Jamie Carragher thinks Liverpool will be in a “great position to win the league” if they get to the next international break top of the Premier League. The Reds’ 0-0 draw at Manchester United on Sunday means they now lead the way at the summit by one point over closest rivals Manchester City. Jurgen Klopp’s …
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Former Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho thinks Manchester City are good at using the “small details” of the game, including trying to influence referees. The Citizens won the League Cup final 4-3 on penalties on Sunday against Chelsea, which has been slightly overshadowed by Kepa’s refusal to be substituted. With one trophy in the bag, …
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Jurgen Klopp has labelled Sir Alex Ferguson a “fantastic person” – and admits he can only dream of replicating some of the success he enjoyed at Manchester United with Liverpool. Legendary manager Ferguson helped United to a plethora of trophies during an incredible reign at Old Trafford, ending the club’s 26-year wait to be crowned …
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Unai Emery may be relatively new to English football but the Arsenal head coach has revealed he has been watching Southampton for years after becoming a fan of Matt Le Tissier. Arsenal host struggling Saints on Sunday knowing a victory could see them return to the Premier League top four. The Gunners lost at St …
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Click:Custom Georgia Jerseys Claudio Ranieri admitted Javier Hernandez’s punch knocked the stuffing out of Fulham after their 3-1 Premier League defeat at West Ham. Mexico striker Hernandez cancelled out Ryan Babel’s third-minute opener for the visitors by jabbing the ball into the net with his hand at the far post. Referee Lee Mason and his …
Neil Warnock called Simon Hooper’s decision to refuse Cardiff a first-half penalty against Watford “bizarre” and claimed that the Wiltshire referee had owned up to making a mistake after the game. Cardiff’s hopes of avoiding Premier League relegation suffered a blow in a damaging 5-1 home defeat to in-form Watford, but the Hornets were only …
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Claude Puel insists Jamie Vardy’s makeover can make him a Premier League force for years. The Frenchman has been forced to deny a rift with Vardy this season and benched him for the 3-1 defeat at Tottenham. Vardy has claimed this season that Puel’s tactics do not suit him but said he was prepared to …
Maurizio Sarri has issued an impassioned defence of his Chelsea record – by digging out Arsenal. Sarri has faced intense criticism over the past few weeks as Chelsea embarked on a run of poor form. The Blues have slipped to sixth in the Premier League but reached the last 16 of the Europa League on …
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Leicester boss Claude Puel has held clear-the-air talks with Kasper Schmeichel after father Peter claimed he wanted to quit the club. Frenchman Puel believes he can still count on his goalkeeper despite Schmeichel senior’s strong criticism of his management. The former Manchester United keeper said the Foxes did not have a manager to get the …
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West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini believes Declan Rice is already England’s best holding midfielder. Rice, 20, last week pledged his international future to England despite having three caps for the Republic of Ireland. The London-born player will make only his 60th West Ham appearance against Fulham on Friday night, but Pellegrini insists he is ready …
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