongoing inconsistency

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‘Sacking Zidane would be very hasty by Real Madrid’

A Santiago Bernabeu legend concedes that the La Liga champions are not living up to expectations, but he wants a French coach to get things right

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Interim Barca president ‘would have sold Messi’

Carles Tusquets is currently controlling things at Camp Nou in the wake of Josep Maria Bartomeu’s departure and says he favoured a stunning sale

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'We all want Messi to come to PSG!' - Paredes echoes Neymar's call

One Argentina international on the books at Parc des Princes would like to be joined by another, with a big future call approaching in 2021

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Alexander-Arnold idolised Man Utd & Everton legend Rooney

The England international defender looked to fellow Merseyside natives for inspiration growing up, with his own reputation continuing to soar

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‘Contract not behind Aubameyang’s form falling off a cliff’

The former Gunners striker is eager to point out that a struggling frontman is “only human” and that he needs others to help him out in times of need

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‘Bale’s a serial winner & Mourinho’s a born winner’

The former Tottenham goalkeeper is in optimistic mood ahead of a north London derby date, with proven performers chasing down major silverware

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‘Arsenal need an Ozil' - Gilberto Silva namedrops Grealish

The former Gunners midfielder believes Mikel Arteta’s side are crying out for another playmaker, with there one at Aston Villa that could do a job

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Neville doubts Henderson can be Utd’s keeper for 10 years

The Red Devils legend is refusing to get carried away by another promising custodian at Old Trafford, with few actually going on to make the grade

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‘Chelsea are above Barcelona & Real Madrid’

Frank Lampard’s side are making impressive progress in Europe this season, with their former manager expecting them to challenge for the crown

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Arsenal should drop negative Willian for derby – Wright

The legendary former Gunners frontman believes Mikel Arteta should shuffle his pack against Tottenham, with a Brazilian winger not delivering

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‘Rashford & Martial learned nothing from Ibrahimovic’

The Red Devils legend believes two forwards who like to see themselves as central strikers are yet to prove that they can fill that role long-term

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‘Ibrahimovic at same level as super champion Van Basten’

The Rossoneri icon has likened an enigmatic frontman that is still delivering in the present to a Dutch great from the past

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‘Ibrahimovic’s desire to win has rubbed off on Milan’

The former Rossoneri boss believes an in-form side can maintain their current standards throughout the rest of a productive 2020-21 campaign

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‘Willian hasn’t had a good game & Arsenal lost fear factor’

The former Gunners star was excited by summer business in north London, but he concedes that things are not getting any better under Mikel Arteta

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Henderson warned of ‘nightmare scenario’ at Man Utd

The Red Devils legend believes a promising goalkeeper needs to be seeing regular game time, something that he will be denied at Old Trafford

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Henderson: No-one doing Liverpool any favours

The Reds skipper admits that a gruelling schedule is proving difficult to manage, but he intends to be in the mix for major honours come the spring

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‘A lot of teams will regret not signing Cavani’

The former Red Devils winger admits to having had doubts about the Uruguayan when he was signed, but he now recognises the striker’s full value

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‘Jota has fire in each vein when he plays’

The Reds coach is happy to see a summer signing thriving at Anfield, with his qualities always expected to slot seamlessly into the fold

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‘If Partey plays, then so should Ozil’

The former Gunners star believes that the German playmaker would be the perfect option to provide ammunition alongside the Ghanaian enforcer

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Cavani will bring a lot of goals to Man Utd – Mata

The Red Devils’ World Cup-winning midfielder is delighted to have a proven forward on board, but admits his own struggle for minutes is frustrating

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‘Comparing Jota to Salah is unfair but he will be great’

The Reds icon is pleased to see a summer signing making an immediate impact at Anfield, but says it is too early to liken him to talented team-mates

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McTominay 'wouldn’t have made it' anywhere other than Man Utd

The Scotland international midfielder endured injury struggles during his academy days and believes other clubs would have cast him aside

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‘Ronaldo has some of Maradona’s passion, Messi has none’

The experienced Portuguese coach, who is currently with Benfica, considers a 1986 World Cup-winning Argentine to be the best of all time

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‘Salah substitution strop will have been forgotten’

The Reds legend can appreciate why an ambitious performer was disappointed to come off at Brighton, but feels that call was for his own good

