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Liverpool score four in first half to Ease past Norwich

Liverpool made an emphatic start to their 2019-20 Premier League campaign with a ruthless 4-1 demolition of newly-promoted Norwich City at Anfield.Jurgen Klopp's European champions did not need to hit top gear to see off the Canaries, who were punished for some naive defending despite showing promise in attack.Grant Hanley gave the hosts the perfect start when he miscued an attempted clearance into his own net, with Mo Salah adding a composed second soon after.Virgil van Dijk was then given too much room to nod home a left-wing corner before Divock Origi was left in acres of space to head in a fourth prior to half time.Liverpool's biggest concern came when goalkeeper Alisson was forced off injured, with former West Ham stopper Adrian coming on to make his debut for the Merseysiders.The Red...
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Wilfried Zaha staying at Crystal Palace despite transfer request, confirms Roy Hodgson

Wilfried Zaha is set to stay at Crystal Palace this summer despite handing in a transfer request amid interest from Everton.The winger, who said towards the end of last season that he wanted to play Champions League football, was the subject of offers from Arsenal earlier in the window, though they fell well below Palace's valuation of more than £80million.Everton saw an offer of £70million plus James McCarthy on a permanent and Cenk Tosun on loan knocked back on Wednesday, which prompted a frustrated and disillusioned Zaha, who did not train with his teammates on deadline day, hand in a transfer request.The Toffees did not return with an offer and Zaha, who could well have left the club up to September 2 with European windows still open, looks set to stay."Yes he is staying," manager Roy ...
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Frank Lampard says Chelsea youngster has 'given him a problem' ahead of new season

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says that Mason Mount has 'given him a problem' ahead of Chelsea's opening Premier League game against Manchester United .The 20-year-old has put in a number of impressive performances for the Blues during pre-season after spending last season on loan at Derby County, where he played under Lampard.Following his brace against Reading last weekend, the midfielder once again showed his potential as the Premier League club came from two goals down to draw 2-2 against Borussia Monchengladbach on Saturday.After seeing Tammy Abraham score one penalty, Mount won his team a second spot-kick, which was converted by Ross Barkley.Although Mount has yet to make a first-team appearance for Chelsea , Lampard admitted that the midfielder could force his way into his plans for th...
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Tottenham preparing to let midfielder leave, club interested

Tottenham Hotspur are prepared to let young midfielder Josh Onomah leave the club this summer and have opened talks with Championship club Huddersfield Town, according to the Football Insider.The 22-year-old has fallen down the pecking order at Spurs and has spent the past two seasons away from the New White Hart Lane with spells at Aston Villa and Sheffield Wednesday.The £55million signing of Lyon midfielder Tanguy Ndombele this summer has further decreased his chances of playing for Mauricio Pochettino’s side.Onomah progressed through the Tottenham academy to make his debut aged 17 in an FA Cup replay tie with Burnley in January 2015 but has found appearances hard to come by and has featured just 31 times in all competitions since making his first-team bow.Huddersfield are winning the ra...
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Man Utd: Romelu Lukaku left out of pre-season friendly squad

Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has been left out of the 26-man squad travelling for Tuesday's pre-season friendly against Kristiansund.Lukaku was part of the pre-season tour of Australia and the Far East, but did not play because of injury.United remain in talks with Inter Milan over the Belgium international, 26, but there is no agreement over a fee.The Old Trafford club rejected a 60m euro (£54m) bid for Lukaku from the Italian giants earlier in July.Inter boss Antonio Conte has said the forward is his number one summer transfer target.Italy full-back Matteo Darmian, another player linked with move away from United, is also absent from the squad heading to Norway for Tuesday's match.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side play their final pre-season friendly against AC Milan in Cardiff on S...
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Bailly Injury Not Looking Great, Admits Solskjaer

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer accepted Eric Bailly's condition "doesn't look great" after the centre-back suffered a knee injury in Manchester United's win over Tottenham.United clinched a 2-1 victory in Thursday's International Champions Cup clash thanks to Angel Gomes' well-taken effort in the 80th minute, but the main talking point from the contest was the blow to Bailly.The Ivory Coast international had only been on the pitch for 10 minutes following his half-time introduction before going down in need of medical attention, having attempted to block a shot from Son Heung-min, who was flagged offside.Bailly was carried off on a stretcher and later photographed on crutches with his left knee in a brace, continuing the injury nightmare he has had to endure over the past two years with the Red Devi...
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Klopp Rules Out Liverpool Return for Coutinho

