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Man City captains revealed by Riyad Mahrez

Riyad Mahrez during the Carabao Cup third round match between Manchester City and AFC Bournemouth at Etihad Stadium on September 24, 2020 in Manchester, England. Manchester City need all the character and leadership they can get right now as they three tough games with a depleted squad. The Blues have just 13 senior players available for Sunday’s clash with Premier League leaders Leicester, with injuries and positive Covid-19 tests biting deep into their resources. But it might be a blessing that four of the unaffected stars have all been named as dressing room leaders by ex-Foxes ace Riyad Mahrez, another of the Blues players who will be OK to play. Many feel that City have lacked leadership since Vincent Kompany left over a year ago, to be replaced as captain by the much quiete...
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Rodgers keen for Evans to sign new deal

Jonny Evans of Leicester City during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Leicester City at Emirates Stadium on July 7, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers hopes Jonny Evans will soon commit to the club by signing a new contract. The Northern Ireland defender is expected to be drafted straight back into the side for Sunday's Premier League trip to Manchester City. The return to fitness of 32-year-old Evans comes as makeshift centre-back Wilfred Ndidi is set to be out for up to three months with an abductor injury which will need surgery. Evans has now served a suspension following his sending-off against former club Manchester United at the end of last season and recovered from a thigh strain picked up while on international duty. Despi...
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Nuno unhappy with coronavirus test results process

Nuno Espirito Santo the manager / head coach of Wolverhampton Wanderers during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester City at Molineux on September 21, 2020 in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. Wolves were tested on Friday but will not know the results until Saturday, leaving Nuno urging the government to speed up. He said: "It's tough for us, you get tested - we got tested today [Friday] - and we don't know the results. We're preparing for the match on Sunday and having the stress about the final result, can you use a player, can you not? "We are living in a bubble and every time a fan asks for a photo or for you to sign something you have to keep your distance. It's very disruptive for preparation and planning. "Faster results of the test would hel...
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Manchester City suffer blow as Gabriel Jesus joins Sergio Aguero on injury list

Gabriel Jesus of Manchester City celebrates after scoring his teams third goal during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester City at Molineux on September 21, 2020 in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. Gabriel Jesus has been ruled out for at least three weeks after the Brazil Football Federation revealed it had been informed by Manchester City that the striker suffered an injury in Monday’s win at Wolves. The CBF stated that Jesus would not be fit for the internationals against Bolivia and Peru on the 9 and 13 October.  The absence of Jesus means Guardiola will have no first-choice striker for at least three matches – the Premier League meetings with Leicester and Leeds and a Carabao Cup tie with Burnley – because Sergio Aguero’s knee injury needs u...
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Edouard Mendy: ‘At a club like Chelsea, you have to win’

Edouard Mendy of Chelsea poses with his shirt at Chelsea Training Ground on September 24, 2020 in Cobham, England. New Chelsea signing Edouard Mendy has outlined his ambitions after joining the club he supported as a boy. Mendy completed his £22million transfer from Rennes on Thursday morning as Frank Lampard looked to increase competition for the No1 spot at Stamford Bridge. Kepa Arrizabalaga, the world’s most expensive goalkeeper, joined Chelsea in 2018 but has struggled to impress under Lampard and has made a string of mistakes this season already. While Mendy is expected to eventually emerge as the club’s No.1 goalkeeper, the Senegalese international is more than aware of what is required at his new club. “I want to adapt to this league, continue my progression that has be...
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Auba: I considered leaving but Arteta was key

Pierre-Emerick Aubamdeyang of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on September 22, 2020 in St Albans, England. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang says he considered leaving Arsenal but the chance to improve under Mikel Arteta was a "key factor" in his decision to sign a new contract. Barcelona made a concrete offer to sign Aubameyang, who also attracted interest from Inter Milan, before Arsenal confirmed their captain had signed a new three-year deal after months of speculation over his future. The 31-year-old helped Arsenal win the FA Cup final last season and the Community Shield at the start of 2020/21 - scoring in both games - and netted in his side's opening Premier League win over Fulham. Arsenal boss Arteta recently said his star striker chose to extend his contract ...
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Bruce refuses to let Newcastle star make loan exit after huge win

Steve Bruce, Manager of Newcastle United looks on prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Brighton & Hove Albion at St. James Park on September 20, 2020 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Newcastle boss Steve Bruce is refusing to let one of his stars leave on loan after an impressive display in the Carabao Cup. Bruce was proud of his side’s response to the weekend’s Premier League setback after cruising through to the fourth round with a 7-0 victory at Morecambe. Having lost 3-0 at home to Brighton on Sunday, the much-changed Magpies hit the ground running and scored five first-half goals in a match for the first time since 1993. Joelinton’s brace was complemented by efforts from Miguel Almiron, Jacob Murphy and Isaac Hayden in an opening period that saw ...
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Ndidi could be out for three months, says Leicester’s Rodgers

