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Rio would take Ozil to Man Utd 'all day'

The former Red Devils defender believes the German playmaker would be a perfect addition at Old Trafford as his Gunners contract continues to run down

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Beckham 'blessed' to have played with Ronaldo

The former England captain admits he was fortunate to work with some iconic figures during memorable spells at Manchester United and Real Madrid

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Cuper confirms Real's Salah interest

The Egypt international has been a revelation since making a summer move to Anfield, with his form drawing admiring glances from the Spanish capital

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Wenger: You can't deny 'power' in Mou's Man Utd

The Arsenal manager believes that his old managerial adversary has made the Red Devils stronger in his second season at the Old Trafford helm

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Pogba: Dele Alli is worth more than me

The Manchester United midfielder believes any deal involving the Tottenham star would top the £89 million fee he generated when returning to England

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Lippi: Italy should be guaranteed WC spot

The man who guided the Azzurri to global glory in 2006 believes eight teams from Europe and eight from South America should be guaranteed spots

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Benitez blames Chelsea fans for exit

The Spaniard landed the Europa League during an interim spell as Blues boss, but was never fully accepted by a sceptical Stamford Bridge support

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Klopp quiet on Coutinho transfer claims

The Reds coach has refused to be drawn into another debate regarding his Brazilian star and a possible switch to Camp Nou in the January window

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'Ronaldo in the same bracket as Di Stefano'

The former Blancos defender believes the current talisman of Santiago Bernabeu deserves his standing alongside iconic figures of the club's past

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Man Utd star Pogba admits: I'm an Arsenal fan

The Frenchman came through the academy system at Old Trafford and returned as an £89 million signing, but was a supporter of the Gunners growing up

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Rooney & Salah shine in PL Team of the Week

The Everton striker netted from inside his own half as part of an eye-catching hat-trick, while Liverpool's in-form forward was among the goals again

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Man City set Premier League points record

Pep Guardiola's side left it late to snatch three points against Southampton, with their winning run stretched on their way to a 40-point haul

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Lacazette to miss Arsenal-Man Utd clash

The France international striker picked up a groin injury against Huddersfield and will sit out a meeting with Jose Mourinho's Red Devils as a result

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Rooney scores from own half to beat Man Utd tally

A simply magnificent strike helped put West Ham to the sword on Wednesday, in the process bettering a disappointing 2016-17 campaign

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'Lingard on same level as Mkhitaryan'

The England forward netted a spectacular strike in his most recent outing and has been challenged to produce that quality on a more consistent basis

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'Ronaldo will deliver for Real when it matters'

The Portuguese forward has been uncharacteristically inconsistent this season, but a former team-mate is expecting him to lead another trophy charge

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Owen: Will Man Utd put up with Mou's methods?

The former Red Devils striker says the club knew what they were getting in the Portuguese, but believes arch-rivals Liverpool are better to watch

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Kaka: Man City interest 'messed me up'

The Brazilian playmaker was offered a lucrative switch to England back in 2009, but opted to remain at AC Milan before then heading to Real Madrid

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'Lukaku struggling with Ibrahimovic pressure'

The former Red Devils defender has backed the misfiring Belgian to come good again, but believes the presence of a rival has impacted his game

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UEFA president joins Mata's Common Goal

Aleksander Ceferin has pledged to donate one per cent of his salary to a project which supports high-impact charities around the world

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Cech to join Premier League 40 club?

The Czech is still going strong at the age of 35, with his current boss of the opinion that a perfectionist mentality will keep him at the top

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Mourinho: Lukaku needs new boot deal

The Belgian striker was off target once again in a meeting with Watford, leading his manager to suggest he will only score when paid the right money

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Pirlo: I stole Beckham's ideas

The ex-Italy international, who is heading into retirement, has lifted the lid on why he was so successful with set-pieces in a distinguished career

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Cole chooses between Invincibles and City

The former Gunners defender, who formed part of a title-winning squad in 2003-04, believes that team was better than Pep Guardiola's crop of 2017-18

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Chiellini: Dani Alves will leave PSG

