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'Dembele would be a magnificent signing for Chelsea'

An ex-Stamford Bridge favourite thinks that the Frenchman has all the attributes to be successful at Stamford Bridge under Frank Lampard's tutelage

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'Xhaka would look a hell of a player at Liverpool'

A former Red doesn't think that the Swiss midfielder's style of play suits the Gunners because he can't show his qualities in a "struggling" team

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'Tottenham need a striker & Giroud fits the bill'

The former Spurs right-back thinks that the club should seize the opportunity to add a World Cup winner to their ranks in the winter market

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Fabregas spoke to Moyes about Man Utd move

The Spanish midfielder claims he held talks with the former Red Devils boss about a possible switch to Old Trafford while he was at Barcelona

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Man Utd target Maddison staying at Leicester, says Rodgers

The Foxes boss has revealed that the club are trying to tie a talismanic midfielder down to a new contract at the King Power Stadium

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Chelsea's Drinkwater completes loan move to Aston Villa

The 29-year-old will join up with Dean Smith's side until the end of the season following a difficult six-month spell at Burnley

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Rashford: Man Utd would take any trophy right now

The England international insists that the Red Devils' "main objective" this season is to pick up silverware, with three trophies still up for grabs

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Rashford: Man Utd would take any trophy right now

The England international insists that the Red Devils' "main objective" this season is to pick up silverware, with three trophies still up for grabs

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Rabiot: I will stay with Juventus

The Frenchman says he is still adapting to life in Italy, but hopes to reach his full potential for the Bianconeri in 2020

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Liverpool announce Nike as official kit supplier from 2020-21

The Reds will see out their agreement with New Balance until the end of the current campaign, before starting a fresh multi-year partnership

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Liverpool announce Nike as official kit supplier from 2020-21

The Reds will see out their agreement with New Balance until the end of the current campaign, before starting a fresh multi-year partnership

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Solskjaer wants more protection for Man Utd from 'tactical fouls'

The Norwegian thinks his players have been targeted by a number of teams this season due to their electrifying pace on the counter

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Juventus chief 'excludes' possibility of selling Can or Rabiot

Fabio Paratici has insisted that the midfield duo will remain at the Allianz Stadium until at least the end of the season

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City beat Man Utd more than we lose - Guardiola

The Blues boss thinks his side have earned bragging rights in Manchester, despite suffering a home defeat to the Red Devils in December

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'Arsenal are not so special' - Leeds star Alioski

The Macedonian winger insists that the Whites need to be fearless when they come up against the Gunners at Emirates Stadium

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Solskjaer wants Lingard 'back scoring and making assists' for Man Utd

The Red Devils boss is eager for the out-of-form England international to build on a couple of encouraging displays in December

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Solskjaer delivers update on Maguire fitness ahead of City showdown

The Norwegian boss intends to give the England international "as much time as possible" to recover from a knock sustained on FA Cup duty

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Lampard admits Giroud could leave Chelsea

The Blues boss has spoken to the France striker regarding his future and will not stand in his way if he wants to move onto a new challenge

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Hudson-Odoi relieved to end three-month goal drought

The England international is "looking to build" on his performance in an FA Cup win over Nottingham Forest which saw him get on the scoresheet

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Liverpool can't talk about winning the double yet - Barnes

Jurgen Klopp's side cannot afford to let cup competitions distract them from their Premier League title bid, according to a club legend

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Zlatan statue toppled after being sawn off at the ankles

A sculpture of the iconic Swedish striker which sits outside of the club where he began his career has been damaged once again

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Madrid outcast Brahim rejects Getafe loan move

The former Manchester City midfielder has made just four appearances this season for Los Blancos as he struggles to make an impact at the Bernabeu

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You won't see Pogba leave Man Utd in January - Solskjaer

The Red Devils boss is certain that a prized asset will remain at Old Trafford until at least the end of the season

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Man Utd need a player to unlock things in midfield - Ferdinand

A former Old Trafford favourite was left frustrated after watching Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side labour to a goalless draw in the FA Cup

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Liverpool were right to choose Klopp over me - Ancelotti

The Everton boss claims he was a candidate to take the top job at Anfield back in 2015, but he has no hard feelings over losing out on the role

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Guadiola: Stones has to play regularly to reach his potential

The Spanish boss says he doesn't know why the England international is unable to put together a consistent run of games while in his prime