Wilfred Ndidi of Leicester City warms up prior to the Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Leicester City at The Hawthorns on September 13, 2020 in West Bromwich, England. Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi could be sidelined for up to three months with an abductor injury, manager Brendan Rodgers said. The 23-year-old Nigeria international sustained the injury in Sunday’s 4-2 Premier League win over Burnley and missed their 2-0 home defeat by Arsenal in the League Cup on Wednesday. “We are just waiting to hear more on that, but he could be anything between six and 12 weeks,” Rodgers told reporters. “It is an abductor injury -- it may have come off the bone which could be a nasty injury, so we will wait to see if needs an operation -- if it does then it will ...
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Arteta: Saliba ready for Arsenal debut in Carabao Cup

William Saliba of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on September 22, 2020 in St Albans, England. Mikel Arteta has been pleased with how William Saliba has settled into his squad as he prepares to hand the defender his much-anticipated Arsenal debut. Saliba, 19, signed for the Gunners last summer from Saint-Etienne but spent the 2019/20 season back on loan at the Ligue 1 side. A number of injuries curtailed his campaign, as did the early end of the French football season due to the coronavirus pandemic. Saliba also missed out on playing in the Coupe de France final after a disagreement between Saint-Etienne and Arsenal over his training regime. That saw the teenager begin training at Arsenal's London Colney campus in July - but he was somewhat surprisingly omit...
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Report: Mourinho hints 23-year-old will start for Tottenham this week

New Tottenham Hotspur signing Sergio Reguilon visits the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 19, 2020 in London, England. Jose Mourinho has told Football London that Tottenham Hotspur new signing Sergio Reguilon could make his debut this week. The 23-year-old was signed from Real Madrid last week along with Gareth Bale, but Mourinho is already planning to get him into his starting line-up as early as possible. The left-back was outstanding last season for Sevilla on loan, and he appears to be in a very good physical condition after enjoying pre-season with Los Blancos. Mourinho has now confirmed that he could make his Spurs debut this week. “You ask me about Sergio and I think Sergio will be quite quick. He is in the best period of his recovery,” said Mourinho after his sid...
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Keinan Davis: Aston Villa forward signs contract extension to 2024

Keinan Davis of Aston Villa looks on during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Sheffield United at Villa Park on September 21, 2020 in Birmingham, England. Aston Villa forward Keinan Davis has signed a contract extension, keeping him at the club until 2024. The 22-year-old, who has represented England at Under-20 level, graduated from the academy at Villa Park after joining from Biggleswade Town. He made his debut against Tottenham in the FA Cup in January 2017 and has played 69 times for Villa in all competitions, scoring five times. Davis scored in the Carabao Cup second-round tie against Burton last week. He also featured as a substitute in Villa’s 1-0 Premier League win over Sheffield United on Monday.
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City off to winning start with victory at Wolves

Raheem Sterling and Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City celebrate a goal during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester City at Molineux on September 21, 2020 in Wolverhampton, England. Manchester City got their Premier League campaign off to a flying start with a 3-1 win at Wolverhampton on Monday. Wolves beat City home and away last season but Pep Guardiola's side were full value for their victory despite a strong response from the home side after they went 2-0 down. PFA Player of the Year Kevin de Bruyne put City in front with a penalty in the 20th minute. The Belgian broke into the box and was brought down by Romain Saiss before getting up to convert the spot-kick himself. City's trademark passing game was at its very best for their second goal ...
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Jose Mourinho: I don’t know when Bale will be fit to play

Jose Mourinho, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur speaks to the media after his teams victory during the Premier League match between Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur at St Mary's Stadium on September 20, 2020 in Southampton, England. Jose Mourinho has said he doesn't know when Gareth Bale will be fit enough to play for Tottenham. It is understood that Tottenham expect Bale to return after the next international break, in three weeks' time. It might feel like we just had an international break, and that'd be because we did. And there's another one coming in early October, with England playing Wales on Thursday 8th October. It is possible, therefore, that Bale will play for Wales before he plays for Tottenham. Bale completed his return to Spurs on loan on Saturday, seven years for leav...
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Van de Beek: ‘I’m really disappointed, that was not good enough’

