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1Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Pressure will get best out of City,says Pep Guardiola

Pep Guardiola believes the pressure of needing to win every remaining Premier League match can boost Manchester City’s quadruple bid.City boss Guardiola hailed his players’ mental strength, tipping them to “go like a machine” in the chase for an unprecedented clean sweep of Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup this term.His side coasted past hapless Fulham 2-0 at Craven Cottage on Saturday, with Bernardo Silva and Sergio Aguero on target and Guardiola predicting only seven wins from their remaining seven matches will allow them to retain the league title.City will face Tottenham in the Champions League quarter-finals and Brighton in the FA Cup’s last four, with Guardiola relishing the clogged schedule and the pressure.“For the semi-final and for the Champions League, be...

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30Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola provides Sergio Aguero fitness update after Fulham victory

Pep Guardiola hopes Sergio Aguero has not suffered a serious injury.The Manchester City striker limped off early in the second half as City returned to the top of the Premier League with a 2-0 win. Aguero scored his side's second goal after Bernardo Silva fired the opener at Craven Cottage before he was replaced by Gabriel Jesus."He says he felt something, but hopefully he's not injured," said Guardiola."He decided on not continuing. Hopefully it will not be a big issue."We'll see tomorrow, maybe the day after tomorrow."City have now won 11 of their last 12 and Guardiola insists they must win their last seven matches to hold off Liverpool."Seven games left for the Premier League, and it's easy: we have to win every game to be champions."We have a tough, tough opponent. But that's the chall...

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30Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Rafa Benitez insist he is not afraid of losing Ayoze Perez

Rafa Benitez insists there is no need to worry about Ayoze Perez’s admission that he could look to leave Newcastle United after a five-year cycle.In an interview in his native Spain, Perez suggested there will be a time when he could look to return to his homeland to take the next step in his career. It will be five years ago this summer when the 25-year-old arrived from Tenerife and his current contract does not expire for a further two seasons. But Perez’s comments could encourage teams in Spain to make a move, even though he has enjoyed another productive campaign in which he has scored seven goals to help Newcastle edge towards safety. Perez has previously interested in the likes of Barcelona and Real Madrid but such moves would be much harder for him to nail down now given an indiffer...

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29Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Everton boss Marco Silva reveals the reason for their inconsistent form

Marco Silva has highlighted one key trait he believes has held his side back this season.Everton have suffered an inconsistent campaign up until this stage, at one point finding themselves as high as sixth in the Premier League table before slipping down to the 11th place they currently occupy. The Blues will be looking to continue a recent upturn in form, however, with a visit to the London Stadium to face West Ham on Saturday evening.Silva's side have gained seven points from their previous four matches, but the manager knows they  could and should have got even more. And the boss believes that his team's lack of mental strength throughout this term has been holding them back from securing more points."It’s important to know as much as I can about the players," Silva told the Telegr...

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29Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Eric Dier and Serge Aurier ruled out of Tottenham visit to Liverpool with injury

Tottenham Hotspur ruled out Eric Dier and Serge Aurier for Sunday's Premier League trip to Liverpool, manager Mauricio Pochettino has said.Dier suffered a groin injury in England’s 5-0 win over Czech Republic last week and was forced to withdraw from Gareth Southgate’s squad for their visit to Montenegro.“He (Dier) has been ruled out. It’s not a big issue but he needs to recover from the problem he suffered against the Czech Republic with the national team,” Pochettino told a news conference on Friday. “One week, 10, days, two weeks. We’ll see how it is going to improve. He was running today but we need to wait for the evolution (of the injury). “Him, Harry Winks and Serge Aurier are going to be out for the weekend.” Midfielder Winks is continuing on-field rehabilitation after a groin inju...

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27Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Asernal concerned about Xhaka fitness ahead Newcastle clash

Asernal are worried about the fitness of Granit Xhaka ahead of Monday's Premier League clash against Newcastle. The 26 year-old suffered a set back during Switzerland's 3-3 draw with Denmark on Tuesday in the opening Group D Euro 2020 qualifer. Xhaka had fired his side into 2-0 lead with a shocking strike from distance midway through the 2nd-half but was replaced with 11mins remaining. Vladimir Petkovic's sid subsequently conceded three goals in closing 6mins and forced to settle for a 3-3 draw.“Xhaka could not stay on the pitch,” Petkovic said afterwards. “He asked me ten minutes before to be replaced. “Granit had abductor problems, he could not do any more.”The former Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder has cemented his place in Unai Emery's side despite the summer ar...

