The Catalan boss has been buoyed by a trio of players signing extensions, but urged caution regarding squad complacency Pep Guardiola warned against the pursuit of perfection and insisted Manchester City will always have work to do to maintain squad harmony. Key trio Kevin De Bruyne, Fernandinho and Nicolas Otamendi all committed to new deals …
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The Blues were unable to hang on to their lead in the EFL Cup semi-final at Arsenal, but the manager retains faith in his “small” squad Antonio Conte says he has full faith in Chelsea’s plan, despite elimination from the EFL Cup semi-finals at the hands of Arsenal. A bizarre Antonio Rudiger own goal and …
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The French manager is happy with the squad at his disposal even if the Gunners can’t land the Dortmund forward Arsene Wenger suggested he is happy if Arsenal do not manage to sign Borussia Dortmund star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang before the January transfer window closes. Arsenal have been heavily linked with Gabon international Aubameyang following the …
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With the Chilean’s future no longer a distraction, the Gunners boss believes his team can now focus more on performing well on the pitch Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal now have “clarity” and can regain focus after Alexis Sanchez’s switch to Manchester United. Sanchez’s future had long been a hot topic, with the Chilean refusing to sign …
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Another Wembley final and two world-class arrivals in January could be enough to breathe new life into Arsenal’s 2017-18 campaign Arsenal have a League Cup final at Wembley to look forward to next month as Arsene Wenger aims to add the only domestic trophy in England he has yet to win into his trophy cabinet. In …
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The Blues have now seen two of their four possible trophies slip away, after a tame 2-1 loss to an average Gunners side at the Emirates Chelsea’s season is unlike to completely implode but it is now in very real danger of slipping into mediocrity after Arsene Wenger got the better of Antonio Conte with a mediocre Arsenal …
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Antonio Conte has opted for Eden Hazard in a false nine role, rather than giving the Belgian a start Amid speculation over his future, Michy Batshuayi will start from the bench for Chelsea in Wednesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Arsenal. Even with Chelsea’s first-choice striker Alvaro Morata out with a back injury, the Belgian international was …
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While contract talks advance slowly between the striker and the Blues, his current club intend to keep him on the pitch for as long as possible Edin Dzeko was picked by Roma on Wednesday in the middle of talks over a move to Chelsea. The Bosnian has emerged as the Blues’ top transfer target up …
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The London behemoths are gearing up for their fifth competitive match of the season and it is likely to be a tight affair A place in the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City is the reward that awaits either Arsenal or Chelsea as they prepare to face off at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday evening. The sides …
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The Blues keeper still isn’t 100% fit and is expected to be replaced by his understudy once again, after sitting out the last two games Thibaut Courtois is set to miss Chelsea’s Carabao Cup semi-final, second-leg tie against Arsenal at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night. The Belgium international has missed Chelsea’s last two games with …
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