Philippe Coutinho will not be heading back to Liverpool this summer, with manager Jurgen Klopp claiming a move for the Barcelona star "is just not possible" at this stage.The Brazilian left the Reds for Barcelona in a massive £142 million ($201m) deal in January 2018, but his time with the Spanish giants has not been easy.The midfielder has failed to settle with the Blaugrana and the club are reportedly looking to move him on this summer in hopes of funding a move for his Selecao team-mate Neymar.Liverpool are among the clubs to have been linked with a move for their former star, but Klopp has emphatically ruled out any such transfer business for his club this summer."In general, Phil Coutinho helps each team in the world, still - 100 per cent," Klopp told ESPN. "It's not about that."I lik...
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Liverpool's Clyne Injured Out for 6 Months

Liverpool right-back Nathaniel Clyne is set to miss around six months after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in pre-season.The 28-year-old suffered the injury in the closing moments of Friday's 3-2 defeat to Borussia Dortmund at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana.Clyne flew to Boston for Liverpool's next match against Sevilla but after initial swelling went down, tests confirmed the injury and he flew back to Liverpool from Boston.Liverpool team doctors are optimistic about the injury, however, as there is no additional damage, and as such Clyne is expected to be in line to return after six months rather than the nine which some who suffer the same injury can be sidelined for."What can I say other than how gutted we all are for Clyney. He was training and playing...
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Pep : Sane's Future Not in Man City's Hands

Pep Guardiola says he wants Leroy Sane to stay at Manchester City but admits the decision is out of his hands.Sane, 23, has two years left on his contract but is yet to commit to talks over an extension.The Germany winger scored twice in City's 6-1 win over Hong Kong side Kitchee in their latest pre-season tour game - with David Silva, Raheem Sterling and Spanish youngsters Nabil Touaizi and Iker Pozo also netting.Bayern Munich want to sign Sane."We want him to stay and there is an offer waiting to talk with his agents to extend the contract," said Guardiola. "It is not in our hands. He has to decide. If he wants to leave, he can do it but we will be sad."Hopefully he stays."
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De Gea Eyes Man Utd Captaincy Ahead of New Deal

David de Gea says he would be "really happy" to be named Manchester United captain and insists he is ready to fight for trophies at Old Trafford as he closes in on a new deal.The Spain international has been in talks over a new contract at Old Trafford for a number of months and now appears set to commit his future to the Premier League outfit.With Antonio Valencia having departed the club at the end of last season, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is searching for a new permanent captain, and De Gea wants to be considered.Speaking at an event for supporters in Singapore on Sunday night, the 28-year-old said: “I’ve been captain for some games. Of course it is amazing to be captain of a club like Manchester United and defend this badge.“It’s amazing, so of course I’ll be really, really happy to captain...
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Injured Kante Leaves Chelsea Tour for Treatment

N'Golo Kante has travelled back to the UK to continue his rehabilitation for an injury connected to the knee problem he sustained at the end of last season.Kante, who has not featured for Chelsea during pre-season, suffered the injury during their 2-0 win over Watford in May.At the time, then head coach Maurizio Sarri said it was a mistake to play Kante and that he should have rested the France midfielder.Chelsea's current head coach Frank Lampard suffered his first defeat in charge as they lost 1-0 to Kawasaki in Yokohama on Saturday.Despite the loss, Lampard still saw plenty of positives in his team's performance in Yokohama.
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Iwobi : I Might Leave Arsenal If They Sign Zaha

Arsenal wide-man Alex Iwobi claims he may be forced to quit the club if they fulfill their ambition of signing Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace.The Gunners have made no secret of their desire to sign the 26-year-old Ivory Coast international and have already had a bid of around £40 million ($50m) rejected for a player the Eagles value at closer to £80 million.The presence of Zaha would limit Iwobi’s minutes at the Emirates and he says sitting on the sidelines would force hm to consider his position.“I am not one to chicken out,” the 23-year-old told The Sun. “I have had it all over the years, being told I’m not good enough.“So whenever the chance comes I always try and prove I should be starting. But it’s going to be difficult if Zaha comes. He will add more stress.“Obviously my joy is to...
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Man Utd turned down €60m Inter Bid for Lukaku

Manchester United have rejected Inter Milan’s €60 million offer for Romelu Lukaku.Just two years after joining the Old Trafford giants, the 26-year-old is keen to move onto pastures new and Antonio Conte is keen to bring the striker to Serie A.United received a €60 million bid from Inter two days ago, which was rejected out of hand as it falls well short of their valuation.The two clubs met for an International Champions Cup clash in Singapore on Saturday, but Lukaku watched from the sidelines due to his latest knock.On the eve of the match, Inter head coach Conte confirmed his desire to sign a player he missed out on when Chelsea boss in 2017.“I think frustrated is a big word,” he said in English when asked about the inability to complete a deal.“Lukaku is a United player and this is the ...
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Zaha Tells Crystal Palace He Wants to Leave

