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10Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Bukayo Saka says toughest injury setback gave him more balanced outlook on life

Bukayo Saka right winger of Arsenal and England during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between Arsenal FC and Real Madrid C.F. at Arsenal Stadium on April 8, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Bukayo Saka believes the toughest injury setback of his career so far has given him a more balanced outlook on life – and gave him the time to get to know his new cockapoo puppy, Tucker. The Arsenal winger has admitted he initially feared he might never be the same player again after he suffered a hamstring injury against Crystal Palace last December which kept him out of action until April. However, the enforced time away from football’s “conveyor belt” has helped him see the bigger picture, as he prepares t...

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9Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Osimhen opens the door for Man United move after rejecting huge offer

Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray looks on during the Super Lig match between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce at Rams Park, Istanbul, Turkey on February 24, 2025. Victor Osimhen has rejected the chance to link up with Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Hilal. The Nigerian striker, currently on loan at Galatasaray but owned by Napoli, was offered £25.3million a season by Al-Hilal after they agreed to pay his release clause. But Osimhen, who according to Football Italia prefers to stay in Europe, has turned down the offer. The 26-year-old, after scoring 37 goals in 41 games in Turkey, is reportedly a target for Ruben Amorim and Manchester United. Al-Hilal were looking to bring Osimhen on board for their upcoming Club World Cup campaign. They had an initial approach for the Nigerian turned down, ulti...

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8Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Pochettino dismisses Spurs links: ‘Not realistic’

EAST HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT - JUNE 7: Mauricio Pochettino stands for the national anthem before a game between Turkiye and United States (USMNT) at Pratt & Whitney Stadium on June 7, 2025 in East Hartford, Connecticut. United States men's national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino shut down the rumors linking him to the Tottenham Hotspur managerial vacancy, labeling the idea "not realistic." Tottenham fired Ange Postecoglou as manager on Friday, with Pochettino, not for the first time, being mentioned as a candidate to return to the north London club. "I think after I left in 2019, I was linked to the team every time the position of manager or head coach of Tottenham was free," he told reporters following the USMNT's friendly loss to Turkey on Saturday. "My name is appearing on the l...

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4Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Jadon Sancho’s £300k-a-week wages spark Saudi transfer race

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 10: Jadon Sancho of Manchester United arrives at the stadium prior to the 2024 FA Community Shield match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on August 10, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Eddie Keogh - The FA/The FA via Getty Images) Jadon Sancho’s Manchester United career appears to be ending not with a second act of redemption but with a slow fade into the Saudi Pro League. According to The Mirror, Al-Hilal, Al-Ittihad and Al Nassr have all shown concrete interest in the England international, who remains on a reported £300,000-a-week wage.It’s a striking fall from grace for a player once heralded as a generational winger. Chelsea, who had the opportunity to sign Sancho permanently after a mixed loan spell, declined to do...

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3Jun By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Support for Postecoglou at Spurs grows as D-day looms

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 25:Tottenham Hotspur Manager Ange Postecoglou celebrates with the UEFA Europa league trophy during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 25, 2025 in London, England. As Tottenham Hotspur ponder the fate of manager Ange Postecoglou, former players of the Premier League side have thrown their support behind the Australian and urged the club's ownership to stay the course. Postecoglou guided Tottenham to Europa League victory last month, ending the club's 17-year trophy drought, but they also endured their worst domestic season for nearly half a century by finishing 17th in the Premier League. The 59-year-old said last month he remained unsure of his future, with reports in British medi...

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2Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Ipswich aiming for ‘immediate’ return to top flight

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 3: Sam Morsy of Ipswich Town during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Ipswich Town FC at Goodison Park on May 3, 2025 in Liverpool, England. Ipswich Town captain Sam Morsy has told the BBC the Blues have a 'good chance' of returning to the Premier League at the first time of asking. The Egyptian midfielder led the side to back to back promotions, reaching to top flight, before relegation back to the Championship at the end of the 2024/25 campaign. The 33 year-old midfielder has now made more appearances for Ipswich than any other club during his playing career. Despite the drop, Morsy thanked the "tremendous fans" for their support last season. 'Dream come true' "The objective was to stay in the league and we didn't quite do it, so it was disappoi...

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31May By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Liam Delap ‘set to undergo a medical at Chelsea on Monday’

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 3: Ipswich Town's Liam Delap warming up before the match during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Nottingham Forest and Ipswich Town at City Ground on March 3, 2025 in Nottingham, England. Liam Delap is reportedly set to undergo a medical on Monday ahead of his £30million move to Chelsea. Delap was one of the few shining lights in Ipswich's ill-fated return to the top flight in the 2024-25 season, netting 12 Premier League goals in 37 appearances for the relegated side. Several Premier League clubs had been linked with a move for the 22-year-old, but Mail Sport revealed earlier this week that Enzo Maresca's side have won out after triggering his release clause. Maresca is believed to have spoken with Delap as the Europa Conference League winners...