The Italy international defender saw the Brazilian full-back spend just one season with him in Turin and is expecting another move before too long

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Man Utd record 12-month high goal rush

The Red Devils burst out of the blocks in a Premier League fixture at Vicarage Road to find the target three times in the first-half

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Koscielny already plotting Arsenal exit

The France international defender has been at Emirates Stadium since 2010 but is planing to return to Lorient before hanging up his boots

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'Messi can't win World Cup by himself'

The former Argentina international acknowledges that an enviable array of attacking talent will all have a part to play in Russia next summer

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Neymar leads Coutinho's dream five-a-side team

The Liverpool playmaker has found space for former team-mates at Inter and Liverpool within his selection, along with a Brazil international colleague

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Xavi: Messi magic stunned Puyol and Thuram

The former Barcelona midfielder has revealed that a mercurial talent proved himself from day one at Camp Nou as he stunned two iconic team-mates

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Chelsea and Spurs offered Richarlison update

The Brazilian has made an immediate impact in England to spark January transfer talk, but Watford insist there will be no sales in the winter window

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Dembele slammed for forcing Barca switch

The Nice midfielder was linked with his own move to Camp Nou over the summer, but he stayed put while a France international pushed for his big chance

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Hazard: I don't give everything in training

The Belgian playmaker has been in fine form again this season and admits that he is able to produce his best on matchday after taking build-up breaks

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Ronaldo bust revealed to rival Madeira effort

The Portuguese superstar has seen his achievements recognised by his current club, having previously been honoured by the land of his birth

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Mata welcomes return of 'elegant' Carrick

The Red Devils are hoping to see their vastly experienced midfielder play some part in the remainder of their campaign following recent health issues

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Solanke situation sparks feeder club call

The Aston Villa boss feels Premier League clubs need to send more players out on loan, especially those playing internationally and not domestically

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Neymar salary matches combined women's total

The Brazilian superstar's lucrative wage following a record-breaking €222 million transfer further highlights the gender gap which exits in sport

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Belotti gives Torino shirt to Bonucci's son

The Italy international striker opted to trade jerseys with the defender following a Serie A clash, but ended up taking his to the stands

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Morata told what to do to emulate Drogba

Former Blues midfielder Frank Lampard says the Spanish striker will need to spend 10 productive years at the club to get near an iconic forward

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Grujic urged to avoid Markovic mistake

The Serbian midfielder has been told by his agent that he should be pushing for a loan move in January, but only to another club in England

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Neville: Man Utd & City in two-horse title race

The former Red Devils defender believes the battle for English top-flight supremacy has already become a straight scrap between two arch-rivals

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Lukaku could miss City and Arsenal clashes

The Manchester United striker faces the threat of retrospective punishment after appearing to kick out at Brighton's Cameroonian defender Gaetan Bong

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Alba slams officials for missing Messi 'goal'

Barcelona's talismanic forward saw the match officials deny him what could have been a precious strike in a top-of-the-table clash with Valencia

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Mourinho admits to Pogba 'dilemma'

The French midfielder has returned to the fold after injury but the Red Devils are now striving for consistency as individuals and as a collective

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'Balotelli smashed plasma TV after red card'

Les Chapman, a former kit man at the Premier League club, has lifted the lid on the enigmatic Italian's antics, and those of ex-boss Roberto Mancini

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Plans for ground-breaking 2022 WC stadium

Work is already well under way ahead of staging of a global showpiece, with a remarkable ground which will be repurposed forming part of the project

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Man City start Aguero ahead of Jesus

Pep Guardiola's side will be looking to restore their eight-point advantage at the top of the Premier League table when they take on the Terriers

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Hemed breaks out Zlatan facts after shirt swap

Brighton left Old Trafford with no points in their latest Premier League outing, but their Israeli striker was able to land a memorable jersey trade

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Ozil absent for Arsenal at Burnley

The Gunners will be looking to climb above arch-rivals Tottenham and into the Premier League's top four with victory over the Clarets at Turf Moor

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Ederson: Laziness made me £35m keeper

