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'Ibrahimovic makes you win titles, not Jesus'

The Pescara head coach has recalled working alongside the mercurial Swede at Juve, describing him as the "strongest" of all his old team-mates

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'Klopp makes sure everyone at Liverpool keeps their feet on the ground'

The midfielder has offered an insight into the German's meticulous approach behind the scenes, with a focus placed on "one game at a time"

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'Man Utd should move Pogba on now & he can take Raiola with him'

The former Red Devils right-back believes the time has come for the French midfielder to leave Old Trafford

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Fernandes reveals why he thanked Ronaldo after Man Utd switch

The Portuguese has admitted he is eager to follow in the footsteps of a five-time Ballon d'Or winner after moving to Old Trafford from Sporting

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Liverpool's interest was like the moment I met my wife - Klopp

The German boss says he did not hesitate over a move to the Premier League after being contacted by the Reds in 2015

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Injury rules Koulibaly out of Napoli vs Barca clash

The Italian giants will be without a key figure when they welcome the Spanish champions to Stadio San Paolo next week

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Rondon claims he was 'really close' to joining Man Utd in January

The ex-Newcastle striker has opened up on his failed move to Old Trafford, admitting the Red Devils' interest "meant a lot" to him

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Barcelona's €18m signing of Braithwaite branded 'unfair'

Martin Ortega has aired his frustration after seeing a prized asset complete a switch to Camp Nou from Estadio Municipal de Butarque

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Solskjaer explains Greenwood absence for Europa League tie

The Norwegian has confirmed he will shuffle his pack in the Europa League following a hard-fought victory over Chelsea at the start of the week

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Barcelona sign Braithwaite in €18m deal

The Blaugrana have succeeded in adding an extra striker to their ranks after losing Ousmane Dembele and Luis Suarez due to long-term injuries

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'Fernandes' football intelligence is similar to Scholes'

A former Old Trafford favourite has been impressed with the Portuguese midfielder since his arrival in Manchester from Sporting last month

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'Cantwell is not yet at Liverpool's level'

A former Anfield favourite can see the English midfielder playing for the Reds in the future, but doesn't think he's "done enough" to earn a move yet

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Giroud: I am 100% focused on Chelsea

The France striker is determined to contribute to the Blues' cause as much as possible leading up to this summer's European Championships

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'The allegations are not true' - City CEO Soriano slams UEFA

The Spanish executive has confirmed that the club will be taking an appeal against the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)

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Solskjaer is a 'teacher' at Man Utd - Fred

The Brazilian has played down the significance of the Red Devils' win over Chelsea, insisting their league form has not been good enough

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Liverpool's lack of creativity is a problem - Carragher

A Merseyside legend has admitted the Spanish outfit "deserved" their first leg win over the Premier League leaders in Europe's elite competition

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'Martial looks like he doesn't take much information in'

A former Old Trafford favourite has questioned whether the Frenchman is capable of leading the line for the Red Devils

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'Sancho was like Neymar in his prime against PSG'

A former Red Devil was full praise for the in-demand English winger after his performance against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League

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Reinier eager to earn a place in Real history books

The teenage midfielder expressed his delight after being officially unveiled at Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday

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Bailly admits to feeling 'nervous' during Man Utd's win at Chelsea

The Ivorian was delighted to be back on the pitch after almost a year on the sidelines, but says he was anxious at the start of his return outing

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Mourinho expects Son to be out for the rest of the season

The Portuguese boss expressed his frustration over a lack of attacking options after losing another prized asset due to injury on Tuesday

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'Everyone knows that Pogba wants to leave Man Utd'

Mathias Pogba claims the Red Devils' record signing is eager to secure a move away from Old Trafford in order to win major titles

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'Mbappe would be a great signing for Real Madrid'

A Blancos legend would love to see the Paris Saint-Germain superstar complete a move to Santiago Bernabeu later in the year

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Fernandes: Man Utd can do much better

The Portuguese playmaker felt the Red Devils were wasteful in possession at Stamford Bridge, but he was ultimately pleased with the final result

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Joao Felix to miss Liverpool clash through illness

Atletico Madrid will be without their record signing when the Reds arrive at the Wanda Metropolitano for a huge Champions League tie in midweek

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Barca deny paying for social media attacks on Messi and Pep

