The Independent - Football
Manchester United ready to sell Luke Shaw for £20m in January
Despite paying over £30m three-and-a-half years ago it is understood United would be willing to accept as much as £10m less now
Thursday, November 30, 2017
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Swansea City star speaks out in passionate defence of Renato Sanches after barrage of criticism
Sanches has been in the headlines after a night to forget at Chelsea, but one Swans ace reckons it's harsh on the Euro 2016 winner
The Independent - Football
Fans at Russia 2018 World Cup will be allowed to fly rainbow flags
Homosexuality was illegal in Russia until 1993 but there still remains strong anti-gay sentiment
Football – Inquirer Sports
Sterling scores in injury time, City beats Southampton
MANCHESTER, England—Raheem Sterling scored in the sixth minute of stoppage time to earn Manchester City a dramatic 2-1 win over Southampton in the Premier League on Wednesday, re-establishing his team’s eight-point lead. Amid wild celebrations from City players and coaching staff, manager Pep Guardiola ran onto the field, pumped his fists and jumped in delight […]
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Wednesday, November 29, 2017
men - Sport
Man City and Raheem Sterling earn their good fortune to add another ingredient to the title recipe
England man secures another three points and a 19th straight win but the good fortune was not undeserved
Sport – The Standard
Chilembe keen on CAPS return
FORMER CAPS United captain Laughter Chilembe has expressed his desire to have another dance with his former club and reunite with his former teammate and current head coach Lloyd Chitembwe.
The post Chilembe keen on CAPS return appeared first on The Standard.
The Independent - Football
Everton confirm Sam Allardyce as new manager
The former Newcastle, West Ham, Sunderland and England boss returns to the Premier League after leaving Crystal Palace in the summer
Dream Team FC
Jose Mourinho jokes about Romelu Lukaku’s goalscoring drought and suggests bizarre solution
Romelu Lukaku probably hasn’t found his lack of goalscoring form particularly amusing.
The Belgian forward has scored just once in his has eleven games and missed a glorious chance against Watford last night so compound his current problems.
How did you mess that one up, Rom?
Man United won the game at Vicarage Road 4-2 and so Jose Mourinho thought it appropriate to joke about Lukaku’s poor form.
The Old Trafford boss responded to questions about the 24-year-old’s performance by slating his unbranded, all black boots.
Lukaku stepped out in plain black boots last nightPA:Press Association
Mourinho said: “I think he needs a big contract with his boots because he doesn’t have a contract with any brand.
“That’s why he’s playing in black boots.”
Yeah, that must be it…Rex Features
One man making up for Lukaku’s barren run over recent days in Ashley Young.
The veteran’s deflected strike sealed the points over Brighton on Saturday, and he produced two stunners on Tuesday to help down his former side.
WIN A TRIP TO EL CLASICO Play Dream Team Weekender to win a trip of a lifetime and be in with a chance to bag £10kAfter a fine half-volleyed opener, he went one better as he curled home a free-kick into the top corner to leave his boss stunned.
The 32-year-old appeared to be on his way out of Old Trafford earlier this year, but he has become one of the first names on Mourinho’s team sheet this season.
And the ‘Special One’ believes that Young is performing “better than ever” for his side.
He told Match of the Day: “Ashley Young trains at free-kicks and his conversion rate in training is good, so it was good he had the confidence to try it, after scoring the first goal.
“I was surprised that Paul Pogba gave him permission.
“At his age, Young’s playing better than ever and I couldn’t be more happy with him.”
Get him on the plane to the World Cup!
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
walesonline - Football News
Is Chelsea vs Swansea City on TV? What time is kick-off? How to follow the match, latest odds and team news
Every piece of information you need ahead of Swansea's clash with the defending Premier League champions
Football – Inquirer Sports
Sterling hits late goal as Man City sets EPL record; Arsenal 4th
LONDON — Only a third of the way into its Premier League campaign, Manchester City is already making history. Pep Guardiola’s City defeated Huddersfield 2-1 Sunday to equal a club record 11th straight league win. City also moved to 37 points from 13 games — the highest ever points total at this stage of a […]
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What Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez allegedly said to linesman after shocking disallowed goal
Praise the lord for La Liga subtitles.
Because this season they’ve enlightened a completely different and more personal angle to some of the best players on the planet.