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Man Utd still have sights set on top four finish - James

The Welshman remains confident that the Red Devils have enough quality within their ranks to qualify for next season's Champions League

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Mourinho admits Eriksen could leave Spurs in January

The Portuguese boss is not sure whether or not the Danish midfielder will still be a Spurs player by the end of the winter transfer window

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Rodgers rules out sales with Maddison linked to Man Utd

The Scottish coach does not expect any January departures at the King Power Stadium despite speculation over a prized midfielder's future

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Spurs confirm Kane set for spell on sidelines due to a hamstring tear

Spurs could be without a talismanic performer for a significant period while he recovers from an injury sustained at St Mary's earlier this week

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Nobody wants to grow up to be a Gary Neville - Alexander-Arnold

The Reds defender took a swipe at a Manchester United legend when opening up on competition with Andrew Robertson at Anfield

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'We are witnessing one of the best teams in PL history'

The former Reds striker was beaming in his assessment of Jurgen Klopp's side after their comfortable home victory over the Blades at Anfield

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A draw for Madrid is catastrophic - Varane

The Frenchman says he's "seen players that can't cope" with the demands of playing at Santiago Bernabeu, where winning is embedded in the club culture

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Liverpool keeper Alisson crowned best Brazilian player in Europe

The Reds number one scooped the individual prize after a superb year which saw him pick up Champions League and Copa America winners' medals

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Arteta has created a big buzz at Arsenal & I look up to him - Willock

The Gunners midfielder is eager to learn as much as he can from the Spaniard, who has made an encouraging start to his reign at Emirates Stadium

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Klopp reveals how he'd solve VAR shambles

The Liverpool boss wants to see the line used to check offside made thicker, with the flaws in the technology exposed once again at Turf Moor

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Klopp doesn't expect busy January for Liverpool

The German boss has confirmed that he will be naming the same Reds squad that beat Wolves on Sunday when they play host to the Blades

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Raiola slams Man Utd: They would ruin Maradona & Pele!

Paul Pogba's agent has launched an attack on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side for how they've treated the Frenchman since his return to Old Trafford

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Foden is an unbelievable talent - Silva

The midfielder makes an impact "every time he plays" according to a Portuguese team-mate, who has urged him to exercise patience in search of minutes

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'Don't try to copy!' - Van Persie's advice to Rashford amid Ronaldo comparisons

A former Old Trafford favourite has urged the England striker to stick to his own unique style and learn from his peers rather than mimic them

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Rashford praises Van Gaal for playing key role in his rise at Man Utd

The England international says that the words of the former Red Devils boss helped him to adjust to life in the senior squad as a teenager

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'I was literally a head on a stick'

The former England international has opened up on a difficult spell at Turf Moor which saw him "becoming the stereotype I always tried to avoid"

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Liverpool 'on course' to emulate Invincibles - Wenger

The legendary former Gunners manager thinks that the Reds have "accumulated the belief" to maintain their unbeaten run through to May

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'Chelsea couldn't believe Arsenal wanted Luiz'

A former Blue says his old club were surprised when the Gunners came in for a enigmatic defender during the summer transfer window

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'I'd sign Kane for Madrid, even for €200m!'

A man who won five La Liga titles at Santiago Bernabeu thinks that the England striker would be a valuable addition to Zinedine Zidane's ranks

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Grealish drops Man Utd hint with Old Trafford admission

The Aston Villa midfielder has been touted for a switch to the Theatre of Dreams in 2020, which is his "favourite ground in the Premier League"

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Ronaldo reveals retirement plans as acting career looms

The Portuguese wants to keep playing for as long as he can, but likes the idea of moving into the movie business after hanging up his boots

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Fred eyeing cup treble with Man Utd

The Brazilian midfielder thinks that the Red Devils can still pick up three major trophies this season if they start treating "all games equally"

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Solskjaer sees similarities between Greenwood & Ronaldo

The Norwegian boss thinks that the in-form teenager is even more effective with both feet than a five-time Ballon d'Or winner and ex-Red Devil

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'Arteta should build Arsenal team around Ozil'

The former winger thinks that the German playmaker is capable of being the focal point in the new manager's starting XI at Emirates Stadium

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Scholes: My badminton trophy better than Liverpool's Club World Cup!

