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/ 3994 days agoLouis van Gaal denies Manchester United need more firepower
Louis van Gaal denied he was in urgent need of attacking reinforcements despite watching his Manchester United team record a disappointing goalless draw against Newcastle. United's 100 per cent record fell by the wayside after a wasteful performance from Van Gaal's team. United dominated the opening stages, making six attempts at goal in the first […]

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/ 3994 days agoChelsea complete signing of Brazilian forward Kenedy for £6.7 million
Chelsea have announced the completion of the signing of Brazilian teenager Kenedy. The 19-year-old joins from Fluminense, who permitted him to take part in the Blues' pre-season tour to North America prior to the formalities of the deal being concluded. None of the terms of the deal were disclosed. The Brazil under-20 international, a left-footed […]

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/ 3994 days agoMemphis Depay will be a star, but he’s not ready to be Manchester United’s talisman yet
After Memphis Depay runs out at Old Trafford for Manchester United in mid-week for the return leg against Brugge, expectations will be lifted. After a dazzling display on the left-wing in a 3-1 win over Club Brugge in midweek and a decent performance in a 0-0 draw against Newcastle, already there’s plenty of chatter about the Dutchman. […]

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/ 3995 days agoManchester United vs Newcastle United – team news and predicted lineups
Manchester United will be aiming to maintain their 100% record in the new Premier League campaign when they host Newcastle United at Old Trafford on Saturday. The Red Devils won both of their first two games against Tottenham and Aston Villa via a 1-0 scoreline but will be looking to score some more goals in […]

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/ 3995 days agoManchester United's frustrating summer transfer window
In case it escaped your notice, Manchester United made a major signing a couple of days ago. The Old Trafford club have struck a deal with Donaco International, making them United’s official casino resort partner. Oh yes and there’s the business of Pedro signing for Chelsea right under the noses of Ed Woodward and Louis van […]

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/ 3995 days agoHow Pedro's big move has secured the future of one Spanish third-division club
Four hundred thousand Euros won’t cover a month’s wages for the world’s best soccer players, but for one Spanish third division club, that relative windfall — its proceeds from Pedro Rodriguez’s move from Barcelona to Chelsea — could mean a new future, one that’s debt-free and stable. That’s because the €410,000 Tenerife club Raqui San […]

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/ 3995 days agoWenger says Arsenal ‘not close’ to new signings
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he is "not close" to making any new signings and will not do so just for the sake of it. The Gunners continue to be linked with Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema, but so far neither club has gone public about any interest. In contrast, Arsenal's Premier League title rivals […]

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/ 3995 days agoContract extension puts Pepe in line to reach 10 years at Real Madrid
Four days after announcing Sergio Ramos’ new deal, Real Madrid has confirmed the team’s other starting center back, Pepe, will also stay put. Extending a contract that was set to expire in June, the Portugal international has agreed to a deal which will run through the 2016-17 season, giving the 32-year-old a change to reach a full decade […]

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/ 3995 days agoNorwich City come up short in bid for Jonathan Walters
Stoke have rejected a bid from Norwich for forward Jonathan Walters, Press Association Sport understands. It is understood the Canaries made a £1.5 million offer for the 31-year-old Republic of Ireland international which was turned down by the Potters. The news, emerging on Friday, comes a day before the two clubs play each other at […]

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/ 3995 days agoPellegrini fears Zabaleta out one month, has Delph, Fernando, Otamendi available
Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta could be out of action for a month with a knee injury, manager Manuel Pellegrini has revealed. The Argentina right back, who has not yet featured this season after returning late following summer international duty, was hurt in training this week. Pellegrini, speaking at a press conference to preview Sunday's […]

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/ 3995 days agoEverton remain firm on Stones while closing in on Funes Mori
Everton manager Roberto Martinez has tempered talk of John Stones looking to hand in a transfer request and stressed he will not hesitate to select the defender for Sunday's home clash with Manchester City. After Chelsea had preseason bids of £20 million and £26 million for Stones rejected, Everton on Tuesday refused to comment on reports […]

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/ 3995 days agoFederico Fazio unable to come to personal terms with West Brom
West Brom's move for Tottenham's Federico Fazio has broken down after the deal stalled over personal terms. The defender was at the club's training ground on Friday morning after the Baggies agreed a £5 million deal with Spurs. He passed a medical, but Albion have been unable to reach an agreement with Fazio and are […]

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/ 3995 days agoSherwood confesses his love-hate relationship with Jack Grealish
Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood has revealed his love-hate relationship with teenage winger Jack Grealish. Sherwood's mixed emotions towards the 19-year-old academy product stem from the fact that he has been making back-page and front-page headlines in recent months. Grealish shone at Wembley in April as he helped Villa defeat Liverpool to reach their first […]

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/ 3995 days agoPedro excited by Chelsea challenge, says Mourinho 'one of the main reasons' for joining the club
Pedro is ready to make an immediate impression for Chelsea after joining the Barclays Premier League champions from Barcelona. The Blues, bidding to recover from their worst start to a season in 17 years, signed the 28-year-old Spain forward on a four-year deal on Thursday. Pedro, who cost £21.4 million (30 million euros), with £2.1 […]

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/ 3995 days agoPremier League admits referee error over Christian Benteke goal
Christian Benteke's controversial winner for Liverpool against Bournemouth on Monday should not have stood, the Premier League has acknowledged. Benteke's close-range goal at Anfield was allowed to stand by referee Craig Pawson despite team-mate Philippe Coutinho having been stood in an offside position and attempting to play the ball. The decision was widely criticized after […]