The Manchester City custodian admits that he took up a spot between the posts after deciding that any other position was too strenuous for him

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Icardi wouldn't answer Real Madrid call

The Argentine forward has been in fine form this season to spark interest from Spain, but he is paying little attention to talk of a January switch

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Hodgson: Loftus-Cheek could be recalled to Chelsea

The England international linked up with Crystal Palace on a season-long loan over the summer, but there is an option to cut that agreement short

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Xhaka reveals how Wenger helped card counting

The Switzerland international midfielder has worked hard alongside his manager on cutting down the number of bookings and dismissals he picks up

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Lampard: Hazard exit rumours all talk

The former Chelsea midfielder sees no issues with the Belgian playmaker generating transfer speculation on the back of his consistent performances

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Klopp explains on-field row with Mane

The Reds forward was clearly frustrated to have been given a late run out against Chelsea, leading to a heated exchange with his manager

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Messi: Barcelona are better without Neymar

The Argentine superstar believes a €222 million summer sale to Paris Saint-Germain has actually proved beneficial to those at Camp Nou

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Darmian agent yet to receive offers

The Italy international defender has slipped back down the pecking order at Old Trafford, sparking talk of interest from Roma, Napoli and Inter

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No Bale sale but Real may add in January

The Blancos boss insists nobody will be leaving Santiago Bernabeu in the winter window, but there could be new arrivals welcomed onto the books

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Salah matches Sturridge's Liverpool record

The in-form Egyptian forward was on target against his former club Chelsea on Saturday, taking him to 10 goals for the Reds in just 13 appearances

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Croce channels inner Suarez in biting incident

The Cremonese midfielder was involved in a bizarre incident during a Serie B encounter with Ascoli, as he tangled with Emanuele Padella

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Dunk's Manchester double sets unwanted record

The unfortunate Brighton defender put through his own net in a meeting with United on Saturday, having previously done likewise against City

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'Guardiola wouldn't do any better than Klopp'

The Reds manager has been questioned at times this season, but a former favourite at Anfield believes there is nobody better for the job on Merseyside

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Wilshere hints at January departure

The England international is set to hold talks with Arsene Wenger prior to the winter window as his contract runs down and he weighs up his options

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Klopp bites back at Henderson critics

The Reds skipper has faced criticism for his performances in a No. 6 role this season, but his manager insists so-called experts could do no better

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De Bruyne: Mourinho dispute led to Chelsea exit

The Belgian midfielder maintains that he was never given a fair chance by a stats-obsessed boss, but acknowledges that things worked out for the best

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'It feels like the end for Griezmann at Atletico'

The France international forward committed to the La Liga club over the summer, but it has been suggested that he could soon be heading for the exits

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Martin flattered by Utd and City interest

The Espanyol defender is delighted to hear that top clubs are closely monitoring his progress, but insists he is no hurry to make a move elsewhere

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Ronaldo over Beckham in Parker's dream team

The former Red Devils defender has pieced together a side made up of the finest players to grace Old Trafford during the Premier League era

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Pastore to be Man Utd's next No.7?

The Red Devils legend believes Jose Mourinho should be looking to tie up a deal for the PSG playmaker rather than pursuing the Atletico Madrid forward

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Dembele back... but not as Barca hoped

The France international is still working his way back from a hamstring injury but is to return to the field as a special guest of former club Rennes

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Mata: I want to be like Ryan Giggs

The Spain international would welcome the opportunity to discuss fresh terms at Old Trafford as he is eager to continuing playing until he is 40

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Schweinsteiger expecting new arrival

The World Cup winner has revealed that his family is to welcome a new arrival, with the midfielder currently turning out in MLS with the Chicago Fire

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Cologne in playful dig at EL ahead of Arsenal clash

The German outfit are preparing to play host to the Gunners and have attempted to get their supporters in the mood with a list of light-hearted rules

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Kuyt: Merry Christmas awaits Liverpool

The former Anfield forward believes Jurgen Klopp's side are "growing" and will enjoy a positive run through the hectic festive period

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'Chelsea need another striker in January'

