The youngster scored a late solo goal to help ensure City’s name will be in the draw for quarter-finals of the FA Cup Pep Guardiola has praised Phil Foden’s amazing solo goal in Manchester City’s 4-1 win against Newport County on Saturday evening. The youngster earned a rare start for the Premier League champions, and …
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The man who has played in eight FA Cup finals showed he can still produce on the big stage and set up a nervy end to proceedings at the Amex Frank Lampard has praised Ashley Cole’s fitness and dedication after he scored in just his second appearance for Derby County. The former England full-back joined …
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The Premier League champions will have to be wary of a giant-killing when they head to Rodney Parade in the last 16 of football’s oldest competition Having reasserted their lead at the top of the Premier League table in dominant fashion against Chelsea, Manchester City their eye back to knockout football with a trip to …
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The centre-back says it is a joy to play under his new boss, even if the Norwegian is not afraid to use the “hairdryer treatment” at times Ole Gunnar Solskjaer might have restored positivity at Manchester United, but Chris Smalling insists the caretaker manager has a “nasty side”. United won 10 and drew one of …
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The Blues have wider issues than those in the dugout, with issues behind-the-scenes including poor player recruitment and a wasted academy Chelsea are used to looking for a saviour figure and any move to get rid of Maurizio Sarri will not be an instant resolution for the club’s deeper problems. This reactionary approach to changing their manager, …
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The 24-year-old is preparing for an intense end to February as his side look to maintain their fight for three trophies Chelsea full-back Emerson Palmieri is satisfied with the progress his side are making as they continue their challenge for silverware this season. Recent heavy defeats to Manchester City and Bournemouth have led to Maurizio …
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Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson had hoped the attacker would be available to face Doncaster Rovers, but instead he will have to serve his ban The Football Association (FA) has confirmed Wilfried Zaha has lost his appeal against a suspension and will be banned for Crystal Palace’s FA Cup trip to Doncaster Rovers. Zaha appealed …
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The wantaway winger has no reason to feel hard done by at Stamford Bridge despite his lack of playing time, the assistant coach says Callum Hudson-Odoi has been given “plenty of reasons to feel involved and wanted” at Chelsea, assistant coach Gianfranco Zola says, as he urged the youngster to do more to earn playing time. …
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United’s return to form under the Norwegian coach has impressed the Blues assistant coach as they gear up for Monday’s FA Cup tie Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has done “quite remarkable” work at Manchester United since taking charge, according to Chelsea assistant Gianfranco Zola. United won 10 and drew one of their first 11 games under the …
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The Norwegian coach will give Tahith Chong and Angel Gomes a chance to shine in the first team after the loss of two key players Manchester United interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer feels there is a chance for fringe players to step up after injuries to Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard, with Tahith Chong and …
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