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Man Utd can’t let De Gea be another Ronaldo

Having seen one world-class talent lured away from Old Trafford to become even better in Spain, the Red Devils will be determined to avoid a repeat

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'Ozil not worth feeding, never mind a contract'

The horse racing legend and famous Gunners fan believes that the World Cup winner no longer wants to be at the club and should be shelved as a result

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'Rashford proof Utd academy tops Chelsea'

The Blues may have dominated the youth scene in English football of late, but the Red Devils have brought talent through into their first-team

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Schmeichel: Mou's Man Utd have been entertaining

The Red Devils have been accused of being too defensive away from home, but a club legend believes their manager has played the hand he has been dealt

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Nelson to be the next Conor McGregor?

The teenage forward is starting to make a name for himself with the Gunners, but is already piecing together plans for life after football

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Secret to Wolfsburg's unbeaten run? Brushing teeth!

Martin Schmidt has helped to oversee a reversal in fortune for the Bundesliga club, with the Swiss coach favouring some rather unusual methods

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'De Gea has shown he's best in the world'

The Spain international has been a model of consistency for the Red Devils in recent years, with his performances carrying him to the top of the game

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'Spurs ahead of Arsenal? Most teams are!'

The Manchester United legend has taken a sly dig at the Gunners, with Lee Dixon also conceding that power has started to shift in north London

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'PSG next step for Mourinho' - Man Utd legend

The Portuguese has hinted that he could be open to a role at Parc des Princes, having conceded that his coaching career will not end at Old Trafford

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Oxlade-Chamberlain embracing Liverpool 'fight'

The England international has had to be patient following a £35 million move from Arsenal, but insists that he is prepared to scrap for regular games

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Ronaldo a 'big role model' for Spurs star Kane

The Tottenham striker grabbed a prized memento following a Champions League clash with Real Madrid, having traded jerseys with the Portuguese forward

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Scholes: Mourinho can park bus all he wants!

The Red Devils legend believes the changes at Old Trafford since Sir Alex Ferguson's departure mean that different approaches are now required

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Lindelof backed to earn Utd and Mourinho trust

The Sweden international defender has endured a tough time in England since making a big-money move from Portugal, but is being tipped to come good

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Arsenal's Chambers wanted to be Beckham

The England international has penned fresh terms with the Gunners and revealed that he idolised Manchester United and Barcelona icons in his youth

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Goal rush helps Man City to club record

Pep Guardiola's side edged past Napoli in their latest European outing to preserve their 100 per cent record in the group stage this season

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Overmars quashes Arsenal return rumours

The former Gunners forward is currently filling a similar position in Amsterdam and has moved to curb the rumours linking him with a return to London

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Liverpool record Champions League firsts

The Reds flew out of the blocks in their latest European outing, with Jurgen Klopp's side putting the result beyond doubt before the interval

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Rodgers to replace Wenger at Arsenal?

The former Reds midfielder believes a man who has rebuilt his reputation in Scotland would be perfect for another high-profile position in England

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Ronaldo passes Raul on CL chart

The Portuguese forward was named in Zinedine Zidane's starting XI for a meeting with Tottenham, taking him onto 143 appearances in the competition

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'Mourinho yet to embrace Man Utd way'

The former striker believes the current boss at Old Trafford remains more conservative than an iconic predecessor, with a different approach taken

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Schmeichel selects world's best goalkeeper

The Red Devils legend has overlooked the current number one at Old Trafford in favour of naming the Bayern Munich custodian the finest on the planet

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Arsenal ignoring Deeney's 'cojones' jibe

The Watford striker was critical of the Gunners after helping to inspire a 2-1 win over Arsene Wenger's side, but his comments have been shrugged off

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Lineker suggests Ranieri solution for Leicester

The Foxes controversially parted with their Premier League title-winning coach last season and have now axed his successor

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Can: Small step all Liverpool need

The Reds have struggled to collect victories of late, seeing them slip out of the Premier League title picture, but a reversal in fortune is expected

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Gabriel Jesus: I live for goals

