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‘Worst Man Utd performance in four years’

The former Red Devils striker was disappointed with the lack of effort from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side as they slipped to a Champions League defeat

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‘Foden has put the Manc back into City’

A man who took in almost 450 appearances for the club is delighted to see a hot prospect that he helped to snap up shining on a senior stage

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Fernandes admits Man Utd ‘did everything wrong’

The Portuguese midfielder was unable to prevent the inconsistent Red Devils suffering a 2-1 reversal against Istanbul Basaksehir on Turkish soil

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'Pogba has been nothing but problems for Man Utd'

The former Red Devils midfielder believes patience has worn thin with a France international who will be questioning his own role at Old Trafford

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Gilmour determined to star at Chelsea after 'following my dream'

The highly-rated Scottish midfielder enjoyed a breakthrough campaign in 2019-20 and is now hoping to kick on again under the guidance of Frank Lampard

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‘Man Utd should’ve signed Jimenez over Cavani’

The ex-United and Wolves midfielder believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer needed to complete a raid on Molineux, not snap up a couple of forwards in their 30s

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‘A lot of people want bigger name than Solskjaer at Man Utd’

The ex-Red Devils defender is not surprised to see questions being asked of a Norwegian coach, with change seemingly never far away at Old Trafford

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Man Utd & Liverpool-linked Brooks makes future call

The highly-rated Wales international remains on the books at Bournemouth and says he is determined to return them to the Premier League

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‘Salah isn’t a diving cheat, there are worse culprits’

The former Reds striker believes the Egyptian is merely doing what is expected of him when going to ground under contact inside the box

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Ake hoping to see Guardiola sign new Man City contract

The Dutch defender says the Catalan’s presence at the Etihad Stadium convinced him to join the club, with the plan being for a top coach to stay on

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Arteta is the governor at Arsenal – Adams

The legendary former Gunners captain believes positive progress is being made at Emirates Stadium under a highly-rated coach

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Maguire responds to Keane’s lack of leadership jibe

The Red Devils defender claims a skipper from the past has got his assessment wrong, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer boasting plenty of leaders

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Bellingham explains Man Utd transfer snub

The Red Devils were keen on prising the talented teenager away from Birmingham over the summer, but he took the decision to head for Germany

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James earns Ronaldo comparison

Toffees boss Carlo Ancelotti claims to see similarities between the Colombian playmaker and an iconic Brazilian striker he worked with at AC Milan

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‘I wouldn’t appoint Koeman as kitman!’

The former Spain international endured a forgettable spell working under the Dutch coach at Valencia and is not about to forgive and forget

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‘Man Utd need more signings & a new identity’

The legendary former goalkeeper admits inconsistency continues to hold the Old Trafford heavyweights back, with slow progress being made

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‘Salah & Kane are cheating with penalty theatrics’

Simulation has become a buzzword once again in the Premier League, with an Egyptian superstar accused of going to ground too easily against West Ham

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‘Man City can make extra push to win Champions League’

The former Blues striker admits the club have come a long way since he was on their books, with European glory now a realistic target

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‘Firmino looks blunt & has dipped well below his best’

The former Reds striker believes the Brazilian forward may benefit from a rest, with it “just not happening” for the South American at present

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Mbappe missing for PSG with hamstring injury

The World Cup-winning forward will play no part in a Champions League clash with RB Leipzig on Wednesday as he nurses a slight knock

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‘Barcelona need to take care of Messi in a special way’

A six-time Ballon d’Or winner continues to see questions asked of his future, with a former team-mate saying we may never see another like him

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‘Man Utd are nine out of 10 one week & four the next’

The former Red Devils coach admits that greater consistency is required from the Old Trafford outfit, with pressure building on players and manager

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‘Salah wouldn’t fall over in the street, but it’s a foul’

The former Reds striker says players have to go to ground when touched in order for referees to give them the big decisions that they deserve

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Walker proud to hit City century amid big-money competition

The England international defender has reached 100 Premier League appearances for the Blues, with Pep Guardiola finding a regular role for him

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‘Pogba isn’t world class in any shape or form’

The former Red Devils coach believes the World Cup winning-midfielder has fallen short at Old Trafford because he does not work hard enough

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Liverpool tipped to make Upamecano move in January

The former Reds full-back believes Jurgen Klopp will spend in the winter market and that he will target players with one eye on the future

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‘Arsenal must move on from Ozil, he won’t be seen again’

