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Mauricio Pochettino believes it is ‘massive’ for Manchester United that Sir Alex Ferguson is playing a more active role around the club. Ferguson is enjoying an increasing presence back at United following his illness last year, having visited caretaker boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at the training ground lately. Ahead of Tottenham’s clash with United on …

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has acknowledged the speculation around Mauricio Pochettino but the Man Utd caretaker boss says he is not best qualified to judge his Spurs counterpart. Solskjaer has matched Sir Matt Busby’s record by winning his first five games at the helm of United, though the consensus is this weekend’s encounter with Tottenham represents …

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MORATA ON BARCA SHORTLIST Alvaro Morata probably can’t believe his luck. If Sport are to be believed, Barcelona are considering a move for the Chelsea flop. The Spain striker seems destined to leave Stamford Bridge as soon as Chelsea sign his replacement. Their priority target remains Gonzalo Higuain, and AC Milan coach Gennaro Gattuso admits …

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Nathaniel Clyne insists his “intention wasn’t to hurt anyone” after being heavily criticised by his former manager Neil Warnock for snubbing a move to Cardiff. England defender Clyne upset Bluebirds boss Warnock last week by opting to join Bournemouth on loan from Liverpool. Warnock, who handed the right-back his professional debut at Crystal Palace in …

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Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson has defended goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey after he was alleged to have made a Nazi salute. The Palace stopper was pictured with his right arm in the air in a photo posted on Instagram by team-mate Max Meyer. “I believe him totally. I have no reason to disbelieve it,” Hodgson said. “Wayne has explained it …

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Mauricio Pochettino has compared Christian Eriksen to his beloved dog, Sansa. Eriksen’s future at Tottenham remain in doubt, with the player’s contract expiring at the end of next season. Tottenham have been unable to convince him to extend that deal as yet, although the issue is not thought to be money-related. Some have suggested that …

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Pep Guardiola has ruled out the prospect of Manchester City taking a mid-season break. While City have played 12 games since the start of December, other Premier League clubs with less hectic schedules have been able to use their extra time to go on warm-weather breaks abroad. Guardiola says that “would be a dream”, but …

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Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri has criticised Bayern Munich for publicly stating their wish to recruit Callum Hudson-Odoi. Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic on Wednesday said the 18-year-old has the qualities his side want amid reports of repeated bids for the winger. Sarri said: “I think that it’s not professional, because they are talking about …

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Leicester have recalled Harvey Barnes from his loan spell at West Brom. The 21-year-old weighed in with nine goals and six assists for the Championship side this season but the Foxes confirmed on Friday he had been brought back. Barnes will be available for the match against Southampton on Saturday, subject to Premier League approval. …

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