The highly-rated forward has found the target for club and country in recent outings and hopes that there will be many more efforts to come

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'De Bruyne one of the best in the world'

The Belgian has been in inspired form for Pep Guardiola's side this season and is proving to be an ideal mentor to one of the club's summer signings

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Pochettino open to England job

The Argentine has seen several of those he has worked with at Southampton and Tottenham go on to become established members of the Three Lions fold

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De Vrij contract talks to frustrate Liverpool

The Reds, along with Premier League rivals Manchester United, have been heavily linked with a defender who remains locked in extension talks in Italy

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'Man City are the best team in Europe'

The World Cup-winning defender is expecting there to be plenty of entertainment when two free-scoring sides lock horns on a European stage

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'Ozil will leave Arsenal in January'

The Germany international continues to run down his deal at Emirates Stadium, amid talk of interest from Premier League rivals Manchester United

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Pochettino to be the new Sir Alex Ferguson?

Having forced the club into Premier League title contention, the challenge now is to remain at the helm and deliver tangible success in north London

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Fernandinho hints at new Man City contract

The Brazilian will see his current deal expire at the end of the season, but he has suggested that the Etihad Stadium remains the right place for him

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'Man Utd must change to win PL title'

The former Red Devils defender believes top-flight success will only be achieved if Jose Mourinho is more ambitious in big games away from home

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'Liverpool focused on top four, not title'

The former Reds defender believes that Jurgen Klopp's side were never contenders for the crown and need to focus on Champions League qualification

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More woe for injury-ravaged Welbeck

The England international was forced off after an hour against the Hornets, with his unfortunate fitness issues continuing to hold him back

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Ronaldo helps Real Madrid make La Liga history

Zinedine Zidane's reigning champions edged past Getafe on Saturday to secure a record-breaking 13th successive victory away from home

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Free-scoring Man City hit 123-year high

Pep Guardiola's side remain full of goals, with another stunning display of attacking strength put in during a Premier League clash with Stoke

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Mourinho bites back at Klopp jibe

The Red Devils boss insists that his side did play to win at Anfield, with the approach of their rivals contributing to an uninspiring goalless draw

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Liverpool boss big six battles under Klopp

The German may have faced some uncomfortable questions of late, but he continues to boast a fine record against the best in the Premier League

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Aguero returns to Man City bench

The Argentine striker has been out of action since breaking a rib in a car accident, but he has been included in Pep Guardiola's latest squad

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'Messi an alien, Dybala the best of the humans'

The Argentina international has started the season in scintillating form to draw comparisons with an iconic countryman on the books at Barcelona

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Guardiola hoping for 'special' Silva stay

The Spain international is already in talks regarding an extension to his contract, and his manager hopes he will stick around for many years to come

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'Ozil and Alexis sagas not a problem'

The Gunners duo continue to run down their current contracts at the Emirates, sparking talk of potential moves to Manchester rivals United and City

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Klopp: Oxlade-Chamberlain isn't ready

The England international was expected to come into the side with Sadio Mane nursing an injury, but he has been left on the bench once again

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Pirlo rules out Chelsea role

The legendary Italian midfielder is to retire once his New York City contract comes to an end, but he will not be taking on a coaching post in England

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'Liverpool may never win PL title'

The former Reds defender fears that those at Anfield having fallen behind a number of rivals, leaving them playing catch-up on and off the field

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'Liverpool need a Fowler or Rush'

The former Reds midfielder is looking for Jurgen Klopp's side to become more clinical and defend better as a team, rather than as individuals

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'Mou helping Man Utd emerge from dark tunnel'

The former Red Devils star admits that life at Old Trafford has been "difficult" since Sir Alex Ferguson's departure, but the tide is starting to turn

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Kane claims Premier League POTM prize

The England international found the target on six occasions throughout the month of September, helping him to a prestigious personal accolade

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Man Utd target Pellegri 'like Ibrahimovic'

The teenage Genoa striker has emerged as one of the most sought-after talents in Europe, with leading sides in England and France among his suitors

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Pep: It's ridiculous what I do, it makes no sense

The Catalan coach believes that his side have improved from his first season at the helm, but concedes that there is still plenty of work to be done

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Liverpool out of title race if they lose to Man Utd?

