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Jason Puncheon joins Huddersfield on loan

Huddersfield have confirmed the signing of Jason Puncheon from Crystal Palace on loan until the end of the season.Puncheon, 32, whose four Premier League appearances for Palace this season have come off the bench, is Huddersfield’s second January signing following the arrival of defender Jaden Brown from Tottenham.“I’m very happy that we are able to welcome Jason to Huddersfield Town,” manager David Wagner stated in a statement.“It is clear that we want to add quality and options to our midfield areas in this January transfer window and I’m sure many of our supporters know about Jason from his years playing in the Premier League.”The midfielder, who has made almost 200 appearances in the top flight for Palace, Southampton, Blackpool and QPR, will stay at Huddersfield until June 30.“As well...
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Liverpool forward Dominic Solanke complete permanent move to Bournemouth

Bournemouth have signed Liverpool striker Dominic Solanke in a £19million deal. The 21-year-old had attracted interest from Crystal Palace in recent weeks but after they cooled on a deal the Cherries moved in and Press Association Sport understands an initial fee has been agreed, with extra payments factored in.Solanke’s arrival, likely to be the first of two moves from Anfield to the Vitality Stadium with defender Nathaniel Clyne set to join on loan until the end of the season, will pave the way for Jermain Defoe to join Rangers on an 18-month loan.The 36-year-old former England striker has found his first-team chances limited this season.Solanke, who moved to Anfield in the summer of May 2017 for an undisclosed compensation fee as a former academy player, and made 27 appearances in ...
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer equals long-standing record as Manchester United beat Newcastle

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer joined Matt Busby in the Manchester United record books on Wednesday as his inspirational decision to bring on Romelu Lukaku as a substitute favoured his side in a 2-0 victory against Newcastle. The victory, secured after Lukaku scored with his first touch of the game in the 64th minute, clinched a fourth win in as many games for United's interim manager. And Solskjaer now joins United's iconic former leader Busby as the only other manager in the club's proud history to have started his career with four wins.Lukaku pounced after Martin Dubravka had failed to hold onto Marcus Rashford's ambitious 25-yard free-kick, the Newcastle keeper spilling the ball for the alert substitute to covert from close range.The Belgian also had a role in United's second, in the 80th minute...
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Samir Nasri joins West Ham as doping ban end

Former Arsenal and Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri has completed his expected move to Premier League team West Ham on a deal to the end of the season after he finished a doping ban. West Ham on Monday announced the signing of the 31-year-old Nasri, who is available to play from Tuesday after an 18-month ban for receiving an intravenous treatment at a Los Angeles clinic in breach of the World Anti-Doping Agency's rules. Nasri has been without a club since leaving Antalyaspor of Turkey in January and previously played in the Premier League for Arsenal and Manchester City, the latter under now West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini. He has been training with West Ham and there is an option to extend his stay beyond the end of the season. Pellegrini stated in club website: "I am very plea...
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Leicester City grab 1-0 win over Everton at Goodison Park

Leicester City beat Everton 1-0 through Jamie Vardy's 58th-minute strike to move up to into seventh place in the English Premier League.After a poor first half, the decisive goal came when Everton defender Michael Keane mis-controlled the ball to Ricardo Pereira, who sent Vardy through.The striker made no mistake with a low drive past Jordan Pickford before celebrating with a cartwheel in front of the travelling Foxes fans.Gylfi Sigurdsson blasted over from a promising position for Everton but Leicester should have doubled their lead when Harry Maguire somehow missed the target from point-blank range.Everton, with just one win from their last eight games have now failed to win in their last four home matches while the win moves Leicester up into seventh place, on 31 points, four ...
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Cardiff city manager Neil Warnock disclose plans to stop his sides conceding any more penalties

Neil Warnock has urged his stars not to give their opponents any chance of going down after conceding soft spot-kicks in two of their last three games, against Manchester United and Leicester.Cardiff today host Tottenham, whose star striker Harry Kane was booked for diving during Saturday's loss to Wolves and Warnock has told his squad to avoid taking even the slightest risk when making challenges in their own area.He stated:“I say to my players about the top players,'try not to breathe on them'.“I said that before the Manchester United game, ‘If they get in the box, don’t breathe on them at all because they’ll be down’. That’s how it is nowadays.”England star Jesse Lingard was awarded a penalty he scored against Cardiff 10 days ago after he was adjudged to have been tugged back by Sol Bam...
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Rajiv van La Parra set to join Middlesbrough on loan