Donny Van De Beek of Manchester United warms up prior to the Premier League match between Manchester United and Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on September 19, 2020 in Manchester, England. Donny van de Beek lamented Manchester United’s lethargic pace of play after suffering a surprise 3-1 defeat against Crystal Palace on his debut.  Wilfried Zaha produced a standout performance against his former side, scoring twice as United’s season got off to the worst possible start.  Van de Beek, who joined United from Ajax for £35m, came off the bench and scored as United chased the game but his efforts were ultimately in vain, with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitting his side had fallen far short of expectations. “My first match for the club and then you want to win,” Van de B...
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Virgil van Dijk: I told Fabinho he was my Man of the Match

Fabinho of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on September 20, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. Virgil van Dijk hailed what he considered a Man of the Match display by Fabinho after the Brazilian deputised at centre-back against Chelsea. With Joe Gomez and Joel Matip ruled out of Sunday’s Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge, Fabinho dropped into central defence alongside Van Dijk. He turned in a typically composed performance to help the Reds on their way to a 2-0 victory over the Blues – and Van Dijk paid tribute to his teammate post-match. “Outstanding,” the Dutchman told Liverpoolfc.com of Fabinho, who topped his side’s totals for tackles (four), interceptions (four) and possession gains (12) on the day. “I just tol...
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Brendan Rodgers urges Leicester not to get carried away

James Justin of Leicester City celebrates scoring Leicesters third goal with Dennis Praet of Leicester City during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Burnley at The King Power Stadium on September 20, 2020 in Leicester, United Kingdom. Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers urged caution over the Foxes’ fast start after their impressive 4-2 win over Burnley. Dennis Praet’s stunner wrapped up the points to send them top of the early Premier League table on goal difference. Harvey Barnes and James Justin also scored for the Foxes, who have won their opening two top-flight games for the first time in five years. Erik Pieters’ own goal had put the hosts 2-1 ahead following Chris Wood’s early opener. Jimmy Dunne’s header, on his Premier League debut, briefly gave the Clare...
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Mane magic, Thiago impresses in Liverpool debut as Reds round out easy winners at Chelsea

Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool and Sadio Mane of Liverpool celebrate following their team's victory in the Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on September 20, 2020 in London, England. Liverpool shrugged off last week's rollercoaster win over Leeds at Anfield with a composed, dominant 2-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.  Sadio Mane and new signing Thiago were the driving forces for Jurgen Klopp's side, who showed why they'll be difficult to dethrone in the Premier League this season.  The Reds began the brighter of the two sides and enjoyed plenty of possession, playing like the home side in the opening exchanges.  Yet the game didn't really turn until just before half-time, when Andreas Christensen was sent off for denyin...
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Son has his hat on and scores FOUR goals as Spurs win at Southampton

Heung-Min Son of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring his sides third goal during the Premier League match between Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur at St Mary's Stadium on September 20, 2020 in Southampton, England. Heung-min Son inspired Tottenham to a stunning comeback as Jose Mourinho's side picked up their first Premier League win of the season with victory over Southampton at St Mary's Stadium. Danny Ings' clinical finish was cancelled out by a scintillating Son who scored four - all of which assisted by Harry Kane - as Spurs emerged 5-2 winners following an even first half that was dominated by the offside flag. Kane also got off the mark for the season in what was truly a sensational performance, spearheading a Tottenham attack that is set to drastically improve follow...
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Eddie Nketiah snatches victory for Arsenal against improved West Ham

Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal celebrates with teammate Dani Ceballos after scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on September 19, 2020 in London, England. Eddie Nketiah came off the bench to earn a below-par Arsenal victory over West Ham with a late winner. The Hammers had been the better side at the Emirates Stadium and Michail Antonio had hit the crossbar having earlier levelled after Alexandre Lacazette’s 50th Arsenal goal had opened the scoring. But manager Mikel Arteta took Lacazette off and replaced him with Nketiah, who was on hand to finish Dani Ceballos’ centre to secure a 2-1 win in this Premier League London derby. There was a certain irony to the match-winning combination after Ceballos and Nk...
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Zaha double helps Palace sink sloppy Manchester United

Wilfried Zaha of Crystal Palace celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on September 19, 2020 in Manchester, England. Wilfried Zaha scored twice and Crystal Palace earned a deserving 3-1 win over sloppy, disinterested Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday. Andros Townsend opened the scoring before Zaha’s penalty made it 2-0. Substitute debutant Donny van de Beek took one back for 0-1 United before ex-Red Devils winger Zaha iced the three points. The win was Palace’s second-straight at Old Trafford after the South London side went 30 years between wins at the Theater of Dreams. Patrick van Aanholt keyed a Palace upset of the Red Devils in August 2019. Palac...
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