The former Gunners defender believes a World Cup winner has taken in his last game for the club after being firmly frozen out by Mikel Arteta

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Sule ruled out of Dortmund vs Bayern with Covid-19

The 25-year-old centre-half is now taking in a period of self-isolation as he waits on clearance to rejoin Hansi Flick’s trophy-chasing squad

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Salah diving storm stuns Liverpool boss Klopp

The Egyptian forward has been accused of going to ground too easily against the Hammers, but his manager says the right decision was made

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Klopp gives Thiago and Matip injury updates

The Reds could see an experienced centre-half rejoin their ranks for midweek Champions League competition, but no risks are being taken

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Wright welcomes Arsenal 'different era' under Arteta

The Gunners legend believes recent issues will no longer hold the north London giants back, with the Spanish coach offering cause for optimism

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‘Firmino’s place is under threat from Jota’

A Brazilian frontman at Anfield is struggling for form, with a Portuguese summer signing showing that he is ready to step in if required

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Leno relieved to see Arsenal end ‘Big Six’ hoodoo

The Gunners shot-stopper kept a clean sheet in a 1-0 win over Manchester United, with Mikel Arteta’s side collecting a rare elite scalp on the road

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‘Havertz disappears for Chelsea & must do more’

The former Blues defender was impressed by Hakim Ziyech’s performance against Burnley, but feels a German playmaker can raise his game

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‘Strange’ goings on at Man Utd baffle Wan-Bissaka

The Red Devils right-back cannot explain why Ole Gunnar Solskjaer side have been thriving on the road while fluffing their lines on home soil

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‘Elneny is matching Partey at Arsenal’

The former Gunners defender believes two combative characters in the middle of the park have helped to raise defensive standards in north London

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Man Utd have hit new low at Old Trafford – Scholes

The Red Devils legend admits Ole Gunnar Solskjaer needs to bring much more out of his side if another top-four challenge is to be pieced together

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‘Arsenal will drop too many points to make top four’

The former Gunners defender believes inconsistency will cost the north London giants once again, with Mikel Arteta’s side left playing catch-up

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‘Arsenal should be frustrated with Aubameyang’

The former Gunners defender admits that a lack of end product from the club’s talismanic captain is alarming, with Alexandre Lacazette also struggling

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‘Guardiola can achieve more at City than he did at Barca’

The former Blues striker believes the Catalan coach should be looking to stay put and deliver more major honours at the Etihad Stadium

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Ex-Arsenal striker refuses to refer to Ozil by name

Kevin Campbell insists the Gunners are not struggling for creativity after opting to omit an experienced German playmaker from their plans

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‘Arsenal beating Man Utd would be an upset’

The former Gunners striker believes any visiting side should expect to struggle at Old Trafford, with his old outfit still a work in progress

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‘Jota doesn’t deserve Liverpool starting place’

The summer signing from Wolves has netted in his last two appearances for the Reds, but a club legend says he remains a back-up option

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‘Liverpool should ignore Van Dijk and other injury victims’

The Reds icon says those stuck on the treatment table were cast aside in his day, with the same approach required from Jurgen Klopp in the present

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Man Utd suffer worst start at home for 48 years

The Red Devils were held to a goalless draw by Chelsea on Saturday, meaning they have dropped points in three successive games at Old Trafford

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‘Ozil’s too good to be left out for football reasons’

The former Gunners star believes an unfortunate saga at Emirates Stadium is being driven by a desire to force the German playmaker out of the club

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‘Reminds me of Hulk Hogan!’ – Evra reacts to Maguire headlock

The Manchester United captain tangled with his opposite number during a Premier League meeting with Chelsea at Old Trafford on Saturday

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Potter shrugs off Liverpool’s links to £50m White

The Seagulls coach has grown accustomed to transfer talk and is reading little into the latest round of rumours regarding a highly-rated defender

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Aubameyang expecting big things from ‘smiley’ Partey

The Gabonese striker believes a Ghanaian midfielder will prove to be a shrewd addition as he offers qualities the Gunners have been missing

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Jota backed to complement Mane & Salah at Liverpool

The Reds goalkeeper believes a player snapped up in the summer transfer window will prove to be a shrewd addition at Anfield

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‘Liverpool’s rivals will fancy Fabinho one-on-one’

The former Reds defender believes the high line favoured by the reigning Premier League champions needs to be addressed with Virgil van Dijk out

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‘Vieira-esque Partey much more than a holding midfielder’

