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Liverpool truly collapsing, Man City set to take over? Introducing the Panic Index

tion Norwich City's Premier League status slipped even further away on Friday evening as Southampton cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory at Carrow Road. The first half was a real stop-start affair. Norwich enjoyed plenty of possession early on, but it was Southampton who created the best chances. Danny Ings struck the crossbar after 33 minutes, but neither goalkeeper was really tested during the first 45. Ings remained the danger man in the second half and needed just four minutes to open the...
Original author: Tom Gott
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Dembele not interested in West Ham move as Atletico Madrid remain interested in Lyon striker

vals Chelsea are finally back in business this weekend, when they continue their push for a top four Premier League finish against Aston Villa. Should the Blues come away with all three points, it would end a perfect week for the club after they completed the signing of Timo Werner - a long-term target of rivals Liverpool - from RB Leipzig on Thursday, adding to the already impressive coup of Hakim Ziyech from Ajax earlier this year. Unquestionably, Werner and Ziyech will bring top level...
Original author: Nischal Schwager-Patel
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FIFA 21 Team of the Year nominations have been revealed

News Newcastle welcome Sheffield United to St James' Park on Sunday afternoon, as the Blades look to secure what would be a massive three points away from home in their quest for European qualification. Yes, you read that correctly. It's been an incredible return to the Premier League for the Blades. Despite drawing against relegation threatened Aston Villa in their return to action on Wednesday evening, they remain in the hunt for a spot among Europe's elite next season. Currently sitting...
Original author: Mitch Wilks
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Tottenham confirm £15m signing of defender Doherty from Wolves

d Up All good things must come to an end, or so the old saying goes. And after enjoying a successful period of being Italy's best challenger to the mighty Juventus, it appears that Napoli are heading for a summer of major change - with many of their stars likely to depart when the transfer window opens up. It's been a strange season for Gli Azzurri, who parted ways with Carlo Ancelotti back in December and have had a disappointing league season by their standards. And despite their recent Coppa...
Original author: Josh Sim
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The Chelsea Lineup That Should Start Against Aston Villa

Chelsea are back in action for the first time in three months on Sunday, when they meet Aston Villa at Villa Park. The Blues haven’t played since 8 March, when they swept aside Everton in a 4-0 win. It was one of the most complete performances of the season, and months later the challenge will be to pick up where they left off when they travel to the Midlands. They will make the trip with a few notable absentees, however. Midfielder Jorginho is suspended, Fikayo Tomori is out with a muscle...
Original author: Nischal Schwager-Patel
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As De Gea has a howler, ex-Man United keeper Lindegaard scores a header

der Roma forward Cengiz Ünder is being tracked by both Manchester United and Arsenal, according to a new report. The 22-year-old extended his contract in Rome last summer until 2023, two years after he first joined I Giallorossi. Since joining the club in 2017, Ünder has made 67 appearances in Serie A, scoring 13 times. Ünder in action for AS Roma. But according to Corriere dello Sport (via the Daily Mail), Ünder is attracting interest from England - and they claim that Manchester United and...
Original author: Nischal Schwager-Patel
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'Special' title win is reason I signed for Liverpool but 'gutted' supporters will be missed at trophy lift – Milner

News Real Madrid travel to the Basque Country on Sunday night, when they take on Real Sociedad - who remain in contention for a top four finish for the first time since 2012/13. Zinedine Zidane's side cruised past Valencia in midweek thanks to Karim Benzema's double, with Marco Asensio also getting on the scoresheet after returning from long-term injury. Karim Benzema scored twice against Valencia. But they face an entirely different proposition this weekend, with Sociedad a difficult side to...
Original author: Jake Purvis
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Late Giroud header puts Chelsea in round of 16

A five-minute spell of Manchester United's 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur on Friday summed David de Gea up perfectly. In the 32nd minute of the game, he pulled out a wonderful diving save to deny Son Heung-min - but that came five minutes after he let Steven Bergwijn's strike burst through his hands and into the back of the net. ? - "David de Gea will be extremely disappointed, he's got to save that!" Bergwijn fires Spurs ahead but Manchester United will not be happy with that! ? Watch on Sky...
Original author: Tom Gott
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Rennes 1-2 Chelsea: Player Ratings as Blues Book Place in Last 16

oint Paul Pogba came on as a second-half substitute to help Manchester United come back from a goal down to earn a 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur on Friday. The first big chance of the came fell to Marcus Rashford, whose close-range volley needed a good save from Hugo Lloris. Just minutes later, it was Spurs who went ahead through Steven Bergwijn's outstanding individual run (and some questionable goalkeeping from David de Gea), but the goalkeeper redeemed himself soon after with an excellent...
Original author: Tom Gott
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Ansu: No pressure wearing No. 10 after Messi

Football fans all over the world have waited a long time for the major leagues to restart. This weekend, after three months hiatus, all Europe's top leagues (minus France) will have resumed their campaigns, as we focus on reaching a conclusion to 2019/20 in the age of pandemic. This weekend, it's the Premier League and Serie A who make a full return to action, joining both La Liga and the Bundesliga in playing out the end of the campaign. While Bayern Munich may have sewn up the German league...
Original author: Josh Sim
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FIFA 22 best young defenders: The top 50 DEFs on Career Mode

