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Injured Messi criticised: 'Ronaldo would have played'

The Barcelona superstar sat out a meeting with Italy and a 6-1 defeat to Spain during the international break with a hamstring complaint

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'Bale best of the rest behind Messi & Ronaldo'

The Wales boss, who has already urged his nation's talisman to remain at Real Madrid, claims the star forward could play for anyone

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Jones: Man Utd will miss fantastic Zlatan

The enigmatic Swedish striker has departed Old Trafford to try his luck in MLS with the LA Galaxy, with former Red Devils colleagues sad to see him go

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'Neymar always third if Messi & Ronaldo in form'

A Brazilian legend believes a switch to France can help a fellow countryman to the top of the game, while he also sees benefits in his latest injury

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Chelsea need to sort Conte problem - Zola

A former favourite at Stamford Bridge believes the Italian remains the right man for the club and should be offered assurances on his future

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Donnarumma can be Liverpool GK for 'next decade' – Nicol

The former Reds star believes a new goalkeeper is required at Anfield and sees a lot of sense in raiding the ranks at the San Siro this summer

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Mignolet reveals when he'll make Liverpool future call

The Belgium international has slipped out of favour at Anfield and admits he will need to make a decision on where to play in 2018-19 come the summer

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Mbappe sets post-war record with France brace

Paris Saint-Germain's teenage frontman was among the goals again during a friendly date with Russia, with a deadly double seeing him make history

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Pogba's France first offers Mourinho reminder

The £89 million midfielder has endured a tough time at Old Trafford of late but was back to his best for his country in a friendly date with Russia

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Robben admits retirement an option

The veteran Dutch winger is still planning to hold talks with the Bundesliga champions, but no decision on his future has been taken as yet

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Why is Lacazette substituted so often?

The France international striker has started and finished just six Premier League games this season, with the Gunners often choosing to replace him

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Man Utd flop Memphis ignoring Milan talk

The Netherlands international winger has rediscovered his spark in France and is now being linked with a big-money move to a Serie A heavyweight

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Stones admits to 'difficult' Man City spell

The England international defender has seen others edge ahead of him in the pecking order under Pep Guardiola following an untimely injury

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Courtois sets deadline for Chelsea future call

The Belgium international keeper is set to make a decision on whether to commit to fresh terms with the Blues or open the door to a future transfer

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Bale keeping door open to future China move

The Wales international is reluctant to speculate on where his career will take him and when, but does acknowledge that a spell in Asia would appeal

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Wenger: Wilshere captaincy no contract bribe

Arsenal are still waiting on their England international to commit to fresh terms, but that is not why he has been handed the armband at times

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Giroud sees competition with Morata, not Hazard

The Frenchman is facing another battle for starting spots following a move from Arsenal, but he does not see Antonio Conte sticking with an experiment

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Courtois blasts back at Van Gaal's criticism

The Chelsea custodian faced criticism from the Dutchman following a Champions League clash with Barcelona and is not too happy at being singled out

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World Cup is a revolver to Messi's head - Sampaoli

The Barcelona forward's national team coach feels a five-time Ballon d'Or winner is unable to enjoy outings for his country with expectations so high

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Fabregas remains open to Arsenal return

The Chelsea midfielder left Emirates Stadium for Barcelona in 2011 but is open to heading back to north London at some stage in a coaching capacity

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Rodgers refuses to entertain Arsenal rumours

The Celtic boss maintains that he has a "dream job" in Scotland, having previously worked at Swansea and Liverpool, and has no plans to leave

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'Mourinho is very good when he's fighting!'