The former Gunners striker was impressed with what he saw from the Ghana international on his first start for the club against Rapid Vienna

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Man City waiting on Aguero injury update

The Blues saw their Argentine striker pick up a knock during a 1-1 draw with West Ham, with the severity of that ailment yet to be determined

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Frustrated Foden wants Man City to work on finishing

The Blues midfielder stepped off the bench to net an important goal at the London Stadium, but Pep Guardiola’s side were held to a 1-1 draw

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Teen sensation Moukoko scores 13th goal in four matches

The highly-rated forward has netted at least a hat-trick in all of his outings in 2020-21, with a first-team promotion now said to be on the cards

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‘There is a witch hunt against Solskjaer at Man Utd’

The former Red Devils defender believes there are many wishing the Norwegian coach to fail despite him being a perfect fit at Old Trafford

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‘Messi’s reputation would be damaged if he left Barca’

The six-time Ballon d’Or winner pushed for the exits at Camp Nou over the summer, but has been talked into honouring his contract

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‘Clasico won’t be the end of Zidane but football can be cruel’

The former Blancos player and coach concedes that a French tactician is under pressure, but doubts a meeting with Barcelona will determine his fate

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Man Utd & Fred targeting ‘every trophy’ on four fronts

The Brazilian midfielder says the Red Devils are determined to land major silverware this season, with no competition being prioritised over another

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‘Thiago the artist up there with Alonso & Gerrard’

The ex-Reds frontman says those at Anfield are going to get “a lot of enjoyment” out of a ball-playing Spaniard during his time in English football

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Everton boss Ancelotti performs James injury U-turn

The Toffees boss had suggested that a Colombian playmaker would be unable to face the Saints, but he has now trained and could be in contention

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Mourinho expects Son to sign new Spurs deal

The Tottenham boss says everyone at the club is “totally in love” with the South Korean and would welcome another long-term agreement

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‘Messi can prove he cares for Barca in Clasico’

The Blaugrana legend is looking for the Argentine to deliver on the big stage once again after shelving plans to push for a move elsewhere

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Partey challenged to be the next Vieira

The former Gunners winger has been impressed by early showings from the Ghana international, but admits there will be bigger tests to come

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Ozil’s agent slams Arteta and Arsenal

Dr Erkut Sogut claims his client has remained fully committed to the Gunners throughout a long-running saga and says he has been unfairly treated

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Thiago Silva wanted to escape pressure and routine at PSG

After eight years in the French capital, the vastly-experienced Brazilian defender took the decision to leave as a free agent and head to west London

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Mata claims telepathic understanding with Fernandes

The World Cup winner is enjoying working alongside the Portuguese playmaker, saying there is plenty of potential in their budding partnership

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‘Liverpool need Koulibaly after Lovren gamble backfired’

The former Reds striker was surprised to see no centre-half signed over the summer, with Jurgen Klopp now seeing his hand forced by an untimely injury

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‘Leaving Man Utd has made Lukaku the world’s best striker’

Federico Pastorello feels the decision to swap life in England for that in Italy has been justified by a remarkable return for Serie A heavyweights

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‘Selling Ronaldo was lunacy from Real Madrid’

The former president at Santiago Bernabeu feels the Liga giants are counting the cost of offloading the all-time great

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Partey oozes class like Vieira - Keown

The former Gunners defender liked what he saw from the Ghana international midfielder during the Europa League clash with Rapid Vienna

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Telles can have Robertson effect at Man Utd – Giggs

The Red Devils legend was impressed by the South American on his debut and believes he can offer important qualities to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side

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Liverpool sent ‘premium’ warning amid Koulibaly & White talk

The Reds are already being linked with a number of centre-halves ahead of the winter window, with a former frontman eager to see who they bring in

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Reguilon explains why he swapped Real for Spurs

The highly-rated left-back was a much sought-after asset in the summer window, with Spurs eventually winning the race for his signature

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‘Utd found perfect Telles role as defensively he’s not great’

The former Red Devils midfielder believes a buccaneering Brazilian full-back can offer plenty to the Old Trafford cause if used correctly

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‘Kane is next level sh*t just behind Messi & Ronaldo’

The former Spurs striker sees an England international becoming more of a No.10 now that he has Heung-min Son and Gareth Bale alongside him

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‘Arsenal need someone other than Aubameyang to perform’

The former Gunners striker admits that a talismanic presence has not been at his best of late, with Mikel Arteta needing to piece together a Plan B

