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Michael Keane revealed his determination to get back battling for Everton

Michael Keane has revealed his willingness to return back challenging for a place in Everton's defence after suffering a hairline fracture of his skull which made him sideline for a week.The Everton Centre-back Keane has resumed training at USM Finch Farm but is yet to be given the green light to join in with contact sessions.Keane was injured after colliding with teammate Idrissa Gana Gueye as he courageously hurled himself at a ball into his box in the closing minutes of Everton’s game at Bournemouth last month.Keane stated on his club website: Now I am feeling alright in myself, it is an annoying one. My legs are fine and I feel like I can train and do everything, so it is a bit frustrating. I am running outside and feel fine. But you have to be careful not to do too much, too soo...
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Luke Shaw will be out of play for Manchester United clash against Watford

Manchester United Left back Luke Shaw will be out of play for Watford clash this weekend, The United top player suffered a concussion after clashing with Spain’s Dani Carvajal while on international duty with England on Saturday.Luke Shaw will serve seven-day spell on the side lines as he recovers from the concussion. The accidental coming together between Shaw and Carvajal saw the former Southampton man knocked unconscious before his head collided with the Wembley turf.He was treated on the pitch and given oxygen before being stretchered off, but was said to have regained consciousness quickly. Shaw’s absence could well see ex-Watford man Ashley Young recalled to the United starting XI on Saturday.
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Everton manager Marco Silva admitted he want something big for his club

Everton manager Marco Silva has reached the first break in Everton schedule as the bulk of his players went for international duty, he told reporter in a Community opening of the Blue Base near Goodison Park yesterday that  he also wants to look at the bigger picture of what he and Director of Football, Marcel Brands, are looking to build in the coming months and years for the club.He said:When you are at a club like Everton you want to be a part of the story, For me it is really important. Of course, it is  a long-term project. I want to build something but at the end of the day the most important thing will be the results.In football it is always like that but what you want to do in the future is to be part of this big story.Everton has conceded Four goals from set-pieces in al...
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Marcos Alonso disclose Eden Hazard future in Chelsea

Chelsea left back Marcos Alonso claims that he doesn’t think that Eden Hazard was close to a move away from Chelsea FC to Real Madrid thissummer. Hazard condition at the Stamford Bridge club was a constant source of  speculation in the summer months, with Real Madrid having been link with a move to bring him to Santiago Bernabeu .The belgium international player future is unpredictable because his current contract in Chelsea will expire in the summer of 2020.Eden Hazard has been  linked with a move to Real Madrid for long time but the playmaker has ended up staying at Chelsea FC and he has begun the season well under new coach Maurizio Sarri.However, The Blues left back player Alonso has revealed that the Hazard is happy at Chelsea FC as he is looking forward to  help ...
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Manchester United: Jose mourinho effective management is helping Luke shaw to return to his best

Manchester United are presently in tenth position in the Premier league and are six points behind the likes of Chelsea and Liverpool, who are likely to win the Premier league title. But, the shocking revival of  Luke Shaw has been the major  story so far this season. Luke shaw suffered a long-term injury back in the 2015-16 season and was expected not to come back the same, has now gone on to complete four league appearances and has also benched Ashley Young, an individual that Mourinho became fond of in recent years.The defender has had fitness problems and minor injuries here and there under manager Jose Mourinho. Though, he continued to work hard off the pitch and in training in order to be fully prepared for the next opportunity that comes his way.The effective management of ...
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Alvaro Morata admitted he wanted a move to Serie A

Alvaro Morata has revealed  that he was very much open to the idea of moving back to Italy after he failed to impress last season.The forward player joined Chelsea from Real Madrid for a big fee but did not live up to expectations despite impressing earlier. Morata was signed by Antonio Conte to replace Diego Costa who was compelled to return to Atletico Madrid after being frozen out of the first team by his club's manager.Morata has scored 15 times in 46 appearances for the blues. With Chelsea signing Olivier Giroud from Arsenal back in January, Morata lost his position in the starting lineup.Throughout the summer transfer window, the former Juventus man was linked with a move back to the Serie A sides after growing increasingly frustrated.Morata told reporters upon his return to the...
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Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson sign new contract at Anfield

