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Guardiola challenges Aguero to earn new Man City deal
Pep Guardiola says Sergio Aguero must earn a new contract at Manchester City even though he is the club’s all-time record goalscorer. Aguero, who returned from a four-month spell out with injury in Saturday’s 1-0 win over Arsenal, has entered the last 12 months of his existing deal. The Argentine has scored 254 goals forRead More
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Rooney awaiting COVID-19 test result after friend’s visit
Wayne Rooney was “angry and disappointed” with a friend who had visited him, in spite of being told to take a COVID-19 test and later testing positive, the former England captain’s management said. Rooney, a player-coach at Championship side Derby County, played in Derby’s 1-0 home defeat by Watford on Friday, a day after theRead More
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Barkley strike maintains surprise perfect start for Aston Villa
Aston Villa stretched their perfect English Premier League (EPL) start to four wins after a superb stoppage-time goal from Ross Barkley gave them a 1-0 victory at Leicester City on Sunday. It all happened in a scrappy contest at the King Power stadium and the result left Aston Villa second on 12 points with aRead More
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Liverpool need January signing to soften Van Dijk injury blow
Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool will have to dip into the transfer market in January after losing Virgil van Dijk to a serious knee injury. The Dutchman was forced off during the first half of the Reds’ 2-2 draw with Merseyside rivals Everton as a result of a late challenge from goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. Scans haveRead More
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West Ham fight from three goals down to seal 3-3 draw with Spurs
Manuel Lanzini’s last-gasp stunner sealed a remarkable comeback from West Ham to earn a 3-3 draw against Tottenham in a thrilling London derby on Sunday. Jose Mourinho’s men were in complete control from the moment Son Heung-min opened the scoring inside a minute, with Harry Kane’s quickfire double seemingly confirming the victory after only 16Read More
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Lyon ‘turn the page’ after Depay triple assist
Lyon coach Rudi Garcia said his side had “turned the page” after captain Memphis Depay set-up three goals in Sunday’s 3-2 win at Strasbourg to claim their first victory since August. Netherlands’ attacker Depay was the provider for Tino Kadewere and twice for Karl Toko Ekambi in the first half before Habib Diallo and Jean-EudesRead More
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Lewandowski, Mueller doubles send Bayern second with ‘crazy’ Bielefeld win
Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Mueller both scored twice as Bayern Munich banished their early-season blues with a thumping 4-1 win over Bundesliga minnows Arminia Bielefeld on Saturday after a “crazy” first half. Treble winners Bayern started the day in mid-table following a shock defeat to Hoffenheim last month, but victory in Bielefeld was enough toRead More
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Liverpool confirm knee ligament damage for Van Dijk amid fears season is over
Liverpool’s Premier League title defence was rocked on Sunday with the news Virgil Van Dijk must undergo knee surgery amid reports the Dutch defender could miss the rest of the season. Van Dijk hobbled off after a shocking challenge from Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in a 2-2 draw in the Merseyside derby on Saturday. “TheRead More
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Former Arsenal, Man United striker Welbeck signs for Brighton
Former Manchester United and Arsenal forward Danny Welbeck has joined Brighton and Hove Albion. The 29-year-old, who left Watford at the end of last season, has signed a one-year contract with Graham Potter’s side. He could be in line to make his debut in the Premier League game against West Brom on October 26. “WeRead More
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E2%80%95-watzke/ Sancho would have been allowed to go for the right fee ― Watzke
Jadon Sancho did not leave Borussia Dortmund for Manchester United because the Red Devils “misjudged” the situation, according to Hans-Joachim Watzke. England winger Sancho was said to be United’s number one target during the transfer window but Dortmund refused to budge from a reported €120million asking price. The failed lengthy pursuit led to renewed criticismRead More
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Champions League: UEFA set to change format permanently