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Adrian admits Van Dijk-less defence feels ‘strange’

The Spanish goalkeeper is currently covering for Alisson between the sticks, with the Reds losing two key men to injury in quick succession

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‘Van Dijk injury has left Pickford really sad’

The England international clattered into a Dutch centre-half during a derby date at Goodison, but his manager says his tackle was merely “mistimed”

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James Rodriguez out of Everton's clash with Southampton

The Colombian playmaker will be denied the opportunity to build on his impressive start to the season when the Toffees take on Southampton

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‘To deny that De Gea is a great goalkeeper is ridiculous’

The former Red Devils striker feels a Spanish shot-stopper has rediscovered a spark and offered the best possible response to his critics

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Pulisic offers positive fitness update

The United States international has started the Blues’ last two fixtures and believes he will soon be back to the level he produced in 2019-20

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‘Man Utd in transition & will have more bad results’

The legendary Red Devils keeper hopes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side can build on a notable European success, but expects consistency to remain an issue

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‘Cavani can make Fernandes-esque impact at Man Utd’

The Red Devils legend says Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been “crying out for” a prove frontman who can lead the line at Old Trafford

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‘Ozil situation is sad, he’s a wasted talent’

The former Gunners frontman can appreciate why a World Cup winner has been frozen out, with questions being asked of a divisive character

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‘By 2025 Klopp will be on the beach or Germany boss’

The former Reds midfielder expects a “living legend” to leave Anfield when his contract expires, allowing him to take in a breather

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Cech can cover for Kepa despite being 38 – Zola

The Blues icon is surprised to see a man who retired in 2019 make Frank Lampard’s Premier League selection, but appreciates why that decision was made

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‘Immense Fabinho doesn’t need to be like Van Dijk’

The former Reds defender was impressed by the Brazilian’s performance against Ajax as he provides cover for a commanding team-mate nursing an injury

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Everton reveal they paid less than £1.5m for Calvert-Lewin

The Toffees frontman, who is now a senior England international, has been linked with a big-money move after proving to be a bargain on Merseyside

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‘Chelsea failing to rekindle Cech & Terry glory days’

The former England international goalkeeper, who saw out his career at Stamford Bridge, admits success is “impossible” without a “solid basis”

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‘Liverpool may be tempted by stellar Koulibaly signing’

The ex-Reds midfielder believes another centre-half will be snapped up over the winter, allowing a “sensational pairing” to be formed at Anfield

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Higuain explains reasons for joining Beckham in MLS

The Argentine moved to America after severing ties with Juventus, with the 32-year-old eager to start enjoying his football again at Inter Miami

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Cavani’s contract demands kept door open for Man Utd

Luis Filipe Vieira, president of the Portuguese giants, believes he could have landed the Uruguayan striker had face-to-face talks been held

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Mertesacker admits he was ‘panic buy’ after 8-2 mauling

The former defender, who savoured World Cup glory with Germany while on the Gunners’ books, accepts that some signings are “messy”

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‘PSG are very lucky to have Neymar’

The Brazil international winger, who is now on the books at Tottenham, considers his fellow countryman to be a “top player”

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Mbappe hails ‘special’ Man Utd star that Pogba raves about

The France international striker is aware that the Red Devils will bring plenty of attacking talent with them for a Champions League clash in Paris

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‘Disgraceful Richarlison could’ve ended Thiago’s career’

The former Reds striker wants to see the book thrown at a Brazilian forward who was given his marching orders in a dramatic Merseyside derby

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Fernandes offers Mata selection nudge to Solskjaer

The Red Devils midfielder enjoys seeing a Spanish schemer line up alongside him and sees encouraging signs from the club’s playmaking crop

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Henderson hoping to be in trophy hunt when Van Dijk returns

The Reds skipper is expecting a Dutch defender to be sidelined for some time, but believes a key man at Anfield can bounce back stronger than before

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Fernandes reacts to ‘funny’ Man Utd captaincy call

The Portuguese midfielder will lead the Red Devils into Champions League battle on Tuesday after being named skipper for a clash with PSG

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‘When you have Ronaldo you should never let him go’

The Shakhtar Donetsk boss, who is about to face the Blancos in Champions League competition, was surprised to see a fellow Portuguese sold to Juventus

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Mertesacker explains Ozil’s fall from grace at Arsenal

A former team-mate of the German playmaker for club and country believes “focus has changed” for a player firmly out of favour