The Red Devils boss has clashed with Paul Pogba and Luke Shaw of late, but a fellow Portuguese expects those confrontations to make him stronger

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Arda Turan threatens to 'crush' reporter over wife comment

The Turkey international, who is now on the books at Istanbul Basaksehir, did not take kindly to questioning of his new wife while out for a meal

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'Salah made people forget about Coutinho'

Fears were raised when the Reds allowed a key playmaker to join Barcelona but, as happened in the past, those at Anfield have embraced a new hero

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Why sluggish Sanchez shouldn’t worry Utd fans

The Chilean forward has endured a tough start to life at Old Trafford, but this is not the first time a slow-burner has stumbled out of the blocks

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Fabregas rues Messi's Spain snub

The Barcelona talisman had the option to switch allegiance after putting down roots in Catalunya, but never considered turning his back on Argentina

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'Messi will never be as great as Maradona'

The Barcelona star will be forever compared to the World Cup winner but lacks the charisma to stand alongside him, says another iconic Argentine

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Firmino's 'annoying' qualities saluted by Gomez

The Reds forward is renowned for his tireless running, with those working alongside him at Anfield relieved that it is not them trying to contain him

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'Walcott and Giroud didn't want to leave Arsenal'

The Gunners sanctioned the sale of two attackers during the January window, but their former manager claims neither really wanted to move on

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'Man Utd have enough problems without Shaw'

The former Red Devils midfielder believes public criticism of players is wrong and would never have happened in his day under Sir Alex Ferguson

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Kroos: Ter Stegen the perfect keeper...for Barca

The Real Madrid midfielder is a big fan of his Germany international team-mate, while he has also talked up the qualities of Marcelo and Casemiro

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Kluivert warned against Man Utd move

The exciting Ajax winger is being linked with a move elsewhere, but his coach with the Netherlands feels it is too soon to be leaving his homeland

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Salah offered trophy warning by Rush

A former Reds striker would be happy to surrender an entry in the history books to an in-form forward as silverware meant more to him than records

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Pique: Messi is an alien from another planet

The Argentine forward is held in the highest regard by those around him at Camp Nou, with his unworldly talent marking him out as "the greatest"

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'Finding another Messi is very complicated'

The Spain international defender concedes that playing in a side which does not include the mercurial Argentine makes his job more difficult

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De Bruyne: If I make 10 goals, Messi scores 100

The Manchester City playmaker has been likened to star turns at Barcelona and Real Madrid, but he considers himself to be a totally different player

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Who should be England's No. 1 at World Cup 2018?

Gareth Southgate has plenty of options to consider heading to Russia, but there are question marks over all of those in the mix for a starting spot

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Hartson: Arsenal will have to wait for Rodgers

A man who played for both the Bhoys and Gunners understands interest in a highly-rated coach, but he is not expecting a summer move to be made

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McTominay saw Scottish heritage doubted

Peter Grant admits that he questioned whether the midfielder would be eligible for the Scots after seeing him in action for the first time

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Xavi: I love Usain Bolt, but he's not a footballer

An Olympic sprint king has expressed a desire to try his hand at another sport, but a Barcelona icon says the Jamaican lacks the required skill set

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Neymar on course for WC after 'scary' injury

The Paris Saint-Germain forward suffered a broken metatarsal in February, with it initially suggested that he would be out for around three months

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'Salah Bd'O talk could be terrible for Liverpool'

With Real Madrid already reported to be waiting to pounce, a former Reds striker expects interest to be stepped up if current standards are maintained

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Pedro: Morata back in perfect shape

The Spanish striker has seen his goal drought ended and is being backed to kick on after shaking off fitness and form issues at Stamford Bridge

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Dembele must pass Barcelona final exam - Xavi

A former favourite at Camp Nou admits that the big-money signing still has plenty to prove, with it up to him to show that he can handle the pressure

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Can has no Bayern regrets

The Germany international continues to run down his contract at Anfield and is being linked with a summer return to where it all began for him

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Rojo's reaction to Alexis signing: 'F****** hell, no'

The Argentine was initially concerned about being joined at Old Trafford by a fiery Chilean he has endured regular run-ins with over the years

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Scolari: Ronaldo has asked about China

The Portuguese has been linked with lucrative switch to Asia in the past, and has sounded out a former manager with experience of coaching in the CSL

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'Next Terry' Christensen sought legend's advice

The Danish defender has come in for criticism of late, but he has learned to shrug off errors following a chat with a man he has been likened to

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Giroud trolls 'Pikachu' Pogba

The Manchester United midfielder has added a blue streak while on international duty with France, but the Chelsea striker is not convinced by the look

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Pogba: Special Messi has football inside him

The Manchester United midfielder considers the mercurial Argentine to be a "special" talent, with nobody in world football able to do what he does