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‘Chelsea don’t have to let Giroud go in January’

The former Blues winger believes Frank Lampard will want to keep a World Cup winner around as he remains a useful option off the bench

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‘Cavani’s what Man Utd need, Martial isn’t a striker’

The former Red Devils midfielder believes an experienced frontman “will score you goals”, but admits he is unlikely to be a regular starter

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Messi rested again by Barcelona in Champions League

Ronald Koeman has decided to shuffle his pack for a meeting with Ferencvaros, with three senior stars not making the trip to Hungary

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‘Salah, Mane & Firmino love playing together’

The former Reds star is a big fan of Jurgen Klopp’s fearsome front three and has also saluted the impact of a German tactician at Anfield

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Real Madrid confirm thigh injury for Hazard

The injury-ravaged 29-year-old is heading back to the treatment table, with no timescale being put on his latest rehabilitation programme

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‘Mourinho won tactical battle with Lampard’

The former England manager, who spent time in north and west London as a player and coach, sees cause optimism at two Premier League title hopefuls

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Martinez ready to leave Bayern for ‘something new’

The versatile World Cup winner will have spent nine years at the Allianz Arena by the time his current contract comes to a close

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‘Easy to talk Koulibaly into joining Liverpool’

The Reds legend concedes that defensive injury struggles may force Jurgen Klopp to add, but he remains wary of the winter transfer window

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Solskjaer: I'm not like Cavani, I always had boots on!

The Red Devils boss saw the experienced Uruguayan step off the bench to net a match-winning brace at Southampton, but his entrance had been delayed

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Klopp won't set targets for Liverpool

The German tactician claims that, amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, he is not putting any plans in stone during a testing campaign

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Arteta adamant he doesn’t fear Arsenal sack

The Gunners remain frustratingly inconsistent in 2020-21 and a Spanish coach is aware that struggles for form will see future questions asked

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Maguire eager for Man Utd to sort ‘strange stat’

The Red Devils have made a habit of coming from behind to collect three points on the road, but their skipper is looking for them to score first

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Klopp made Jota transfer decision three years ago

The Liverpool boss says he wanted to add another hard-working attacker to his ranks at Anfield from the moment a proven performer arrived in England

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Chilwell eases ankle injury concerns

The England international left-back is confident he will be ready for midweek Champions League duty after suffering a slight knock against Tottenham

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Gabriel Jesus hoping to give up Champions League record

The Brazilian is the fastest player from his country to reach 10 goals in elite European competition and admits to getting “emotional” in big games

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Ozil truth will come out one day - Wilshere

The former Gunners midfielder is surprised to see the World Cup winner being overlooked at Emirates Stadium, while he is looking for a new club

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‘Cavani is at a level many strikers can’t reach’

The Red Devils captain claims the experienced Uruguayan, who bagged a vital brace at Southampton, is an example for all other frontmen

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‘Goings on at Arsenal will have disturbed Arteta’

The ex-striker believes there has been progress in some areas at Emirates Stadium, but that is being countered by self-inflicted problems elsewhere

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In-form Jota placed ‘well ahead’ of Minamino

The Portuguese forward, who was snapped up by the Reds from Wolves over the summer, hit his fifth Premier League goal for the club against Brighton

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Messi well rested but Dest a doubt for Barcelona

The Dutch tactician is reluctant to rate his tenure so far as there remains a lot of hard work to come, starting against Osasuna at Camp Nou

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Prickly Klopp clashes with TV reporter

The Reds boss also discussed the hectic Premier League fixture schedule, blaming the broadcast companies after the early kick-off issued to his side

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Klopp reacts to Salah's substitution strop

The Reds dropped two points in a 1-1 draw at Brighton, with their manager seeing a star forward throw a strop and technology spark more controversy

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'Welbeck said it wasn’t a pen!' - Henderson fumes at VAR

The Reds captain was left frustrated at the Amex Stadium, with the defending Premier League champions dropping two points after a late penalty

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‘Lampard isn’t under title pressure, Mourinho is’

The ex-Blues frontman, who starred at Stamford Bridge in his playing days, sees those in west London putting foundations in place for future success

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‘Fernandes lifts Man Utd like Robson & Keane did’