The former Reds midfielder also feels that the club's defensive problems should have been sorted out by now, with Jurgen Klopp into his third season

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Cole offers update on 'legendary' Ibrahimovic

The former Red Devils striker recently spent time in the gym with the enigmatic Swede as he works his way back to fitness following knee surgery

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Mata in confident mood ahead of Anfield trip

The Spain international is relishing another outing at Anfield, with the Red Devils expecting to fare well if they are able to control the atmosphere

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Lewandowski questions Ballon d'Or selections

The Poland international insists that he places no importance on the awarding of individual prizes, with the final list often leaving him bemused

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Luis happy to be 'butcher' in Messi battle

The Brazilian defender has learned down the years that stopping the mercurial Barcelona forward is easier said than done

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'Lukaku can beat Ronaldo's Man Utd record'

The Belgian striker has enjoyed a productive opening to his time at Old Trafford and is expected to continue terrorising Premier League defences

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'Costa better than Neymar and Hazard'

The prolific frontman has returned to the Spanish capital from Chelsea, much to the delight of a Brazilian colleague who holds him in high regard

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Scotland part with Strachan

Failure to reach next summer's global showpiece in Russia means that the Scots will be under new leadership by the time they next take to the field

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'Robben on a level with Cruyff & Van Basten'

The winger has announced his retirement from Netherlands, but is being backed to continue gracing the top level by his club coach

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'U.S. elimination the happiest day of my life!'

The Trinidad & Tobago native tore into Bruce Arena's side, while the hosts' assistant coach branded the players "embarrassing" for their attitude

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'Jurgen Klopp wanted to manage Man Utd'

The German coach's predecessor at Mainz claims that a Premier League job at Old Trafford, rather than Anfield, once held a greater appeal

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'Bale injuries could force him away from Madrid'

The Wales international is currently nursing another knock, with his inability to stay fit making life "even harder" for him at a demanding club

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Falcao sparks match-fixing storm

The Monaco striker knew that a stalemate would be enough to please both sides, with players on either team admitting to holding such talks

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'Lacazette world class and Kolasinac a monster'

The Gunners midfielder has praised the impact made by Arsene Wenger's latest additions, with both having brought important qualities to the Emirates

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Vertonghen: Lukaku is fine after knock

The Red Devils striker nursed a slight injury during the international break, but his Belgian colleague says he is ready for Premier League resumption

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Messi and Argentina delay U2 concert

The Irish band are due to play in La Plata on Tuesday, but their arrival on stage has been pushed back so that the locals can watch the football

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Ramos and Ronaldo will avoid PSG penalty spat

The Real Madrid skipper says there is no chance of the Blancos enduring a similar on-field spat as PSG as their plans are clearly laid out pre-match

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Buffon struggles to pick five-a-side team

The Juventus goalkeeper has played with and against so many iconic figures down the years that narrowing down the lists can prove problematic

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'Klopp is perfect for Liverpool'

Former Reds CEO Christian Purslow believes there is no better manager to take on the challenge of competing with the elite on a limited budget

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'Lukaku is fit' - Mixed news for Man Utd

Roberto Martinez has suggested that he could use the Red Devils striker against Cyprus, having seen a fellow Old Trafford star suffer ligament damage

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Israel deny Isco knife-wielding fan reports

The governing body says reports that a supporter who invaded the field of play before being apprehended are false

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Ranieri 'not convinced' by Conte's homesickness

The Blues boss has admitted that he intends to head back to Italy at some stage, but a predecessor at Stamford Bridge does not see that happening soon

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'Kane up there with Ronaldo and Messi'

The Tottenham striker has been in inspired form for club and country, with his finishing ability considered to be on a par with the world's best

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'Messi still has to win a World Cup'

Argentina are sweating on their place at next summer's showpiece, but the FIFA president believes an iconic figure will get another shot at the crown

