The Spurs boss has come under scrutiny following his side’s defeat to Manchester United and his hit back at those questioning his management Mauricio Pochettino has warned he will consider fielding academy players in next season’s FA Cup after becoming frustrated by the constant talk of Tottenham’s failure to win a trophy. Spurs’ hopes of claiming …
The Belgian star has praised his newest team-mate’s impact and thinks that his record in the domestic cup competition can help the club Eden Hazard has praised Olivier Giroud’s expertise and FA Cup record, which he believes can help Chelsea win the tournament this year after they were beaten in last season’s final. Chelsea lost to Giroud’s …
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The Spain international took a back seat to his strike partner against Southampton, but Conte is happy to have both stars in his squad Antonio Conte has hailed Olivier Giroud’s impact after arriving at Chelsea from Arsenal in January, but insisted the French striker has not superseded club-record signing Alvaro Morata after both players scored in …
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The centre-back outplayed Harry Kane in Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final, and he insisted afterwards that he’s proven himself time and again Chris Smalling believes his continued successes with Manchester United are proof enough that he should be a huge consideration to go to this summer’s World Cup with England. The centre-back played a key part …
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The Blues boss holds no grudge against his Man United counterpart, while he was delighted to see Olivier Giroud shine once more at Wembley Antonio Conte has denied that his rift with Jose Mourinho is ongoing after Chelsea booked an FA Cup final date with Manchester United. The Blues advanced to the showpiece with a …
Chelsea’s FA Cup hero Olivier Giroud compared playing at Wembley to playing in his garden following the Blues’ 2-0 win over Southampton. Competing at Wembley is like “playing in my garden” for Olivier Giroud, whose superb goal set Chelsea on their way to a 2-0 FA Cup semi-final win over Southampton. Giroud, who won the trophy …
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The Belgium playmaker conceded that he hasn’t been himself in recent weeks but happily for Chelsea fans he was back on form in the FA Cup semi-final Eden Hazard this week admitted that his form over the past couple of months has been far beneath his expected level. There have been grumblings of disappointment from …
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The Red Devils boss feels his side have been unfairly targeted throughout a campaign which could deliver a runners-up finish and major silverware Jose Mourinho has once again hit out at Manchester United’s detractors, claiming that his side face “too much criticism”. The Red Devils remain well-placed to secure a runners-up finish in the Premier …
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The France international will lead the line as Conte makes four changes for the clash against the Saints at Wembley Olivier Giroud has been given the nod in the Chelsea attack ahead of Alvaro Morata for the Blues’ FA Cup semi-final clash against Southampton. The France international, who scored two against the Saints when they …
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The Belgian front man is hoping for a first piece of silverware in England but is determined to win the Premier League with Manchester United too Romelu Lukaku insists an FA Cup triumph will not satisfy his appetite for Premier League glory with Manchester United. The Red Devils reached the final of the FA Cup …
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