Everton are interested in South Korea international Kim Min-jae, with the defender 'primed' for a move to the Premier League. The 23-year-old, who plays for Beijing Guoan in the Chinese Super League, is nicknamed 'the Monster' due to his 6ft 3in frame and his ability to physically dominate opponents. The Guardian report that Beijing Guoan are prepared to sell for around £13.5m. Min-jae in action for South Korea The report claims that an array of clubs in mainland Europe have their eyes on Kim,...
Original author: Jake Purvis
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Pique tops list of UCL's goal-scoring defenders dominated by Barca, Madrid

Barcelona have ‘no record’ of Manchester United offering up to €150m for teenage sensation Ansu Fati, nor has the player been given indication there is any such offer on the table. Fati burst onto the scene at 16 earlier this season when injuries created a first-team opportunity and has gone on to play 25 games in all competitions so far. Fati has played 25 times for Barcelona this season A report from The Times last weekend alleged that Manchester United had presented two offers to Barcelona...
Original author: Jamie Spencer
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Bukayo Saka responds to racial abuse in wake of Euro 2020 penalty miss

Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe has revealed that Ryan Fraser has 'played his last game for the football club.' The 26-year-old winger was brought to club back in 2013 and has since racked up over 200 appearances for the Cherries. Last season was Fraser's most productive at the club. He played a part in every match in the league, scoring seven goals while producing 14 assists - the second-highest in the league. Fraser's contract expires at the end of the month However, rumours of transfer...
Original author: Dom Smith
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Jan Oblak Has Quietly Risen to the Top of the Goalkeeper Mountain

Atlético Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak needed just 182 La Liga games to reach 100 clean sheets, reaching the milestone 40 games faster than previous record holder Miguel Reina in the 1970s. Just think of all the greats who have played in Spain - Iker Casillas, Victor Valdés, Santiago Cañizares, Andoni Zubizarreta, Ricardo Zamora himself and more. Oblak has the statistics to not only rival them, but surpass them. While Oblak's legacy may not be as strong as those aforementioned icons, there's no...
Original author: Tom Gott
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Kim Min-jae: Things to Know About the South Korean Defender

If you're a fan of Everton, you've likely recently asked yourself: 'who is Kim Min-jae?'. And if you're not an Everton fan, you've likely read the title of this and asked yourself: 'who is Kim Min-jae?' Kim Min-jae has been on the radar of European scouts for a little while now after impressing in the K League 1, and more recently the Chinese Super League, with the likes of Southampton, PSV and RB Leipzig being interested in the past. Ringing any bells yet? No? Well fear not, because in the...
Original author: David Ford
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WSL Takeaways From Gameweek 6 of the 2020/21 Season

There is a certain stigma attached to footballers plying their trade north of the border. Immediately there is an assumption that no matter how well they're performing, how many clean sheets they've kept or regardless of how many goals they've notched, we have to be reminded 'that it's just the Scottish Premiership'. All the players performing well in Scotland come with an unjust caveat. They're good over there, but probably won't be here. While unjust, it's not necessarily untrue. There is no...
Original author: Ross Kennerley
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Roman Abramovich receives several 'serious' £3bn offers to buy Chelsea

There were plenty of doubts about the post-Cristiano Ronaldo Real Madrid. After the Portuguese icon's move to Juventus in 2018 Real were, simply put, not very good. The Champions League elimination at the hands of Ajax last season was embarrassing, and ending the La Liga campaign 19 points behind Barcelona was inexcusable. There were some real holes in this team which needed filling. However, amid all the despair and uncertainty, one man stood up and commanded the role of Real's talisman -...
Original author: Tom Gott
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Jurgen Klopp Hits Out at Government's Handling of Coronavirus Pandemic

Him David Luiz's future at Arsenal has been heavily speculated on over the past few weeks, with talk of a Benfica return mooted, but the situation has taken another turn over some astronomical demands. There is an optional clause in his Arsenal contract to extend his stay in north London for a further 12 months - having initially signed for just one season - but with no decision made as of yet, it remains to be seen whether the Brazilian's short stay with the Gunners will continue. ? "They are...
Original author: Ross Kennerley
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Barcelona injury crisis compounds misery as life after Ronald Koeman only worsens

It was always going to be a difficult task for Manchester United to replace departing goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel in 1999, but when they finally found their replacement, he was well worth the wait. When the Great Dane left United for pastures new after completing that iconic treble in 1999, Sir Alex Ferguson really struggled to find the man to take over in the sticks as number one. French World Cup winner Fabien Barthez never quite settled, a young Tim Howard seemed too green for the role, and...
Original author: Mitch Wilks
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Video: Afcon Qualifiers 2021 - Five Super Eagles who have a point to prove

Social Court 15 has ruled to dismiss Neymar's claims made in a lawsuit against Barcelona, in which the forward was demanding €43.6m in bonuses. Furthermore, the court has since ruled that the Brazilian must now pay his former employers €6.7m in return - a huge turnaround for La Blaugrana in the long-running court case. BREAKING NEWS: The Social Court 15 in Barcelona dismisses in its entirety the lawsuit of Neymar Jr. ?https://t.co/SwTdilLX5x — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) June 19, 2020 A...
Original author: Ross Kennerley
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