The Spanish champions have spoken out to address a report circulating which claims the club have attempted to damage the reputations of key figures

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Neymar returns to PSG squad for Dortmund clash

The Brazil international has been included in Thomas Tuchel's 21-man squad for the trip to Westfalenstadion after recovering from a rib injury

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Winter break will boost Man Utd's top four bid - Solskjaer

The Norwegian is confident his side will be able to negotiate their way through a busy period successfully after taking in a much-needed rest

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Lampard hoping Chelsea will exact revenge over Man Utd

The Blues boss is targeting his first win over the Red Devils since inheriting the managerial reigns at Stamford Bridge

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Fernandes was a 'good buy' for Man Utd - Figo

A Portuguese legend has talked up the talents of the creative midfielder after his move to Old Trafford from Sporting in the January transfer window

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Arteta opens up on 'long-term' Arsenal project

The Spaniard admits that the Gunners are a long way off Europe's elite clubs at the moment, but he is confident of a gradual turnaround in fortunes

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Liverpool are like a shark that smells blood - Alisson

The Brazilian says the Merseyside outfit have developed a "killer instinct" which sets them apart from the rest on both foreign and domestic stages

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Greenwood: I want to make my mark at Man Utd & win trophies

The English striker has described his breakthrough season at Old Trafford as "mind-blowing", but says he is eager to keep progressing

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Neymar: Sancho is a special player

The Brazilian has talked up the talents of the England international ahead of Paris Saint-Germain's trip to Westfalenstadion next week

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Man Utd's pursuit of Maddison & Grealish called into question

Former Red Devil Paul Parker has aired his concerns over two players being heavily linked with moves to Old Trafford this summer

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Ighalo vows to dedicate Man Utd goals to late sister

The Red Devils' newest signing has opened up on the tragic death of his sister last year, revealing he will have her name etched into his boots

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Fernandes compared to Man Utd great Cantona

Paul Parker believes the Portuguese star boasts the same natural abilities as a Red Devils legend, but warns he will need help from his new team-mates

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'Pochettino speculation doesn't help Solskjaer'

An ex-Red Devil thinks the current manager's task is being made all the more difficult with the ex-Spurs boss lurking in the background

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'Sancho is perfect for the Premier League'

A Reds legend has weighed in on the Borussia Dortmund starlet's future as he continues to be linked with a return to England

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Chelsea is a nice club for Ziyech - Van de Beek

The Dutchman congratulated his club colleague amid reports the Moroccan has verbally agreed to join up with the Blues this summer

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Guardiola: Man City could sack me if I lose against Real Madrid

The Spanish boss is aware he is under pressure to deliver an elusive Champions League crown at Etihad Stadium come June

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Liverpool youngster Williams praised for 'incredible' display

Neil Critchley has praised the Welshman for his performance in the fourth round of the FA Cup, and highlighted his "humility" on and off the pitch

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'Aguero has transformed into a complete striker under Guardiola'

A Blues legend says the "remarkable" Argentine has taken his game to a new level since the Catalan manager's arrival at Etihad Stadium

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Bayern have 'big advantage' over Chelsea - Ballack

A man who played in midfield for both clubs thinks the German champions have the upper hand heading into a huge last-16 tie later this month

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RB Leipzig joke Werner is joining Spurs amid Liverpool rumours

The Bundesliga outfit weighed in on speculation over a prized asset's future with a provocative post on social media

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Martial lifts lid on Mourinho frustrations at Man Utd

The Frenchman admits he was out to prove the Portuguese head coach wrong after falling down the squad pecking order during his reign at the club

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'Bruno is not a number 10' - Man Utd given Fernandes advice

Carlos Carvalhal has insisted that the Red Devils' new signing operates best in a deep-lying role, rather than just behind the strikers

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Beckham jokes he's forcing Neymar to sign for Inter Miami

The Brazilian agreed to join the former England international's new MLS franchise "one day" when the two men came face to face

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Ajax following Vertonghen's situation at Spurs 'very closely'

The Dutch head coach has opened the door for the defender to return to the club where he began his career this summer

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Emery reveals part he played in signing Neymar for PSG

The Spanish boss says he played a key role in luring the Brazilian superstar to Parc des Princes from Barcelona two-and-a-half-years ago