CLAIM YOUR FREE £20 BET Sun Bets are offering this great offer when you sign up and bet a fiverOn Sunday, Lionel Messi was denied a clear goal by a dreadful refereeing decision when his shot against Valencia blatantly crossed the line.
Yep, that’s well over
Messi’s shot was spilled by Valencia goalkeeper Neto, who desperately tried to claw the ball away – but cameras showed it was too late.
Only the officials failed to spot the clear daylight between the ball and the goal line, ultimately costing Barca victory as the top of the table clash finished 1-1.
Messi and Luis Suarez were understandably incensed by the decision, berating the linesman for such an obvious mistake.
Messi couldn’t believe the decisionReuters
And La Liga subtitles believe they’ve picked up what the duo said.
Messi, after throwing his arms up in the air in disbelief, was desperate to extend communication with the official, allegedly asking if they could talk.
He then tried to reiterate his point, pointing to where the linesman should have been to see the call.
Suarez was much stronger with his response though.
The Uruguayan striker shouted at the linesman, reportedly calling him a ‘bottler’ and ‘midget s***.’
Yikes.
The draw preserved both sides’ unbeaten starts to La Liga this season, but Barca will know it could and should have been a lot better.
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Philippe Coutinho v Eden Hazard – who won the battle on Saturday?
As a Liverpool fan I’ll be gutted when Philippe Coutinho eventually leaves for Barcelona.
The brilliant Brazilian has captured the hearts and minds of Reds supporters all over the world with some dazzling displays in recent years.
But for once it wasn’t Coutinho who left me purring on Saturday.
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Reuters Coutinho has been Liverpool’s best player since Luis Suarez left[/caption]
Liverpool’s entertaining draw with Chelsea was really only about one man, despite the best efforts of Mohamed Salah against his former club.
Eden Hazard terrorised and toyed with a shaky Liverpool defence for the full 90 minutes, only to be let down a number of times by his inferior team-mates.
The Belgian is back to his blistering best now after a season curtailed by the broken ankle he suffered in the summer.
EPA Hazard was brilliant at Anfield[/caption]
And that’s a daunting prospect for defences across Europe.
Hazard’s international compatriot Kevin De Bruyne has deservedly taken most of the plaudits this season, with many tipping him for the major PFA Player of the Year gong come May.
But no player comes close to the clutch Hazard can switch on at any moment.
Hazard’s record in the bigger games also speaks for itself.
Reuters The only way to stop him[/caption]
In the last 18 months he’s scored against Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Tottenham and Chelsea.
If Liverpool can reject a £120m plus bid from Barcelona for Coutinho, I dread to think what Chelsea could turn down for Hazard.
On Saturday only one of the two creative geniuses on show came to the fore while the other was marshalled out of the game.
Reuters Hazard outshone Coutinho on Saturday[/caption]
Real Madrid and Zinedine Zidane still hold an interest and the winger has consistently fluttered his eyelashes at the European champions in recent seasons.
And on the weekend’s evidence, Real are going after the right man.
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Monday, November 27, 2017
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Romelu Lukaku has not been banned by the FA and just about every anti-Man Utd fan is furious about the decision.
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Gary Neville gives Manchester United fans two reasons for hope
Man Utd were closer to Man City for much of their fixture vs Huddersfield before Raheem Sterling scored but Gary Neville thinks Jose Mourinho can still be optimistic.
Sunday, November 26, 2017
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Teenager becomes the youngest German player to appear in the Bundesliga
We’re not going to ask you what you were doing at 16, because we don’t want to hear the answer.
But what we do know is that, unless you are Nuri Sahin, you weren’t playing in the Bundesliga.
But Sahin is no longer the only 16-year-old to appear in Germany’s top flight after Yann Aurel Bisseck started for Cologne against Hertha Berlin.
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Sixteen years young
At the age of 16 years, 11 months and 18 days Bisseck is technically the youngest German player to feature in a Bundesliga game.
We say technically because Nuri Sahin was younger when he first played for Borussia Dortmund.
However Sahin has since gone on to play for the Turkish national team so, in football terms, Bisseck is now the youngest German.
Bisseck has been starring for Cologne’s Under-19 side and has made two appearances for Germany’s Under-17 side.
Despite an impressive win against Arsenal in the Europa League Cologne are bottom of the Bundesliga with just two points.