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‘Full package Van Dijk better than Ferdinand & Terry’

The former Reds midfielder is a big fan of a star turn at Anfield who is going to be a big miss for Jurgen Klopp during an injury-enforced absence

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Cavani hasn’t ticked all the boxes – Solskjaer

The Red Devils boss is confident that the Uruguayan will prove to be a shrewd addition, but admits that he needs to work on his match sharpness

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‘Mbappe was seriously thinking about Real Madrid move’

The Spaniard, who was in charge at Parc des Princes when the talented striker joined, admits the World Cup winner is tempted by the Blancos

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‘League Cup win wouldn’t convince Kane to stay’

The former Tottenham striker believes the England international is at the peak of his powers and deserves more than he is getting at present

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‘Liverpool don’t need Sancho, but stopping Man Utd is nice’

The former Reds midfielder is not convinced that the England star is needed at Anfield, with Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane filling similar roles

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Man Utd should never have been away from CL – Fred

The Brazilian midfielder is looking forward to taking in a reunion with PSG, with Scott McTominay also hoping to make more happy European memories

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‘Angry’ Rooney posts negative Covid test but must quarantine

The ex-Red Devils and England striker has been cleared of having the virus but is self-isolating after coming into contact with the infection

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Arteta refusing to rush £45m Partey

The Ghana international, who was signed on the final day of the summer transfer window, was handed his Gunners bow off the bench at Manchester City

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Liverpool & Barcelona-linked Traore ‘happy’ at Wolves

The flying winger’s manager, Nuno, claims a much sought-after talent is “delighted” to be at Molineux as he attracts admiring glances from afar

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Murphy laments injury to 'world's best centre-half' Van Dijk

The former Reds midfielder is a big fan of the Dutch defender and admits he will be a big miss at Anfield during his enforced absence

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Fernandes makes Man Utd penalty promise

The Portugal international boasts an impressive record from 12 yards, but saw his latest effort kept out by Magpies goalkeeper Karl Darlow

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Lampard sends ‘cut-throat’ warning to Chelsea stars

The Blues boss hopes he has the experience on his books at Stamford Bridge to handle the demands of a gruelling continental campaign

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‘Others have to run so Messi can be world’s best’

The Blaugrana boss is aware that in order to get a talismanic presence performing at the peak of his powers, those around him have to work ever harder

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‘Big mistake to compare Dias with Kompany’

The Blues have been looking for someone to step into the boots of a Belgian legend, but a club-record signing is not at the Etihad to emulate anyone

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‘Messi is on another level, he’s a step ahead of everyone’

The Nerazzurri frontman says the Barcelona icon is a “source of pride” for everyone in his homeland, with the youngster looking to learn from a legend

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‘Van Dijk is a colossus that made everything okay’

The former Reds full-back feels an untimely setback at Anfield will bring “a sense of togetherness”, but title aspirations have been rocked

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‘Kepa’s gone from first choice at Chelsea to number three’

The former Blues striker believes another questionable performance from the Spaniard against Southampton has dropped him down the pecking order

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Souness slams Pickford 'assault' on Van Dijk

The former Reds midfielder believes the defending Premier League champions will find it difficult to counter the loss of a key man through injury

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Sterling admits he got lucky with Man City winner

The England international netted the only goal of the game in a meeting with the Gunners, but concedes that he was not at his best

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‘Klopp was laughing at incredible VAR decision’

The former Reds midfielder was baffled by a big call that ruled out a late goal for Jordan Henderson, but enjoyed a four-goal thriller at Goodison Par

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‘Mourinho is Marmite & could do anything at Spurs’

The former Tottenham midfielder is hoping to see a proven winner deliver tangible success in north London, but admits things could go very wrong

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Jimenez still keeping ‘doors open’ amid transfer talk

The Mexico international striker is enjoying his time at Molineux, and is committed to fresh terms, but he admits anything can happen in football

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Werner only 50 per cent happy with first PL goals

The Germany international is off the mark in English top-flight competition, but his efforts only contributed to a draw at home to Southampton

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Suarez’s La Liga goal mark second only to Ronaldo

The Uruguay international frontman was on target in a meeting with Celta Vigo, with that effort taking him to a notable personal landmark

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Klopp on Van Dijk injury: ‘It's not good’

Jurgen Klopp has suggested that a problem picked up by a Dutch defender after tangling with Everton’s goalkeeper could keep him on the sidelines