The former Blues stars also believes that midfield reinforcements will be required at Stamford Bridge, but feels those deals can wait until the summer

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Toure: If I was frustrated I would leave

The Ivorian midfielder has been reduced to a bit-part role this season, but he maintains that he is not looking for a way out of the Etihad Stadium

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'Man Utd will be competing for UCL title'

The Red Devils suffered a 1-0 defeat on Swiss soil in their latest European outing but their former midfielder sees them challenging for the top prize

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How Liverpool beat Barca to £48m Keita deal

The Reds pursued the Guinean for much of the summer and were eventually able to fend off Spanish interest and put an agreement in place for 2018

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Mourinho concedes Pogba call cost Man Utd

The Red Devils boss has admitted that his decision to replace the Frenchman against Basel contributed to a disappointing 1-0 defeat for his side

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'Liverpool don't know how to defend'

Jurgen Klopp saw his side surrender a commanding lead in a Champions League clash with Sevilla to see more questions asked of a much-maligned defence

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Casiraghi doubts Dybala and Bellerin deals

The reigning Serie A champions have seen their Argentine forward linked with a move elsewhere, while an Arsenal defender has been mooted as a target

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'Ibrahimovic will bring the best out of Lukaku'

The former Red Devils striker believes greater squad depth at Old Trafford will prove to be a help rather than a hindrance for Jose Mourinho

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Guardiola reaches half-century at Man City

The Catalan coach celebrated a 50th win in the Blues hot-seat with a last-gasp victory over Feyenoord in the Champions League

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Ronaldo claims UCL bragging rights over Messi

The Real Madrid forward was back to his best against APOEL on Tuesday, with the Portuguese scoring and creating on a productive European evening

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Griezmann: Man Utd is a possibility

The France international forward was heavily linked with a move to England over the summer and has admitted that a deal could happen at some stage

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Smalling hits back at England snub

The Manchester United defender has been overlooked by Gareth Southgate of late, but he is happy with his form and fighting for a World Cup spot

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Herrera: Impossible to win titles being defensive

The Red Devils midfielder has pointed to the Portuguese's record since arriving at Old Trafford as proof that he is not focused on containment

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Kuyt: Van Dijk would suit Liverpool very well

The former Anfield icon believes a fresh approach for the Southampton centre-half would make sense as transfer talk builds again heading into January

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Monreal: Ozil and Alexis going nowhere

The Gunners defender expects the contract rebels to stay despite mounting speculation that both could be on the move in the January transfer window

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Real Madrid given boost after Courtois contract update

The Belgian goalkeeper has less than two years left to run on his deal and continues to generate speculation regarding a possible switch to Spain

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Dembele ramps up Barcelona recovery

The France international is nursing his way back from a hamstring injury and could figure in a meeting with Real Madrid prior to the winter break

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'Wing role will make Rashford the full package'

The England international sees himself as a central striker in the future, but is being backed to benefit from being asked to play out wide for now

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Man City urged against signing new defender

The former Blues star sees no reason for the club to dip into the winter market despite seeing John Stones and Vincent Kompany suffer fitness issues

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Maradona: Football was waiting for Zlatan

The legendary Argentine is delighted to see another enigmatic figure back out on the field, with the Swedish striker having recovered from injury

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West Ham fans warned against 999 emergency calls

The Hammers have traded Slaven Bilic for David Moyes, but their top-flight struggles continue and supporters are getting increasingly concerned

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Penalty chaos sparks sit-down protest

Borac Cacak did not take too kindly to conceding a contentious spot-kick against Spartak Subotica, with the game quickly descending into farce

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Adebayor in extraordinary dig at Rosicky

The ex-Gunners striker also claimed that his side had no chance of winning at Old Trafford with "children", claiming he was the strongest in the team

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Bellerin: Arsenal have 'shut some mouth'

The Gunners secured local bragging rights with a 2-0 victory over Tottenham in their latest outing, much to the delight of their Spanish full-back

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David Villa rules out a return to Europe

The World Cup winner has been in America since 2014 and insists that he has no intention of leaving New York City any time soon