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Scholes: Shaw can become world's best by leaving Man Utd

The Red Devils legend expects a frosty relationship to come to an end in the summer, with Tottenham among those who could stand to benefit

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Van Dijk yet to hit 100% at Liverpool

The Reds have been offered an immediate return on their January investment, but the Dutchman claims there is even more to come from him

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'Man Utd yet to make Jorginho contact'

The Red Devils are among those reported to be readying a summer approach for the Italy international, but they are yet to formalise any interest

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Pogba trolled by Ben Yedder over UCL exit

The Sevilla striker sent the Red Devils crashing out of the Champions League at the last-16 stage, but has now joined a Red Devils star on France duty

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Martial's agent 'can't confirm' Man Utd stay

The Serie A champions are among those being linked with the French forward and while no contract has been made as yet, a move has not been ruled out

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Ronaldinho: Messi vs Ronaldo good for football

The Barcelona legend believes a fierce rivalry for top honours is beneficial to star turns at Camp Nou and Real Madrid, and their sport as a whole

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Salah reiterates Liverpool dream to quash Real talk

The Egyptian forward has seen his fine form spark talk of interest from afar, but his sights are locked on more goals and major silverware at Anfield

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'Overzealous Bailly not the finished article'

The £30 million defender remains a work in progress at Old Trafford, but is being tipped to fulfil his obvious potential once he has more experience

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Rudiger talks up FA Cup importance to Chelsea

The Blues have one last chance to get their hands on some silverware this season, with a quarter-final clash with Leicester presenting the next hurdle

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Romero hoping to see patience rewarded

The Manchester United goalkeeper has had to wait patiently for opportunities, but has another piece of silverware in his sights in the FA Cup

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Mourinho bemoans spending of Man Utd rivals

The Red Devils boss has suggested that he will struggle to overhaul the likes of Manchester City if they continue to invest heavily in top talent

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'Lallana one of England's top four players'

The Reds midfielder has endured an injury-ravaged campaign at Anfield, but his manager considers him to be among the finest players in the country

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Sane: Man City can win Champions League

With the Premier League title almost wrapped up and a quarter-final berth secured in Europe, and ambitious side have their sights locked on silverware

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'Messi & Ronaldo the difference in UCL'

A former manager at Real Madrid believes the Blancos and Barcelona are favourites for European glory due to boasting the world's best players

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Carvajal sees Morata returning to Real Madrid

The misfiring frontman has previously hinted at a third spell with the Blancos, and a man currently at Santiago Bernabeu would welcome him back

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Wenger refutes Arsenal 'cup team' claims

The Frenchman believes his side have remained competitive across all competitions, despite having slipped out of the Premier League's top four

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Courtois commits future to Chelsea

The Belgian goalkeeper continues to be linked with a move to Spain, but he has vowed to remain at Stamford Bridge for at least one more season

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Spurs star Dele Alli hits back at dive claims

The England international midfielder has earned a reputation for going to ground too easily, but he maintains that he never tries to break the rules

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'Tiresome Pogba must improve attitude' - Petit

The Manchester United midfielder has been told to stop "sulking" and improve relations with his manager by delivering with performances on the field

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Liverpool vs Watford: TV, stream & preview

The Reds will be hoping to extend their unbeaten run at Anfield and cement a top-four spot when they play host to a Hornets side ravaged by injuries

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Liverpool team news & likely XI vs Watford

Everything you need to know ahead of the Reds' home date with the Hornets on Saturday evening which will see them aiming to cement a top-four standing

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What next for Liverpool & Arsenal target Casillas?