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Ighalo set for Man Utd debut against Chelsea

The Norwegian head coach has revealed that the Shanghai Shenhua loanee will travel to Stamford Bridge with the rest of the squad next week

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'Fernandes has a brain quicker than others'

The Red Devils boss is delighted to see the Portuguese enjoying himself in training while working hard on several aspects of his game

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'Klopp is a top strategist and a great person'

The Spanish goalkeeper has offered an insight into the German's management style, insisting "he does his job passionately" and is always "optimistic"

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Mourinho leaves Man Utd off his list of top-four contenders

The Portuguese thinks tenth placed Arsenal still have a chance of Champions League qualification, but he made no mention of his former employers

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Douglas Costa to miss Lyon clash with hamstring injury

The Brazil international is likely to be sidelined for three weeks after picking up a knock during the Bianconeri's defeat to Hellas Verona

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'You don't get that atmosphere in the PL!' - Eriksen on Milan derby

The Denmark playmaker has described being involved in Inter's latest meeting with AC Milan at San Siro as a "great experience"

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'Man City are in danger of losing momentum'

A former Blue believes the winter break and a home game being called off may end up being detrimental for Pep Guardiola's squad

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Young 'loving every minute' in Italy after Man Utd exit

The English full-back expressed his delight after his new club's thrilling Milan derby victory over their arch rivals at San Siro

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'Man Utd's CL hopes will be over if they lose to Chelsea'

The former goalkeeper admits there will be little margin for error for the Red Devils when they arrive at Stamford Bridge next Monday

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Mourinho: Spurs job is 'difficult' but I am really happy

The Portuguese has dismissed suggestions that he regrets succeeding Mauricio Pochettino at Spurs, insisting he's "looking forward to what is coming"

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Man Utd move would have been a dream come true - King

The Norwegian striker has opened up on a dramatic deadline day which saw him miss out on a return to Old Trafford

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Greenwood: I feel like I'm following in Rashford's footsteps

The teenage striker has revealed that he sees Manchester United's top goalscorer as a role model, and draws inspiration from his rise to prominence

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Storm Ciara: Man City vs West Ham latest match postponed in Europe

Major football leagues across Europe are being forced to abandon their weekend schedules due to extreme weather

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Firmino and Suarez are the best strikers in the world - Kaka

A Brazilian legend believes a fellow countryman plying his trade at Liverpool has reached the same level as a Barcelona superstar

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Man City have been a 'huge disappointment' - Bernardo Silva

The Portuguese ace admits standards have slipped at Etihad Stadium in the top flight this season, with a third successive title now out of reach

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Barca stars train blindfolded as Setien introduces bizarre new drill

The Blaugrana boss took an unorthodox approach to preparing his squad for a trip to Real Betis in La Liga this weekend

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Bruno Fernandes will be a great asset for Man Utd - Bernardo Silva

The Manchester City star has praised a fellow countryman who completed a big money move to Old Trafford from Sporting in January

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USMNT's Holmes credits Rooney for helping him take next step at Derby

The American has enjoyed playing alongside England's record goalscorer at Pride Park, and claims his "quality comes out every day"

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Blind set to return to Ajax squad after heart condition diagnosis

The Dutchman is likely to be included in Erik ten Hag's plans for a meeting with Utrecht in the Eredivisie this weekend

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Mourinho didn't give me a chance - Rose

The full-back has opened up on his decision to join Newcastle, insisting he wouldn't have been a regular at Tottenham under the Portuguese

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Rivaldo: Barcelona need Neymar back

A former Camp Nou favourite would love to see the Brazilian return to the club in order to ease some of the pressure on a talismanic star's shoulders

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Arsenal warned against targeting Liverpool ace Lallana

Nigel Winterburn is not sure the English midfielder would be a success at Emirates Stadium due to the fitness issues which have dogged his career

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'Who would Messi play instead of at Man City?'