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Mustafi blasts 's***' Arsenal exit rumours

The World Cup-winning defender was heavily linked with Inter during the last transfer window, but he insists that he never considered a departure

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Klopp: Salah a kid at Chelsea... he's a man now at Liverpool

The Reds boss has paid homage to the impact made by his summer signing, with the ex-Chelsea forward settling quickly back into English football

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Ibra targeting domestic and European crowns

The experienced frontman is back in the Red Devils fold and ready to help Jose Mourinho's men chase down Premier League and Champions League crowns

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Thiago Silva convincing Coutinho to join PSG

The Brazilian defender admits to having helped talk one countryman to France in a record-breaking €222 million deal and hopes to be joined by another

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Benitez: Pogba not close to Gerrard's level

The former Liverpool manager believes the Frenchman needs to be consistent over a prolonged period of time to stand alongside the modern greats

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Lukaku vs Zlatan: How do Utd strikers compare?

The Red Devils have acquired proven frontmen in each of the last two summers, but how do the respective records of two talismanic No. 9s stack up?

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Real Madrid warned against Navas sale

The La Liga giants have been told by the president of the Costa Rican FA that parting with the goalkeeper will harm the club more than the player

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Ampadu tipped to become next Ferdinand

Chris Coleman handed the teenager his senior Wales debut against France and is tipping the versatile youngster to follow in illustrious footsteps

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Paulinho: Ronaldo taught me a lot

The midfielder moved to Camp Nou over the summer and is hoping to follow in the footsteps of an illustrious countryman he once played alongside

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Morata would like to see Isco at Chelsea

The Spanish striker completed a transfer over the summer and admits that an in-form international team-mate would also be welcome at Stamford Bridge

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Injured Pogba surprises France squad

The Manchester United star has been out since September, but was in attendance to embrace his international colleagues after a meeting with Wales

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Mascherano wants River, not Liverpool, return

The Argentina international is considering his options at Barcelona and has admitted that he would welcome the opportunity to return to his roots

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Ronaldo and Messi in Sturridge's Ultimate XI

The England international has pieced together a star-studded side made up of players he has played with, against and he holds in the highest regard

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Beckham's MLS franchise moves ever closer

The Manchester United and Real Madrid legend is moving ever closer to seeing his plans for the creation of a new team approved by authorities

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Messi mistakes Zenit forward for a fan

The Barcelona star is currently away on international duty and found himself getting confused while fulfilling his usual photo and autograph duties

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Pogba: Martial one of the best I've seen

The France international forward has been hailed for rediscovering his best form by a man who operates alongside him for club and country

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Moreno: Being behind Milner was f****d up

The Spain international endured a disappointing 2016-17 campaign at Anfield, with a makeshift left-back often favoured in front of him by Jurgen Klopp

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Man Utd receive positive Jones injury update

The Red Devils defender, who has been plagued by fitness issues, limped out of England's international friendly date with Germany at Wembley

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Smalling out in the cold at Man Utd & England

The Red Devils defender was left out of the latest Three Lions squad and may need to change his game in order to remain a member of exclusive clubs

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'Stones the best because he has the X Factor'

The England international has been hailed for bringing together all of the attributes required to be a top performer in the modern era

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Man City to appear in Amazon Prime documentary

The Premier League leaders have agreed to have their exploits in 2017-18 documented, taking supporters behind the scenes at the Etihad Stadium

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'De Bruyne can match Messi & Ronaldo'

The Belgian has seen his form recognised by his national coach, with Romelu Lukaku also being backed to break his barren spell at Manchester United

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Wenger: If you love football, you love Messi

The Argentina talisman netted a timely hat-trick in his nation's final qualifier to carry them to Russia, with Arsenal's boss a big fan of his talent

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Firmino: Fantastic Klopp behind improvement

The Brazilian forward is improving year on year at Anfield, with that development down to feeling settled and working under a "fantastic" manager

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Hazard fuels Real Madrid rumours

The Belgian forward claims to be "happy at Chelsea" but admits that he would welcome the opportunity to work with the Blancos' iconic manager