A Manchester United legend has played down the significance of the Reds' success on a global stage, having won the competition during his playing days

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Klopp: Firmino was concerned by goalscoring numbers

The Reds boss says that the Brazilian brings a lot more to the table than just goals while operating as the team's "connector" through the middle

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Mourinho 'wasn't expecting' to find new job & 'perfect situation' mid-season

The Portuguese is delighted to have secured a return to management at an "amazing club" sooner than he originally envisaged

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'Cavani would be a spectacular signing for Atletico'

A former Rojiblancos forward thinks that a fellow Uruguayan could help Diego Simeone's side achieve their goals in the second half of the season

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Martial can go 'missing' - Owen

A former Red Devil raised doubts over the Frenchman's consistency after his match-winning display against Newcastle at Old Trafford

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Maguire: Man Utd need to find consistency

The Red Devils need to back up their strong performances and tighten up at the back, according to their English defender

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Henry backs Liverpool to emulate Invincibles

A member of the Gunners squad which completed a full top-flight campaign without losing a game thinks that the Reds are capable of the same

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Jordan Ayew: I was overweight when I joined Palace

The Ghanaian opened up on his difficult start to life at Selhurst Park after scoring a dramatic late winner against West Ham

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Green recalls ranting at Sarri for having 'no plan B' at Chelsea

The veteran shot-stopper claims he gave the Italian boss "both barrels" in the dressing room after growing frustrated with his managerial style

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'Liverpool's trip to Leicester marks decisive moment in title race'

The Brazilian goalkeeper has acknowledged the importance of the Reds' trip to the King Power Stadium as an elusive piece of silverware comes into view

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'Greenwood is Solskjaer-esque & has unbelievable potential'

A former Old Trafford favourite has been hugely impressed with the teenage striker, who he believes is a "natural goalscorer" with a bright future

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Lampard disappointed by Mourinho's criticism of Rudiger

The Blues head coach thinks the South Korean deserved to be dismissed in the London derby and doesn't understand the Spurs manager's grievances

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'Pogba on a different level to his Man Utd team-mates'

An ex-Red Devil thinks the Frenchman is the standout player in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's squad due to his creative streak in the final third

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Man Utd want trophies & to win in the right style - Solskjaer

The Norwegian boss says the Red Devils have a "responsibility" to practice attacking football "in the way that Sir Alex's teams did"

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Mourinho confirms Spurs will appeal Son red card vs Chelsea

The Portuguese thinks Tottenham were the victims of an injustice at the hands of VAR which saw the South Korean ace dismissed against the Blues

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Mount has biggest potential of all Chelsea players - Kante

The Frenchman was beaming in his assessment of a Stamford Bridge colleague after a crucial victory at Tottenham over the weekend

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Benzema outstanding, Madrid don't need a new striker - Courtois

After the Blancos slumped to a second successive goalless draw in La Liga, the Belgian goalkeeper insisted that signing a new frontman is unnecessary

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'World class' De Gea doesn't deserve any blame - Shaw

The defender has backed his Old Trafford colleague to "pick himself up" after his error cost the Red Devils valuable points at Vicarage Road

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Liverpool can't dwell on Club World Cup success - Gomez

The England defender has urged the Reds to "carry on the focus" for the rest of the 2019-20 campaign after picking up another piece of silverware

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'Pogba is Man Utd's best, but does he want to be there?'

An ex-Red Devil has suggested that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would be better off without the World Cup winner if he doesn't want to remain at Old Trafford

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Pochettino suggests he would've considered taking Arsenal job

The ex-Tottenham boss says he doesn't plan on being out of work for long, insisting that "anything can happen in football" as he seeks his next club

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Everton appoint Ancelotti as new manager

The former Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain boss is back in the Premier League after his sacking from Serie A side Napoli

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Revealed: Fred is Man Utd's fastest player in 2019-20

The Brazilian has recorded the quickest speed of any Red Devils player in the Premier League this season as he reached 37.29 km/h against Everton

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Ljungberg confident he can work with Arteta to get Arsenal 'back where it belongs'

The interim manager is "looking forward" to sitting down with the newly-appointed permanent boss to discuss how the Gunners will move forward

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'I was very proud to stand with them' - Ljungberg's message to Arsenal fans

The Swede says he's been "extremely honoured" to have served as the club's interim manager, with his tenure set to draw to a close this weekend