UEFA has said a ‘final eight’ will be considered as a way to round off the Champions League and Europa League from 2024. The single-country, one-leg format was adopted to conclude the competitions last season, due to the COVID-19 outbreak that disrupted the football calendar. UEFA is contractually bound with broadcasters to revert to the …
Champions League: UEFA set to change format permanently
Reasons Oghenekaro Etebo should be restored to his attacking midfield position
Nigeria midfield star, Peter Oghenekaro Etebo has been a mainstay in the Super Eagles team over the last couple of years. He’s enjoyed playing high up the pitch for the team. But in recent time, he’s been changed into a defensive/central midfielder, especially under the reign of manager Gernot Rohr. Etebo may be a victim …
Reasons Oghenekaro Etebo should be restored to his attacking midfield position
Guardiola warns Aguero about his future at Man City
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has told Sergio Aguero that he must show he “deserves to continue here” before earning a new contract. Aguero’s current deal is set to expire at the end of this season. The 32-year-old who is City’s all-time leading scorer, played for just over an hour in their 1-0 home win …
Guardiola warns Aguero about his future at Man City
Mourinho criticizes Tottenham players after 3-3 draw with West Ham
Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho, has criticized his players for not being mentally strong, following their 3-3 draw with West Ham on Sunday. Harry Kane scored twice and provided another for Heung-Min Son, as Spurs raced into a three-goal lead in the first half. However, Mourinho’s men threw away their advantage to draw 3-3. Fabian …
Mourinho criticizes Tottenham players after 3-3 draw with West Ham
Serie A: Gattuso reveals why he celebrated Osimhen’s goal against Atalanta
Napoli manager, Gennaro Gattuso, has expressed his joy after Victor Osimhen netted his first Serie A goal, in their 4-1 win over Atalanta on Saturday. Osimhen got on the scoresheet before half time, after Hirving Lozano’ brace and a goal from Matteo Politano had given the team a comfortable lead. The Super Eagles striker controlled …
Serie A: Gattuso reveals why he celebrated Osimhen’s goal against Atalanta
Mourinho reveals why Tottenham threw away three-goal lead to draw 3-3 with West Ham
Mourinho reveals why Tottenham threw away three-goal lead to draw 3-3 with West Ham Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho, has said his side’s inability to deal with set-pieces cost them three points against West Ham. Spurs raced into a three-goal lead in the opening 20 minutes of their Premier League clash on Sunday. Harry Kane …
Mourinho reveals why Tottenham threw away three-goal lead to draw 3-3 with West Ham
Newcastle vs Man Utd: Why I didn’t start Pogba in EPL’s 4-1 win – Solskjaer
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has explained why he didn’t start midfielder, Paul Pogba, in his side’s Premier League 4-1 victory against Newcastle United on Saturday. Man United defeated Newcastle at St James’ Park, thanks to goals from Bruno Fernandes, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Marcus Rashford. Pogba had started Man United’s three previous Premier League …
Newcastle vs Man Utd: Why I didn’t start Pogba in EPL’s 4-1 win – Solskjaer
Man City vs Arsenal: Guardiola defends Aguero for grabbing female assistant referee’s neck
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has defended striker, Sergio Aguero, for grabbing a female assistant referee, Sian Massey-Ellis’s neck during his side’s 1-0 win against Arsenal in the Premier League on Saturday. The incident took place just before half-time at the Etihad Stadium. Aguero, who played 65 minutes of the game, was making his first …
Man City vs Arsenal: Guardiola defends Aguero for grabbing female assistant referee’s neck
EPL: Arteta explains why he didn’t start Partey in Arsenal’s defeat to Man City
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has explained why he didn’t start midfielder, Thomas Partey, in his side’s Premier League 1-0 defeat against Manchester City on Saturday. Man City defeated Arsenal at Etihad, thanks to Raheem Sterling’s first-half goal. Partey, who joined the Gunners on transfer deadline day, only arrived in the North London club on Tuesday …
EPL: Arteta explains why he didn’t start Partey in Arsenal’s defeat to Man City
PSG vs Man Utd: Kylian Mbappe sends message to Cavani
Paris Saint-Germain forward, Kylian Mbappe, has wished Manchester United striker, Edinson Cavani, the best of luck ahead of both sides’s UEFA Champions League group stage clash in Paris on Tuesday night. The France international said he would try to beat Cavani and Man United in France. Mbappe and Cavani were former teammates at PSG before …
PSG vs Man Utd: Kylian Mbappe sends message to Cavani
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