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Loftus-Cheek aiming to emulate Ballack

The highly rated midfielder has been included in the senior England squad for the first time and is eager to follow in the footsteps of a legend

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Klopp names best young player he's worked with

The Liverpool boss considers a World Cup winner he managed during his time at Borussia Dortmund to be the finest young talent he has coached

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'Ozil and Alexis should be shown the door'

The former Gunners defender says the contract rebels would not have lasted long within the ranks of title-chasing teams of the past in north London

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Young: Rashford is a special talent

The Red Devils forward continues to work hard on his game, with those around him at Old Trafford convinced that he is going to get even better

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Did Klopp snub chance to manage Man Utd?

Prior to taking the reins at Anfield, the highly-rated coach concedes that he knocked back an approach from another leading Premier League team

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Mikel: Man Utd vs Chelsea saga was 'surreal'

The Nigerian became embroiled in a remarkable tug-of-war back in 2015, with the Red Devils announcing a deal before missing out to the Blues

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Keane tells Liverpool fans to 'lighten up'

The Manchester United legend and Republic of Ireland coach insists that his comments regarding the Reds were made in jest and he respects the club

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Moyes: Sunderland - not Man Utd - my only mistake

The Scot is back in Premier League management with the Hammers having agreed a short-term deal through to the end of the 2017-18 campaign

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'Arsenal issues a dozen years in the making'

The ex-Gunner believes that key figures down the spine of the team have not been adequately replaced since their last Premier League title win

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Sheamus trolls Manchester with Liverpool kit

The Irishman took the opportunity to rile the audience while performing at a Raw event in England, with his support for the Reds on full display

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Juventus rule out January move for Can

The German, who will be out of contract next summer, has been linked with the Italian champions but they have no intention of bolstering their ranks

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Schick opens door to Man Utd transfer

The highly-rated Roma forward missed out on a switch to Juventus over the summer and suggests he'd be keen to join one of the global elite

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Traore open to Mourinho reunion at Man Utd

The highly-rated forward left Stamford Bridge on a permanent basis over the summer, as he joined Lyon, but he could return to England at some stage

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'Salah has been an absolute bargain'

The Egypt international forward has been a revelation at Anfield, with the former Chelsea man slipping seamlessly back into English football

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Stones vows to keep taking risks at Man City

The England international will continue to play out from the back, with the form of Pep Guardiola's side giving him the freedom to express himself

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Liverpool saga '100 per cent' behind Van Dijk

The Dutch defender spent much of the summer being linked with a big-money move to Anfield, but insists he remains fully committed to Southampton

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'Lacazette doesn't deserve Arsenal snub'

The former defender believes the Gunners have made selection errors in important games, with their record signing needing to play from the start

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Lovren playing under a 'black cloud'

The Croatian defender has seen his family targeted by sick trolls on social media, with events off the field proving to be an unwelcome distraction

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Cech's woeful Arsenal penalty record

The Czech goalkeeper is yet to save a spot-kick for the Gunners, with an unwanted sequence of failures now standing at 13 efforts and counting

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Morata was urged against 'cursed' No.9 shirt

The Spaniard turned a deaf ear to those advising him to inherit a different number upon completing a £70 million summer transfer to Stamford Bridge

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Arsenal face Barcelona fight for Golovin

The Gunners have been monitoring the CSKA Moscow midfielder since the summer, but have now seen the La Liga giants join the hunt for his signature

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Martial embracing new 'super-sub' mentality

The French forward has made more of an impact off the bench this season than he has when starting, with his struggles in 2016-17 being forgotten

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'Conte exit rumours are ridiculous'

The ex-Blues striker considers the Italian to have done a "magnificent" job at Stamford Bridge and hopes that he remains in his post for many years

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'Mahrez blocked from joining Barcelona & Roma'

The Leicester forward was eager to secure a transfer over the summer, but saw interest from leading European sides snubbed by the Foxes

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Tierney tipped for Real Madrid move

The Scotland international has already being linked with several leading clubs in the Premier League and is being talked up for a high-profile switch

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Ramsey: Alexis and Ozil are still hungry