The World Cup-winning goalkeeper is preparing to bid farewell to Porto, with the Premier League being mooted as the next stop for an iconic figure

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'Genius Messi can win a game in half a second'

A man who plays alongside the forward with Argentina admits that the mere presence of a five-time Ballon d'Or inspires confidence in those around him

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England squad: Wilshere recalled from wilderness

The Arsenal midfielder is looking for his first Three Lions appearance since 2016, while Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope has been handed a maiden call-up

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Conte: Chelsea future shouldn't rest on trophies

The Blues boss continues to see a summer exit at Stamford Bridge mooted, with another route to silverware having been closed in the Champions League

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'Pogba sulking and Sanchez making Utd worse'

The former Red Devils midfielder has dropped his support for an under-performing star and questioned the decision making of a January arrival

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'Schoolboy Pogba isn't Man Utd's only problem'

The former Red Devils star has blasted the impact of an £89 million midfielder against Sevilla, but feels issues run deeper than him at Old Trafford

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Alexis not intending to retire at Man Utd

The Chilean is 29 years old and committed to a four-and-a-half-year contract at Old Trafford, but he plans to head home before hanging up his boots

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'Willian could play for any team in the world'

The Brazilian forward impressed in a two-legged Champions League tie with Barcelona, earning him high praise from a former Stamford Bridge favourite

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Wenger remains optimistic on Ramsey renewal

The Wales international midfielder is heading towards the final 12 months of his current deal at Emirates Stadium and is yet to commit to an extension

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Sessegnon warned against Spurs switch

The Fulham star is being linked with several Premier League teams, but a former Tottenham defender feels north London would be wrong at this stage

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Arsenal agreeing Bellerin sale would amaze Parlour

The Spain international defender has been linked with Barcelona and Juventus, but a former Gunners star doubts a summer deal will be done

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Morata backed by Lampard to emulate Torres

A former Blues striker overcame his struggles to net a crucial Champions League goal in Barcelona and a fellow Spaniard is being tipped to do the same

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Ozil: Easy to say yes to Arsenal extension

The Germany international brought uncertainty surrounding his future to an end when penning fresh terms and insists he never considered leaving

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'Fred will join Man City or Man Utd'

Having previously crossed swords in pursuit of Alexis Sanchez, two old adversaries are set to do the same this summer over a Brazilian midfielder

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Welbeck motivated by Aubameyang competition

The Arsenal forward has seen two big-money additions made at Emirates Stadium this season, but that is encouraging the England star to raise his game

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'Salah and Liverpool have to be more streetwise'

The ex-Reds striker believes something would have been taken from a meeting with Manchester United had the match officials been given calls to make

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Fellaini: I'm not a thug, I just do my job

The Belgian believes his portrayal as a physical player is wide of the mark, with his game all about disrupting opponents and winning the ball back

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Donnarumma 'calm & happy' amid transfer talk

The AC Milan goalkeeper continues to see his future called into question, but the teenager claims to be fully focused on events at the San Siro

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'Ronaldo wants Lewandowski because he's world's best'

Real Madrid are being heavily linked with a record-breaking striker at Bayern Munich, with that interest coming as no surprise to a former frontman

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'Conte on trial against Barcelona'

The former Blues boss admits the man currently at the helm is going to have to get his tactical approach spot on in a crucial Champions League clash

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Can't take the heat? Mertesacker's future questioned

The Arsenal defender recently admitted that pressure at the top leaves him feeling sick, leading to questions of his suitability for coaching roles

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Herrera wants Man Utd title bargain with City

The Spain international midfielder is determined to get his hands on major honours this season, even if that means seeing arch-rivals claim a trophy

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Aubameyang over early issues at Arsenal

The Gunners' record signing is feeling more settled in England and hopes improving match sharpness will allow him to repay Arsene Wenger's faith

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Pogba misses training ahead of Sevilla clash

The France international is still nursing a knock which kept him out of a clash with Liverpool and may now be absent in the Champions League

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Andre Gomes enduring Barcelona 'hell'

The Portugal international midfielder arrived at Camp Nou as a highly-rated talent but has not found top form and admits to struggling under pressure

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Klopp feeling 'massively rubbish' about mistakes

The Reds suffered a 2-1 defeat to Manchester United in their latest outing, with a disappointing display at Old Trafford frustrating all concerned

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Ronaldo battles 'nothing personal' to Dani Alves

The former Barcelona defender has locked horns with the Real Madrid talisman on a regular basis down the years, but insists he has nothing against him

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'Football needs Messi to win the World Cup'

Despite collecting an enviable haul of honours at club level with Barcelona, international silverware has continued to elude an all-time great

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Zouma still sees future at Chelsea

The France international believes he has benefited from a spell away from Stamford Bridge, but is still determined to make his mark in west London

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Rashford doesn't need Man Utd absence explained

The England international has struggled for starts of late, but showed what he is capable of after returning to the Red Devils XI against Liverpool

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'Mata is the glue holding Man Utd together'

The former Red Devils defender believes the Spanish playmaker has become "a very important player" when it comes to linking midfield and attack

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Will Fabregas celebrate Camp Nou goal?