The former Red Devils defender considers an all-action midfielder to be a talismanic part of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s plans at Old Trafford

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Davies discusses future, picking Bayern and ‘doing a Bale’

The highly-rated Canadian left-back is planning on spending many years at the Allianz Arena and is not ruling out a move up the field at some stage

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Spurs told Khedira could be a Ronaldo or Ibra-type signing

The former Tottenham goalkeeper believes a World Cup winner running down his deal at Juventus would be a shrewd addition for Jose Mourinho

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‘Pepe out of his depth & having a nightmare’

The ex-Gunners midfielder says the club’s record signing has failed to deliver on expectations, while Mikel Arteta is yet to find the right formula

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Pulisic ‘back in contention’ for Chelsea

The Blues boss is pleased to have the American in his plans for the derby date with Tottenham, but he remains short on match fitness

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‘Klopp should stop moaning and get on with it’

The former Reds midfielder believes the German manager has allowed injury frustration to get the better of him

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‘Aubameyang offering nothing for mid-table Arsenal’

The ex-Gunners star is not convinced that Mikel Arteta’s side are heading in the right direction, with a once prolific frontman part of the problem

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‘Pepe must deliver for Arsenal against big sides’

The former Gunners star has seen “glimpses” of promise from the Ivorian, but says an expensive asset at the Emirates often takes “the easy option”

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Rooney doesn’t feel like Man Utd’s ‘greatest goalscorer’

The former Red Devils forward, who is also England’s all-time leading marksman, claims to have never seen himself as a “natural” finisher

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‘Real should spend Haaland money on five signings’

The Blancos legend says those at Santiago Bernabeu should resist the urge to make marquee additions and instead bolster multiple areas of their squad

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'Barcelona winning without Messi is key'

The former Blaugrana star was pleased to see Ronald Koeman’s side ease past Dynamo Kiev while handing the Argentine superstar a well-earned rest

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‘Mourinho has secret ingredient that Pochettino lacked’

The former Tottenham midfielder believes a proven Portuguese coach will end a long wait for tangible success in north London

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Bailly admits to snubbing City for Man Utd

The Ivorian defender moved to Old Trafford in the summer of 2016, with the opportunity passed up to head to the opposite side of Manchester

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Havertz inspired by Ronaldinho but won’t be show pony

The Germany international playmaker looked up to an enigmatic Brazilian superstar in his younger years, but insists he is not cut from similar cloth

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‘Mourinho doesn’t like Lampard standing up to him’

The former Tottenham goalkeeper is looking forward to a derby date on Sunday that will see two old adversaries lock horns in west London

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Willams sets Liverpool ‘best team in the world’ challenge

The Wales international defender wants Jurgen Klopp’s side to shake a Champions League defeat from their system when they take in a trip to Brighton

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‘Chelsea want to show Spurs who is No.1 in London’

The Blues defender has taken in many fiery clashes with Tottenham in the past and hopes their latest meeting will see a title marker put down

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‘Fernandinho the ultimate defensive midfielder of this era’

The former Blues captain believes an experienced Brazil international is integral to Pep Guardiola’s plans, with his versatility often put to good use

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Rashford explains why he took hat-trick penalty from Fernandes

The Red Devils forward stepped up to the spot against Istanbul Basaksehir despite a club colleague needing one more effort for a notable treble

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Tebas wants Messi, Mourinho, Guardiola & Klopp in La Liga

The president of Spanish football’s top tier is aware big names will help to raise the profile of a division that remains part of the global elite

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Aubameyang admits lack of goals is Arsenal’s ‘biggest problem’

The Gabonese striker has been short on firepower this season, as have Mikel Arteta’s side as a whole, but he feels a spark is coming

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Maradona's beauty cannot be matched – Bielsa

The Premier League manager has added his voice to those saluting the exploits of the all-time great who has passed away at the age of 60

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Henderson: Liverpool support for Suarez was wrong

The Reds’ current captain admits those at Anfield made a serious error of judgement when choosing to back the controversial striker

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‘Still question marks over Man Utd centre-halves’

The Red Devils put in an impressive Champions League performance against Istanbul Basaksehir, but maintaining those standards has been a problem

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‘Scholes-esque Fernandes can get even better’