The Gunners have been unable to get two key figures to commit to fresh terms, which in turn has sparked endless rounds of transfer speculation

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De Bruyne prefers creating over scoring

The Belgium international admits that he is looking to add more goals to his game, but claims to take greater satisfaction from teeing up others

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Morata: Why I chose Conte over Mourinho

The Spain international striker was targeted by the Red Devils over the summer but ultimately ended up leaving Real Madrid for Stamford Bridge

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Guardiola explains Man City success

The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich manager admits that he needed time to settle and shape his squad after taking the reins at the Etihad Stadium

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Moreno: I live for Liverpool

The Spaniard saw his presence at Anfield questioned over the summer, but he has answered his critics in the best possible manner in the 2017-18 season

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Fabregas' sleepless nights over Mourinho sacking

The Spaniard was among those to endure a dip in form which led to change at Stamford Bridge, but insists he remains in contact with his former boss

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Morata feels like a 'No. 1 striker' for first time

The Spain international has graced the books at Real Madrid and Juventus but has finally become the focal point of an attack at Stamford Bridge

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Drab Arsenal dip to six-year European low

Arsene Wenger's makeshift side played out an uninspiring 0-0 draw in their latest outing, with the Gunners recording a rare stalemate in Europe

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Robson: Utd goal struggle down to Pogba

The France international midfielder has been missing since mid-September and the Red Devils have seen their early spark extinguished without him

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Conte 'more than capable' of sorting Chelsea

The Blues have struggled for consistency at times this season, but their former forward believes they have the right manager at the helm

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Evra shown red card for kicking fan

The former Manchester United defender was caught up in an ugly confrontation between players and supporters prior to a Europa League encounter

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Tierney to keep Man Utd & Arsenal waiting

The highly-rated full-back has been linked with a big-money move to England, but he is in no rush after committing to a new six-year contract

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Gudjohnsen: Mourinho isn't defensive

The former Chelsea striker has worked with the Portuguese in the past and insists that it is never his intention to simply play for a point

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Can trophy haul trolled by Hamann

The former Reds midfielder has held nothing back when replying to a post on Twitter regarding his goal haul during his days at Anfield

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Mane offers timely boost to Liverpool

The Senegalese forward has been out of action since picking up a knock during the last international break and is closing in on a competitive comeback

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Ince: Lukaku critics need to 'get real'

The former Red Devils star believes Jose Mourinho is right to hit back at supporters who have turned on the £75 million striker during a barren run

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De Bruyne hints at new Man City deal

The Belgian midfielder is already tied to a deal through to 2021, but his fine form has sparked talk of fresh terms at the Etihad Stadium

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'Chelsea miss nasty Costa, Morata is too nice'

The ex-Blues striker believes that Antonio Conte's side are no longer bullying opponents as a result of their decision to part with a fearsome forward

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'Real need Mbappe type, not €200m Kane'

The Blancos continue to be heavily linked with the Tottenham striker, but the former Bernabeu star would rather see them move for a younger option

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Scholes: Lukaku needs Pogba back

The Red Devils forward has gone six games without a goal, with the absence of a key playmaker considered to have contributed to his dip in form

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Matic: Nothing to prove to Chelsea

The Serbian was allowed to depart Stamford Bridge over the summer but insists that offers no added incentive ahead of his return with the Red Devils

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'Kane can't be compared to Ronaldo...yet'

Two of the most fearsome frontmen in world football are set to lock horns again at Wembley Stadium in the Champions League on Wednesday

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Mendy offers Man City positive injury update

The French defender was expected to be sidelined until April after suffering knee ligament damage, but his recovery is progressing at a rapid rate

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Gabriel Jesus reveals why he picked Man City

The Brazilian forward also attracted interest from Real Madrid and Juventus while with Palmeiras, but ultimately opted for a switch to the Etihad

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Dani Alves had Liverpool agreement

The iconic Brazilian full-back has revealed that he came close to sealing a switch to Anfield prior to taking in a trophy-laden spell at Barcelona

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Fabinho slams Monaco for blocking Man Utd move

