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Sadio Mane's season could be over, says Liverpool's Klopp

London (AFP) – Leading scorer Sadio Mane's season could have run its course dealing a huge blow to Liverpool's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League, manager Jurgen Klopp said on Tuesday. The 24-year-old Senegalese winger — who has scored 13 goals this season and whose absence when on Africa Cup of Nations duty coincided […]

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Luis Enrique eyes time out, not new job after Barcelona

Barcelona (AFP) – Barcelona coach Luis Enrique hinted he will follow Pep Guardiola's lead by taking a sabbatical rather than seeking a new job when he steps down at the end of the season. Enrique announced last month he will not renew his contract at Camp Nou despite winning eight trophies in his three-year reign […]

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Hammers to offer Antonio hike in wages

London (AFP) – Michail Antonio is to be offered a pay rise as a reward for his outstanding performances this season, West Ham manager Slaven Bilic said on Tuesday. The 27-year-old midfielder, who will return for Wednesday's crucial game with Arsenal and bolster a side just six points above the relegation places after four successive […]

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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger believes in top four target

London (AFP) – Beleaguered Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said on Tuesday a top four finish and a place in the Champions League is a realistic target for his stuttering team. But the 67-year-old Frenchman admitted his team — presently sixth and seven points off the Champions League places with a game in hand on fourth-placed […]

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Shaw back in United squad after talks with Mourinho – press

London (AFP) – Luke Shaw is back in the Manchester United squad for Tuesday's Premier League match with Everton according to media reports after holding 'clear the air talks' with Jose Mourinho, who slammed him at the weekend. The 21-year-old fullback — signed for over £30 million (35m euros, $37.3m) in 2014 from Southampton — […]

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Nothing impossible' for title-chasing Pochettino

London (AFP) – Mauricio Pochettino insists "nothing is impossible" as Tottenham Hotspur attempt to increase the pressure on Premier League leaders Chelsea. Second-placed Spurs travel to face Swansea City on Wednesday, with their title hopes buoyed by Chelsea's shock loss to Crystal Palace last weekend. With north London club Spurs beating Burnley, it meant the […]

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Fernandinho out to ruin Chelsea's title stroll

London (AFP) – Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho believes his side can reignite their Premier League title ambitions on Wednesday against a Chelsea team rocked by a shock 2-1 defeat against Crystal Palace. Ten points clear following the international break, Chelsea saw their lead trimmed to seven points after they crashed at home to Palace on […]

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‘Dennis Viollet – A United Man’: An interview with Jeremy Blain

A young boy was sitting on his own after a particularly disappointing soccer training session. Looking down at his boots, he felt physically sick believing he had let his coach down. The coach noticed this lonely figure, made his way over and put his arm around the forlorn player seemingly attuned to the pain that […]

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Title just the beginning for Rodgers big plans for Celtic

Glasgow (AFP) – Brendan Rodgers says his job has only begun in terms of bringing Celtic success having landed the Premiership title on Sunday and improve their fortunes in Europe. Rodgers' side, 25 points clear of second-placed Aberdeen, set a new Scottish top-flight record as the earliest ever champions after wrapping it up with eight […]

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Gunners desperate to avoid Hammer blow

London (AFP) – Arsene Wenger’s claim that Arsenal's draw with Manchester City could prove a turning point in their season will be tested when West Ham United visit the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday The under-fire Arsenal manager, who has yet to reveal whether he will sign a new contract with the Gunners when his current […]

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Barca visit hands Sampaoli last chance to impress

Madrid (AFP) – Jorge Sampaoli has a final shot to further his case to land his dream job at the end of the season when his slumping Sevilla side travel to Barcelona on Wednesday. Sampaoli looked to be at the head of the queue when Barca boss Luis Enrique announced he would step down at the […]

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Bournemouth banana skin a worry for Liverpool

Liverpool (AFP) – Liverpool have a grip on a Champions League place but there are still reasons for manager Jurgen Klopp to be wary as he prepares for Wednesday's Premier League match at home to Bournemouth. For one thing, he will be without his leading scorer Sadio Mane, who suffered a knee injury during the […]

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fuboTV adds Chelsea TV for Blues fans in the United States

Chelsea fans in the United States can now access their club's official Chelsea TV channel via a subscription to fuboTV, the legal streaming solution that also offers NBC Sports, FOX Sports and beIN SPORTS. Until recently, the only place you could find Chelsea TV was on the network formerly known as One World Sports. However, […]

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Moyes never thought of resigning over 'slap' remark

London (AFP) – Sunderland manager David Moyes said Monday he never once thought of resigning over his "slap" remark to a female reporter and does not believe it will cost him his job. As the Football Association announce it was "seeking observations" from Sunderland regarding the incident, Moyes apologised for comments he made to BBC […]

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Mata bemoans Manchester United's 'bad luck'

London (AFP) – Juan Mata believes Manchester United are being punished harshly as a result of injuries and suspensions. The Spain midfielder, currently sidelined after groin surgery, was one of several first-choice players who missed Saturday's frustrating goalless draw at home to West Bromwich Albion. United could certainly have done with Mata, who has scored […]