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Henderson: Pickford apologised for Van Dijk challenge

The Reds skipper has revealed that the Toffees goalkeeper passed on a message to a player that he clattered during a dramatic fixture on Merseyside

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Pellistri one for the future at Man Utd - Solskjaer

The Red Devils boss admits that the highly-rated teenager added to his ranks during the summer transfer window is going to have to be patient

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‘Messi must rest to avoid injuries’

The Blaugrana legend accepts that a Camp Nou icon will not want to miss any games, but believes that decision should be taken out of his hands

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Klopp ‘didn’t see offside’ as VAR denies Liverpool

The Reds boss thought his side had snatched a late winner at Goodison Park, but technology intervened in controversial fashion

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Liverpool denied in derby by 'completely unforgivable' VAR

The Reds thought they had snatched a late winner against Everton through their skipper, but Sadio Mane was ruled just offside in the build-up

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‘Rice will snub interest & spend years at West Ham’

The versatile 21-year-old has seen a move to Stamford Bridge mooted, but one of his current coaches expects loyalty to be shown in east London

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‘Bale isn’t an idiot, he chose Spurs for a reason’

The former Tottenham midfielder believes the return of a familiar face to north London has given Jose Mourinho the Premier League’s best attack

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‘Arsenal don’t dread away days under Arteta’

The former Gunners striker believes confidence is building in north London, with the trip to Manchester City being made with optimism restored

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Van Dijk injury blow as Pickford avoids red card

The Everton goalkeeper crashed into the Dutch defender, leaving him crumpled on the turf, but the offside flag came to the rescue for the Toffees

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‘Partey could be as good as Vieira’

The former Gunners star is looking forward to seeing the combative performer in action, saying Mikel Arteta’s side are crying out for his qualities

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Zidane responds to Haaland and Mbappe transfer talk

The Blancos boss admits to being an admirer of those reportedly on his radar but is reluctant to be drawn on interest with no window open

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Cavani is like Ibrahimovic - Forlan

The former Red Devils striker is looking forward to seeing two Uruguayans in the fold at Old Trafford, with Facundo Pellistri also moving to England

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‘Ozil of 2020 isn’t the player that Wenger signed’

The World Cup winner appears set to miss out on a place in Mikel Arteta’s Premier League squad and stumble his way towards free agency

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Arteta hints at Man City stay for ‘happy’ Guardiola

The Arsenal manager worked alongside the Spaniard at Etihad Stadium and has seen nothing to suggest that he is preparing to leave

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‘Jota a more reliable option than Origi & Shaqiri’

The Reds legend has welcomed the arrival of a Portuguese forward at Anfield, while Thiago Alcantara is also being backed to shine in England

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‘Fernandes isn’t firing & Man Utd can rotate’

The former Red Devils midfielder admits it was always going to be difficult for a Portuguese star to maintain the standards he set in 2019-20

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Fred details Man Utd’s reaction to 6-1 Spurs drubbing

The Brazil international midfielder admits that the Red Devils’ last Premier League display was “really bad”, but he is backing them to bounce back

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‘Liverpool face threats, Man Utd may have new boss by January’

The former Reds midfielder is not expecting a repeat of a runaway triumph from 2019-20, with rivals looking to chase Jurgen Klopp’s side down

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Wenger cut off Welbeck transfer talks to meet the Pope

The legendary former Gunners boss has revealed that he had to delay discussions regarding a deal with Manchester United as he was otherwise engaged

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‘Sacking Solskjaer is not the way to go for Man Utd’

The former Red Devils striker believes patience needs to be shown with the Norwegian coach, saying he has shown that he can deliver results

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Ex-Liverpool keepers give backing to Adrian

Two former Reds shot-stoppers know all about filling back-up duties at Anfield, and say the right call has been made in sticking with the Spaniard

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‘Ozil is yesterday’s news & won’t play for Arsenal again’

The former Gunners striker believes the German playmaker is destined to leave north London without taking in another appearance

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‘Man Utd need a No.9 like Haaland, not Cavani’

The former Red Devils coach believes missing out on Jadon Sancho will benefit Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side, but feels they need a goalscorer

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Succeeding Klopp ‘would not be good’ for Gerrard

The former Reds defender would like to see the Anfield icon back on Merseyside at some point, but feels being next in line would be tough

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Courtois: Bale isn’t at the good London team

The Real Madrid goalkeeper, who boasts strong ties to Chelsea, considers a man he has worked with in Spain to be a “great player”