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30May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Club World Cup start of new season for Man City

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 20: Manchester City manager Josep Guardiola talks to Kevin De Bruyne during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and AFC Bournemouth at Etihad Stadium on May 20, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Lee Parker - CameraSport via Getty Images) The Club World Cup is the "beginning of the new season" and "not the continuation of last season", says Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al-Mubarak. City endured a disappointing 2024-25 campaign in which they failed to win a major trophy for the first time in eight years and finished third in the Premier League. They played their last game of the season at Fulham last Sunday but are back in competitive action just 24 days later at the expanded 32-team Fifa tournament which starts on 14 June in the Un...

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27May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Amorim says Champions League absence could benefit Man Utd

BILBAO, SPAIN - MAY 21: Dejection for Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim and Alejandro Garnacho at the end of the match during the UEFA Europa League Final 2025 between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at San Mames Stadium on May 21, 2025 in Bilbao, Spain. (Photo by Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images) Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said on Tuesday that missing out on Champions League football could be a blessing in disguise in his attempts to rebuild the fallen giants. The Portuguese coach addressed the media in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur fresh from United's worst season since 1974, having come 15th in the Premier League. They missed out on a Champions League lifeline -- and with it a financial windfall -- by losing to fellow strugglers Spurs 1-0 in the ...

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25May By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Marcus Rashford provides injury update ahead of Manchester United return

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 2:Marcus Rashford of Aston Villa during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion FC and Aston Villa FC at Amex Stadium on April 2, 2025 in Brighton, England. Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford has provided an update on his recovery from injury ahead of the final Premier League game of the season. The 27-year-old joined Aston Villa on loan during the January transfer window. He impressed with his performances at Villa Park with four goals and six assists in his 17 appearances. A hamstring injury has, however, seen him miss the last four games in all competitions. United host Villa at Old Trafford in this afternoon’s season finale. With Rashford not eligible to play against his parent club, it means his season is over. The forward has, howev...

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24May By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Manchester United striker having talks about his future after receiving fresh offer

READING, ENGLAND - APRIL 11: Gabriele Biancheri of Manchester United runs with the ball during the Premier League 2 match between Reading U21 and Manchester United U21 at Select Car Leasing Stadium on April 11, 2025 in Reading, England. Manchester United youngster Gabriele Biancheri has been called up to Canada's senior squad. Biancheri has represented Wales' youth teams throughout the age groups and Craig Bellamy recently named the young forward in his senior squad for a training camp in Spain. Cardiff-born Biancheri is eligible to represent the nations of both his father (Italy) and his mother (Canada), as well as that of his birthplace (Wales). That has seen Canada's national team make an approach and Biancheri has accepted their invitation to join an upcoming training camp. Bianche...

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24May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Pep Guardiola: Fulham is Manchester City’s biggest game of season by far

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 17: Manchester City's manager Josep Guardiola looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Final match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on May 17, 2025 in London, England. Manchester City wrap up their Premier League campaign on Sunday with a game Pep Guardiola believes is “by far” their most important of the season. City head to Fulham knowing a draw will almost certainly secure a top-five spot and a place in the Champions League for next season. After winning the Premier League title in the past four seasons, it is a relatively modest target but Guardiola recognises it is the very least of the club’s expectations. The City manager said: “If we want to play in the Champions League, we have to take a result there. This is what we are going to d...

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23May By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Guardiola: Foden tired but part of CWC plans

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 6: Manchester City's Phil Foden reacts during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Manchester City FC at Old Trafford on April 6, 2025 in Manchester, England. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said he's planning to include Phil Foden in his squad for the FIFA Club World Cup despite accepting that midfielder needs a period of "rest." Foden, named the Premier League's best player a year ago, has struggled for form this season. He will miss England's fixtures against Andorra and Senegal in June after asking to be left out of Thomas Tuchel's squad. Guardiola has said the 24-year-old, who is dealing with an ankle injury, needs to rest. But the City boss said Foden is in line to be part of the group which travels to the Unite States for the C...