Jordan Henderson have signed a new five-year contract with Liverpool, he has revealed his intentions to stay at Anfield until 2023. Henderson has been inspiring Liverpool squad as a captain of the team.In 2011 Henderson move to Anfield from Sunderland and was initially an understudy to Steven Gerrard.He has since gone on to make 282 Premier League appearances for the club, scoring 25 goals and providing 38 assists. He is Liverpool’s most talented passer of the ball but Henderson is known and often criticised for his crossfield and sideways passing.The Midfielder may lack boldness to cover the defence, but his passing range makes him an enticing option. It is difficult to  find another player in the squad who can distribute the ball like Henderson.
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Juan Mata admitted he was disappointed to find out he will be out of play for Manchester United second successive game at Burnley

Manchester united midfielder Juan Mata has revealed that he was not happy when he find out he would not be in Manchester United squad for the second successive game at Burnley on Sunday.Manchester United gained their second Premier League win of the season as a two-goal salvo from Romelu Lukaku gave them a 2-0 victory at Turf Moor.The Red devil won despite of a red card for Marcus Rashford in the second half following a headbutt on Phil Bardsley, while Paul Pogba saw a penalty saved by Joe Hart. Juan Mata watched the match  with the United supporters, and praised the fans for their passion and energy.Mata stated on his blog on United’s official website: As you can all imagine, it was a win that we really needed right before the international break. We had to win to end the bad r...
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Rafael Benitez hail Newcastle United effort in the 2-1 defeat at Manchester City

Rafael benitez hail his players for their effort against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.Manchester City thrashed Newcastle united 2-1 this evening thanks to goals from Raheem Sterling and Kyle Walker. DeAndre Yedlin was on target for Benitez's side, who are now 18th in the Premier League. Newcastle fought back after going behind early on, Yedlin cancelled out Sterling's strike and the game was decided by a second-half goal from Walker.Newcastle United manager Benitez said : I was pleased with some things, but disappointed in the end because we want to get a result. The team effort was there and the mentality. The players were fighting for each other. I was really pleased with that, but disappointed.
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Liverpool maintain their 100percent record despite Alisson blunder against Leicester City

Liverpool thrash Leicester 2-1 to maintain their 100 per cent record, Sadio mane and Roberto Firmino scored in the first half to put Liverpool on top at the King Power Stadium before the hosts hit back thanks to Alisson.His blunders, which saw him robbed of possession by Kelechi Iheanacho and resulted in Rachid Ghezzal slotting home, was the first goal the Brazilian has conceded since his £67million summer move from Roma.But Liverpool survived to record their fourth straight win and continue their flying start to the campaign. Leicester battled well and worried the visitors but failed to win.
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Predicted Line-up: Brighton vs Fulham

BRIGHTON LINE-UPLast weekend brighton setup defensively for their trip to Anfield last Saturday, Brighton manager Chris Hughton could revert to the same side that saw off Manchester United at the Amex a fortnight ago.This means Pascal Gross coming back into the starting line-up in place of Yves Bissouma, who has performed well in the brighton past two matches.Bruno Saltor Grau returned to training this week and could come back into contention. Lewis Dunk was set to train yesterday but is again likely to miss out. Florin Andone and Jose Izquierdo have again been ruled out.Line-up: Ryan, Montoya, Duffy, Balogun, Bong, Knockaert, Stephens, Propper, March, Gross, Murray. Substitute (from): Button, Bruno, Bernardo, Suttner, Kayal, Bissouma, Jahanbakhsh, Locadia.FULHAM LINE-UPFulham thrashed&nbs...
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Sadio Mane reveals he turned down Manchester United big offer before Joining Liverpool

Liverpool winger Sadio Mane stated he held discussions with Manchester united before he moved to Liverpool in june 2016. Mane move to Liverpool from Southampton for £34million and claimed united were the wrong team to join for after being approached by then boss Louis van gaal a year  before. He told reporter: Some teams wanted me, including Manchester United, which was the wrong team for me. Although,  I spoke with Van Gaal, and they even made an offer. But for me it was not the right club, it was not the right moment.To feel this, the right moment, the right coach, the right club.Sadio Mane has had a very great career at Liverpool ,scoring 36 goals in 76 Liverpool appearances including three goals in Liverpool opening three games this season. Reds manager Jurgen Klopp...
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Danny Rose reveals his future with Tottenham Hotspur

Danny rose has revealed that his future with Tottenham Hotspur is not a clean cut. With some transfer windows still open till the end of the Month, Rose knows he can quit the club. But, the defender added that he expects to remain at the club.Danny Rose told reporter: I am good. I am no longer paying attention to the speculation about my future. If i am here past friday, Which i’m looking ahead to be, it will great. I am looking Forward to seeing what we are able to achieve at the end of the Season.I and the manager have had a conversation about my Future over the smartphone, as well as  one-hour meetings Over the past couple of weeks. We’re both aware about the Situation.
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Alexandre Lacazette plans to leave Arsenal after being disfavour under Unai Emery

