Category: Premier League

The Scotland international has been compared to a five-time Premier League title winner after slotting seamlessly into the fold against Liverpool Scott McTominay has been compared to former Manchester United star and fellow Scotland international Darren Fletcher after his showing in a 0-0 draw with Liverpool. The 22-year-old came into the Red Devils side on …

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The Chelsea defender had been keen to reward his manager with a first trophy, but missed a penalty in the Carabao Cup final defeat by Manchester City David Luiz insists the Chelsea players support Maurizio Sarri and revealed he was heartbroken at his own penalty miss against Manchester City as he wanted to win the …

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The Portuguese coach discussed his former rivals’ approach, saying they were a team that knows how to win Manchester City know how to capitalise on every detail in a game, including trying to influence referees, according to Jose Mourinho. Pep Guardiola’s men secured their second trophy of the season with a penalty shoot-out win over …

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The Red Devils saw Jesse Lingard, Juan Mata, Ander Herrera and Marcus Rashford pick up knocks during a goalless draw with arch-rivals Liverpool Romelu Lukaku claims Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has Manchester United “prepared for any situation”, with even four injuries in one half against Liverpool failing to knock them out of their stride. The Red …

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The Portuguese manager believes the Chelsea star is capable of playing for the Spanish giants Chelsea star Eden Hazard has the talent and personality to play for La Liga giants Real Madrid, according to his former manager Jose Mourinho. Hazard, 28, revealed earlier this month he had made a decision on his future, but whether …

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Red Devils defenders account for three slots after their shutout against Liverpool, whilst Watford’s frontmen shone against Cardiff Clint Hughes Jonas Lossl | Huddersfield Jonas Lossl made 10 saves against Newcastle in Huddersfield's 2-0 defeat at St James' Park; only David De Gea has made more in a single game this season (11 v Spurs). …

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Some of the biggest teams in the world are financed by slick operations, as are the most prestigious competitions Football has always been an alluring realm for millionaires, billionaires, mega-rich businesses and affluent individual investors. The sport grants access to a unique global market and brings with it a certain level of prestige, particularly so when …

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Despite his remarkable argument with Kepa Arrizabalaga, Maurizio Sarri does not think he has lost authority over the Chelsea squad. Maurizio Sarri insists he is “fully in control” of the Chelsea dressing room despite his extraordinary touchline row with Kepa Arrizabalaga in the Carabao Cup final. The Chelsea goalkeeper refused to be substituted in the …

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The Reds returned to the summit with a 0-0 draw at Old Trafford, but they are considered to be showing signs of faltering in a battle with Man City Liverpool should “be worried” about their Premier League title bid despite returning to top spot, says Manchester United legend Paul Scholes. The Reds moved back to …

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Chelsea’s under-fire manager produced an almost perfect tactical performance, only to be undermined by the messy actions of his goalkeeper Maurizio Sarri’s tactical masterclass was undermined by the shameful actions of Chelsea’s record signing Kepa Arrizabalaga, who refused to leave the pitch in the closing minutes of extra time in order to be substituted. Willy …

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