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23May By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Bruno Fernandes facing exit as entire squad up for sale

BILBAO, SPAIN - MAY 21: Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United walks past the UEFA Europa League Trophy after collecting his runners-up medal after the UEFA Europa League Final 2025 between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Estadio de San Mames on May 21, 2025 in Bilbao, Spain. Manchester United have been forced to resort to a backup plan after their defeat to Tottenham in the Europa League final on Wednesday night. The Red Devils had set their sights on victory in Bilbao, securing a spot in next season's Champions League and attracting new talent from a position of power. However, they now face the daunting task of making significant changes from their current 16th place in the Premier League, without the allure of European football to entice new signings. Their woeful 1-0 los...

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23May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Salah reveals self doubts before title-winning season

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion FC and Liverpool FC at Amex Stadium on May 19, 2025 in Brighton, England. Mohamed Salah admits he had to ask himself if he would be able to hit his best form once again before going on to help fire Liverpool to the Premier League title. Egypt forward Salah, 32, enjoyed a stand-out campaign for Arne Slot's side, scoring 28 Premier League goals and 18 assists. Salah - who committed his future to the Anfield club by signing a new two-year deal in April - was voted Footballer of the Year by the Football Writers' Association, and was presented with his award in London on Thursday night, where Arsenal striker Alessia Russo collected the women's trophy. "Winning the Premier Le...

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22May By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Pep Guardiola wants tight squad or he will walk away

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 17: Manchester City's manager Josep Guardiola looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Final match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on May 17, 2025 in London, England. Pep Guardiola has threatened to quit Manchester City over squad size – and now faces a Club World Cup selection dilemma over players such as Jack Grealish with uncertain futures. Guardiola has confirmed talks with Grealish after the Premier League campaign ends this weekend, which could result in the England international looking for a new club. But Manchester City also have a month of the summer in the United States at Fifa’s expanded club tournament. Other players will return from loans, including Kyle Walker and Kalvin Phillips, with their futures unclear. Players ideally...

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22May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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‘I will not quit’: Utd boss declares after final flop

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim walks past the trophy following defeat in the UEFA Europa League final at the Estadio de San Mames in Bilbao, Spain. Picture date: Wednesday May 21, 2025. Ruben Amorim says he will leave without a pay-off if Manchester United's board and fans want him to after the painful Europa League final loss to Tottenham. The Red Devils wasted their get-out-of-jail-free card at the end of a wretched domestic campaign as the side 16th in the Premier League lost 1-0 to 17th-placed Spurs at San Mames on Wednesday night. "What I can say is that I think it was clear we were the better team, but then we managed not to score again, and then it's really hard to win football matches," Amorim said. "But the guys tried everything to win the game." United's first Europa ...

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20May By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Liverpool handed new fitness concern in Alexis Mac Allister update – ‘Not so smart’

KIRKBY, ENGLAND - MAY 16: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool during a training session at AXA Training Centre on May 16, 2025 in Kirkby, England. Arne Slot has confirmed that Alexis Mac Allister will miss Liverpool's final game of the season with Crystal Palace at Anfield on Sunday, saying the Argentina international needs rest to be fit for next season. The former Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder missed the game entirely as the Reds were beaten 3-2 at the Amex Stadium on Monday night and Slot said Mac Allister has a minor injury that means he will sit out the game before the Premier League trophy is lifted in front of 60,000 fans this weekend. "Alexis will not play for us this season again," Slot confirmed. "He needs rest at this moment of time to r...

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17May By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Cucurella to the rescue again to keep Chelsea on Champions League track

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 16: Marc Cucurella and Moises Caicedo of Chelsea celebrate victory following the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Manchester United FC at Stamford Bridge on May 16, 2025 in London, England. Chelsea will have defender Marc Cucurella to thank if they hit their target of qualifying for next season's Champions League. The tenacious, bushy-haired Spaniard once again popped up to score a vital goal as the Londoners beat Manchester United 1-0 on Friday, leaving them on the cusp of returning to Europe's elite competition. Cucurella powered a header past Andre Onana in the 71st minute, latching on to a perfect cross by Reece James as the two Chelsea wing backs combined to pierce United's defence. The goal settled the nerves of the home players and supporters who...

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16May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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It’s 90% about us, says Palace boss ahead of Cup final

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 11: Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi applauds the fans at the final whistle during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Crystal Palace FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 11, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images) Crystal Palace are hoping to lift their first FA Cup The quiet confidence seeping out of Crystal Palace's training ground ahead of the FA Cup final against Manchester City was summed up by manager Oliver Glasner on Friday. "We're focused on what we want to do tomorrow at Wembley. We analysed Man City, but 90% we were talking about us," Glasner, who will become the first Austrian to lead a team in an FA Cup final, told reporters. "This is what we can influence. We can influence our performa...

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