Category: Premier League

The Magpies are close to completing a big-money deal for the Hoffenheim striker, with Ralf Rangnick “amused” by talk of his side making a bid Ralf Rangnick concedes RB Leipzig would not be able to match Newcastle United’s reported €60 million (£52m/$68m) bid for Joelinton, although he doubts the Magpies would make such a move. …

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A depleted Manchester United could only draw at Old Trafford, but it allowed the club’s manager to notch another accomplishment Ole Gunnar Solskjaer set a new record points haul for a manager in their first 10 Premier League matches after Manchester United’s 0-0 home draw with Liverpool took him on to 26. Solskjaer became United’s …

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The Red Devils goalkeeper shut out Liverpool in his most recent outing, becoming just the seventh man to reach a century in the English top flight David de Gea has become the seventh goalkeeper to record 100 Premier League clean sheets for a single club and the second at Manchester United after Peter Schmeichel. The Spaniard …

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The Reds are a point clear at the top of the Premier League – but they’ll take regrets away from this Old Trafford stalemate Five past two. One point clear. It’s rarely a bad result, a draw at Old Trafford, but for Liverpool this stalemate should prompt mixed emotions. Happiness, for sure, at returning to …

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The losses of Ander Herrera, Juan Mata and substitute Jesse Lingard before half-time made United big second-favourites but they battled to earn a draw If Manchester United fans will never normally settle for a point from any meeting with Liverpool, they will surely have been delighted with their side’s character in securing a 0-0 draw …

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The former Red Devils defender believes the Frenchman and his agent will seek a switch elsewhere if current standards at Old Trafford are maintained Paul Pogba has seen his long-term future at Manchester United questioned by Gary Neville, with the World Cup winner expected to push for a move elsewhere at some stage. The France …

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The talented 21-year-old midfielder is hoping to earn an extended stay in the French capital but concedes that anything is possible at this stage Christopher Nkunku intends to be at Paris Saint-Germain beyond the end of his current contract, but a man previously targeted by Arsenal admits he is unable to predict what his future …

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The Brazilian was one of four players to leave the field during a bizarre first half that saw United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer make all three changes Roberto Firmino was forced off injured inside the opening 40 minutes of Liverpool’s game against Manchester United. The Brazilian pulled up with no opposition player near him in …

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The ex-Blues, PSG and AC Milan defender developed a close relationship with the Portuguese coach, despite expecting to have to deal with a huge ego Former Chelsea defender Alex says he had the wrong idea of Jose Mourinho before he met the Portuguese coach, saying he is not as arrogant as expected. The Brazilian centre-back …

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Bernardo Silva has made himself undroppable for the Blues’ biggest games because of his quality and industry, and he is incredibly popular to boot When Pep Guardiola is invited to praise one of his Manchester City players, he will usually say they need to lay off social media, work harder or focus better. But mention …

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