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‘Partey is the final piece in Arsenal's title puzzle’

Francis Cagigao says the Ghana international midfielder was a player those in north London were after “for a long time” prior to his arrival

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Carragher can’t see Klopp staying at Liverpool

The Reds legend believes a German coach will walk away when his deal expires, with manager and owners currently doing a fabulous job at Anfield

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Wenger: Ozil can get back in favour at Arsenal

The former Gunners boss believes the under-fire German playmaker would be treated very differently in a team that played to his strengths

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‘Silly for Alexander-Arnold to switch position’

The former Reds star believes the promising 22-year-old should focus on his current position rather than worry about taking a step up the field

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Ronaldo 'may have broken Covid-19 rules' with Juve return

Vincenzo Spadafora, Italy’s minister of sport, claims to be unaware of the green light being given for the Portuguese to come back to the country

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Martial set ‘world-class’ Messi and Ronaldo challenge

The former Red Devils striker says that the French forward at Old Trafford still lacks the consistency required to be considered a leading marksman

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‘Aubameyang hasn’t been in form since signing contract’

The Gunners have tied their talismanic captain to fresh terms and are now waiting on him to rediscover his touch in front of goal

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‘Southgate clearly has an issue with Grealish’

The former Villans and Three Lions forward believes a talented playmaker should be filling a leading role rather than being left stuck on the bench

Chris Burton

Berbatov gives verdict on Cavani at Man Utd

The former Red Devils frontman feels the Uruguayan is capable of making an immediate mark, but he may need time to find his feet in English football

Chris Burton

‘Klopp deserves a medal for getting Thiago to Liverpool’

The former Reds midfielder is among those excited by the arrival of a Spain international at Anfield, with serious value found in the summer market

Chris Burton

New £45m star reveals why there's no Partey at Arsenal

The Ghana international midfielder is looking forward to starting his Premier League career, but he will be wearing ‘Thomas’ on his shirt

Chris Burton

‘Guendouzi out & Partey in – good window for Arsenal’

The former Gunners striker is pleased to see those at Emirates Stadium finding value as they are unable to compete financially with some rivals

Chris Burton

‘Replacing Aguero is always an issue for Man City’

Pep Guardiola opted against bringing in another striker during the summer transfer window, with the Citizens focusing on plugging leaks at the back

Chris Burton

‘Partey was the signing of the summer’

The former Gunners striker is surprised that Mikel Arteta was able to prise the proven performer away from La Liga for such a reasonable price

Chris Burton

Deulofeu ranks Barca legend as better than Messi

The former Blaugrana winger, who has played in two spells at Camp Nou, believes a star of the past edges out one from the present

Chris Burton

Keane questions Southgate’s handling of Maguire

The out-of-sorts centre-half saw red for the Three Lions on Wednesday and must now return to a Red Devils side that lacks confidence and leadership

Chris Burton

Werner idolised ‘young Ronaldo’ & Drogba

The Germany international frontman grew up wanting to follow in the footsteps of Premier League icons, and he now has that chance in west London

Chris Burton

‘Saliba situation is bizarre & loan talk a mystery’

The Gunners are open to the idea of letting the French centre-half spend the 2020-21 campaign in the Championship, despite giving him no minutes

Chris Burton

‘Kane wants Rooney’s England record, not a rest’

The former Three Lions midfielder, who worked with a prolific frontman at Tottenham, believes he will want to take calculated risks on his fitness

Chris Burton

Details of Man Utd’s year-long pursuit of Diallo revealed

The Red Devils have bought into the potential of an exciting teenager, with another promising winger set to join their ranks in January

Chris Burton

‘Why isn’t Joe Hart England’s No.1?’

The legendary shot-stopper, who spent time on both sides of a Manchester divide, feels David Seaman was the Three Lions’ last reliable option

Chris Burton

Abraham & Hudson-Odoi warned of pecking order shifts

The Blues duo are no longer guaranteed starting berths at club level and are also in danger of slipping out of favour in a senior international squad

Chris Burton

Kounde reacts to missing out on Man City move

The highly-rated defender was one of those targeted by Pep Guardiola during the summer transfer window, but he is staying in Spain for now

Chris Burton

Shaqiri explains why Liverpool exit didn’t happen

The Swiss star is growing tired of discussing his future, with the decision taken for him to remain at Anfield until at least January