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27Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Burnley's Dwight Mcneil set for Wolves clash

Burnley youngster Dwight McNeil has revealed how crucial his club remaining fixture are, as the Claret future in the Premier league is hanging in the balance.The Clarets, level on points with Southampton, are just two points ahead of relegation-threatened Cardiff City having played a game more.On the back of a record-breaking eight-game unbeaten run at this level, Sean Dyche’s side have now slipped up in their previous four outings and are staring down the barrel of a second return to the Championship under his tenure.McNeil, 19, who featured for England’s Under 20s against Poland and Portugal during the international break, isn’t willing to give up his dream of playing in the top flight and can’t wait to put things right against Wolves at Turf Moor this weekend.“They’re massive games, all...

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25Mar By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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N'Golo Kante claim he has no desire to leave Stamford Bridge

N'Golo Kante has distanced himself from reports linking him with a move to Real Madrid this summer after insisting that he intends to stay at Chelsea for the foreseeable future. Real have been keen to bring in the World Cup-winning midfielder as Zinedine Zidane looks to get the Spanish giants back on track domestically and on the European stage. However, Kante insisted on Sunday that he won't be going anywhere as he still has things he wants to accomplish with the Blues.He said in an interview with RTL: "I am at Chelsea and I still have aims here, what is said elsewhere is not important."That is not important. I am at Chelsea and I am focused on that."

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25Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Liverpool set to sell Naby Keita back to Bundesliga

Liverpool are reportedly ready to cut their loses on midfielder Naby Keita after less than twelve months at Anfield. The 24-year-old only signed for club last summer with RB Leipzig banking a cheque for around £50million.But reports have surfaced saying Jurgen Klopp may already be willing to let him go.The Reds, according to Team Talk, are also happy to lose £10m on the player. Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, it is claimed, have already held talks with the player’s representatives.A return to the Bundesliga appears possible and Klopp has said he wants the under-performing central midfielder to play with more confidence.Having agreed a deal to join LIverpool in the summer of 2017, there was much excitement over Keita as he eventually moved to the Reds the following summer. He impressed...

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24Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Bennett becomes first player to score at Tottenham new stadium

Spurs winger J'Neil Bennett scored the first-ever goal at Tottenham's new stadium on Sunday.Tottenham played Southampton in an Under-18 game in the first official test event at the 62,000-seater arena.The opening of the stadium, built on the site of Tottenham's White Hart Lane ground, had been repeatedly put back because of construction and safety delays.Bennett neatly curled the ball low into the bottom corner from outside the area to give his side an 11th-minute lead. The match, which Tottenham won 3-1, took place 679 days after the final game at the old stadium.Tottenham's first senior game in its new arena will be against Crystal Palace in the Premier League on April 3.Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino was interviewed on the field at halftime."We all feel the same, so excited. I go...

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23Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Man Utd's Romelu Lukaku ruled out of Belgium's Euro 2020 Qualifier against Cyprus

Belgium confirmed via Twitter on Saturday morning that Romelu Lukaku will not travel to Cyprus for Sunday's Group I clash after picking up a foot injury.The 25-year-old missed Belgium's opening group game, a 3-1 home win against Russia on Thursday and could now be a doubt for Man Utd's Premier League clash against Watford on March 30.Marcus Rashford [ankle] and Anthony Martial [knee] both pulled out of this month's internationals for England and France respectively, while Alexis Sanchez [knee] is out until late April.With Jesse Lingard also struggling for match fitness, ​Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is facing a potential injury crisis in attack ahead of the run-in, and could have to call on the likes of academy graduates Mason Greenwood and Tahith Chong against FA Cup semi-finalists Watford.Luke S...

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21Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Alberto Moreno reportedly set to agree terms with new club in Italy

Liverpool defender Alberto Moreno has made just two appearances in the Premier League this season and looks set to end his time at Anfield.Lazio are now in pole position to sign Alberto Moreno after Roma ended their interest in the Spanish defender, according to The Independent, following the departure of sporting director Monchi.Moreno has spent five seasons at Liverpool, having signed from Sevilla in 2014, and posted on Instagram Stories about meeting with former teammate and current Lazio midfielder Lucas Leiva in Rome in the last few days.The 26-year-old lost his place to Scotland captain Andy Robertson, who has been one of the stand-out performers for Jurgen Klopp's side this year.Having been free to discuss terms with clubs since the start of 2018, Moreno is unlik...

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20Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Pogba support Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for Man Utd job

Paul Pogba want Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to be Manchester United manager on a permanent basis after changing the results at Old Trafford.Solskjaer turned Man Utd fortunes around, leading the club into the Champions League quarter-finals and lifting them into contention for a top-four finish in the Premier League.When Solskjaer was given the role following the departure of Jose Mourinho in December it was widely assumed he was merely keeping the seat warm for a bigger managerial name but his success has led to a clamour for the appointment to be made full-time and midfielder Pogba has now added his voice."Of course we want him to stay," the France midfielder told Sky Sports. "The results have been great. I have a great relationship with him, he has a great relationship with the players."When a ...