The former Red Devils striker has been impressed with the impact made by a Portuguese midfielder, with stunning standards being maintained in 2020-21

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‘Messi & Ronaldo couldn’t dream of Maradona’s admiration’

A former Argentina team-mate of the all-time great admits that life under the brightest of spotlights was rarely easy for a sadly departed talent

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Ramos to Man Utd ‘would work out well’

The former Red Devils striker believes the World Cup-winning defender could be the centre-half option that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is crying out for

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Barca presidential candidate ‘convinced’ Messi wants to stay

Toni Freixa will have discussions with the six-time Ballon d’Or winner if his bid to fill the boardroom at Camp Nou proves successful

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‘If CL final was tomorrow, Jota starts ahead of Firmino’

The ex-Reds striker admits to bring “surprised” by the impact the summer signing has made at Anfield, with the Portuguese becoming impossible to drop

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‘Neymar isn’t one of the best 30 in Europe’

Toni Freixa is among those looking to take control at Camp Nou and has made it clear that he will not be making any move for the Brazilian superstar

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‘Giroud is one of the Premier League’s best imports’

The ex-Chelsea star believes Frank Lampard will continue to find a role for the Frenchman within his plans, despite transfer talk building again

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‘Fernandes doesn’t care about mistakes’

The former Red Devils winger has been keeping a close eye on his ex-Sporting team-mate and always believed that he would thrive in English football

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Thiago backed to repeat Bayern success at Liverpool

The former midfielder, who spent time at Anfield and the Allianz Arena in his playing days, loves watching the Spain international in action

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‘Man Utd talk will unsettle Sancho but he’s at a special club’

A man who savoured Champions League glory during his time with BVB sees no reason for a talented winger to push for a return to his roots in England

Chris Burton

‘Grealish to Man City? Guardiola hasn’t said anything’

The former Villans forward sees no reason why the Blues would want another creative playmaker, or why an England international would be keen on a move

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Liverpool’s worst performance in a long time – Owen

Jurgen Klopp’s side suffered a 2-0 defeat to Atalanta in the Champions League on Wednesday, but they did have margin for error in European competition

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‘Ramos is writing his name into Real’s history books’

The Brazilian midfielder says it is “a pleasure” to work with a long-serving centre-half who has been breaking records during his time at the Bernabeu

Chris Burton

UWCL draw: Lyon land Juventus as Man City get Goteborg

The current holders of the crown will take on Italian opponents, while Chelsea face Benfica and Barcelona meet PSV

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Isco ‘wants to try another league’ as transfer talk builds

The Spain international has found himself out of favour under Zinedine Zidane, with his agent revealing that a move elsewhere will be considered

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‘Mendy’s only had five saves to make in seven games’

The former Blues goalkeeper has been impressed by a new arrival between the sticks, but credits those in front of him with turning the tide

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Robertson a rarity in having ‘fond memories’ of 2020

The Reds defender has enjoyed a productive year with club and country, with success savoured during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic

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Man Utd offered Lindelof fitness warning

Janne Andersson is concerned by the number of games key men in his plans are having to play, with a defender at Old Trafford nursing a back complaint

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Werner’s presence bringing the best out of Abraham

The England international has worked his way back into form and favour, with hard work allowing him to play alongside a big-money summer signing

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Mata’s Man Utd advice to Cavani focuses on umbrellas

A proven goalscorer has joined the ranks at Old Trafford, with a fellow Spanish speaker helping the South American to find his feet in Manchester

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Man City offered Grealish ‘kick in the teeth’ warning

Danny Mills can appreciate why the Blues would be keen on the Aston Villa playmaker, but he is not convinced that they need another creative talent

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Man City warned off Messi by Barca presidential candidate

Victor Font is looking to take control of the boardroom in Catalunya and believes an Argentine superstar can be convinced to sign a new contract

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‘Mendy is making life at Chelsea look easy’

The Blues boss has been delighted with the impact made by a summer signing, with issues between the sticks being resolved by a Senegalese star

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Nketiah urged to leave Arsenal on loan & ‘get kicked’

The former Gunners striker believes a highly-rated frontman needs to find the regular game time currently being denied him at Emirates Stadium

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‘Jota’s impact at Liverpool is similar to Salah’s’

