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Luke Shaw backs Jadon Sancho to overcome his early Man Utd struggle

Jadon Sancho, Luke Shaw, Edison Cavani, Juan Mata, Phil Jones ond Jesse Lingard of Manchester United look on during a first team training session at Carrington Training Ground on August 25, 2021 in Manchester, England.Luke Shaw has backed his struggling Manchester United teammate Jadon Sancho to rediscover his mojo following a sluggish start to life at Old Trafford.The 21-year-old winger has yet to settle in the Premier League since his £73 million arrival from Borussia Dortmund in the summer, firing blanks in all six appearances in England’s top-flight this season.However, Shaw, who has witnessed Sancho’s brilliance with England, is adamant his new United teammate will thrive at Old Trafford.“Sometimes, for people, it takes time,” the left-back told talkSPORT.“I wouldn’t say struggle beca...
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Man Utd dealt double blow as duo already ruled out for Leicester showdown

Manchester United's Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo (2R) celebrates with Manchester United's Spanish goalkeeper David de Gea (R), Manchester United's Brazilian midfielder Fred (L) and Manchester United's Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani at the final whistle in the UEFA Champions league group F football match between Manchester United and Villarreal at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, north west England, on September 29, 2021. -Manchester United have been rocked by a double selection blow with both Fred and Edinson Cavani set to be unavailable for the trip to Leicester City after the international break.Fred and Cavani have jetted off to link up with Brazil and Uruguay respectively for the next fortnight.The South American duo are even set to go head-to-head when their countries cla...
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Watford appoint Claudio Ranieri as new head coach

Claudio Ranieri former head coach of Sampdoria gestures during the Serie A match between UC Sampdoria and Parma Calcio at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on May 22, 2021 in Genoa, Italy.Watford have appointed Claudio Ranieri as their new manager, the Premier League club announced on Monday. Ranieri, who led Leicester to the Premier League title in 2016, agreed a two-year contract with the Hornets to replace the sacked Xisco Munoz."Watford FC is delighted to confirm the appointment of Claudio Ranieri as the club's new head coach, on a two-year contract," a statement on the club's website announced.Ranieri takes over with Watford in 15th place in the Premier League after earning seven points from their opening seven matches.The 69-year-old Italian left Sampdoria at the end of last season and had been ...
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Manchester City fight back twice to draw thriller at Liverpool

Kevin de Bruyne of Manchester City battles with Joel Matip of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield on October 3, 2021 in Liverpool, England.Kevin de Bruyne's deflected late equaliser gave Manchester City a fully deserved point after a moment of genius by Mohamed Salah looked to have earned Liverpool victory in an Anfield thriller.Reigning champions City and Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool were each hoping to take over from Chelsea at the top of the table, but this result means Thomas Tuchel's side stay clear at the Premier League summit.City dominated the first half but wasted a host of chances and were punished when Sadio Mane was the beneficiary of more Salah brilliance to apply a clinical finish to put Liverpool ahead after 59 minutes.Liver...
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Watford sack manager Xisco after 10 months in job

Xisco Munoz, the Watford manager, looks on during the Premier League match between Watford and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Vicarage Road on September 11, 2021 in Watford, England.Watford have sacked their manager Xisco Munoz after 10 months in the job.The 41-year-old Spaniard helped win promotion to the Premier League last season after joining in December 2020.Watford are 14th with seven points from seven games and Xisco's last match in charge was Saturday's 1-0 defeat by Leeds United."The board feels recent performances strongly indicate a negative trend at a time when team cohesion should be visibly improving," the club said."The Hornets will always be grateful to Xisco for the part he played in securing last season's promotion and wish him well for his future career in football."No furth...
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Diego Llorente ends Leeds’ wait for first league win of season

Leeds United's Diego Llorente celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the Premier League match at Elland Road, Leeds. Picture date: Saturday October 2, 2021.Leeds picked up their first victory in the Premier League this season as defender Diego Llorente returned from injury to score the winner over Watford.Llorente, who picked up a hamstring injury in the defeat by Liverpool, instinctively poked it in from close range after a corner delivery bounced off Watford's Juraj Kucka at the back post.It capped off a dominant first-half display from Leeds but failure to take their chances made for a nervy ending.Watford, who were sloppy in possession and passive for large parts of the game, had a goal ruled out in the second half for a foul in the build-up after goalkeeper Illa...
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Chelsea score late double to punish 10-man Southampton and go top

