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Month: November 2018

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NEWS

Europa League: Chelsea and Arsenal win to top their group with ease

Chelsea and Arsenal both enjoyed high-scoring Europa League wins on Thursday as Glasgow giants Celtic and Rangers were left with work to do on the final matchday to qualify for the next stage.Unai Emery selected a youthful Arsenal to play in the Ukraine and they romped past Vorskla Poltava 3-0, guaranteeing top spot in Group E in a match switched to freezing Kiev after security concerns in the east of the country.Teenagers Emile Smith Rowe and Joe Willock scored either side of an Aaron Ramsey penalty as the Gunners went in 3-0 at half-time.Arsenal will now avoid any of the Champions League drop outs in the draw for the next round as they have a better head-to-head record with second-placed Sporting Lisbon.Maurizio Sarri had demanded a reaction from his Chelsea side after they lost at Totte...
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LALIGA

Ernesto Valverde credits Messi and Dembele pairing after Barcelona victory over PSV

Ernesto Valverde praised Lionel Messi and Ousmane Dembele after the two players were massive in Barcelona’s 2-1 win over PSV in the Champions League on wednesday.Valverde said:“I’m not entirely sure how Messi scored that goal.“But he and Dembele combined really well down the right. Between them you could count on them producing a shot on goal from almost any situation.“We had problems in the first 20 minutes.“There are certain moments in which you have to know how to suffer. They were encouraged and it was a difficult match, but we secured first in the group. We’re happy.”
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Isaac Success pens new five-year contract with Watford

Isaac Success has penned a new five-year contract with Watford. The Nigerian moved to Watford on a permanent deal from Granada in 2016, and spent the second half of the 2017-18 season on loan at Malaga.Success has featured 15 times in all competitions for Watford this season, starting six times and scoring three goals.Watford chairman Scott Duxbury told the club's website: "This is a just reward for Isaac's continued hard work and application this season. We look forward to seeing him develop further over the coming years."Success has represented Nigeria four times since making his international debut last year.
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Javi Gracia signs four-year Watford extension

Watford have awarded boss Javi Gracia a new four-and-a-half-year deal with the option of a further years added on, it has been confirmed.Gracia replaced Marco Silva at Vicarage Road in January and has won 11 of his 30 matches at the helm to date, with the Hornets ninth in the Premier League standings.Gracia told club media:“I am very happy to extend my contract.“I am very proud in this moment to be part of this club and to belong here for more seasons.”
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UCL

Manchester City progress to Champions League last-16 after a comeback 2-2 draw against Lyon

Manchester City have secured their place in the Champions League knockout stage after coming from behind twice to grab a 2-2 draw.After missing two great chances in first-half,  Lyon finally took the lead in the 55th minute through Maxwell Cornet goal. But their lead didn't last long at all. Aymeric Laporte equalize for City, who headed home past Anthony Lopes in the Lyon goal just seven minutes after going behind.  Cornet then got on the scoresheet again nine minutes from time, slotting home past Ederson in the penalty area. But Sergio Aguero scored to make it 2-2 draw.
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UCL

Viktoria Plzen beat CSKA Moscow 2-1 to send Real Madrid and Roma to Champions League knockout stage

Viktoria Plzen defender Lukas Hejda's late goal gave his side 2-1 victory to send CSKA Moscow out of the Champions League and sending Real Madrid and Roma to knockout stage.CSKA had to beat Plzen at a snowy Luzhniki Stadium on Tuesday to have any chance of finishing in Group G's top two spots, but their loss ensured reigning champions Madrid and Roma advanced.The home side took an early lead from the penalty spot, Nikola Vlasic converting to put Viktor Goncharenko's men on track for the win they needed.But after Igor Akinfeev's penalty save from Roman Prochazka, the Plzen midfielder made amends with an equaliser and Hejda headed home with nine minutes left to complete a fine comeback.CSKA opened the scoring in the 10th minute, Vlasic on target from...
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LALIGA

Real Madrid boss Santiago Solari insist his side must bounce back against Roma

Real Madrid boss Santiago Solari said his side must get back up against Roma following a shocking 3-0 loss against Eibar on Saturday.The new Madrid Coach saw the heavy defeat in the spain and they now face a tough Champions League assignment in the Italian capital.Solari stated in his pre-match Press conference:“We need to do what this squad has always done in this tournament, prove that we’re up to it.“It’s easy, but at the same time difficult. It was a heavy and hard defeat on Saturday, but it belongs in the past now.“We’ve analysed the game and are looking forward, we’re in Italy, in Rome, and in another tournament so we’re focused on this match.“Every game is a baptism of fire here, but whenever Real Madrid fall we always get back up. That’s why this is the most successful club in...
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BUNDESLIGA

