Arsenal legend Martin Keown has questioned why midfielder Mesut Ozil has played so little this season for the Gunners. The German playmaker missed another big match on Thursday night when Arsenal lost 1-0 to BATE Borisov in the first leg of their Europa League round-of-32 clash. Despite training all week, Ozil also missed their 2-1 …
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Barcelona trust in their “bet” to buy Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool in January 2018, according to club president Josep Maria Bartomeu. Coutinho has not yet truly settled at the Camp Nou since joining 12 months ago, with manager Ernesto Valverde claimed to have ‘given up’ on the Brazilian. There were rumours that Manchester United and Chelsea – who are thought to …
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Former Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov thinks those who think Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been “found out” after one bad result are “talking sh*t”. The Norwegian has led United to ten wins, a draw and one loss in his first 12 matches in charge at Old Trafford after he replaced Jose Mourinho on a caretaker …
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Pep Guardiola claimed the pressure remained on Manchester City despite overpowering Arsenal to turn the heat up on Liverpool on Sunday. Sergio Aguero scored a hat-trick as the champions moved back to second and cut Liverpool’s lead at the top of the Premier League to two points with a 3-1 success at the Etihad Stadium. …
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Tottenham striker Harry Kane is ready to step up his recovery from injury – and “start to get the balls out”. The England skipper has missed the club’s last five games after damaging an ankle during the 1-0 Premier League defeat by Manchester United on January 13. Son Heung-min has ensured Tottenham have coped well …
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Manuel Pellegrini wants to get West Ham’s season back on course while at the same time doing his old club a favour. West Ham host leaders Liverpool on Monday night desperate for a decent performance after three straight defeats. Manchester City will be watching events at the London Stadium closely as they attempt to chase …
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Emiliano Sala’s father has spoken of his anguish and disbelief after wreckage of the plane carrying the missing Cardiff footballer was discovered in the English Channel. Speaking at his home in Argentina, Horacio Sala said he was “desperate” after a privately-funded search operation found the aircraft in waters north of Guernsey on Sunday. “I cannot …
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Arsenal boss Unai Emery was defiant in defeat when asked if his side could still secure a top-four finish. Sergio Aguero scored his 14th City hat-trick as the champions beat Arsenal 3-1 to cut Liverpool’s Premier League lead to two points. Aguero, who opened the scoring after just 46 seconds, netted all three from close range …
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Pep Guardiola praised his side and Sergio Aguero in particular as they moved back within striking distance of Liverpool. Aguero scored his 14th City hat-trick as the champions beat Arsenal 3-1 to cut Liverpool’s Premier League lead to two points. Aguero, who opened the scoring after just 46 seconds, netted all three from close range …
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Michy Batshuayi has vowed to produce his best form for Crystal Palace after having an immediate impact on his debut when on Saturday they beat Fulham 2-0. The striker, who arrived on loan from Chelsea shortly before the conclusion on Thursday of the January transfer window, had only been on the pitch for five minutes …
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