Timo Werner of Chelsea celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 2-1 during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Southampton at Stamford Bridge on October 2, 2021 in London, England.Chelsea scored two late goals as Thomas Tuchel's side bounced back from consecutive defeats to beat Southampton and move top of the Premier League.Timo Werner and Ben Chilwell struck in the final six minutes after Saints had been reduced to 10 men following the dismissal of captain James Ward-Prowse for a poor challenge on Jorginho.Academy product Trevoh Chalobah put the hosts ahead after nine minutes, swooping at the back post to head in his second of the season after Ruben Loftus-Cheek flicked on Chilwell's corner.A dominant Chelsea had the ball in the net on two further occasions in the first half, ...
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Andros Townsend scores as Everton draw with Manchester United

Everton's Andros Townsend (left) and Manchester United's Luke Shaw battle for the ball during the Premier League match at Old Trafford, Manchester. Picture date: Saturday October 2, 2021.Andros Townsend's second-half equaliser earned Everton a deserved point against Manchester United at Old Trafford.Rafael Benitez's men were unlucky to fall behind just before the break as Anthony Martial scored for the first time since February.But Demarai Gray escaped the attentions of Fred and Aaron Wan-Bissaka as Everton countered from a United corner, setting up the attack which ended with Townsend driving a low shot into the corner from Abdoulaye Doucoure's lay-off.Townsend celebrated in Ronaldo-esque manner. It was more than the man himself managed. Left on the bench after his injury-time winner agai...
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Marcus Rashford returns to full training with Man Utd after shoulder surgery

Victor Lindelof, Paul Pogba, Marcus Rashford of Manchester United in action during a first team training session at Carrington Training Ground on September 16, 2021 in Manchester, England.Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford took part in full training on Friday for the first time since having shoulder surgery.The 23-year-old England international has not played since coming on as a substitute in July's Euro 2020 final.He had been troubled by the shoulder problem for months and had an operation at the start of August."Marcus trained fully for the first time today with contact," said United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer."There were a few tackles flying in on him but he seemed OK, which was nice to see."Speaking at a news conference before Saturday's Premier League match against Everton a...
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Liverpool, Manchester City battle for Premier League supremacy

Manager of Liverpool (L) and Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City. Liverpool and Manchester City meet in a Premier League fixture on February 7,2021 at Anfield in Liverpool, England.Liverpool and Manchester City resume their rivalry for top spot when they go head to head in the Premier League this weekend, while Chelsea and Manchester United aim to get their title challenges back on track.Under Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp, City and Liverpool have become the dominant forces in English football, sharing the past four Premier League titles between them.City, who have won three of those, delivered a warning shot to the pretenders to their crown with a hugely impressive 1-0 win at Chelsea last weekend.But it is Liverpool who boast the only unbeaten record after six games and find themse...
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Kalvin Phillips edges closer to Leeds renewal

Leeds player Kalvin Phillips in action during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Leeds United at St. James Park on September 17, 2021 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips is edging closer to signing a new contract at Elland Road, according to the Telegraph.The 25-year-old has been the subject of links with elite clubs in the Premier League, including Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and arch rivals Manchester United.But John Percy reports that Phillips “is in advanced talks with the Leeds hierarchy”, and is set to renew his current deal that runs out in 2024.Kalvin Phillips and #LUFC on threshold of agreeing new, improved contract at Elland Road. @JPercyTelegraph reports https://t.co/s1YHWiOjYl pic.twitter.com/hMG5LKOZdj— Telegraph F...
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Nuno vows not to crack under Spurs pressure

Manager Nuno Espírito Santo of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur at Selhurst Park on September 11, 2021 in London, England.Tottenham manager Nuno Espirito Santo said on Wednesday he will not be affected by the mounting pressure sparked by his side's wretched run.Nuno's team were woeful in Sunday's 3-1 defeat at north London rivals Arsenal as they suffered a third successive Premier League loss.Tottenham have conceded three goals in each of their last three league matches and some fans stayed behind to call for Nuno to be sacked after the Arsenal debacle.Nuno was far from Tottenham's first choice to replace Jose Mourinho in the close-season and there have already been reports the former Wolves boss will be on borrowed time if resu...
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Granit Xhaka out for three months with knee ligament damage in huge blow for Arsenal

Granit Xhaka of Arsenal during the 2021-22 Official 1st team squad photo at London Colney on September 20, 2021 in St Albans, England.Granit Xhaka has been ruled out for three months with a significant injury to his medial knee ligament.The Arsenal midfielder suffered the injury in the Gunners' 3-1 North London derby victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday but will not require surgery.Xhaka had only made four Premier League appearances for Arsenal this season, being ruled out through suspension and a Covid-19 diagnosis. The Switzerland captain has been integral to Mikel Arteta 's reign, making 31 top-flight appearances last term.But now the Spanish manager will be without the 29-year-old, who was close to joining Jose Mourinho at Roma during the summer transfer window.Instead, Xhaka agre...
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Brighton boss Graham Potter happy to be on right end of late drama versus Palace