The former Reds striker has been impressed with the Portuguese forward, with questions asked of what happens when the Egyptian superstar returns

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Arsenal are learning how to suffer – Bellerin

The Gunners continue to struggle for consistency, but they battled bravely to take a point at Leeds with 10 men and are showing fighting spirit

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‘Liverpool have more leaders with Van Dijk out’

The Reds have seen a number of players ruled out of their plans, but a club legend has seen “three or four” stepping up to counter those absences

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Pulisic not ready yet but return date is set

Frank Lampard has ruled the American out of his plans for a Champions League clash with Rennes, but he will come into contention to face Tottenham

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‘Foden can rise above Grealish to become next Gazza’

The former Three Lions player and coach believes a highly-rated youngster on the books at Manchester City could be the best of a talented crop

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Wijnaldum beats Liverpool legends to set club record

The Dutch midfielder, who has been at Anfield since the summer of 2016, boasts a remarkable return of 133 victories from his double century of matches

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‘Instinctive’ Werner compared to Hazard

The former Blues star has been impressed by the summer singing at Stamford Bridge, expecting the prolific frontman to challenge for the Golden Boot

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‘Chelsea are going to be dangerous in title race’

The ex-Blues midfielder expects the abundance of attacking riches on the books at Stamford Bridge to deliver a challenge for the Premier League crown

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Fabinho proud to preserve unblemished record

The versatile Brazilian helped Jurgen Klopp’s to see off Leicester in their latest outing, with another entry added to the record books in the process

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PSG ready to risk Neymar in key CL clash

Thomas Tuchel has revealed that he will be including a South American superstar in his starting XI to face RB Leipzig on Tuesday at Parc des Princes

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‘Mourinho believes he can win the Grand National!’

The former Tottenham player and manager believes a “serial winner” will deliver silverware in north London, although a cup triumph may come first

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‘Silly Pepe sucked in by great defending from Alioski’

The former Gunners captain admits that an Ivorian forward let himself down on Sunday, with a needless red card picked up at Elland Road

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‘Messi is a risk for Man City’

The former Blues defender would like to see the mercurial Argentine at Etihad Stadium, but admits there are a number of obstacles to clear

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‘Arsenal look average without amazing Partey’

The former Gunners captain has been impressed by the Ghanaian midfielder, but believes more signings of that ilk are required at Emirates Stadium

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‘Liverpool could sell Salah if the price is right’

The former Reds goalkeeper says an Egyptian forward at Anfield is not “indispensable”, with Jurgen Klopp’s side often looking better without him

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Rice ‘loving life’ amid Chelsea rumours

The England international has offered no indication that he is looking for a route back to Stamford Bridge and wants to nail down a midfield role

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'Giroud has to leave Chelsea in January'

The former France international defender, who spent many years in the Premier League, believes the experienced forward needs a new challenge

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‘Arsenal need to spend again, it’s obvious’

A man who spent time in north London as a player and coach believes Mikel Arteta will get things right if he is backed by his board

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‘Unprofessional Pepe should follow Tierney’

The Ivorian was sent off in the 0-0 draw at Leeds, with the former Gunners defender saying he wasted a chance to kick-start his season

Chris Burton

Man City make worst start to a season since Hughes’ sacking

The Blues slipped to a 2-0 defeat against Tottenham in their latest outing and have just 12 points to their name after eight Premier League games

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‘Pulisic & Havertz give Chelsea embarrassment of riches’

A man who claimed three Premier League crowns during his time at Stamford Bridge believes Frank Lampard could deliver the ultimate prize

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‘Willian’s not done it while Pepe is hot & cold for £70m’

The former Gunners striker sees issues for those at Emirates Stadium to address in the final third, with Alexandre Lacazette also struggling

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‘Jota won’t stay at Liverpool, he’ll go higher’

Stephen Eustaquio played alongside the hard-working frontman at Pacos de Ferreira and expects him to move again after raising his stock on Merseyside

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Luiz vs Ceballos fight brushed off as ‘competitive training’

The Gunners defender claims there is no issue between two club colleagues at Emirates Stadium, with their tussle considered to be a positive thing

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‘Not all about Van Dijk, it’s devastating for Gomez’

The experienced Reds midfielder believes an “amazing” England international will return even stronger from his latest fitness setback

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