As speculation over the Argentine's future continues to swirl, a former Blue has raised doubts over a possible switch to Etihad Stadium

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'Man Utd need a Pogba-Fernandes midfield partnership'

Lee Sharpe thinks the two playmakers could combine to give Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side the creative spark that has been lacking this season

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Rashford the best player in Europe right now - Ighalo

The Red Devils' newest signing is confident he can add a new dimension to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's lineup over the next six months

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Ighalo reveals he accepted a pay-cut to join Man Utd

The Nigeria striker was willing to do anything to push a "dream" move to Old Trafford over the line, and is now ready to work hard for his new club

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Man Utd move was never likely despite talks - Eriksen

The Dane says staying in the Premier League "would have been an easy solution" after leaving Spurs, but he wanted a new experience away from England

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'He can score goals!' - Ighalo tipped to be Man Utd success

Craig Cathcart has backed the striker to "make the most" of the opportunity he has been handed at Old Trafford following his loan arrival

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Neymar tips Mbappe to become one of the best players ever

The Brazilian has described his Paris Saint-Germain team-mate as a "phenomenon" and predicts he will scale even greater heights in the coming years

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Eriksen: I was a 'black sheep' at Tottenham

The Denmark midfielder, who joined Inter in January, feels he was punished by Spurs supporters for being "very honest" over his contract situation

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Man Utd can still finish in the top four - Ferdinand

A former Old Trafford favourite thinks the Red Devils can still secure Champions League qualification given the inconsistency of their main rivals

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Perisic doubtful for Bayern's Champions League clash with Chelsea

The German champions expect the Croatian to be out of action for a month or more with an ankle injury, which could see him miss a key fixture

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Ronaldo is my idol - Kluivert

The Roma winger has described a five-time Ballon d'Or winner as his main role model in the modern game "for what he is on and off the pitch"

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'Winks could be a future Tottenham captain'

Gary Mabbutt thinks the England midfielder has all the necessary attributes to lead Spurs going forward

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'Firmino is unique' - Klopp hails 'exceptional' Liverpool star

The German boss has heaped praise upon the Brazil forward in the wake of his sublime display against Southampton in the Premier League

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Injury setback for Dembele as Barca star forced out of training

The France international was expected to return to action this month, but his spell on the sidelines could now be extended

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Solskjaer encouraged after tearing Man Utd ‘house down’

The Norwegian boss feels he is on the right track after clearing out the deadwood of previous regimes with a view to restoring the club's "culture"

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'Spurs' win over City proves Mourinho's the right man to deliver trophies'

A former Lilywhite heaped praise upon the Portuguese boss after his side pulled off a surprise win over the reigning Premier League champions

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'Felix is at the wrong club and working under the wrong coach'

Atletico Madrid's style of play under Diego Simeone is not suited to the young playmaker, according to a former Real Madrid star

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'My mum told me to come back!' - Rojo on Estudiantes return

The defender has moved back to Argentina in search of regular football and he is looking forward to a "beautiful challenge" in his homeland

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'Fernandes had fantastic debut & he's going to bring a lot to Man Utd'

The Portuguese full-back is certain that a fellow countryman will be a success at Old Trafford following his big-money move from Sporting

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Guardiola refuses to criticise Man City players after Spurs defeat

The Manchester City boss felt Oleksandr Zinchenko's second-half sending off was a "key point" which allowed Spurs to seize the initiative in the match

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Arteta impressed with Mustafi's 'courage'

The Arsenal boss was full of praise for the German after his solid performance in a draw against Burnley at Turf Moor

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Arsenal hit 107-year low after stalemate at Burnley

The Gunners earned an unwanted placed in the record books after failing to find a way past Clarets goalkeeper Nick Pope

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'Mourinho will come good at Tottenham'

The current head coach should be allowed to oversee "three or four" more transfer windows, according to the former goalkeeper

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Fernandes could be a liability for Man Utd - Giggs

A club legend saw plenty of encouraging signs from the Portuguese playmaker, but thinks Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will have to work out his best position

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Man Utd move a dream come true - Ighalo

The Nigerian is "grateful" to have been given the opportunity to join the Red Devils, and hopes to help the club finish the season strongly

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Conte: I won in my first year - Klopp and Guardiola didn't!