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'Arteta is the right appointment because he understands Arsenal's values'

A former Gunners defender has expressed his excitement in the wake of the Spaniard's return to Emirates Stadium in a coaching capacity

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Dalot ready to 'give everything' after returning to Man Utd training

The Portuguese is closing in on a return to first team action after a frustrating spell on the sidelines which has stalled his development

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Lampard determined to beat former mentor Mourinho

The Blues boss is looking forward to a "special" occasion against the Portuguese tactician's rejuvenated Spurs outfit this weekend

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Young: Man Utd should be should be pushing for titles

The veteran defender thinks that the Red Devils' performances are gradually "getting better" after a slow start to the 2019-20 campaign

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Solskjaer provides Haaland update as he rules out Pogba exit

The Norwegian has given little away when it comes to a fellow countryman's potential arrival at Old Trafford, but he remains reliant on a prized asset

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'I can give more and more!' - Mahrez sends message to Pep

The Algerian is confident he can replicate the same level of performances he managed week in, week out when Leicester City won the 2015-16 title

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'Spurs are a step closer to winning a trophy under Mourinho'

A former Tottenham striker thinks his old club will end up reaping rich rewards after appointing a "serial winner" to replace Mauricio Pochettino

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Mata, James & Martial help me out a lot - Greenwood

The teenage striker has expressed his gratitude towards his Old Trafford colleagues for the role they've played in his meteoric rise to prominence

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‘He is a player I like' - Solskjaer confirms Man Utd are 'looking' at Haaland

The Norwegian boss has expressed his admiration towards a fellow countryman who has been heavily linked with a January move to Old Trafford

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Coutinho forced to wear child's Bayern kit as adult sizes too big

The Bundesliga official site claim that the midfielder has been forced to don a smaller jersey than his team-mates since arriving at the Allianz Arena

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'Poch would be great but Solskjaer should be given more time'

A former Red Devil feels his old club should retain the Norwegian's services through to next season despite the ex-Spurs boss being available for hire

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Kleberson urges Man Utd to sign Sancho & Saul

The former Red Devils midfielder would like to see the duo at Old Trafford in the future and thinks both would be useful additions to the squad

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Kane excited to be learning new style of play under Mourinho

The England international is eager to absorb as much of the Portuguese tactician's wisdom as possible as a new era is ushered in at Spurs

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Arteta's Arsenal talks confirmed by Guardiola

The Spaniard has admitted that his number two has been in contact with the Gunners, but he is still relying on a fellow countryman for the time being

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Wijnaldum will miss Liverpool's Club World Cup semi-final

The German has revealed that the Dutch midfielder won't be fit in time to take part against Monterrey, but his injury isn't as bad as initially feared

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Barca have Messi but we have our own weapons - Zidane

The Frenchman says his side are prepared for a crucial clash in La Liga with an arch rival and are ready to "enjoy" the occasion at Camp Nou

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'Swapping Bale for Pogba would be a mistake for Real Madrid'

The former Blancos president doesn't think the Welsh winger should be sold in exchange for the enigmatic Manchester United star next year

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Messi has his say on Hazard, being benched & more

The Argentine superstar fielded a number of interesting questions ahead of this season's first Clasico encounter on Wednesday

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Every game Greenwood tries to copy me - Van Persie

A former Old Trafford favourite has been impressed with the in-form teenager, who he thinks has successfully replicated his own style

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De Bruyne explains why Guardiola is a 'bit more moody'

The Belgian midfielder admits that the club's head coach has been frustrated with his side's underwhelming start to the 2019-20 campaign

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Ljungberg not to blame for Arsenal's continued struggles - Pepe

The Gunners' club-record signing thinks the players should be held responsible for their own performances after another damaging defeat at the weekend

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Van Ginkel: I've gone through dark times but I'm not a quitter

The Dutchman has endured a hugely frustrating six-year spell at Stamford Bridge, but he's not ready to give up on his Premier League career just yet

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'Greenwood is the real deal & a better finisher than Rashford'

A former Red Devil has been impressed with the impact an academy graduate has had in the final third during the first half of the 2019-20 campaign

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Van Bommel sacked by PSV after two wins in 12 games

The Dutchman has been relieved of his duties at the Philips Stadion after a poor start to the 2019-20 campaign across all competitions

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Injury blow for Liverpool as Wijnaldum limps off