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Kaka hints at following Pirlo into retirement

The former World Player of the Year admits that his body is struggling to cope with the demands of top-level competition in MLS with Orlando City

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Lewandowski gets degree for writing about himself

The prolific Poland international is now a bachelor of sports, but has taken 10 years to get to this point following a decade of study

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Crouch enters the Guinness Book of Records

The current Stoke City frontman has set a new benchmark when it comes to the scoring of headed goals in Premier League competition

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Can 'honoured' by Juventus interest

The Germany international was heavily linked with the Serie A champions over the summer, while another stint in his homeland has also been mooted

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'Rashford the only one who isn't petrified'

The Manchester United forward continues to impress for his country in a side which has faced criticism on the back of more uninspiring displays

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WATCH: Is this the worst miss ever?

Harkemase Boys midfielder Dennis van Duinen somehow managed to fire over the crossbar when presented with a gaping net to hit against Capelle

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'Alexis and Ozil exits would be huge setback'

The Gunners continue to see two key figures run down their current contracts, with both heading towards January sales or free agency in 2018

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Salah brace ends Egypt's World Cup wait

The Reds star helped his country to a vital 2-1 victory over Congo which has booked their place at the 2018 finals in Russia

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Pogba & Rashford make Smalling's dream XI

The Red Devils defender has pieced together a star-studded side made up of those he played alongside during his time at Old Trafford

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WATCH: Neymar & Coutinho team up for foot tennis

Star turns from Paris Saint-Germain, Liverpool and Manchester City have been showcasing their skills while away on international duty

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'Dybala can win the Ballon d'Or'

The World Cup winner is a fan of the Argentine forward, but feels that ongoing comparisons with Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi are unnecessary

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Utd & Milan icons among Iniesta's top legends

The World Cup-winning midfielder has played alongside the likes of Lionel Messi and Ronaldinho, but holds stars from the past in the highest regard

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'Liverpool have no chance of winning title'

The former Reds defender believes Jurgen Klopp's side are continuing to make the same "mistakes" and could pay the price come the end of the season

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How Utd missed out on Gazza, Shearer & Co

Alex Ferguson oversaw a remarkable era of success at Old Trafford, but he might have achieved even more had these stars not slipped the transfer net

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Which team got the best value in £1.4bn summer spend?

The English top-flight raised the bar a little higher in the most recent window, with elaborate recruitment drives overseen almost across the board

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Ronaldo's all-time XI: Messi in, CR7 out

The former Brazil international has selected star names from the likes of Barcelona, Real, Juventus and Milan, along with iconic countryman Pele

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Bailly: Late goals will land Man Utd title

The Red Devils have made a promising start to the 2017-18 season, with a useful habit having been picked up of netting in the closing stages of games

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Messi and Coutinho make Can's Ultimate XI

The Reds' Germany international midfielder has pieced together a star-studded side made up of team-mates past and present and those he has faced

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Heynckes back at Bayern for fourth spell

Having led the Bundesliga giants to a historic treble during his last stint in Bavaria, the experienced coach is to take in a fourth spell at the helm

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'Rashford can be England's Ronaldo'

The Red Devils forward impressed against Slovenia and is being tipped to follow in the footsteps of some iconic figures when moving to a central role

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WATCH: Adebayor gets the Touzani treatment

The Istanbul Basaksehir stars, along with team-mates including Eljero Elia, have found themselves on the receiving end of questions and nutmegs

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Vermaelen frustrated at Barca blocking transfer

The Belgium international defender was eager to find a way out of Camp Nou over the summer, but he was denied a move despite being out of favour

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Mbappe asked to pick between Neymar & Griezmann

The teenage frontman has hailed the qualities of both forwards, with each adding special qualities to their respective sides for club and country

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Iniesta signs 'lifetime' Barcelona contract

The World Cup-winning midfielder has committed to the fresh terms with the La Liga giants which will keep him at Camp Nou for "the rest of his career"

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Southgate warns England 'won't be Spain'

The Three Lions boss is hoping to see improvement from his side by the time next summer's showpiece arrives, but has sought to temper expectations