The Inter boss has pointed out the fact that he was able to make an immediate impact in England, unlike two of his managerial contemporaries

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Eriksen told me he wasn't going to sign - Mourinho

The Portuguese boss has admitted to restricting the Denmark international's playing time after learning of his intention to leave the club

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Man Utd should have moved for Ings over Ighalo - Warnock

The former Cardiff City boss doesn't think the Nigerian forward is the right man to provide cover for the injured Marcus Rashford at Old Trafford

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Conte wanted me at Chelsea - Young

The former Manchester United star has revealed that he turned down the chance to play for the Italian manager in west London two years ago

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Arsenal fans threw me out - Emery

The Spanish coach insists his reign in charge of the Gunners had many "positives", but he often felt hard done by in the eyes of supporters

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Dortmund sign Emre Can on loan from Juve

The midfielder has been sent to Westfalenstadion for the remainder of the 2019-20 campaign following a frustrating spell at the Allianz Stadium

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Van Dijk: You don't need to study strikers any more

The Dutchman is happy to see a former colleague thriving at St Mary's, but will be ready to limit his influence on the pitch this weekend

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'Ronaldo and Nani say Fernandes is fantastic!'

A former Old Trafford favourite has backed the Red Devils' latest signing to be a big hit after speaking to two of his old team-mates

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Messi records 500th Barcelona win in Copa victory

The Argentine helped Barcelona earn a comfortable win over Leganes in the Copa del Rey, setting an unprecedented new mark in the process

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Man Utd missed out on 'frightening' Haaland - Sharpe

A former Old Trafford favourite cannot understand why Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was unable to bring in a fellow countryman in the winter market

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Barca left with no Suarez cover as striker search ended

Blaugrana chief Guillermo Amor has insisted that there will be no extra attacking reinforcements arriving at Camp Nou before the winter deadline

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Spurs target Piatek completes €27m move to Hertha Berlin

After only one full year at San Siro, the Poland striker has joined the Bundesliga club coached by Jurgen Klinsmann following a poor run of form

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Kane posts positive video of injury rehab

The England forward is not expected to return to the pitch until April, but he is already back in the gym following surgery

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Bailly targeting silverware with Man Utd as he aims to repay club

The Ivorian is eager to get back on the pitch and help the club in their pursuit of trophies having recovered from a long-term injury

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'Man Utd winning a trophy would represent a big improvement'

The Brazilian has talked up the importance of silverware ahead of a Carabao Cup semi-final showdown against Manchester City

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Bailly targeting silverware with Man Utd as he aims to repay club

The Ivorian is eager to get back on the pitch and help the club in their pursuit of trophies having recovered from a long-term injury

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Arsenal sign Pablo Mari on loan from Flamengo

The central defender has finally completed his move to Emirates Stadium after a turbulent week of negotiations between the two clubs

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Bergwijn: I want to win the Champions League with Spurs

The Dutch winger expressed his delight after sealing a "dream" transfer to the Premier League

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Tottenham move is a dream come true, says Bergwijn

The Dutchman is looking forward to undertaking a new challenge in the Premier League, which he sees as the next "right step" in his career

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Barcelona winger Carles Perez arrives for Roma medical

The Spaniard has touched down in Rome ahead of an initial loan move to Stadio Olimpico after falling down the pecking order at Camp Nou

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Tottenham complete £25m Bergwijn signing

Spurs have wrapped up their second major signing of the January transfer window, adding the highly-rated Dutch winger to their ranks

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Tuchel delivers transfer update on Chelsea target Cavani

The German head coach has addressed ongoing speculation surrounding the future of two Parc des Princes stars

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Jesus: Man City the best place for me to develop

The Brazilian admits to being frustrated over a lack of regular minutes at the Etihad Stadium, but still feels he can fulfil his potential at the club

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'Bergwijn will be a great signing for Spurs'

A former Tottenham favourite thinks a fellow Dutchman has all the attributes needed to add a new dimension to Jose Mourinho's line-up

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Arsenal squad set for training camp in Dubai

Mikel Arteta will take his senior players to the Middle East for warm-climate sessions when the Premier League has a winter break

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Alexis will come back & prove you wrong! - Solskjaer

The Norwegian boss has backed the Chile international to rediscover his best form when he arrives back at Old Trafford in the summer

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Di Maria: I hope that PSG will be my last club in Europe

The Argentine has no plans to leave Parc des Princes anytime soon, despite the fact he has yet to be offered a contract extension

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Juventus supporters 'have to dream' of Pogba return - Raiola

The super agent hasn't ruled out the possibility of his client securing a move back to the Allianz Stadium from Manchester United in the future