Niko Kovac is eager to get Bayern Munich on track with win in Champions League as his players train in wet condition

Bayern Munich coach Niko Kovac has experienced a tough start to life at the club as the         defending champions struggle to find their feet in the Bundesliga league.The German league leaders Borussia Dortmund are nine points ahead of Kovac's side after they were dealt a last-minute blow when they gave up a two-goal cushion in their stunning 3-3 draw with Fortuna Dusseldorf on Saturday.As the Bayern boss faces more pressure, he has turned his attentions to Benfica's visit in the Champions League on Tuesday with a win needed to help turn his side's fortunes around as they head towards the Christmas break.After his side trained in wet condition on Sunday evening, Kovac knew the importance of what all three points would do for his side...
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UCL

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola believes his sides will be seen failures if they do not win the Champions League

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola believes some critics will write his Manchester City side off as a failure if they do not win the Champions League. Manchester City have spent more than £500million on players since Guardiola took charge at the Etihad Stadium in 2016.They won the Premier League in some style last season and are again top of the table this season, but Guardiola knows expectations are high.Guardiola said:“For the people who don’t love us too much, who use money as an argument, then we have failed if we don’t win the Champions League.“For the others, especially our fans who say they enjoy watching our games and enjoy what we are doing, I’m pretty sure they won’t have regrets about what these guys have been doing every three days for the last 15 months.“T...
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UCL

Predicted Line-up: PSG vs Liverpool

Liverpool will travel to Parc des Princes on wednesday with the hope to secure a place in the knock-out stages of the Champions League, as Jurgen Klopp’s side look to replicate their impressive run to the final during the competition last season. Group C’s sides only have two points between them, meaning that any winner from the round of fixtures this week have got a huge chance of moving into the last 16. Liverpool will need their forward players to be in good shape, as their opponents are known for targeting success in European competition.Joe Gomez could be fit to return to the starting line-up in the French capital. Jordan Henderson picked up a red card last time out, ruling him out of Premier League action next week, which could see Klopp decide to get further minutes ...
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LALIGA

Laliga Week 13 round-up: Sevilla progress to the top, Valencia grab victory again

Sevilla progress to the top of La Liga in Week 13 as Valencia grab victory again, Villarreal defeat Real Betis and Athletic Bilbao dropped to the relegation zone.Alaves great start to the season was stopped by Leganes, who grabbed a 1-0 win at Butarque on Friday evening. Leganes had been showing signs of recovery before the international break, and Youssef En-Nesyri’s only goal extended their unbeaten run to four games.Valencia defeated Rayo Vallecano 3-0 on Saturday to make it back-to-back League victories for the first time in 2018-19. Santi Mina scored twice on Saturday, before Kevin Gameiro rounded off the result and Rayo Vallecano lost Luis Advincula to a late red card.Huesca wait for a win went on as they squander...
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LALIGA

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema hails Santiago Solari and teamates

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema finally returns to his scoring ways  after netting three goals in his last two starts and the Frenchman is ready for the away clash against Eibar on Saturday.The Striker praised the new boss Santiago Solari and some of the senior players in the squad for Real Madrid’s revival after a disappointing start under former manager Julen Lopetegui.Benzema told Real Madrid TV:“Santiago Solari is a calm coach, very good for us and we are very good now and we will continue like this.“Sergio Ramos is our leader and an example for everyone and Vinicius Jr is very quick and has to be patient to get experience, but he’s going to be a star.“Gareth Bale is a formidable player, with an impressive speed and when he is physically well, he helps us a lot.”...
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SERIE A

Inter Milan prepares for Serie A clash against Frosinone at San Siro

Inter Milan will welcome Frosinone at San Siro on Saturday 24th November with the aim of bouncing back after losing 4-1 at Atlanta before the International break.The only previous meeting in Milan was on 22 November 2015 and it ended with Inter winning 4-0. Biabiany, Icardi, Murillo and Brozovic were the players on the scoresheet.Frosinone are enjoying a good moment of form and are unbeaten in their last four. They currently sit in 19th with one win, four draws and seven defeats, having scored ten and conceded 25.
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante signs new five-year contract

Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante has penned a new five-year contract. The midfielder joined  the blues from Leicester city  in the summer of 2016 and has been currently in Maurizio Sarri’s side this season.“N’Golo Kante has today extended his stay at Stamford Bridge by signing a new five-year contract,” Chelsea stated on their website.Kante said:“I’m happy to extend my time with Chelsea. It has been two beautiful years and I wish for more to come.“Since I came, I completely improved as a player, challenged myself and got some awards I never thought about.”
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Predicted Lineup: West Ham vs Manchester City

Manchester City will travel to West Ham as the Premier League returns on Saturday, City's are ready to grab another three points that will keep them at the top of the table. Pep Guardiola side are yet to be defeated after 12 league matches, as they are presently two point ahead of second-place Liverpool.West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini is set to face his fomer club,With his side Unbeaten in their last three league outings.City's have bagged 13 goals during thier previous three visits to the London stadium,Including a 4-1 win in april. West ham have not taken a single point from Man City since January 2016.PREDICTED LINE-UP:WEST HAM: Fabianski; Zabaleta, Balbuena, Diop, Cresswell; Rice, Ogbonna, Obiang; Snodgrass, Arnautovic, Felipe Anderson.MANCHESTER CITY: Ederson; Walker, Stones, La...
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LALIGA

Arturo Vidal target Barcelona starting spot

Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal has disclosed his desire to be selected in Ernesto Valverde’s starting XI against Atletico Madrid on Saturday.Vidal joined Barcelona this summer but has surprisingly started just two of a possible 12 La Liga matches to date this campaign and is said to be frustrated. Returning from the international break, he scored twice for Chile against Honduras, the central midfielder believes he should be in Barcelona  starting line-up.Vidal told Diario Sport:“I have returned from the international break and I’m here in Barcelona to work hard and impress.“Now I feel that I am at full capacity, at 100% and feeling very good. I scored a couple of goals and played really well, so I am in a good moment.“Now I believe I am in a position to start but that...
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Mauro Icardi praises Argentina 'Union'

Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi said there is an atmosphere in the Argentina camp like never before after scoring his first international goal.Icardi scored for Argentina during Tuesday’s 2-0 win against Mexico, and the Inter captain  praise the sense of union established by caretaker Lionel Scaloni and his assistants.Icardi stated after after the game:“I’d lacked a goal, I was waiting for it and now I’m happy.“It’s not easy to go without scoring. It creates a lot of chatter, but now I hope to keep going like this.“We’re a really great group, we can grow a lot and we are happy with the work of Leo Scaloni, Walter Samuel and Pablo Aimar.“Of course it will be the federation which decides their future but I can say that right now, there’s an atmosphere in the national team like ne...
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TRANSFERS

PSG, Juventus Reportedly eye Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen

Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly joined Juventus in the pursuit for Tottenham Hotspur star Christian Eriksen, who has just 18 months left on his contract.According to report, contract negotiations have gone on for some time, but the lack of agreement has opened the door for some of Europe's biggest clubs.
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Sanches assisted Portugal to end the Nations League group stage with a 1-1 draw against Poland

Renato Sanches set up the opening goal for Andre Silva with a corner in the 33 minute to assist the Portuguese national team to end the Nations League group stage with a 1-1 draw against Poland. Poland equalised midway through the second half when Arkadiusz Milik converted a penalty conceded by Portugal defender Danilo, who saw red for the foul. Poland missed their captain Robert Lewandowski, who travelled back to Bayern Munich because of slight knee problems. While Portugal have qualified for the finals tournament as winners of Group A3.
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UCL

Neymar and Mbappe could be left out in Champions League clash with Liverpool

Paris Saint-Germain stars Neymar and Kylian Mbappe could miss Champions League clash with Liverpool after picking up injuries on international duty. Neymar was replaced just eight minutes into his country’s friendly with Cameroon in Milton Keynes on Tuesday night.Neymar, captaining his country spun away from his opponent before crossing the ball into the penalty area. However, in doing so he seemed to pull a muscle and immediately placed his hand on his right groin.While, Mbappe was forced off with a shoulder injury during France’s clash with Uruguay. Mbappe lasted just over half an hour in France’s friendly, the forward fell awkwardly after a challenge from Uruguay keeper Martin Campana.The state of both injuries remains unclear, however both player appeared to be in so...
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