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Oscar hints at future return to Europe

The Brazilian has confirmed that he opted against possible moves to Spain or Italy in order to make a lucrative switch to China with Shanghai SIPG

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'Chelsea would shrug off Conte departure'

The Italian coach has admitted that he will return to his homeland some stage, and a former Blues star believes the club will be fine without him

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Giroud billed as world's best target man

There is no one better than the Gunners forward in that role, according to a former Montpellier team-mate that won the title with the Frenchman

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Injured Pogba reunited with his 'love'

The France international is working with a football again, but not as the Red Devils would have hoped as he continues to nurse a hamstring problem

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'Modric one of the best midfielders ever'

The ex-striker, who is now Ukraine boss, has hailed the talents of the Croatian midfielder ahead of a World Cup qualifying clash between the countries

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Lauren gives three reasons Arsenal will fail

The Gunners have enjoyed a welcome return to form of late, but their former full-back still believes that they will fall short in Premier League bid

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Ancelotti opens door to Premier League return

The ex-Chelsea boss has been linked with a return to Stamford Bridge, along with possible jobs at Arsenal, Everton and West Ham following Bayern exit

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Pogba steps up recovery 'Bruce Lee style'

The Red Devils midfielder has been ruled out "long-term" by Jose Mourinho, but he is working hard in the gym to shake off a hamstring complaint

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De Bruyne welcomes Messi comparisons

The Belgium international forward has been in fine form this season, but he credits his manager and playing in a title-chasing side for that

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WATCH: Anniversary of Pedro stunner

Having graduated out of the famed La Masia academy system, the now-Chelsea forward opened his La Liga account in some style back in 2009

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Kroos: Guardiola made me a world-beater

The German midfielder believes that his game was taken to another level during one year working under the Catalan coach at Bayern Munich

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Matic: Utd have great players to cover Pogba

The Red Devils are having to contend with a "long-term" injury for their £89 million star, but Marouane Fellaini has helped to fill the void so far

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'Aguero will be missing for six weeks'

The South American frontman is currently nursing a broken rib after being involved in a car accident and could be out of action for some time

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Alexis helped lure Lacazette to Arsenal

The French striker joined the Gunners for a club record £46 million over the summer with the intention of playing alongside the want-away Chilean

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Revealed: How Ibra almost quit football

The enigmatic Swedish striker has enjoyed a glittering career, but there was a time in his younger days when he considered walking away from the game

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Rashford sought Messi & Ronaldo inspiration

The Red Devils forward says he took inspiration from iconic figures before battling with the likes of Anthony Martial for regular game time

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Rangers fan gets McGregor revenge for Celtic song

The UFC superstar was his usual controversial self during an appearance in Glasgow, with not all of those in attendance taking kindly to his actions

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Lukaku injury update offers Man Utd relief

The in-form striker was unable to take part in training with his country on Monday, but a scan has revealed no serious damage to his troublesome ankle

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Van der Sar steps down from Ajax post

The former goalkeeper will remain with the Eredivisie club in a general manager position, but will no longer be chairman of their 'technical heart'

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Cech claims Arsenal have 'won the fans back'

The Gunners faced supporter unrest last season, with their manager taking much of the criticism, but have shown signs of encouragement in recent weeks

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Ancelotti vows to return in 2018-19

The Italian has been removed from his post with the Bundesliga champions but has no plans to take on another job this season

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'Aguero the Premier League's best ever striker'

The ex-City midfielder considers the Argentine to be the finest frontman to have graced the top-flight, despite fierce competition for that standing

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Jones out for England as Winks earns first call

The injury-ravaged defender has been sent back to Old Trafford for treatment, while Fabian Delph's spot has been filled by a debut call-up

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Conte: Serie A easier to dominate than PL

The Italian coach, who helped Juventus to dominate in his homeland, admits that securing back-to-back crowns in England will be "very difficult"

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Mata welcomes Man Utd landmarks

The Spain international opened his goal account for 2017-18 against Crystal Palace, while reaching 200 games in the English top-flight

