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17Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Liverpool show no sign of fatigue as they extend unbeaten run

Liverpool made light of their exhaustive midweek jaunt to Turkey to post a club-record 11th straight Premier League win with a 2-1 success at Southampton.Goals from Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino kept up their impressive domestic record as they have won every game going back to the Merseyside derby on March 3rd and are unbeaten in 19 overall.This win must be as pleasing as any for Jurgen Klopp given his side did not land back in this country until 4am on Thursday morning following their penalty shootout Super Cup win over Chelsea in Istanbul on Wednesday night.Southampton caused them a host of problems, as fatigue seemed to be an issue, but Mane’s brilliant goal gave them a half-time lead and the second half was an incisive attacking display which should have yielded more than Firmino’s ef...

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16Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Emery Sends Message of Support as Ozil & Kolasinac prepare to return

Unai Emery has told Mesut Ozil and Sead Kolasinac that the whole of Arsenal is behind them as the pair prepare to return to action.“I think the fans, and us, are with them together,” said Emery. “We are 100 per cent with them. They need to feel our passion for each moment, each match. I want to help every player on the pitch. When they can feel our supporters with them, they perform much better.”The return of Ozil and Kolasinac will be a big boost for Emery, who saw his side get their Premier League campaign off to a winning start at Newcastle last weekend.Arsenal play Burnley next on Saturday in an early kick off.

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15Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Klopp hails big 'personality' Adrian after Cup win

Jurgen Klopp saluted the "incredible performance" of Adrian despite a lack of preparation time as the goalkeeper's shootout heroics won Liverpool the UEFA Super Cup against Chelsea in Istanbul.The Spaniard denied Tammy Abraham in the shootout with a trailing leg in the 5-4 victory on penalties, with the match level at 2-2 after extra time.A few weeks ago, Adrian was training with semi-professional side UD Pilas in his country's sixth tier to keep in shape following his release by West Ham United.He was on the verge of joining Real Valladolid before Liverpool made him an offer to deputise for Alisson as Simon Mignolet joined Club Brugge.The European champions expected the 32-year-old to have an extended adjustment period following his signing on Aug. 5, but those plans were derailed on the ...

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14Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Alex Iwobi reveals the reason why he left Arsenal for Everton

Alex Iwobi says he is looking to shake the "youngster" tag and 'make a name for himself' at Everton following his deadline day move from Arsenal.Iwobi, 23, signed a five-year deal with the Toffees after the clubs agreed an initial £28million deal, which could rise to £34m with add-ons.After starting his career with the Gunners and working his way through the youth ranks, the Nigeria international winger went on to make 149 senior appearances for the club, scoring 15 times.He was a regular member of Unai Emery's squad last season, featuring in 35 Premier League games, but said the chance to join Everton was too good to turn down after talking to manager Marco Silva and Director of Football Marcel Brands.“I spoke to the manager and Marcel and they almost lured me in,” Iwobi told evertontv .“...

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12Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Jose Mourinho sends Marcus Rashford Manchester United message after Chelsea goals

Jose Mourinho has urged Marcus Rashford to step up and score more goals to fill the void left by Romelu Lukaku's Manchester United departure.Lukaku was United's top goal scorer for the past two seasons and after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer decided not to buy anyone to replace him the United manager will need his current players to step up.Mourinho has called on England international Rashford to improve on his goal tally from last season and make up the short-fall from Lukaku's depature."He needs to score more goals especially without Lukaku on the team," Mourinho said about Rashford on Sky Sports. "It will be between these two (Martial and Rashford) plus Alexis (Sanchez) and Mason (Greenwood)."I think he (Rashford) will be on the pitch all the time and I believe he has the qualities to get better...

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11Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Aubameyang Strike hands Arsenal winning start

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored the only goal of the game as Arsenal made a winning start to the Premier League campaign with a 1-0 victory at Newcastle on Sunday.The 30-year-old, who shared the Golden Boot last season with Liverpool duo Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane, opened his account for 2019/20 in the 58th minute, bringing down Ainsley Maitland-Niles' cross before lifting the ball over Martin Dubravka.It proved to be the crucial strike as the Gunners, who handed Premier League debuts to new signings Nicolas Pepe, Dani Ceballos and Gabriel Martinelli from the bench, ensured Steve Bruce's reign as Newcastle head coach began with defeat.Arsenal now host Burnley on Saturday at 12.30pm, while Newcastle go to Norwich at 3pm, also on Saturday.

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10Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Manchester City opens Premier League title defense with 5-0 win over West Ham

Manchester City kicked off their title defence in style with a 5-0 win on the road to West Ham United, moving level on points with Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table.Both sides took their time to find their rhythm, and while West Ham enjoyed more of the ball in dangerous areas, it was City who threatened with long-range efforts from Riyad Mahrez and David Silva.As the first-half started to liven up, Kyle Walker showed off his athleticism to create space on the right-wing and the England international teed up Gabriel Jesus, who sneaked in front of Fabian Balbuena to break the deadlock at London Stadium.Chances were few and far between throughout the rest of the first-half, but shortly after the break a surging run from Kevin De Bruyne opened up space for Raheem Sterling on the...

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9Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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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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8Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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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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4Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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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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31Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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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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29Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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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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26Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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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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25Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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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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25Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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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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25Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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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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22Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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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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22Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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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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21Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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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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20Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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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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