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Dani Olmo joins RB Leipzig for reported €20m fee plus bonuses

The highly rated playmaker has completed a move to Germany, bringing to an end his five year spell in Croatia with Dinamo Zagreb

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'Neuer is the best goalkeeper the world has ever had'

The FCB chief insists that the German shot-stopper has taken "the goalkeeper game to a new level" during his time at the Allianz Arena

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'Van Dijk should have won Ballon d'Or & Trent can become a great'

The Brazilian has talked up the ability of two Liverpool team-mates who have played key roles in the club's recent success

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'Fati & Pedri are the best Spanish players of their generation'

Pablo Amo has talked up the potential of two teenagers being tipped for a bright future at Camp Nou

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Fabinho: Signing Mbappe would give Liverpool a headache

The Reds midfielder describes the Frenchman as "one of the best players in the world" but is not sure how he would fit in at Anfield

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'Man Utd fans would welcome bully Tevez back right now'

The Bulgarian has welcomed the prospect of a former Red Devils team-mate returning to Old Trafford on loan until the end of the season

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Berbatov: Man Utd the last place players want to go

The Bulgarian doesn't think Old Trafford is a dream destination for top stars across Europe anymore, given their declining status as a major force

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Arteta responds to Matviyenko rumours

The Spanish coach has admitted that the Gunners are short on options at the back and could still strengthen before the winter transfer deadline

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Solskjaer hopeful Man Utd can pull off 'one or two things' in transfer market

The Norwegian has hinted he could still add to his squad before the winter transfer window slams shut on January 31

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'Barca players go easy on Messi, nobody wants to hurt him'

The Frenchman, who recently joined Schalke, claims that the Blaugrana squad are wary of injuring the six-time Ballon d'Or winner in training

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Solskjaer backed to stay in Man Utd job

Wes Brown has backed the Norwegian to continue in the managerial hot-seat despite the team's inconsistency this season

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'David Silva is one of the best midfielders of all-time'

The Portuguese says he will miss the Spanish playmaker a great deal when he walks away from the Etihad Stadium at the end of the season

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Messi backed to return to Argentina by Mascherano

The Estudiantes midfielder would like to see the "best player in the world" playing in his homeland again before the end of his illustrious career

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Lloris & Son dismiss rumours of unrest under Mourinho

The Spurs pair gave the Portuguese head coach their backing after an important Premier League win over Norwich in midweek

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James promises Man Utd fans there will be improvement

The Red Devils' response to going two goals down against the Clarets at Old Trafford wasn't good enough, according to the Welshman

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'Burnley defeat might spur Man Utd to complete Fernandes deal'

A club legend thinks the Red Devils are in desperate need of extra reinforcements after being dealt another major blow in their top-four bid

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Abraham carried off with injury after Arsenal draw

The England international needed help leaving the field following Blues' draw with the Gunners at Stamford Bridge

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'Greenwood is too young to go to Euro 2020'

A former Three Lions midfielder thinks an emerging talent at Old Trafford is "too young" to step onto the international stage this year

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Arsenal legend questions Ozil's goals & assists record

Ray Parlour has urged the German midfielder to up his work-rate and improve his statistics in the final third of the pitch

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Setien confirms Barca looking for a striker amid Auba links

The Spanish boss says that the Blaugrana are considering adding to their attacking ranks before the end of the January transfer window

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'There are big problems at Man Utd and Pogba is one of them'

A former Old Trafford favourite thinks supporters have "had enough" of a mercurial figure who is still making headlines despite being out injured

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'Lampard does not know his best XI'

A former Blues star has expressed his belief that a club legend is chopping and changing his squad too often, leading to poor results domestically

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Arsenal left their soul at Highbury after moving to Emirates - Wenger

The French coach thinks that the Gunners' lost a valuable piece of their identity when they left their famous home stadium back in 2006

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Laporte won't solve all Man City's problems - Guardiola

The reigning champions' manager doesn't expect a returning defender to have an immediate impact on the pitch after such a long injury lay-off

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Lampard addresses Cavani to Chelsea rumours

The forrmer Derby County boss refused to be drawn on speculation over a possible move for the Uruguayan, who he describes as a "great player"

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Champions League run proof Spurs can survive without Kane - Alli

The midfielder has admitted that Spurs will miss their first-choice striker, but feels they have enough strength in depth to cope in his absence

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WATCH: Turkish GK saves two penalties, is sent off & defender saves third!