The Dutchman was replaced by Andrew Robertson after suffering an innocuous issue in the second half of the Premier League encounter at Anfield

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Mourinho not planning to rest Kane over Christmas

The Portuguese says Spurs will be counting on the England international as the fixture list starts to pile up heading towards the New Year

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'Klopp is Shankly reincarnated in a German body'

A Reds legend was delighted to see the head coach who "gets the people" on Merseyside extend his contract at Anfield

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Jovetic reveals he rejected Real Madrid & Juve

The Montenegro international claims he passed up multiple offers from top European clubs before completing a move to the Etihad Stadium

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Hazard tells Chelsea fan: When I finish here I'll come back!

The Real Madrid winger vowed to return to Stamford Bridge one day when told by a Blues supporter that his presence at the club is sorely missed

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'Minamino is a perfect fit for Liverpool'

A former Red believes the Japanese forward would be "a really good signing" for his old club after proving himself in the Champions League this term

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McTominay dreaming of silverware with Man Utd

The Scottish midfielder thinks the Red Devils will be targeting major honours again next season under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's stewardship

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Carvajal urges Mbappe to join Real Madrid

The Spaniard would like to see "one of the top players around" seal a move to Santiago Bernabeu from Paris Saint Germain next year

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Haaland visits to Dortmund & Leipzig confirmed by Salzburg chief

Christoph Freund has revealed that the Austrian club have been "involved in all discussions" over the Norwegian's proposed switch to Germany

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Salzburg chief confirms Liverpool talks for Minamino

Christoph Freund considers the Reds' interest in one of his club's top performers to be an "honour", with a final deal now in the works

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Zidane explains decision to leave Bale on bench in Brugge

The French coach played down the significance of the Wales star's absence as the Blancos secured another victory in the Champions League

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Willian confirms ongoing contract talks with Chelsea

The Brazilian wants to remain at Stamford Bridge despite attracting interest from the Spanish champions

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Griezmann 'yet to connect' with Messi & Suarez

The Frenchman has admitted that his period of adaptation at Camp Nou is still ongoing, but he is confident that "everything will come with time"

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Mourinho: Spurs one of the strongest teams in Champions League

The Portuguese thinks that all of this season's group winners will want to avoid his Tottenham side in the last 16 draw

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'If Liverpool could get Messi that'd be great!'

A former Red doesn't think that Jurgen Klopp needs to strengthen his squad when the transfer market reopens

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'Jones would be proud!' - Sterling makes gurn joke

The England international poked fun at the centre-back as he made light of the facial expression he pulled while taking a shot against Dinamo Zagreb

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Abraham would 'love it' if Chelsea got Barcelona in Champions League

The in-form striker expressed his excitement after the Blues progressed to the last 16 with a home win over Lille on Tuesday

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'Lampard has unearthed a future Chelsea captain'

A former Blue has been impressed with how the club legend has brought through the likes of Tammy Abraham, Mason Mount and Fikayo Tomori this season

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Pepe & Bellerin in race against time to be fit for Man City clash

Both players will miss the Gunners' Europa League outing against Standard Liege and are also doubts for a huge Premier League fixture at the weekend

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It's not easy being second choice at Man Utd - Romero

The Argentine has opened up on his current position at Old Trafford, expressing frustration over sitting on the sidelines behind David de Gea

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Solskjaer provides update on Jones's Man Utd future

The Norwegian boss insists that the centre-half is fully fit and ready to go despite not featuring since last month's draw at Sheffield United

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Shaw aims dig at Lukaku as Inter crash out of Champions League

The full-back couldn't resist poking fun at a former colleague after the Nerazzurri dropped down into the Europa League

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'Vela has an offer on the table to join Barcelona'

The Spanish champions want to sign the Los Angeles FC striker next year, according to a man who played at Camp Nou at the start of his career

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Alisson reveals key behind Liverpool finally recording clean sheets

The Brazilian was pleased with how the Reds defended during Tuesday's trip to Red Bull Salzburg in the Champions League

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'It was stupid' - Klopp says sorry to German translator

The Liverpool boss apologised for his angry reaction to Jordan Henderson being mis-quoted at a Champions League press conference earlier this week

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'Klopp won't let Liverpool stars get ahead of themselves'

The former Reds goalkeeper thinks the German boss will keep his players grounded after a blistering start to the 2019-20 campaign