Hudderfield Town have confirmed that winger Rajiv van La Parra will join Middlebrough on loan when the transfer window opens on 1 January 2019.The Dutchman, who joined the Hudderfield  from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2016, has made just five starts in the Premier League this season, the most recent of which came at Burnley on 6 October 2018.Huddersfield Town Head Coach David Wagner explained:“Rajiv is 27 and understandably wants to play regular football, which is not something I can offer him at Huddersfield Town right now.“We wish him the best of luck at Middlesbrough for the rest of the season.”Rajiv’s contract at Huddersfield Town runs until the summer of 2020, with the Club having an option on a further season.
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Valencia eye West Ham United forward Javier Hernandez

Valencia plans to make a move for West Ham United striker Javier Hernandez in January transfer window, and believe the Mexican international wants to return to La Liga.The Spanish club are eager to change their goal-shy attack due to the struggles of Kevin Gameiro and Michy Batshuayi, with the latter set to return to Chelsea after an unsatisfactory loan move.Valencia’s financial situation means they would favour a similar temporary move for Hernandez, but that is seen as the main obstacle to any deal. It is understood the striker wants to return to Spain after an enjoyable time there with Real Madrid in 2014-15, and there is a feeling from the Mestalla that West Ham might be willing to do a deal. While Hernandez has played in the majority of matches this season, he hasn’t been ab...
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N’Golo Kante delight in new attacking role with Chelsea

Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante has revealed the pleasure he is taking from his new attacking midfield role after scoring the game’s only goal in Sunday’s 1-0 win at Crystal Palace.The Frenchman’s recent change from  the world’s leading defensive midfielder, it was from that position he was so influential as France became world champions  to a more offensive position has consistently divided opinion.Chelsea coach Maurizio Sarri has also occasionally been criticised for the decision taken to accommodate summer signing Jorginho, but at Selhurst Park amid Palace’s negativity it was Kante’s forward run and finish that was needed to secure victory.Despite their ability Chelsea had rarely looked like scoring, and the 27-year-old Kante told the club’s official website: “(This role) is somet...
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Josip Ilicic score hat-trick to help Atalanta grab 6-2 win over Sassuolo

Atalanta forward Josip Ilicic came off the bench to score a hat-trick in the last 20 minutes to give his side 6-2 rout away victory over Sassuolo on Saturday.Duvan Zapata headed Atalanta in front from an Alejandro Gomez free kick in the 19th minute and Gomez himself added the second with a deflected shot three minutes before halftime.There were three goals in a seven-minute spell early in the second half as Alfred Duncan pulled one back for Sassuolo, Gianluca Mancini restored Atalanta's two-goal lead and then Duncan struck again.Ilicic was brought on in the 63rd minute and the Slovenian became the first player to score a hat-trick in Serie A from the substitutes' bench since 2011.He opened his account with an angled shot in the 74th minute, added a second with three minutes left following ...
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Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice against Sampodoria to seal new record for Juventus

Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals for Italian champions Juventus to end 2018 with a 2-1 win over Sampdoria giving the Italian champions a new record of 53 points before the winter break. Ronaldo curled in the opener after just two minutes in Turin adding a second from the penalty spot after 66 minutes, putting the Portuguese top of Serie A's scoring charts with 14 goals. Fabio Quagliarella pulled Sampdoria level with a penalty after 33 minutes, with the visitors having a late Riccardo Saponara goal ruled offside after consultation with the VAR (video assistant referee).Juventus open up a 12-point lead at the top of Serie A ahead of Napoli who can reduce the gap when they host Bologna later on Saturday.The seven-time reigning champions also have a record number of points before the three-w...
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Eric Abidal disclose Barcelona plans for January transfer window

Barcelona technical secretary Eric Abidal spoke about the club’s plans for the January transfer window during Jeison Murillo’s unveiling on Thursday.The Spanish champions are being linked with several players, most notably Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot, but Abidal played down talk of further signings.“We are always monitoring the market,” he said. ”In theory, there is nothing planned in terms of arrivals.“As for exits, there are certainly some players who will want more.”Everything will be put on the table and decisions will be taken.”                                        &nbs...
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Real Madrid set to sign Manchester City youngster Brahim Diaz

Real Madrid has reached an agreement with Manchester City and talented forward Brahim Diaz. The Spanish prospect will join Los Blancos when the transfer window opens in just a few days.Madrid President Florentino Perez and sticking with his transfer market plan of signing young, promising players and building them up within club.After being known for over a decade as the club that signs the biggest names in Europe, Los Blancos are now signing players 22 and younger who have shown glimpses of brilliance.Brahim Diaz will be the next up-and-coming player to put on the white kit and he will make his switch to the Spanish capital in just a weeks time according to Marca.The fee will be in the area of €15 million but could be more due to add-ons and stipulations in the agreement. Diaz has agreed ...
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Bournemouth captain Simon Francis ruled out for the rest of the season with injury