Ersin Aydin had a game to remember as Usakspor beat Turkish third-tier rivals Ergene Velimese on Sunday afternoon

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Inter chief Marotta confirms Eriksen talks

The Italian giants have identified the Spurs midfielder as a target, along with a Chelsea pair who played under Antonio Conte at Stamford Bridge

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Man Utd beating Liverpool would not be an upset - Keane

A Red Devils legend believes his old club are "more than capable" of getting a positive result at Anfield this weekend

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'Salah more likely to leave Liverpool this summer than Mane'

A former Red believes the Egyptian striker will be "itching to change things up" at some point, but doesn't think a close team-mate will follow suit

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Man City will be 'on fire' for Real Madrid clash - Mendy

The Premier League champions' domestic form will not matter when they come up against the Blancos in Europe, according to the France defender

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Shaw can be one of the Premier League's best left-backs - Solskjaer

The Red Devils boss has backed the England international to step up and fulfil his potential following a former club captain's departure

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'Van Dijk is the best centre-half I've ever seen'

A former Red has heaped praise upon the Dutchman ahead of his old club's meeting with Manchester United in the Premier League this weekend

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Van Dijk denies talk of 'beef' with Maguire over record transfer fee

The Liverpool star says he holds no grudges after losing his world's most expensive defender tag to the Manchester United centre-back

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'Man Utd's lack of quality to blame for Rashford injury'

A former Old Trafford favourite believes that the Red Devils are over reliant on the England international, who is now struggling with a back injury

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Guardiola pledges to remain at Man City for next season

The Spanish boss has no plans to walk away from Etihad Stadium before the end of his current contract, which is due to expire in 2021

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Nani backs Man Utd to upset Liverpool

A former Old Trafford favourite has predicted that his old club will come out on top in a huge Premier League encounter this weekend

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Foden: It's a pleasure working with Guardiola

The England U21 international says the "down-to-earth" Spaniard's attention to detail is what makes him such a special manager

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Klopp: Alexander-Arnold destined for a proper career

The Liverpool boss has heaped praise upon a defender who has played a key role in his side's recent success, describing him as "passionate" and "calm"

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Diop responds to Chelsea & Man Utd rumours

The West Ham defender is well aware of the speculation surrounding his future, but remains content to "live a little day by day"

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Hazard reveals why he was 'less happy' under Conte & Sarri

The Belgian winger says he has rediscovered the "pleasure" of football since swapping Stamford Bridge for Santiago Bernabeu

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Tottenham sign Gedson Fernandes from Benfica

Jose Mourinho has added the Portuguese midfielder to his ranks amid an injury crisis which has seen Moussa Sissoko and Tanguy Ndombele sidelined

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Hazard explains how Madrid told Mariano to give up No.7 shirt for him

The Belgian has revealed that a Santiago Bernabeu team-mate was forced to surrender his jersey when he arrived at the club from Chelsea

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'Rashford partnering with Raiola could cause more problems for Man Utd'

An ex-Red Devils coach does not want to see the England international link up with a super agent who already represents Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard

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Rivaldo unhappy with 'disrespectful' Barca over Valverde

The Brazilian says his former club "didn't deal well with the change of manager", with Quique Setien the latest man to step into the Camp Nou hot seat

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Conte insists Inter don't have big money to spend

The Italian boss says the Nerazzurri are on the lookout for "cheap opportunities" in the winter transfer window rather than splashing the cash

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Tottenham have to be pragmatic - Mourinho

The Portuguese has opened up on the winning mentality he is trying to get across to his players at Spurs amid an ongoing injury crisis

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'Greenwood England call-up for Euro 2020 is too early'

The Norwegian says the teenager still needs time to "settle" into his first-team role at Old Trafford before stepping onto the international stage

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'Stones would definitely play at Arsenal' amid transfer links

Gunners legend Ray Parlour thinks the England international would be a valuable addition to Mikel Arteta's defensive ranks at Emirates Stadium

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Fabinho, Matip & Lovren set to return in time for Man Utd clash

