Serge Aurier was arrested on suspicion of assault on Saturday night ahead of Tottenham’s 1-0 loss to Manchester United on Sunday. TalkSPORT claim that it is alleged the incident involved the defender and his girlfriend – with police being called to their home in Hertfordshire. The Ivory Coast international was released without charge after spending …
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Daniel Sturridge is considering his options amid offers from Major League Soccer and Liverpool’s failure to offer him a new contract. The England striker is now eligible to discuss a potential free transfer move overseas with his contract at Anfield now entering the final six months. The Reds could yet offer Sturridge, who has made …
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Paul Pogba has urged Manchester United to prove they have the characteristics of a big team by continuing their perfect record under caretaker boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. United have won all six matches since the Norwegian replaced Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford, including a 1-0 victory against Tottenham at Wembley last weekend. Pogba believes the …
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Rangers boss Steven Gerrard believes Marcelo Bielsa was wrong to watch opposition training sessions and called for football’s authorities to legislate against spying. Bielsa on Wednesday admitted to having every one of Leeds’ Championship opponents watched in training, while presenting his analysis of them to journalists. The reaction was just hilarious. And now Gerrard has …
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Burnley manager Sean Dyche is doubtful of any new additions to his squad this month as they look to preserve their Premier League status. The Clarets have been on an upward curve recently and last weekend’s hard-fought 2-1 victory over fellow strugglers Fulham moved them three points clear of the relegation zone. With four wins …
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Everton manager Marco Silva admits there will be more departures than arrivals this month as he has been told by the club’s board that finances are not available for new signings. Out-of-favour striker Oumar Niasse is edging closer to a loan move to Cardiff, which would leave the Toffees boss with Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Cenk Tosun …
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Arsenal boss Unai Emery sounded pessimistic on Thursday when he was asked whether the club would be dipping into the transfer market. The Spaniard did not sound hopeful in his press conference ahead of their match with Chelsea on Saturday, while Emery has already hinted that loan deals maybe the only option this month. “It is …
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A data analyst could one day manage a football club as tactical information becomes more sophisticated and relevant, it was claimed today. In the wake of the Spygate row, Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa called an impromptu media briefing on Wednesday evening to give an insight into his practices. The 63-year-old Argentinian used a PowerPoint presentation …
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West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini is confident wantaway striker Marko Arnautovic will not follow Dimitri Payet’s lead and go on strike. Arnautovic wants to quit West Ham for a big-money move to China with Shanghai SIPG believed to be offering to almost treble his wages. Two seasons ago France midfielder Payet, another fans’ favourite at …
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Liverpool midfielder Fabinho’s versatility could become a key factor for manager Jurgen Klopp over the next few weeks. The Brazil international has filled in at centre-back in the last two matches because of injury to Dejan Lovren, Joel Matip and Joe Gomez. Matip is almost back to full fitness, having been an unused substitute in …
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