The Chelsea midfielder is looking forward to a Champions League challenge and will decide how to greet a goal if he is fortunate enough to score one

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Chelsea legend Drogba reveals retirement plan

The iconic Ivorian striker is planning to hang up his boots once an upcoming campaign with American side Phoenix Rising comes to a close

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Mourinho blasts 'worst manager in history' De Boer

The ex-Crystal Palace boss has questioned Manchester United's handling of an exciting talent, but the man in charge at Old Trafford is not listening

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Captain Kane? Spurs star back for England armband

A former Three Lions skipper believes a prolific frontman will have no problem handling added responsibility at this summer's World Cup finals

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Rashford sets new personal best at Man Utd

The England international was recalled to Jose Mourinho's starting XI against the Reds and rewarded that show of faith by taking his goal tally to 12

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'I don't care what people say' - Mourinho

The Red Devils boss believes his side were always in control during a 2-1 win over arch-rivals Liverpool, regardless of what others may think

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Mourinho matches post-Ferguson high

The Red Devils secured a 2-1 victory over their arch-rivals at Anfield, with that win taking them to 20 from 30 fixtures in the 2017-18 campaign

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Messi announces arrival of third child

The Argentine has confirmed fans' suspicions after he had withdrawn from the squad to face Malaga for 'personal reasons'

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Wilshere 'no closer' to new Arsenal deal

The England international midfielder will drop into the free agent pool at the end of the season if no fresh terms are agreed with the Gunners

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'Academy boy' Kane used to be teased by team-mates

The former Tottenham midfielder admits the striker's desire to become the best used to be mocked, but he has worked his way to the top on merit

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Henderson happy to divide opinion as Gerrard's heir

The England international inherited the captain's armband from an iconic figure at Anfield, but he has not always seen his contribution heralded

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'Man City can do it on a cold Monday night in Stoke!'

The Portuguese playmaker is looking to help Pep Guardiola's side wrap up the Premier League title as quickly as possible, starting against the Potters

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'Lukaku deserves 100 Premier League goals' - Cole

The Belgian believes he deserves more respect for his efforts for the Red Devils, a former frontman is happy to give it to him following a big move

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Klopp vows to keep spending 'big money'

The Reds broke their transfer record to land a Dutch defender in January and could raise the bar again when the summer window swings open

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'Pogba's problems at Man Utd aren't his fault'

The former Red Devils defender believes too much pressure has been placed on an £89m man, with there a lack of senior stars to help him through

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Neville's tactical advice for 'disappointing' Alexis

The ex-Red Devils defender admits the Chilean has not made the expected impact at Old Trafford, but has a chance to prove himself against Liverpool

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Can could be Liverpool's biggest transfer fail

The Germany international continues to run down his contract and it will not be easy, or cheap, for the Reds to replace a Jurgen Klopp favourite

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Who is the ‘next Bale’ Ryan Sessegnon?

The 17-year-old has been causing quite a stir in the Championship, with his potential being spotted by the likes of Manchester United and Tottenham

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'Wenger has got his trousers back on!'

The Gunners boss used a rather odd "naked" analogy to explain his struggles following a defeat at Brighton, but saw his side hit back at AC Milan

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Steph Curry sees 'genius' similarities with Messi

The Golden State Warriors superstar believes he shares qualities regarding ability and drive with an iconic performer from a different sporting field.

