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Progress report on Everton’s first four matches of season

It’s been better than last season for Everton, which is a positive. An opening day draw to Watford rekindled unfortunate memories of the previous term, but the Toffees showed what they are capable of with a rousing performing on the road at Southampton, swatting Saints aside with a wonderful 3-0 win. That’s the team’s only […]

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Mark Noble available against Newcastle after red card against Liverpool is rescinded

Mark Noble will be available for West Ham's first fixture after the international break against Newcastle after the red card he received against Liverpool was rescinded. The Hammers captain, who scored the second goal of his side's 3-0 Premier League victory at Anfield, was sent off in the 78th minute when referee Kevin Friend judged […]

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Pride shouldn’t keep de Gea & LVG from marriage of convenience

Thanks to some sort of administrative SNAFU, the long-running David De Gea transfer ended in utter farce this week. In a rare (and let’s be honest) very funny outcome, everyone lost. De Gea didn’t get his dream move, Manchester United somehow couldn’t lose the staredown without looking even more inept, and Real Madrid finally paid […]

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Arsenal, Spurs fans trusts lash out at clubs over lack of transfers

Fans from Arsenal and Tottenham have expressed their frustration at the north London rivals' lack of activity during the summer transfer window. Arsenal's solitary signing has been goalkeeper Petr Cech from Chelsea for £10 million, making them the only club from a major European league not to recruit an outfield player this summer. SEE MORE: […]

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West Brom plan to punish Saido Berahino for Twitter strike threat

Sadio Berahino is expected to be punished after his strike threat following a blocked move to Tottenham. The Baggies striker has also been given extra time off by West Brom, Press Association Sport understands. While the rest of his teammates are due back on Friday, Berahino will not have to report back until Monday. Press […]
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More money spent on Premier League transfers than La Liga and Serie A combined

As transfer markets go, summer 2015 has not disappointed. We've had real mega-deals, dramatic screw-ups, and plenty of records broken; exactly what us fans feed on! The stats do make for interesting reading, with the Premier League coming out way on top in terms of money spent, switching up on the norm of selling players abroad for […]

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International games on US TV and streaming

If you thought that the international break would be a chore to get through, think again. During the next week, there are over 70 international soccer matches scheduled that will be shown live on US television and Internet. They comprise everything from qualifiers for Euro 2016 qualifiers, Africa Cup of Nations, CONCACAF and friendlies featuring […]

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Vicente del Bosque: David de Gea must play to earn place in Spain squad

Spain manager Vicente del Bosque admits it will be difficult for him to select David de Gea in his European Championship squad if the goalkeeper remains on the sidelines at Manchester United. De Gea's long-anticipated transfer to Real Madrid fell through on Monday due to miscommunication between the Spanish club and United and he will […]

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Saido Berahino’s West Brom future in doubt

Saido Berahino's West Brom future remains in limbo after his apparent strike threat, despite the club rejecting two deadline day bids from Tottenham. The striker has hinted on his official Twitter account he is prepared to down tools after the Baggies rebuffed two late offers from Spurs. His message read: "Sad how i cant say […]

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Spurs continue to test fan patience with a slow, steady approach

Another deadline day has come and gone, and sure enough, Tottenham Hotspur supporters are angry. The Saido Berahino transfer saga ended with everyone on all sides steaming and fuming, and without a new midfielder to add, the tide has started to truly turn on Daniel Levy and ENIC. But, should it? Is there more to […]

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Early season review: Big summer spending still leaves Milan weak in the middle

“Nothing has changed from last season," Milan coach Sinisia Mihajlovic said after his side picked up their first win of the season at home to Empoli. "We showed too much fear.” If this statement is coming from the coach, just imagine how supporters feel. After seeing their rivals Juventus pick up four Serie A titles […]

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Progress report on Bournemouth’s first 4 matches of season

In fairness to manager Eddie Howe, Bournemouth have stood stringently by the principles that saw them into the top flight last season. And after four games, the Cherries will probably feel a little aggrieved to only be on four points. Bournemouth learned some harsh lessons in an opening day loss to Aston Villa and were on […]

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Q&A after another dramatic Manchester United transfer window

Manchester United fans have been on something of an emotional roller coaster over the last 48 hours. David de Gea looked certain to leave Old Trafford for Real Madrid, and then his deal collapsed just before Monday night's Spanish deadline. Tuesday brought much hope of a marquee signing, but the only men through the door […]

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Jonas Gutierrez moves back to Spain with Deportivo La Coruna

Former Newcastle winger Jonas Gutierrez will play at Deportivo La Coruna this season subject to a medical. The 32-year-old, whose contract with the Magpies expired this summer, will join the Primera Division club as a free agent. SEE MORE: Up-to-the-minute transfer deadline deals. Depor did not reveal the length of contract and said in a […]

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Southampton add Dutch defender van Dijk from Celtic

Southampton have completed the signing of defender Virgil van Dijk from Celtic. The 24-year-old former Holland Under-21 international has signed a five-year contract with Saints after a successful two years in Scotland. A long-term target of Southampton, van Dijk will now compete with the likes of Jose Fonte, Maya Yoshida and fellow summer recruit Steven […]