The Brazilian midfielder was eager to join the exodus of top talent departing the Ligue 1 champions over the summer but was prevented from doing so

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How Salas scuppered Juve move for Ronaldo

The Serie A were close to completing a deal for the four-time Ballon d'Or winner before a Chilean striker already on their books refused a trade

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Deschamps extends France deal to 2020

The World Cup winner is set to take his spell at the Les Bleus helm to eight years after agreeing to stay on past next summer's showpiece in Russia

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Luis Garcia goes 'ghost' to troll Mourinho

The ex-Liverpool forward famously netted a 'ghost goal' in a Champions League clash with Chelsea, and he is not about to let anybody forget about it

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Arsenal fan Barak targeting future transfer

The midfielder is hoping he will get the opportunity to fulfil a childhood dream by securing a switch to England at some stage in the future

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De Gea responds to cheeky Mata 'love' post

The Manchester United and Spain team-mates have been trading blows during a comical exchange on social media

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'Sterling made right choice in leaving Liverpool'

The England international forced through a big-money switch to the Etihad Stadium in 2015 in an effort to challenge for major silverware

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Glik puts Mbappe above Lewy and Belotti

The teenage forward is being tipped to take his game to even greater heights after leaving the reigning Ligue 1 champions for Paris Saint-Germain

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Ter Stegen: Goretzka ready for top club

The Germany international has become a much sought-after talent, with a fellow countryman suggesting that he would not look out of place at Camp Nou

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Bale misses out on Tottenham reunion

The Wales international is back in training but is not yet fit enough to return to Zinedine Zidane's plans for the Champions League clash at Wembley

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Toure refuses to rule out Serie A switch

The Ivorian midfielder has been heavily linked with Inter in the past and he admits that a move could be made as a free agent in the summer of 2018

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'Chelsea game a must-win for Man Utd'

The Red Devils sit second in the Premier League table, but are five points adrift of Manchester City and have been warned that they must play to win

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Sturridge feeling 'healthy' for Liverpool

The England international has struggled to stay off the treatment table in recent years, but he is feeling good and looking for regular game time

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Mignolet: Criticism part of playing for Liverpool

The Belgian goalkeeper is among those to have been called into question this season, with the Reds enduring another period of defensive struggles

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Allardyce interested in Everton and USA posts

The experienced coach, who has been out of work since leaving Crystal Palace, would be open to holding talks regarding two vacant positions

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Matic admits Man Utd must improve

The Red Devils remain the closest challenges to table-topping Manchester City, but there is still much work to be done if they are to take the crown

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Vieira rules out European clubs and US post

The former Gunners and Manchester City midfielder intends to see out his contract with New York City before making any decision on his future

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Ancelotti: Don't make Conte upset

The Italian maintains that he will not be looking for a new job until the summer of 2018 following his dismissal by Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich

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James happy after form and weather issues

The Colombian playmaker admits that it has taken him a while to adjust to new surroundings in Germany following a summer switch from Real Madrid

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PSG wanted 'movie star' Neymar in 2011

The club's former sporting director Leonardo claims a player signed for €222 million over the summer had been a target for a number of years

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'PSG and Man City continue to cheat'

Big-spending outfits continue to incur the wrath of the Spaniard, with there calls for Champions League expulsion if rules have been broken

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Hazard confident injury issues are in the past

The Belgium international is now focused on the present and future are shaking off the ankle complaint which delayed his start to the season

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Mancini's 'weird' methods at Man City

The former goalkeeper believes that the Italian's questionable approach ultimately led to his departure from the Etihad Stadium in May 2013

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Bailly: Martial happy at Man Utd

The France international often finds himself behind Marcus Rashford in Jose Mourinho's plans, but he continues to make a vital impact off the bench

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Ozil backs Lacazette to emulate Benzema

The France international has made an impressive start with the Gunners and is being tipped to tread a similar path to a countryman at Real Madrid

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European football’s most clinical sides

It is no surprise to find the biggest sides on the continent among the most devastating in the final third, but there are a few shocks in the top 10

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