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'Van Dijk can contain fellow £75m man Lukaku'

Manchester United will welcome the Reds to Old Trafford on Saturday, with the visitors expected to relish the "challenge" put in front of him

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Liverpool ignored Ronaldo & Pique advice

The Reds were urged to make moves for both players by a man who was employed to identify potential new recruits during Gerard Houllier's Anfield reign

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Kluivert ignoring talk of Messi transfer wish

A star turn at Camp Nou is reportedly keen to see the Ajax winger join him, but links to La Liga and Premier League giants have been shrugged off

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Milan confirm interest in Reina

The veteran World Cup-winning goalkeeper is approaching the end of his contract at Napoli and may be offered the chance to move to the San Siro

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Mbappe enjoyed past spell at Chelsea

The France international striker spent time in England as a youngster, with that experience helping to mould him into the global superstar he is today

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Ozil reaches Arsenal century against Milan

Having provided the assist for Aaron Ramsey during a crunch Europa League clash, the World Cup winner has now been involved in 100 Gunners goals

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'Real need the best and Neymar is one of them'

The Brazilian forward continues to be heavily linked with a return to Spain less than a year after making a record-breaking €222m move to France

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Infantino: Italy missing World Cup a beautiful blow

The Azzurri suffered a shock play-off defeat to Sweden and will not be in Russia this summer, but they have been urged to take positives from that

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Aouar ignoring Liverpool links for now

Lyon's teenage midfielder is attracting plenty of interest but he is prepared to bide his time before fulfilling his dreams and joining a "great club"

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Conor McGregor trolls Ronaldo with earnings claim

The UFC superstar, who made history when taking to the boxing ring against Floyd Mayweather, says his income puts him at the top of the sporting world

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'Van Dijk is a leader and a warrior'

The Reds spent big to land the Netherlands international defender, and the man in charge at Anfield believes they are already getting value for money

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'Messi & Ronaldo impossible to replace'

Spanish football has dominated the global game during an era graced by two all-time greats, but their respective departures will leave a sizeable void

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Koscielny backs Wenger amid Arsenal blame game

An alarming slump has serious questions being asked of the Gunners, with those on and off the field being forced to shoulder responsibility

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Mourinho inspired Utd with foul-mouthed team talk

The Red Devils boss was furious with his side after seeing them fall behind at Crystal Palace, but got the response he was after in a 3-2 win

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Astori's number 13 shirt retired by Fiorentina

The 31-year-old died suddenly over the weekend, with tributes continuing to flood in from former clubs, fellow players and sporting organisations

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'Luis Enrique a great coach' - Marcos Alonso

The former Barcelona boss has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge, with the man currently at the helm seeing a summer exit mooted

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Former Barca president: Neymar not a coward like Figo!

The 73-year-old insists any switch to the Santiago Bernabeu would not put the Brazilian in the same category as a man who crossed the divide

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'Pogba benching down to discipline'

Jose Mourinho has dropped the £89 million midfielder of late, with questions regarding his role continuing to be asked during a dip in form

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'Conte blind to Hazard's faults as false nine'

The Blues continue to persevere with using their Belgian star in a central striking role, but that tactical approach has drawn plenty of criticism

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Lucas overcoming PSG frustration and snow

The Brazil international forward admits something "broke" towards the end of his time in France, leading him to take on a new challenge in England

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Beckham: Coaching suits Phil more than Gary Neville

Having grown up alongside the new boss of the England Women's team at Old Trafford, an iconic figure has no doubt a close friend will be a success

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Ramires planning Chelsea return

The Brazilian midfielder left Stamford Bridge for China in January 2016, but claims he has every intention of representing the Blues again

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Lindelof accepts competition in Man Utd 'dream'

The Swedish defender has endured a testing debut campaign in England, but believes he is adapting to the demands of life at a global superpower

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Ramsey omission explained amid Arsenal exit talk

The Wales international has been linked with a summer move away from Emirates Stadium and was left out of Sunday's 2-1 defeat away at Brighton

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N'Zonzi airs PSG regret after missing out on move

The Sevilla midfielder was linked with several clubs in the summer of 2017 and he admits that a return to his roots in France would have appealed

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Henry would accept Arsenal job if asked

With pressure mounting on the man currently at the Gunners helm, it has been suggested that a team in turmoil could turn to a club icon for help

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Ox hits back at 'stupid' Henry & Neville criticism

Questions were asked of the England international following a summer move from Arsenal to Liverpool, but his form has silenced his detractors

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Gimenez: Messi is from another planet

The mercurial Argentine produced another match-winning display on Sunday, with those on the receiving end quick to salute his unworldly qualities