Bournemouth captain Simon Francis will be sidelines for nine month with a cruciate ligament injury.The 33-year-old defender ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during the 5-0 Premier League defeat by Tottenham at Wembley on Boxing Day.He was carried from the field on a stretcher and after being assessed by the Cherries' medical staff, underwent a scan in London on Wednesday evening which revealed the extent of the damage.Manager Eddie Howe told the club’s official website: “We are devastated to have lost Simon to a serious knee injury.“It is a huge blow for us to lose our captain and someone who has performed so well and consistently for the team over a long period of time.“There is a long road ahead, but Simon is a model professional who has a positive mindset and is...
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Brighton held 1-1 draw against Arsenal

Brighton & Hove Albion came from a goal down to draw 1-1 with Arsenal in the Premier League on Wednesday and arrest a run of three straight defeats.Their poor run looked like continuing as Arsenal took the lead after seven minutes, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang producing a fine side-foot finish wide in the box for his 13th league goal of the season.However, the Gunners have only kept three clean sheets in 19 league games and were pegged back just after the half hour mark.A long ball up the field came off the head of Stephan Lichtsteiner and fell to Jurgen Locadia who had sprinted up the pitch and did well to poke it past Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno.Brighton midfielder Davy Propper headed just wide shortly after halftime, while Solly March later got on the end of another long ball but his...
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Cristiano Ronaldo shines in Serie A as he help Juventus maintain their unbeaten run

Portuguese forward  Cristiano Ronaldo has stepped up when his team required him the most and delivered against all odds. And after years of popping up for his team at the much needed hour, And he does it again to salvage a 2-2 draw for his new team against Atalanta.It was a rare occasion as Ronaldo was rested as Juventus went on to face Atalanta. With Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench, Juventus struggled to put the ball into the net as Atlanta were leading the match 2-1 for major halves of the game and Juventus were with a man less on the pitch after Rodrigo Bentancur was sent off. It was in the 65th minute when a 10-men Juventus finally turned to the saviour.And with 13 minutes to go, Cristiano repaid their faith to salvage a 2-2 draw. It was from a corner which was going into...
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Liverpool beat Newcastle to stay six point clear at the top

Liverpool displayed the form of champions as they increased their lead at the top of the Premier League to six points by beating Newcastle United 4-0 at Anfield.Goals from Dejan Lovren, Mohamed Salah, Xherdan Shaqiri and Fabinho did the damage as Liverpool's chances of a first English top-flight title since the 1989-90 season were boosted by Manchester City's 2-1 defeat at Leicester.Klopp made three changes to his starting XI whereas Benitez made an eye-catching six from Newcastle's previous result,  a goalless draw against Fulham that featured zero shots on target.Joselu missed a glorious opportunity after eight minutes, heading wide of Alisson Becker's goal following a wonderful cross from Matt Ritchie.Liverpool punished Newcastle's lack of ruthlessness as three minutes later.A deep...
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Barcelona's Jordi Alba set to sign new mega long-term contract

Barcelona defender Jordi Alba plans to sign a new four-year contract at the Camp Nou, to remain with the club until 2023. The defender has been in Barca starting line-up since his switch from Valencia back in 2012 and has managed to win four La Liga titles and the Champions League. The 29-year-old is widely regarded as one of the best left-backs in European football and he has once again been at the top of his game for Barca this term, contributing a goal and four assists in 17 La Liga appearances. According to report, the Spanish champions are now set to reward Alba after over 200 games of service with a new mega long-term contract worth €9 million per year, after negotiations with the defender were accelerated. Alba told media after Barcelona’s 2-0 home win agains...
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Antoine Griezmann penalty help Atletico Madrid grab a 1-0 win over Espanyol

Antoine Griezmann scored a second-half penalty to help Atletico Madrid grab a 1-0 win at home over Espanyol, lifting Diego Simeone's team level on points with Barcelona atop the Spanish league on Saturday.Griezmann fired in the spot kick in the 56th minute after Jorge  Resurreccion was fouled by Esteban Granero in the area.Atletico is in second place on goal difference.Espanyol started well as Borja Iglesias drew two saves from goalkeeper Jan Oblak before Leo Baptistao hit the post in the 28th.But Atletico then tightened up its defense and got the goal it needed from Griezmann.Espanyol fell into 12th place after a sixth consecutive loss.
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Crystal Palace thrash Manchester city 3-2 through Andros Townsend wonder goal

Liverpool are still four points clear at the top of the Premier League after Crystal Palace thrash Manchester City 3-2 at the Etihad, partly thanks to an Andros Townsend wonder goal. Manchester City had led through Ilkay Gundogan but two goals in three minutes overturned the scores as Palace led 2-1 at the break.Jeffery Schlup levelled on 33mins before Townsend put them ahead with a wonder goal. Luka Milivojevic penalty doubled Palace's lead on 51mins.Kelvin De Bruyne gave City hope in 85mins but the visitors held on to stun Man City. 
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