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'Sturridge could be snubbed for six weeks'

The England international has netted just once this season, with his inability to impress expected to see him slip back down the pecking order

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Tierney earns Ashley Cole comparison

The full-back has been heavily linked with a move to England, with his coach at Celtic seeing similarities with an ex-Arsenal and Chelsea star

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Wenger dismisses Barca's Premier League hopes

The Frenchman is struggling to see how the La Liga giants could move to England if Catalan independence leads them to look elsewhere

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Matic warns rivals he will get even better

The Serbian midfielder has impressed for the Red Devils following his summer move from Chelsea, but he claims that there is still more to come

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Wenger reluctant to put Arsenal in title race

The Gunners ensured that they entered the international break in style with victory over Brighton, with that win lifting them into fifth spot

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Ibra offered fitness warning amid comeback talk

The Swedish striker is edging his way back from a serious knee injury, with the surgeon who operated on him urging him not to rush his recovery

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Mourinho curses Man Utd's 'bad' break

The Red Devils boss admits that an international interval has come at an inconvenient time for his side after seeing them stretch their unbeaten start

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Herrera up for challenge of Matic 'master class'

The Red Devils' reigning Player of the Year has found game time hard to come by this season, but he remains upbeat regarding his value to the cause

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Wenger overtakes Ferguson to set PL record

The long-serving Gunners boss saw his side overcome Brighton in their latest outing, with the Seagulls the 45th opponent he has tasted victory against

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Rooney benched by Everton

The former Manchester United striker has been dropped by Ronald Koeman as Everton seek to enter the international break on a winning note

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Balotelli: Managers need to break my balls

The enigmatic Nice striker concedes that he needs to feel angry to be at the top of his game, but claims to have learned from mistakes of his past

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Monreal ends 1660-day goal drought

The Spanish defender is not renowned for his prowess in the final third, with the target found for the first time in the Premier League for four years

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Gerrard: Fellaini is horrible to play against

The Liverpool legend has saluted the contribution of the Belgium international after seeing him star for the Red Devils against Crystal Palace

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Moreno tells critics to 'shut their mouth'

The Spaniard admits that he endured a difficult 2016-17 campaign, but insists that he never considered leaving and is determined to prove his worth

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Bale missing from Real Madrid squad

The Wales international forward has failed to shake off a knock in time to figure in Sunday's La Liga encounter at Santiago Bernabeu

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Ramsey tipped for Arsenal captaincy

Wales boss Chris Coleman believes the Gunners midfielder is capable of taking on added responsibility for club and country at some stage in the future

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Moreno: Liverpool lacking concentration

The Reds continue to see their defensive unit questioned, with their Spanish full-back aware that preventable goals are holding the club back

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Liverpool's 'stupid' critics slammed by Fowler

The former Reds striker believes too much is being made of defensive issues at Anfield, with Jurgen Klopp's team a "spectacular" outfit at their best

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Blind: Mourinho has six 'chosen ones'

The Dutchman has seen the Portuguese boss build his Red Devils side around a core of key men that leaves everybody else scrapping for five spots

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Liverpool stars would've been happy for Coutinho to leave

The Brazilian forward pushed hard for a transfer over the summer, but and his team-mates would have been content to see him depart

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Pedro reminding Barca what they let slip

The World Cup-winning forward took time to settle in Premier League surroundings, but his undoubted ability has shone through at Stamford Bridge

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The new Solskjaer? Martial should embrace rotation

The France forward will understandably be longing for regular starts, but he can continue to thrive as an impact option off the bench

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Wilshere eyes Arsenal contract extension

The midfielder has shaken off his injury struggles to return to the Gunners fold and believes that recapturing his best form can land him fresh terms

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Luiz explains why he conceded silly penalty

The Chelsea defender was booked for tangling with Lucas Hernandez, but he claims to have done little wrong as he was struggling with a broken wrist

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Pep: Messi would be good in the PL

The former Camp Nou boss believes the Argentine would be a success in England but does not think a move is on the cards

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Why in-form Martial's snubbed for France squad