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Messi to miss Barca clash with Inter as Clasico looms

Ernesto Valverde has left the Argentine magician out of his latest Champions League squad with the Blaugrana already safely through to the last 16

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'Pogba can take Man Utd to another level'

An ex-Red Devil thinks that the France midfielder can help Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side take another step forward when he returns from injury

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'Neymar is always crying' - PSG superstar slammed by Montpellier boss

Michel Der Zakarian criticised the Brazilian for provoking a verbal exchange with Andy Delort after the final whistle at Stade de la Mosson

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Pogba needs love at Man Utd - Valencia

A former Old Trafford favourite thinks that the Frenchman will "shine" again if nurtured in the right way, amid continued speculation over his future

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Schmeichel hails 'unbelievable' James as a 'fantastic signing'

Following a crucial victory over Manchester City, a former Red Devil was quick to highlight the impact the Welshman has had at Old Trafford this term

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'McTominay could be Man Utd captain in the future'

A United great thinks the Scottish midfielder has been "unbelievable" since breaking into the first team and sees him inheriting the armband one day

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'Ozil should not be playing for Arsenal'

A club legend has advised the current interim manager to stop handing regular playing time to a midfielder who is "not really trying" at the moment

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Pogba is one of the best players in the world - Solskjaer

The Norwegian hopes to get a prized asset back to full fitness as soon as possible so he can prove his quality once again and help the Red Devils soar

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Sterling determined to open scoring account against Man Utd

The England international will be taking "scoring seriously" when City play host to their arch-rivals in the Premier League this weekend

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'Arsenal have their lost reputation as hard to beat'

A Gunners legend feels his old club are in 'relegation form' at the moment, with a previously well-established identity now non-existent on the pitch

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'I don't think Pogba wants to be at Man Utd'

An ex-Red Devil is not certain that the Frenchman has a long-term future at Old Trafford, amid persistent links with Real Madrid and Juventus

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Mourinho hits out at Man Utd for defensive approach

The Portuguese has suggested that the Red Devils perform better against the top teams due to being able to sit back and absorb pressure

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Solskjaer: Spurs win was Rashford’s best performance under me

The Norwegian boss was full of praise for the England forward after the Red Devils secured a vital home win over Tottenham

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Alli: Spurs guilty of 'arrogance and overconfidence'

Tottenham 'weren't hungry enough' to get a positive result at Old Trafford, according to the man who grabbed their only goal of the game

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Solskjaer confirms Man Utd will be without Martial for a 'little while'

Prior to the Red Devils' clash with Tottenham in midweek, the Norwegian revealed that the French forward is set for a spell on the sidelines

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Barca starlet Fati signs new deal with €170m release clause

The young attacker has been rewarded for breaking into the first team at Camp Nou with a lucrative new deal, which is set to run through to 2022

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Man Utd need a midfielder & striker in January - Neville

The former Red Devil has urged the Norwegian head coach to add "two or three experienced players" to his ranks when the transfer market reopens

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Guardiola's father says he 'could return to Barcelona'

Valenti Guardiola says that if his son were to ever go back to Catalunya, it would be for another spell in charge of the first team at Camp Nou

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Liverpool are nowhere near 100 per cent - Alexander-Arnold

The England international claims the Reds have not yet reached top gear, despite storming clear at the top of the Premier League table

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Martial: I have to prove I'm one of the best strikers

The Frenchman claims he has "evolved" as a player since moving to Old Trafford and is eager to show how "mature" he has become

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CAS transfer ban verdict coming very soon - Lampard

The Blues boss says the club will know whether they can sign players in the January transfer window or not within "days"

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Alli has the talent to do anything he wants - Mourinho

The England international has returned to form since the arrival of a certain Portuguese tactician, who thinks the midfielder has "everything"

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Liverpool deserve to be top of the Premier League - Walker

The England defender thinks opposing teams have "worked out" a way to stop the reigning champions this season, with the Reds storming clear at the top

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Ronaldo's sister blasts Van Dijk over Ballon d'Or joke

Katia Aveiro jumped to the defence of her brother on social media in response to a tongue-in-cheek remark from the Liverpool defender

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'Emery struggled with the top players & Xhaka deserves more respect'

A former Gunner has described the experience of working under the Spanish boss at Emirates Stadium, highlighting possible reasons behind his sacking