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'Auba a shadow of the player he was at Dortmund'

The Gabonese striker became the Gunners' record signing during the January transfer window, but has found the going tough with a struggling side

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Football world mourns passing of Astori

Tributes have flooded in following the announcement that the 31-year-old passed away suddenly in his sleep

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Matic: Mourinho is still special

The midfielder says the Portuguese's record speaks for itself, with there every reason to believe he will deliver more success with the Red Devils

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'Man Utd hoping to keep De Gea for many years'

The Spain international goalkeeper continues to be heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid, but a former Red Devils star is looking for him to stay

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Wenger's woes mount as Arsenal hit 16-year low

The Gunners slipped to a 2-1 defeat against the Seagulls and have now lost four successive fixtures for the first time since October 2002

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Sane's shock pick as toughest opponent

The German international has torn many defences to ribbons this season, but admits to struggling against Crystal Palace's Timothy Fosu-Mensah

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Cech acknowledges he let Arsenal down

The veteran goalkeeper endured a difficult afternoon against the Seagulls and has taken responsibility for two goals that he should have prevented

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Wenger won't quit and vows to turn Arsenal around

The Frenchman finds himself under intense pressure following a sorry run of form, but he believes he remains the right man to lead the Gunners

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Iniesta hands Barca untimely injury concern

The World Cup winner was forced off against Atletico Madrid with a hamstring problem and is now doubtful to face Chelsea in European competition

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Chelsea team news: No Kante against City

Antonio Conte's side will be looking to close on the top four, while Pep Guardiola's Premier League leaders can edge a step closer to the title

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Willian wants 'more years' at Chelsea

The Brazilian forward has seen his future at Stamford Bridge called into question, but he has no intention of going anywhere anytime soon

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Arsenal team news: Wilshere and Iwobi return

Arsene Wenger will be hoping for a positive response from his side following back-to-back defeats against Manchester City

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Arsenal ridiculed for woeful first half

The Gunners headed to the Amex Stadium hoping to play themselves out of a rut, but two first-half goals only served to spark further criticism

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Buffon pays emotional tribute to 'best' Astori

In the wake of the news that the 31-year-old died suddenly in his sleep, a Juventus and Italy icon has paid homage to a "truly good person"

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Young airs Man Utd hope as he waits on deal

The Red Devils have yet to trigger a 12-month extension in the 32-year-old's deal, but he is still hoping to see out his career at Old Trafford

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Conte admits he hasn't planned for 2018-19

The Italian insists that he is merely staying focused on the present, but his future at Stamford Bridge continues to be called into question

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Klopp's plan for Liverpool keeping Salah & Co.

The Reds have seen star turns such as Philippe Coutinho head for the exits while Emre Can could be next, but they are working to retain prized assets

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Mata feels no threat from Alexis at Man Utd

The Red Devils bolstered their playmaking ranks during the January transfer window, but an established star claims to have welcomed the competition

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Young: Man Utd haven't given up on title

The Red Devils sit 16 points adrift of arch-rivals Manchester City, but an experienced head insists they will continue to challenge on all fronts

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Salah leaves Cavani & Messi trailing in his wake

The goals keep on coming for the Liverpool forward, with Newcastle the latest side to find themselves on the receiving end of his predatory instincts

Chris Burton

Liverpool team news: Fab three seek more goals

The Reds will be looking to move back into second place in the Premier League table, with their in-form attacking unit set to lead the charge

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Filipe Luis tips Griezmann to snub Barcelona

The France international continues to be heavily linked with a summer move to Camp Nou, but a current team-mate is expecting him to stay put

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Merson: Arsenal have morphed into Everton

The former Gunners star is concerned by the regression at Emirates Stadium and believes it will take several years and more than one manager to fix

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'Henry a novice and wrong for Arsenal'

A former favourite may be a popular choice among fans to take the reins at Emirates Stadium, but another ex-Gunners feels head should rule over heart

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Balotelli invites offers from Juventus & Napoli

The enigmatic Italian frontman is running down his contract at Nice and has opened himself up to a summer switch back to his roots as a free agent

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Neymar countdown starts after successful surgery