The Reds could welcome back three key players for a huge fixture against an arch rival in the Premier League this weekend

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African billionaire Aliko Dangote hints at buying Arsenal in 2021

The richest man in Africa has expressed a desire to take over at Emirates Stadium, but remains focused on building his company for the time being

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'Aguero would've been put on a higher pedestal at Liverpool or Man Utd'

A former Anfield favourite doesn't think that the Argentine striker has received the credit he deserves during his time at Manchester City

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LA Galaxy to give signing Chicharito a 'serious try'

The MLS club's general manager has confirmed that they are in talks to sign the former Manchester United striker this month

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Sarri doesn't care if Dybala was angry at being substituted

The Juventus boss has played down the Argentine's reaction to being hauled off against Roma, insisting his actions were "pretty normal"

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'Lukaku doesn't have that little bit more against the best teams'

The Belgium international's ability to perform in the bigger matches has been questioned, with most of his goals coming against lesser opponents

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Neymar happy with relationship with PSG fans

The Brazilian pledged to give his "all" to the club's cause after starring in a thrilling draw with Monaco at Parc des Princes

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'Man City still have all to play for'

A club legend insists "there is no reason to be disappointed about this season" with multiple pieces of silverware still up for grabs for the Blues

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'Rashford has everything to have career at highest level'

The England international is confident that an Old Trafford colleague's prolific run of form will continue through to the end of the current season

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Eriksen not peforming at his 'highest level' for Spurs - Mourinho

The Spurs boss says it is normal for a player in the Denmark international's position to underperform, with speculation over his future raging

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Guardiola full of praise for 'incredible' Aguero

The Spanish boss has talked up the qualities of a prized Etihad Stadium asset ahead of the Blues' trip to Aston Villa this weekend

James Westwood

Guardiola full of praise for 'incredible' Aguero

The Spanish boss has talked up the qualities of a prized Etihad Stadium asset ahead of the Blues' trip to Aston Villa this weekend

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'Bayern haven't integrated Coutinho enough yet'

The German head coach has expressed his belief that the Brazilian "needs to interact more with his team-mates" in order to reach his full potential

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Tottenham urged to re-sign Defoe as cover for injured Kane

Ex-Spurs favourite Gary Mabbutt has advised his old club to bring in the Rangers striker on a short-term deal in the January window

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Solskjaer not looking for 'short-term fix' in transfer window

The Norwegian has reiterated his stance on transfers, stating he will only consider signing players who are the "right fit" for the club

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'Vidal from Barca to Inter depends on whether Valverde gets sacked'

The Nerazzurri CEO thinks that it will be more difficult for the club to sign the Chilean midfielder if the Blaugrana head coach is dismissed

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'We only had one solution to stop Minamino'

Gerhard Struber says the Reds have signed a player capable of giving them a "very, very big advantage" in the final third of the pitch

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Pulisic set for spell on sidelines with 'nasty' adductor injury

The United States midfielder suffered a knock in training which will likely see him miss the rest of the Blues' January fixtures

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Hudson-Odoi reveals Ronaldo as his favourite player

The winger has expressed his admiration towards two Ballon d'Or winning superstars he looked up to while rising through the Chelsea ranks

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Skrtel hails Klopp as best coach in the world

The former Reds defender says that the German manager is a cut above the rest because he's a "master at motivating people"

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Chelsea defender Guehi completes loan move to Swansea

The teenage centre-back will continue his development at the Liberty Stadium over the next six months, with the Swans currently chasing promotion

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Chelsea-linked Diallo breaks silence over reported Blues bid

The Senegal international forward has addressed rumours of a possible switch to Stamford Bridge in the January transfer window

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Alexander-Arnold hails 'world-class' Gomez

The full-back has praised the England international for the key role he has played alongside Virgil van Dijk at the heart of the Reds defence

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Solskjaer confirms Maguire set to miss Norwich clash

The Red Devils boss does not expect the centre-back to return to full fitness in time for the Canaries' arrival at OId Trafford on Saturday

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'Boateng would struggle at Arsenal'

A Gunners legend has advised his old club to steer clear of a German defender approaching the latter stages of his career

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'Everyone at Arsenal respects Ozil'

The Egyptian says the midfielder "surprised" everyone at the club with his humility and has always been able to keep his ego in check

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