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Solskjaer insists Man Utd have a 'good plan' to deal with Spurs

The Norwegian is optimistic his side will bounce back from a disappointing draw with Aston Villa by beating Spurs at Old Trafford

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'I like Fernandinho in defence' - Pep explains backline selection

The Manchester City boss claims he prefers the Brazilian in a centre-back role at the moment, with Rodri and Gundogan covering in holding midfield

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Chicharito 'open' to playing in the MLS

The Mexican ace would be willing to accept an "opportunity" to play in the United States should one arise in the near future

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Arteta backed to succeed Emery at Arsenal

A former Gunner would like to see his old club make a move for the Spaniard before he is promoted at the Etihad Stadium

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Chievo starlet Vignato addresses Barca transfer rumours

The in-demand teenager has expressed a desire to reach the highest level possible, after attracting attention from top clubs around Europe this season

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Adrian saved Liverpool's lives against Brighton, says Klopp

The German boss has credited the Spanish shot-stopper for making sure the Reds picked up another crucial three points at the weekend

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Balotelli free to leave Brescia in January, says Cellino

The Serie A side's president is hoping the former Manchester City forward will stay at the club after being subjected to racist abuse in recent weeks

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Maguire insists Man Utd are 'improving'

The England defender tried to remain upbeat about the Red Devils' Premier League position after a disappointing draw with Aston Villa

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PL table position not Man Utd's biggest concern - Solskjaer

The Norwegian is not worried about the Red Devils falling too far behind their rivals just yet, despite another disappointing result at the weekend

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De Gea: Man Utd not playing well & there's a lack of quality

The Spanish goalkeeper claims thats the Red Devils "are leaving everything out on the field" but haven't been rewarded for their hard work this term

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'Solskjaer will get Man Utd back to were they were'

The Bournemouth striker is confident that given enough time, the current Red Devils boss can rediscover past glories in Manchester

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Solskjaer praises 'top-class' Lingard after loss to Astana

The Norwegian boss singled out the England international for "leading by example" as the Red Devils suffered a surprise loss in the Europa League

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Arsenal defeat seals worst run since pre-Wenger

The Gunners succumbed to a disappointing 2-1 defeat at Emirates Stadium which is sure to pile more pressure on under-fire boss Unai Emery

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Mings wary of 'wonderfully gifted' Rashford

The England defender is well aware of his fellow countryman's "fantastic talent" ahead of their Premier League meeting at Old Trafford this weekend

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Solskjaer praises 'top class' Lingard after Astana defeat

The Norwegian boss singled out the England international for "leading by example" as the Red Devils suffered a surprise loss in the Europa League

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Pochettino thanks Levy & Spurs fans in first statement post-sacking

The Argentine has broken his silence and wished Spurs all the best for the future after being relieved of his managerial duties last week

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'Spurs need time to adapt to Mourinho'

The Argentine expects a period of adaptation under the new Spurs boss, who has made a great start to his tenure in north London

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'Liverpool are better equipped to go unbeaten this season'

A former Red has backed Jurgen Klopp to end the club's long wait for domestic glory come May and replicate Arsenal's 2003-04 invincibles

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Klinsmann replaces Covic at Hertha Berlin

The Bundesliga outfit decided to make a change in the dugout after a poor start to the season, with a Germany legend coming in to steady the ship.

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Solskjaer confirms three youngsters will be handed debuts against Astana

The Norwegian is ready to give the younger members of his squad the chance to shine in a penultimate Europa League group stage fixture this week

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Moura hails 'champion' Mou for giving him another chance

The Brazilian was full of praise for his new manager after Tottenham's thrilling home victory over Olympiacos in the Champions League

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Klinsmann replaces Covic at Hertha Berlin

The Bundesliga outfit have decided to make a change in the dugout after a poor start to the season, with a Germany legend coming in to steady the ship

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'Jesus can be one of the best in the world'

Andy Morrison thinks Gabriel Jesus has "got it all" and is eager to see the striker show what he can do in the absence of Sergio Aguero

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'Mourinho was very grubby and negative at Man Utd'

An ex-Red Devil thinks the Portuguese lost his edge towards the end of his reign at Old Trafford, leaving the club with no choice but to make a change

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Joao Felix beats Sancho & Haaland to Golden Boy 2019 award

