Arsenal manager Unai Emery insists the Gunners must still improve defensively if they are to challenge the top four, following their 4-1 victory over Fulham. Ryan Sessegnon came close to putting the visitors ahead early on, but was unable to find the target from a promising position. The Gunners soon made him pay, as Granit …
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants his Manchester United players to stop conceding goals from set pieces. Caretaker manager Solskjaer has picked up three impressive wins since taking over from Jose Mourinho, but his side has yet to keep a clean sheet. And the three goals United have conceded have all come from set pieces, which is …
Ralph Hasenhuttl has sat James Ward-Prowse down and told the Southampton midfielder to be more aggressive to maximise his talent. New Saints boss Hasenhuttl revealed he had a frank meeting with Ward-Prowse in a bid to help the 24-year-old realise his full potential. Southampton’s Austrian manager told the one-cap England star to toughen up – …
Sergio Aguero will look to continue his excellent scoring run against Liverpool at the Etihad when the title contenders meet on Thursday. The Argentinian has scored in all six of his previous home Premier League matches against the Reds – although he has never found the net at Anfield. Aguero said on mancity.com: “I’m not …
Samir Nasri has completed his expected move to West Ham on a deal to the end of the season – on the day he completed a doping suspension. The Hammers on Monday announced the signing of the 31-year-old former France midfielder, who is available to play from January 1 after an 18-month ban for receiving …
The manager of unbeaten Austrian champions Red Bull Salzburg is one of five contenders for the Manchester United manager’s job, according to The Sun. Tottenham’s Mauricio Pochettino is still United’s first choice but this latest report suggests RB Salzburg coach Marco Rose is one of four alternatives being considered. Rose is joined by current caretaker …
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Marco Silva has dismissed Everton’s chances of breaking into the Premier League’s top six but insists he is managing an ambitious club. The Toffees slipped eight points behind sixth-placed Manchester United following the weekend defeat at Brighton. Silva’s team welcome mid-table rivals Leicester to Goodison Park on New Year’s Day seeking just a second win …
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Willian believes Chelsea want to keep David Luiz, whose contract expires at the end of the season. Blues head coach Maurizio Sarri has spoken of his desire for Brazil defender Luiz and midfield playmaker Cesc Fabregas, whose deal also runs out on June 30, to stay. However, the club’s established policy of one-year contracts for …
Liverpool defender Andy Robertson believes the Premier League leaders cannot be considered equals to Manchester City until they have won the title. The Scotland captain admits Thursday’s trip to the Etihad Stadium is “massive” with Pep Guardiola’s side trailing by seven points. Last season Liverpool beat City three times – twice in a Champions League …
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Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo has demanded more goals from Helder Costa. Portuguese forward Costa finally broke his drought at Wembley on Saturday, tucking away the third goal in Wolves’ 3-1 win over Tottenham. It was the 24-year-old’s first Premier League goal of the season and Nuno admitted it had been a long time coming. …