Brighton and Hove Albion manager Graham Potter applauds the fans after the final whistle during the Premier League match at Selhurst Park, London. Picture date: Monday September 27, 2021.Brighton manager Graham Potter admitted it was nice to be on the right end of late drama against Crystal Palace after Neal Maupay salvaged a point in a 1-1 draw at Selhurst Park.The French forward scored in the fifth minute of added time to cancel out Wilfried Zaha's first-half penalty, which was his eighth goal against the Seagulls on his 400th appearance for the south Londoners.Maupay had the last laugh when he lobbed the ball over Vicente Guaita in scenes reminiscent of the Eagles' win at the Amex in February where Christian Benteke had netted deep into stoppage time."When we played Palace at home we we...
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Arsenal beat rivals Tottenham with first-half blitz

Emerson Royal of Tottenham Hotspur battles for possession with Emile Smith Rowe of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on September 26, 2021 in London, England.Arsenal's revival gathered pace as Tottenham's recent decline continued in an entertaining north London derby at Emirates Stadium.The Gunners propped up the table after three games while Spurs were top under new manager Nuno Espirito Santo - how things have changed as a rampant Arsenal ripped their shambolic rivals to shreds in a brilliant first half.Emile Smith Rowe started the celebrations for the Arsenal fans when he arrived unmarked to sweep home Bukayo Saka's cross after 12 minutes before the scorer turned provider as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang got the second midway t...
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Bruno Fernandes misses penalty as Aston Villa stun Man United

Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United looks dejected after missing a penalty during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Aston Villa at Old Trafford on September 25, 2021 in Manchester, England.Bruno Fernandes missed a 93rd-minute penalty as Aston Villa won at Old Trafford for the first time in 12 years in a pulsating match.Kortney Hause had put Villa ahead with a powerful header two minutes from the end of normal time before the defender handled inside the box to present United with a lifeline.However, Fernandes blazed over high over the bar in front of the Stretford End as United's unbeaten start to the Premier League season came to an end.Having suffered an early Carabao Cup exit at home to West Ham, United have lost their past two games without scoring.Villa missed two...
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Chelsea 0-1 Man City: Jesus ends Blues’ unbeaten start

Gabriel Jesus of Manchester City (R) celebrates with teammate Bernardo Silva after scoring their team's first goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on September 25, 2021 in London, England.Chelsea’s unbeaten start to the Premier League season was brought to an end as Manchester City moved level on points with the Blues thanks to a 1-0 win at Stamford Bridge.Gabriel Jesus’ second-half strike gave Pepe Guardiola’s men a deserved victory as they gained small revenge for last season’s Champions League final defeat to Thomas Tuchel’s men by the same scoreline. Romelu Lukaku had a goal disallowed for offside midway through the second half.The win means Pep Guardiola has become the most successful manager in City's history in terms of victori...
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Pep Guardiola: Man City lack ‘weapon’ after failed Kane pursuit

Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City speaks during an interview prior to the UEFA Champions League group A match between Manchester City and RB Leipzig at Etihad Stadium on September 15, 2021 in Manchester, England.Pep Guardiola has admitted Manchester City's failure to land Harry Kane this summer has left them lacking the same goal threat as their rivals for the Premier League title.City came up short in their bid to replace Sergio Aguero as Tottenham stood firm despite Kane's desire to leave, while Saturday's opponents Chelsea signed Romelu Lukaku to strengthen their title credentials and Manchester United brought back Cristiano Ronaldo.City managed to win the league relatively comfortably last term despite Aguero missing the majority of the campaign through injury, but even though ...
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Solskjaer blames Klopp for lack of Man Utd penalties

This combination of file pictures created on September 24, 2021, shows (L-R) Liverpool's German manager Jurgen Klopp speaking during a television interview after the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on September 28, 2020 and Manchester United's Norwegian manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reacts ahead of the English Premier League football match between Everton and Manchester United at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England on November 7, 2020.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer claims Manchester United are being given less penalties since Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp questioned the number of spot-kicks awarded to the Old Trafford outfit.Solskjaer was furious after Cristiano Ronaldo was denied two strong appeals for a spot...
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Chelsea facing battle to keep Rudiger

Antonio Rudiger of Chelsea celebrates after scoring their side's third goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 19, 2021 in London, England.Chelsea are likely to have to make defender Antonio Rudiger among the highest paid players at the club if they are to keep him at Stamford Bridge.Rudiger has entered the final year of his contract and talks are ongoing with Chelsea over a new deal.Football flame has been told six of European football's top clubs are ready to offer Rudiger a pre-contract in January ahead of a free transfer.Rudiger loves Chelsea and will continue to give 100 per cent, but - at 28 - will assess all his options before committing to what he believes will be the biggest and most important contract of...
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