The Atletico Madrid youngster has been recognised for his meteoric rise to prominence over the last year, after receiving a majority vote on Wednesday

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'Arsenal should go for Pochettino'

The former Gunners midfielder has urged his old club to consider appointing the coach who guided their rivals to the Champions League final last term

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Liverpool's physio is getting sick of me - Robertson

The Scottish defender is doing everything he can to overcome a niggling issue which is affecting his ability to perform for the Reds

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Fernandinho happy to help Pep at Man City

The Brazilian has had to undertake a new role in recent weeks and has no problem continuing to play at the back as the season progresses

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'Clasico should always be so people in Asia or US can watch'

The league's president is eager to transform the competition into a global product

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'Neymar isn't easy to manage at all!'

The German boss has admitted that despite having a "big, big heart", the Brazilian can often be a provocative figure at Parc des Princes

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Mourinho hints Eriksen could be left out while he courts transfer

The Portuguese claims he will make a decision regarding the Dane's selection which "will be based on a perspective of a future"

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Spurs don't need Zlatan, we have Kane - Mourinho

The Tottenham boss will not be looking to bring in the Swedish superstar in January, given the fact he already has a prolific goalscorer on his books

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'Man City will do everything to keep Jesus as long as possible'

The Spanish boss hopes the Brazilian will remain at the Etihad Stadium in the long term, despite being behind Sergio Aguero in the pecking order

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Aguero needs 'a miracle' to be fit for Manchester Derby - Pep

The Catalan coach has revealed that the reigning champions will be without a prized asset when their arch rivals arrive at Etihad Stadium next month

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'Alli can be a top player for Mourinho'

A former Spurs boss was delighted to see the England international help his old club secure a first Premier League away win since January on Saturday

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Griezmann still 'getting to know' Messi at Barcelona

The Frenchman is certain that he will grow more "comfortable" around a five-time Ballon d'Or winner and Luis Suarez as time passes at Camp Nou

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Liverpool 'relaxed' about title chances - Klopp

The German head coach is adamant that the Reds will continue to take each game as it comes as they attempt to dethrone Manchester City this season

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'Chelsea miss Rudiger enormously'

A former Blue has suggested that Frank Lampard's side are stronger when a Germany international is marshalling the defence

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Mariano Diaz to leave Madrid on two-season loan - agent

David Aranda claims the out-of-favour striker will likely secure a temporary move away from Santiago Bernabeu in the winter transfer window

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Wright-Phillips: Chelsea can challenge for title & win Champions League

The former Blues winger insists that the "sky is the limit" for Frank Lampard's side after an encouraging start to the 2019-20 campaign

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'They were hard times' - Messi opens up on difficult start to life at Barca

The Argentine magician endured a difficult spell at Camp Nou after leaving his homeland as a teenager to pursue a lifelong ambition

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Arsenal need more English players - Pires

A Gunners legend has suggested that the Spaniard's current squad is lacking both technical and physical players after a poor start to the season

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Liverpool not thinking about points gap - Lovren

The Reds are not looking beyond a clash with Crystal Palace this weekend, according to the Croatian, who is determined to land more silverware

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Alli: Words can't describe how much Spurs care about Poch

The midfielder was sad to see an 'amazing' coach leave Spurs this week, but is already looking forward to a new era under the Portuguese

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Lukaku: It was over when Solskjaer wanted to put me on the wing

The Belgian secured a move to Serie A giants Inter after falling out of favour with the Red Devils boss over the summer

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Guardiola sees Barcelona similarities with Lampard

The Manchester City boss was full of praise for his Premier League colleague ahead of a crucial showdown against the Blues this weekend

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Solskjaer responds to Pochettino to Man Utd rumours

The Norwegian was saddened to see a "good man" lose his job this week, but refuses to be drawn on speculation over his own future at Old Trafford

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'When I arrived Man Utd U-23s were relegated!' - Mou defends youth record

The new Tottenham boss insists evidence of his significant work with younger players exists from his previous spell at Old Trafford

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Eriksen could be left out in the cold by Mourinho, says Waddle

The Spurs legend predicts that the Danish midfielder could find himself out of the team after the Portuguese tactician's arrival in north London

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Mourinho reveals Woodward message after Spurs appointment

The Portuguese was surprised to hear from the Manchester United chief after returning to Premier League management with Tottenham this week

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