Chris Burton

Arteta always had great managerial potential – Bendtner

The former Gunners striker saw enough in the Spaniard’s playing days to suggest that he was capable of becoming a top coach

Chris Burton

‘Ronaldo is an icon & Guardiola an example to all of us’

The Bianconeri boss is cutting his teeth at the very highest level but is proud to be working with an all-time great and following a former team-mate

Chris Burton

Asensio ‘didn’t care if Messi left or stayed’

The Blancos midfielder has bigger issues to contend with than goings on at Camp Nou, with the Spain international targeting regular game time

Chris Burton

‘FSG inherited Liverpool mess from clowns Hicks & Gillett’

The former Reds striker has saluted the progress made at Anfield over the course of a 10-year spell under the guidance of Boston-based owners

Chris Burton

‘Grealish right to snub Spurs, he deserves elite move’

The former Villans and Liverpool frontman has hailed the progress of a talented playmaker and hit out at the ‘Project Big Picture’ proposals

Chris Burton

‘Cavani should’ve been a two-month loan signing’

The Red Devils legend is confused as to why a Uruguayan striker who looked like he could retire has been handed a two-year contract at Old Trafford

Chris Burton

Wenger has no Ibrahimovic or Real Madrid regrets

The legendary French coach missed the chance to sign an enigmatic Swede as a teenager and turned down the Blancos on two occasions

Chris Burton

‘Liverpool feared season write-off & end of title dream’

The Reds’ former chief executive concedes that the “self-interest” of others had those at Anfield sweating on the capture of a Premier League crown

Chris Burton

Rashford’s body language questioned by Keane

The outspoken former Red Devils captain believes a talented frontman did not perform at peak level during a UEFA Nations League outing against Belgium

Chris Burton

Martinelli offers positive update after seven-month absence

The highly-rated Brazilian forward has been out of action since March, but he could come back into Mikel Arteta’s plans before the turn of the year

Chris Burton

Man Utd legend Scholes takes charge of Salford

The ambitious League Two outfit have decided to part company with their manager, leading to one of their co-owners taking the reins

Chris Burton

Man City boosted by De Bruyne injury update

Roberto Martinez claims the midfielder was withdrawn at Wembley as a precaution, with a slight knock preventing him from completing the game

Chris Burton

‘Partey aware of Juve and Chelsea interest’

The Ghana international completed a big-money move to Emirates Stadium on transfer deadline day, with the Gunners fending off competition

Chris Burton

‘Klopp has replicated Shankly’s Holy Trinity’

The Reds’ former chief executive claims the recent successes enjoyed by a Merseyside giant are down to everyone pulling in the same direction

Chris Burton

‘Dest deserves dream opportunity at Barcelona’

The teenage full-back has secured a high-profile switch to Camp Nou, with his international coach tipping him to reach the very top of the game

Chris Burton

Henderson eyes seven more seasons at Liverpool

The Reds skipper has passed his 30th birthday, but he claims to be as fit as ever and believes he can spend many more campaigns on Merseyside

Chris Burton

Wenger wants Henry at Arsenal after title triumph

The legendary former Gunners boss believes the right coaching team is in place for now, but he would like to see an iconic striker return as coach

Chris Burton

Messi could stay at Barcelona for years - Puyol

The Blaugrana legend, who admits to having considered a move away from the club himself, always felt that the Argentine would agree to stay put

Chris Burton

Modric sets Real Madrid future target

The 2018 Ballon d’Or winner admits he is approaching the end of his career, but he still feels that he has plenty to offer at Santiago Bernabeu

Chris Burton

Liverpool face title heartbreak – Westerveld

The former Reds goalkeeper hopes another top-flight crown can be captured in 2021 so that their loyal fan base can savour the celebrations

Chris Burton

‘Man Utd targets were clear & Solskjaer lacked support’

The Old Trafford icon believes a manager facing more questions of his future needed to be given greater backing in the summer window

Chris Burton

‘Ronaldo had an Arsenal shirt, then Man Utd bid’

The ex-Gunners boss considers missing out on the Portuguese superstar to be one of his greatest disappointments, but there were many in north London

Chris Burton

‘Sky’s the limit’ - Pulisic excited by Reyna’s potential

The United States international is seeing a fellow countryman follow in his footsteps at a German giant and expects him to reach the top

Chris Burton

Kean could’ve returned to Juve & isn’t sad to leave England

The Italy international striker endured a tough time at Everton and opted to head for Paris over Turin when weighing up his loan options

Chris Burton

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