The Bleus boss believes the forward is still in need of more minutes, despite catching the eye in recent domestic and European outings

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Walcott's key role in helping Giroud to century

The Gunners forward allowed his club colleague to take a penalty against BATE and reach a century of strikes, despite being on a hat-trick himself

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Young targeting new Man Utd deal

The versatile England international is due to be out of contract next summer, but he is hoping to play his way to fresh terms and more trophies

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Wenger promised 'all available revenue'

Chief executive Ivan Gazidis has vowed to continue providing the funding which allows the Gunners to remain competitive at home and abroad

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Ronaldo treats himself to £2.2m supercar

The Portuguese forward has added a new supercar to his personal collection, with son Cristiano Jr treated to a spin in the luxury motor

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Beckham's daughter Harper shows off skills

The former Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder has been passing on some of his knowledge, with ability clearly running in the family

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Guardiola in sly dig at long-ball Man Utd

The Catalan coach has suggested that Jose Mourinho favours a more direct brand of football, while insisting that he will never waver in his methods

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'Arsenal players feared Wenger would walk'

The Gunners forward was handed his big break by the Frenchman and admits that he was concerned for a while that his manager might move on

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Saul relieved to have missed PL chance

The Spain international has revealed that he was once close to linking up with Fulham, but is now committed to a long-term contract at Atletico Madrid

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'Liverpool should blame forwards, not defenders'

The former Reds midfielder believes a much-criticised defensive unit would not be under so much pressure if the forwards were doing their job

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Arsenal concern as Inter confirm Ozil interest

The Serie A outfit have acknowledged that the World Cup winner, who continues to run down his contract, is among the targets they are considering

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Diatta dreams of Utd but will 'cost a lot of money'

The Red Devils are among those to be closely monitoring the exiting Sarpsborg midfielder, but they have been informed that he will not come cheap

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Pogba will only get better - Scholes

The France international had been in fine form before suffering a hamstring problem, with the arrival of Nemanja Matic offering him greater freedom

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Mbappe PSG's missing link - Verratti

The Ligue 1 side invested heavily over the summer in a teenage forward and Brazilian superstar Neymar, much to the delight of their Italian midfielder

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Mourinho: Liverpool 'luckier' than Man Utd

The Red Devils boss believes Premier League scheduling is doing his side few favours, while their arch-rivals are benefiting from extra rest time

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'Wenger can't trust Ozil any more'

The World Cup winner started Monday's Premier League meeting with West Brom on the bench, with his value and commitment now being questioned

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'Lacazette isn't any better than Giroud'

The Gunners once again struggled to bolster their ranks over the summer, with their ex-forward of the opinion that no additional quality was acquired

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Keane: 'Cheating' David Luiz is lazy

The Brazilian has seen his contribution to the Blues cause questioned, with a needless penalty conceded against Atletico Madrid in his latest outing

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'Man Utd need a Messi or Ronaldo to win CL'

The former Red Devils defender sees Jose Mourinho's side heading in the right direction, but wonders whether they have enough game-changing quality

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Atletico Madrid vs Chelsea: Team news & TV

The reigning Premier League champions will be looking to stretch their unbeaten run in the Spanish capital, but face a stern test of their credentials

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Robben warns PSG: 'Money doesn't score goals'

The Bayern Munich forward has told the big-spending Ligue 1 outfit that they hold no fear for Carlo Ancelotti's team in a Champions League encounter

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Young out to end 16-month goal drought

The versatile former Aston Villa winger has not found the target for the Red Devils since the final weekend of the 2015-16 Premier League campaign

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Pogba has new haircut, but no return date

The France international continues to work on his image while sidelined, but the Red Devils are no nearer to knowing when he will return to action

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'Neymar the best one-on-one player in the world'

The Bayern Munich defender insists that he is relishing, rather than fearing, the challenge of facing the Brazilian in Champions League competition

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'Costa leaving is a relief for Chelsea'

The Blues have agreed to let the Spain international return to Atletico Madrid, bringing to an end a long-running saga regarding the striker's future