What better time to throw a 16-year-old into first-team action than when a side are looking for their first win of the season, having been routinely thrashed?
Gulp.
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Danny Ward exceeds expectations and possession doesn't work against Cardiff City — the talking points
The Bluebirds took on Nottingham Forest at the City Ground and came away with a stunning 2-0 triumph - these are the big talking points
men - Sport
Manchester United handed another Danny Rose transfer boost by Tottenham
Man Utd transfer target Danny Rose is struggling to hold down his place in Spurs' starting line-up after bouncing back from injury.
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DeMbare: So near, yet so far
When referee Brighton Chimene blew the whistle to signal the end of the match at the National Sports Stadium yesterday, Dynamos players hung their heads in disappointment.
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Saturday, November 25, 2017
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Tough games await Swansea City but this was much better as players stand up and fight for Paul Clement — view from press box
Chief football writer Chris Wathan watches Swansea City produce a better display in the 0-0 draw with Bournemouth
men - Sport
Manchester United vs Brighton LIVE score and goal updates as Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial start
Man Utd face Brighton at Old Trafford in the Premier League fixture and the team news is in with Juan Mata starting.
The Independent - Football
David Moyes praises spirited West Ham and home fans after draw with Leicester
This was Moyes' first home game in charge of West Ham and ended in a 1-1 draw
Friday, November 24, 2017
Football – Inquirer Sports
Messi receives 4th Golden Shoe as Europe’s top scorer
BARCELONA, Spain — Lionel Messi received his fourth Golden Shoe award on Friday (Saturday Manila time) for leading all of Europe’s leagues in scoring last season. It was the fourth time the Barcelona forward has received the honor, drawing him even with Real Madrid rival Cristiano Ronaldo as the award record-holders. Messi scored 37 in […]
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Eric Cantona has chipped into the Jose Mourinho v Pep Guardiola debate
Manchester United legend Eric Cantona has given Jose Mourinho’s ego an almighty Kung-Fu kick by claiming he’d prefer City’s Pep Guardiola to manage his former club.
The Frenchman – who played for the Red Devils between 1992 and 1997 – had plenty of nice things to say about Mourinho, but claims his defensive style clashes with the club’s “identity”.
PA:Empics Sport Rise, King Eric[/caption]
Speaking to BBC Radio Four’s Today programme, Cantona said: “He is playing in this defensive way, which is not the identity of Manchester United.
CLAIM YOUR FREE £20 BET Sun Bets are offering this great offer when you sign up and bet a fiver“Both Guardiola and Mourinho are great, but I prefer attacking football, when it’s more creative.
“It’s the way I tried to play all my career.”
No kidding, Eric.
Phil Shephard-Lewis - The Sun This could get ugly[/caption]
Chipping into the debate further, King Eric added: “I cannot understand why United would take a manager who plays in a defensive way.
“I love Mourinho, but I prefer to watch Barcelona play.
“I prefer the way Guardiola plays, and I would prefer him as manager of Manchester United, it’s more logical.
“I don’t watch Man City because it’s Man City, but I would love to watch the team managed by Guardiola.”
These frank words from such a prominent figure of United’s past will likely irk Mourinho, who’s seemingly been in a career-long battle with Guardiola.
The pair have clashed many times and have a fierce rivalry, but are seemingly polar-opposites when it comes to philosophy and tactics.
AFP or licensors A man of style[/caption]
To put it very simply; Guardiola is famed for setting his team’s up to play a possession-based, pass-pass-pass, style of football which is easy on the eye, while Mourinho focuses more on a team’s shape, strength and organisation.
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PA:Press Association Mourinho’s United have played second-fiddle to City so far this season[/caption]
However, in the Premier League this season – the second year the two have been face-to-face in England – United find themselves trailing their bitter cross-city rivals in the table by eight points.
City have won an astounding 17 consecutive matches – scoring 54 goals in all competitions – and have been universally praised for their attacking style of football.
Over to you, Mourinho.
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Raheem Sterling has provided a stunning response after Alexis Sanchez swap links
Pep
Guardiola has sung the praises of Man City's leading scorer Raheem Sterling after his stunning form this season
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Thursday, November 23, 2017
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Manchester United's defeat in Basel highlighted two key areas Jose Mourinho must address in January or the summer.
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