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18Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Wes Morgan signs a new contract with Leicester city

Leicester captain Wes Morgan has signed a new one-year contract extension, the Premier League club have announced.The 35-year-old defender’s previous deal was set to expire in the summer.Morgan has scored two goals in 19 Premier League appearances for the Foxes this season, including a last-minute header which clinched his side a 2-1 weekend win at Burnley.“Leicester City captain Wes Morgan has signed a new one-year contract extension with the football club to June 2020,” Leicester confirmed on their official website.“The 35-year-old, who made his 700th appearance in club football against Burnley on Saturday, has been an assured presence for the Foxes this season and will now continue his Leicester City journey into a ninth campaign.”The former Nottingham Forest centre-half joined Leiceste...

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17Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Premier League: Milner late goal put Liverpool back on top

Liverpool moved two point clear at the top of the Premier league table after thrashing Fulham 2-1 at Craven cottage this afternoon thanks to a late James Milner penalty.Liverpool went in to the game in confident mood following their Champions League victory over Bayern Munich and they opened the scoring midway through the first half when Sadio Mane fired home from 8 yards in the 26th minute following good work from Roberto Firmino.Fulham kept themselves in the game without really threatening the Liverpool goal too much but the visitors gifted them an equaliser in the 74th minute when a mix-up between Virgil van Dijk and Alisson led to Ryan Babel tapping home against his former side to make it 1-1.However, Liverpool were gifted the perfect opportunity to snatch a vital win when Fulham goalk...

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16Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Maurizio Sarri want Chelsea to be more consistent in attack

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri insist his side must improve in attack as they bid to secure Champions League qualification.The Blues boss Sarri believes his team have tightened up defensively during a five-match unbeaten run in all competitions which has dragged him back from the brink of dismissal.But the Blues remain the lowest scoring of the Premier League’s top six clubs with 50 goals in 29 matches.And, on the back of Thursday’s 5-0 Europa League thrashing of Dynamo Kiev, Sarri wants more consistency in up front.“Sometimes we’ve played with very good quality in the offensive phase, and sometimes not,” he said.“We started to defend in a very good way in the last month, I think.“Now we need to start in the offensive phase to play every match with the same ideas.“At the moment, we are not ab...

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15Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Yan Valery signs new contract with Southhampton until 2023

Yan Valery has signed a new long-term contract with Southhampton that keeps him until 2023.The 20-year-old French sensation, who has earned rave reviews for his performances under Ralph Hasenhuttl, only had just over a year left to run on his previous deal.Valery’s performances, which convinced Hasenhuttl to loan out experienced international Cedric Soares, had attracted the attentions of a string of major clubs who were alerted to his talent and were on stand-by to pounce if he didn’t pen a new deal at St Mary’s. Hasenhuttl said: “Yan’s development has been fantastic in the last few months. I think he is a player who embodies precisely the philosophy of Southhampton,as he is young and forward-thinking. “He has been given trust by us, and in return he has shown exactly what we want to see,...

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12Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Manchester Utd's Alexis Sanchez set for summer exit

Manchester United forward Alexis Sanchez could be forced to leave  Old Trafford on loan, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reportedly of the opinion that the Chilean forward's future lies elsewhere.The Norwegian is set become the club's permanent manager and it's claimed Sanchez does not feature in his plans. The 30-year-old has struggled since swapping Arsenal for rivals United in a deal that landed him £350,000 a week over a four-and-a-half years - rising to £450,000 when his image rights are added in, and £600,000 including bonuses.He has scored just five goals in 41 appearances for the Old Trafford club who, according to The Sun, are ready to make him available for loan. It's reported United know they will struggle to sell such a high-earner and hope a l...

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10Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Liverpool beat Burnley ahead trip to Munich

Liverpool secured victory in the last game ahead of the second leg of the Champions League Round of 16 tie away to Fc Bayern. Jurgen Klopp's side thrash Burnley 4-2 at Anfield on Sunday afternoon to prepare for Wednesday game in Munich.Ashley Westwood opened the scoring for the visitors on six mins. The host hit back and turned the game before the half-time with goal from Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane. After the restart, Firmino extended the lead with his second goal, Johann Berg Gudmundsson pulled a goal back for Burnley but that was cancelled out when Mane made it 4-2.

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7Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Unai Emery believes Arsenal can bounce back against Man Utd after Rennes defeat

Arsenal manager Unai Emery is confident his team can bounce back from their Europa League setback in Rennes when they face Manchester United side this weekend.The Gunners played most of Thursday's game with 10 men after Sokratis Papastathopoulos was sent off late in the first half as they threw away an early lead to lose 3-1 in France in their Europa League last 16, first leg.Alex Iwobi had put them in front, but Rennes took advantage of their extra man to come back and claim a potentially vital two-goal cushion.The result means they should have their work cut out if they are to progress to the quarter-finals, with the second leg against the Ligue 1 club scheduled for next Thursday."The first 40 minutes I think we controlled it, we scored, and we didn't concede many chances to them," said ...

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