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Morata warned to expect frosty reception

The Blues goalkeeper believes that he will be better received back in familiar surroundings on Wednesday than a former Real Madrid striker

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Rooney to star in new Angry Birds game

The Manchester United legend could be drafted into a spin-off version of the game as a result of Everton's ties to the developers

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Lindelof's Man Utd absence 'frustrating' coach

The Swede is yet to make his Premier League debut for the Red Devils, with a lack of game time concerning those within his national team set-up

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Januzaj slams 'stupid' questioning of attitude

The Belgium international has refuted any suggestion that he took things easy after landing a lucrative contract and is focused on proving his value

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Alexis gets 'banter' at Arsenal over failed move

The Chilean forward pushed hard for a transfer during the summer window and is now being forced to contend with "banter" from his Gunners colleagues

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'Man City are the most exciting side in Europe'

The former Red Devils star has been impressed by goings on at the Etihad Stadium, but feels Jose Mourinho's experience will be key in title chase

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Fabregas: Costa situation was wrong

The Blues midfielder is disappointed to have seen an unfortunate saga at Stamford Bridge result in a deal being agreed with Atletico Madrid

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'Tired' Lacazette denied hat-trick shot

The France international striker was replaced seven minutes from the end of a 2-0 victory over West Brom having netted both goals in the contest

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Arnie: Messi is the football Terminator

The Hollywood film star has paid homage to the ability of a legendary figure from the world of football, comparing him to an indestructible machine

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Morata scores hat-trick to equal Costa's record

The former Real Madrid forward has helped to smooth the transition from his Spain international colleague, with the goals continuing to flow

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Kane snatches derby record from Henry

The Tottenham striker netted twice against West Ham on Saturday to preserve his remarkable strike rate in Premier League meetings with local rivals

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Away experts Spurs achieve Premier League first

Mauricio Pochettino's side edged out the Hammers at the London Stadium to stretch their winning run on the road at the start of the 2017-18 season

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Bendtner loses goal record to Eriksen

The ex-Gunners striker is no longer the top-scoring Dane in English top-flight competition, with a man currently starring at Tottenham edging him out

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Barcelona rule out Messi rotation

The Argentine has been in imperious form again of late and Ernesto Valverde sees no reason why he should break that sequence with a rest period

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Gnagnon explains Chelsea transfer snub

The Rennes defender attracted attention from the Blues and Borussia Dortmund over the summer, but opted against a move at this stage of his career

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John Terry's emotional tribute to Diego Costa

The former Blues skipper is disappointed to have seen the Spain international force through a return to Atletico Madrid, but has wished him well

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De Rossi: I was prepared to leave Roma

An iconic figure at Stadio Olimpico concedes that he would have moved on over the summer if a suitable offer had been put to him

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'Matic and Costa exits bad for Chelsea'

The Brazilian is disappointed to have seen two proven performers leave Stamford Bridge, but believes fresh faces can help to cover the departures

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Prankster Mendy vows revenge on Walker

The French defender has been making quite a name for himself on social media, and has warned his team-mate that there is more to come

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James Rodriguez dislikes defending - Ballack

The ex-Bayern midfielder believes the Colombian is still coming to terms with the Bundesliga, but has the full support of Carlo Ancelotti

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Has Pep finally cracked Stones dilemma?

The England international defender has faced criticism with club and country for over-playing, but he has looked more assured in the 2017-18 campaign

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Man Utd's Angel Gomes baffled by FIFA 18 face

The Red Devils starlet has been left less than impressed by his likeness on the latest release from EA Sports

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Arsenal plot Welbeck & Ramsey contract talks

Arsene Wenger is eager to discuss fresh terms with two men under contract until 2019, but acknowledges that more players will choose to run down deals

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'Sturridge never wanted Liverpool exit'

The England international was linked with a move away from Anfield over the summer, but his manager insists transfer talks were never held

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Costa has 'no bitterness' towards Conte

The Spain striker is heading back to Atletico Madrid and insists he bears no grudge against the Blues boss who froze him out at Stamford Bridge

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