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Barcelona replace Manchester City as Champions League favourites

Barcelona have replaced Manchester City as Sky Bet’s favourites to win the Champions League after Pep Guardiola’s side were paired with Liverpool in...

Toby Alderweireld
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Toby Alderweireld in Belgium squad for Saudi Arabia friendly

Toby Alderweireld has been named in the Belgium squad for this month’s friendly against Saudi Arabia. The centre-back has only featured twice for...

Alvaro Morata
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Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata left out of Spain squad

Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata has not made the Spain squad for this month’s friendlies against Germany and Argentina. The 25-year-old, who moved from...

Sam Allardyce
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Everton boss Sam Allardyce using sports psychologist to lift his players

Everton manager Sam Allardyce believes mentality rather than tactics is the reason for their woeful away record this season. December’s 1-0 at Newcastle...

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Dele Alli is world’s best 21-year-old, says Mauricio Pochettino

Dele Alli is the world’s best player at his age, according to Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino. Alli scored for the first time in...

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Arsenal beat AC Milan: Five talking points from the Emirates Stadium

Arsenal completed a 5-1 aggregate victory over AC Milan in the Europa League by winning 3-1 on the night at the Emirates to...

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Wilfried Zaha’s return excites Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson

Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson is relishing being able to include Wilfried Zaha in his starting line-up again. Hodgson takes his relegation-threatened team...

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Atletico Madrid favourites for Europa League, says Arsene Wenger

Arsene Wenger would like to avoid drawing Atletico Madrid in the quarter-finals of the Europa League, saying Diego Simeone’s side are the favourites...

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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola ignored warnings over yellow ribbon, Independent Commission rules

Pep Guardiola’s ‘defiance’ in continually wearing a yellow ribbon is the reason why he was fined £20,000, according to the written reasons published...

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Barcelona 3-0 Chelsea (4-1 agg): Lionel Messi scores 100th Champions League goal as hosts progress

Lionel Messi scored his 100th Champions League goal as Barcelona knocked Chelsea out of the competition with a 3-0 victory (4-1 agg) at...

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Andres Iniesta considering transfer from Barcelona to China

Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta says he is contemplating a move to China at the end of the season. The 33-year-old has spent his...

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Antonio Conte hails Lionel Messi as ‘the best in the world’ after Chelsea’s defeat to Barcelona

Antonio Conte hailed Lionel Messi as the “best in the world” after he inspired Barcelona to a 4-1 aggregate victory over Chelsea in...

Mark Hughes
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Mark Hughes out of his comfort zone inspiring Southampton, says Mark Schwarzer

Mark Hughes has been placed out of his comfort zone having been tasked with inspiring Southampton to safety, says Mark Schwarzer. Hughes has...

Alex McLeish
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Matt Ritchie excited for Scotland future under Alex McLeish

Matt Ritchie believes Alex McLeish can bring a fresh approach to Scotland, as they aim to qualify for Euro 2020. McLeish was named...

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Aaron Ramsey out of Ryan Giggs’ first Wales squad but Gareth Bale included

Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsey has been left out of Ryan Giggs’ first Wales squad but Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale has been included. Ramsey...