It was reported stated in France that Alexandre lacazette may want to leave arsenal this week. The  striker has were given off to a sluggish start to life under new manager Unai Emery. He has observed himself on the bench for all 3 of arsenal's Premier league  games this season, with Emery favouring Pierre-emerick aubameyang as a lone front man. Up to now, he has opted  playing  Aubameyang and Lacazette together. The team selection  have reportedly left lacazette worried About whether or not his future lies on the emirates or no longer.According to report, Alexandre Lacazette is now open to pushing for a move before the European transfer windows close at the end of the week. It is also reported that European clubs have already made contact with Arsenal to ask about...
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Jose Mourinho battling to save his Job after Tottenham hotspur defeat Manchester United at Old Trafford

Jose mourinho is battling to save his Job following a defeat at Old Trafford by Tottenham. Tottenham fans scorned  Mourinho with chants of --- you're getting sacked in the morning---- after Tottenham hotspur pressurized Manchester United.Mourinho needed a win after united 3-2 defeat to Brighton, but the self-proclaimed special one watched in complete loss of courage as his side conceded two times in quick succession to go down at old trafford.Manchester United have now lost  in their opening three Premier League fixtures for the first time since the 1992-1993 season, With mourinho dealing with a war to show he is the man to change their fortunes.Jose Mourinho is already facing issues with United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward over the  failure to deliver all the transfe...
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Victor Moses was Left-Out as Chelsea cruise to Victory against Newcastle United at James park

Victor moses was absent in Chelsea Squad to maintained their winning start in the Premier League season with 2-1 victory against Newcastle united. The blues winger who quit the national team last week to focus completely on his club  has only made one substitute appearance for the Chelsea under Maurizio Sarri this season.Eden hazard, on his first start this season for the blues, Netted from the penalty spot in the 76th minute before Substitute Joselu levelled with a high-quality header at st James Park.However, having been firm in defence,  Newcastle failed to clear their lines and Marcos Alonso shot took a deflection off DeAndre Yedlin.Chelsea had more ball possession and Pedro, Cesar Azpilicueta and Alvaro Morata missed chances. Antonio Rudiger rattled the crossbar in the 70th ...
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Fulham secured their First season Win against Burnley

Fulham beat Burnley 4-2 to secure their first victory in the Premier league season today at Craven Cottage. The match was eventful as Fulham opened scoring in a emphatic style,  Luciano vietto laid the ball off to Jean Michael Seri at the top of the area, the ivory coast player taking a touch and rifling a ferocious effort into the top corner of the net. But, Fulham were caught out at the back in the 10th minute as Aaron Lennon cross into the box was not cleared and Jeff Hendrick stabbed home at the second time of asking.Burnley were then handed a major setback while their winger Johann berg gudmundsson had to be substituted Eight minutes later with what seems  to be a Hamstring injury. Within 38th minute  Aleksandar Mitrovic headed home to offer Fulham a second goal.Burnley...
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Everton defender Micheal Keane suffers a Fracture injury and will be out of play for three week

Everton defender michael keane will be out of play for 3weeks as he suffers a small hairline Fracture of his skull during  saturday game at Bournemouth.Keane was carried off on a stretcher in stoppage time of the 2-2 Premier League game at the Vitality Stadium and taken to hospital following a clash of heads with team-mate Idrissa Gueye.Everton on Sunday released a statement which said he had suffered the hairline fracture but no other complications and will be out of play between three and four weeks. Keane was admitted to Poole Hospital, accompanied by club doctor Dr Aboul Shaheir, before being released on Sunday morning.Keane thanked everyone for all the well wishes and support. He said : I am  okay but suffered a small hairline fracture of the skullwhich will heal itself and ...
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Mohamed Salah extend his extraordinary scoring run at Anfield as Liverpool beat Brighton 1-0

The Egyptian star Mohamed salah continue his Top notch scoring run at anfield on saturday when Liverpool thrash brighton 1-0 to make it three wins out of 3 Without conceding in the Premier league.Salah curled a low shot inside the far post in the 23rd minute to make it 29 goals in as many home game since he joined liverpool in 2017.Liverpool Midfielder James Milner told reporter: Salah will get those chances and he will take them, and the front three are always going to create problems, But the boys at the back and the goalkeeper, keeping the clean sheets, that's important, that's what's getting us the points.
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