Wilfried Zaha has told Crystal Palace he wants to leave the club amid interest from Arsenal, as per reports.The 26-year-old forward made his feelings clear after returning to Palace following his participation in the Ivory Coast's Africa Cup of Nations campaign.The Eagles rejected a bid of £40m for Zaha from Arsenal earlier this month, but the Gunners are expected to raise their offer in the coming days.Unai Emery has wanted to sign Zaha since he scored in Palace's 3-2 win at the Emirates in April and he is the Gunners' number one transfer target this summer.
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Newcastle Appoint Steve Bruce as Manager

Newcastle United have appointed Steve Bruce as their head coach on a three-year contract.Former Sunderland manager Bruce, 58, resigned as Sheffield Wednesday boss on Monday following talks with the Magpies at the weekend.Newcastle have been without a manager since Rafael Benitez left when his contract expired in June, saying the club “did not share his vision”.Bruce was born near Newcastle and was a boyhood Magpies fan.“There is a huge challenge ahead of us, but it’s one that my staff and I are ready for,” said Bruce. “This is my boyhood club and it was my dad’s club, so this is a very special moment for me and my family.”Bruce will be joined by coaches Steve Agnew and Stephen Clemence, who have been part of his team at a number of his previous clubs.
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Lindelof Dismisses Barca Rumours

Victor Lindelof has claimed he is very happy at Manchester United, pouring cold water on Barcelona’s hopes of signing him in this transfer window.Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof has dismissed transfer rumours linking him with a summer move to La Liga champions Barcelona, saying that he is very happy at his current club and is looking forward to the season ahead, as reported by the Mirror.Lindelof joined Manchester United in the summer of 2017, from Portuguese outfit Benfica. After a difficult first season in England, the Swedish centre-half came into his own in the 2018-19 campaign and was easily the Red Devils’ best defender on show.Till date, Lindelof has made 69 appearances for United, scoring and assisting one goal apiece. The 24-year-old’s performances in the last season se...
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Philippe Coutinho Approves Loan Move to Liverpool

Philippe Coutinho has given his approval to a sensational offer from Liverpool to take him on loan from Barcelona , according to reports.Coutinho has been linked with a move after struggling to nail down a place last season - with Manchester Unitedhaving been touted as a possible destination.Antoine Griezmann's arrival at Barcelona appears to have narrowed Coutinho's Barcelona chances further, although the fact that the Frenchman was given the number 17 shirt rather than the number seven was seen by many fans as a sign that the Brazilian midfielder would be staying at Camp Nou.However, speculation continues over a Coutinho exit, with the 27-year-old having been touted as a makeweight in a deal to lure Neymar back to Barcelona from Paris-Saint Germain.But now, European champions Liverpool a...
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Bayern target Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi

Bayern Munich remain determined to sign Callum Hudson-Odoi as the German club prepare to offer Chelsea £45million for the winger.The 18-year-old looked set to join Bayern Munich in January after submitting a transfer request, but the Blues rejected four separate bids from the Bundesliga side.With just one year remaining on his contract, Chelsea are desperate to tie Hudson-Odoi down to a new deal.But, according to the Mail, Bayern will test the club’s resolve with a new £45million bid.The England international is currently making steady progress in his comeback from a ruptured Achilles, suffered in Chelsea’s 2-2 draw with Burnley last April.While Hudson-Odoi played 24 times for Chelsea last season and earned his first England caps, he grew disillusioned with his lack of playing time under M...
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Tottenham confirm Eric Dier injury problem

Bad news for Tottenham and England international Eric Dier.Spurs have confirmed this weekend that Dier is now on the sidelines.That’s after the midfielder had an unspecified operation.Tottenham issued the following statement on Dier’s injury setback:"Eric Dier has undergone a medical procedure to correct an issue detected during medical assessments on the first day of pre-season training."Following the successful procedure Eric will now undertake a short period of rehabilitation. "He will therefore not travel on the Club’s pre-season tour to Singapore and Shanghai".
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Bournemouth Striker Callum Wilson Pens New Deal

Bournemouth have announced star striker Callum Wilson has put pen to paper on a bumper new four-year deal running until the summer of 2023.Wilson had three years left to run on his previous contract but has established himself as an England international and one of the best strikers outside the Premier League’s top-six in the last 12 months.The 27-year-old has now put pen to paper on a new long-term deal worth a reported £100,000-a-week to ward off potential interest from Premier League rivals West Ham.“We’ve improved in all areas since I initially joined the club but there’s still a long way to go,” Wilson told the club’s official website.“While Bournemouth may be known as a smaller club, we’ve got some really big ambitions here. Everyone is pulling in the same direction towards those tar...
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