The PSG forward has started his recovery process following an operation on a broken foot, with it initially suggested that he will miss three months

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Pogba's war with Mourinho doesn't exist - Raiola

Reports of a rift between a high-profile player and demanding manager at Old Trafford have been rubbished by the £89 million midfielder's agent

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'Wenger won't be at Arsenal next season'

The under-fire Gunners boss may see out the season but a former midfielder doubts he will be back for more in the 2018-19 campaign at Emirates Stadium

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Gallardo: Messi can win World Cup for Argentina

A former Albiceleste star admits Jorge Sampaoli's side will not be favourites in Russia, but they do boast a man capable of winning games on his own

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Pogba refuses to address Man Utd problems

The Frenchman has become an unwanted centre of attention at Old Trafford, but he is reluctant to be drawn into the debate regarding his situation

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Wenger told to step down by man who signed him

The long-serving Frenchman has resisted calls to step aside in the recent past, but has been urged to walk away by former chairman Peter Hill-Wood

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'Salah more like Ronaldo than Messi'

The Egyptian forward has been in stunning form this season, with his efforts seeing him compared to iconic figures at Barcelona and Real Madrid

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Ox: Firmino is one of the best I've ever seen

The Brazilian offers a unique skill set to the Reds, with his goal-scoring ability complemented by a willingness to work hard for the collective cause

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'Pogba isn't the next Patrick Vieira'

The Red Devils legend believes an £89 million asset is not being played to his strengths, with his game more about creativity than tough tackling

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'Lukaku disappears too often for a £75m striker'

The former Red Devils defender wants to see a big-money addition impose himself on games, with a lack of physicality concerning from a powerful figure

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Eriksson: England will never win World Cup

The former Three Lions boss believes global glory will remain elusive for as long as the Premier League refuses to introduce a winter break

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Arsenal tabled only 'real offer' for Aubameyang

A £55 million deal took the Gabonese striker to Emirates Stadium, with that switch allowing him to reunite with Henrikh Mkhitaryan in north London

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'Arsene Wenger is so arrogant it's untrue'

Ex-Gunners midfielder Stewart Robson says the Frenchman would have walked away from his post a long time ago if he really cared about the club

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Mkhi & Auba pledge to 'fight' for Wenger

Two January additions at Emirates Stadium have vowed to give their all for an under-fire manager and help the Gunners through a testing period

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Sneijder explains Liverpool snub in 'winners' swipe

The Dutch playmaker was a much sought-after asset as he prepared to leave Inter, with Galatasaray ultimately favoured over the Premier League

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Asensio breaks Man Utd & Chelsea hearts

The Spain international midfielder was reported to be considering a move after struggling for regular game time, but he has shot down such talk

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Van Dijk: I had to step up after £75m mega deal

The Netherlands international is the most expensive defender in history, and he is aware of the pressure and expectation such a price tag brings

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Yorke: How Rashford can become a Man Utd legend

The ex-Red Devils striker believes there is plenty more to come from an exciting talent if he continues on his current path and ignores any critics

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Giroud intends to resolve Arsenal regret

The France international remains determined to get his hands on the Premier League title having crossed London without a winners' medal to his name

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Wright: Kroenke doesn't care about Arsenal

The American businessman in charge of the Gunners has been accused of taking little interest in the club and the struggles endured under Arsene Wenger

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'Kane must leave Spurs to win trophies'

The Tottenham striker is enjoying his football and performing at the peak of his powers in England, but has been told he needs a move to reach the top

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Conte wanted back in Italy post

Alessandro Costacurta, the vice-commissioner to the Italian Football Federation, has talked up the claims of the Blues boss to a second Azzurri spell

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Smalling: Second is bare minimum for Man Utd

The Red Devils cemented their Premier League standing with victory over Chelsea and securing a runner-up finish is now considered to be a priority

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'Kane's qualities of obvious appeal to Real'

The Tottenham striker remains a prolific presence in the Premier League, with his exploits continuing to spark talk of a big-money move elsewhere

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'Arsenal should hire Vieira to replace Wenger'

Pressure is mounting on the Gunners' long-serving manager, with the club being urged to turn to a former talismanic captain to get them back on track

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