After speculation that Gary Neville was set to become the new manager of Fulham earlier on Wednesday, few would have expected what followed… COMUNICADO OFICIAL | @GNev2 -> https://t.co/zFJoNcfDrT #BenvingutGaryNeville pic.twitter.com/bMtYn97CJU — Valencia CF (@valenciacf) December 2, 2015 The former Manchester United man has been announced as the new manager of Valencia, the Spanish team where […]

11 years ago

The name Youri Tielemans might mean very little to you, but big things are expected of the young Belgian. Despite being just 18, the Anderlecht youngster’s ability to pick out a pass have seen the playmaker compared to the likes of Andrea Pirlo. Unsurprisingly, Tielemans has been turning the heads of many of Europe’s elite clubs, […]

11 years ago

Having sealed a 4-0 win on Tuesday, Rangers defender Rob Kiernan would have assumed his physical exertions were done for the night. He was wrong. Along with his goalkeeping house-mate, Wes Foderingham, Kiernan returned home to realise the pair had managed to accidentally lock themselves out. Foderingham tried to solve the situation by pleading for […]

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Things are looking up at Anfield. Jurgen Klopp’s arrival on Merseyside has seen Liverpool record impressive away victories at Stamford Bridge as well as the Etihad, and a 1-0 victory over Swansea at the weekend was the German’s first league victory at home. All of a sudden, the Champions League places are in sight. But when […]

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With the ink still drying on a £265m Chinese investment in the club, Manchester City have even more money at their disposal. But there’s a different kind of ink that has long-since dried which might cause an issue with some fans. Some of City’s die-hard supporters have a reputation for their tattoos, so with the club […]

11 years ago

The most passive-aggressive thing we’ve ever seen….

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Manchester City looked to seal their place in the Capital One Cup semi finals by beating Hull City at the Etihad. They might well be in the last eight, but a midweek League Cup tie against opposition from a lower league was clearly not enough to guarantee City a full house at the Etihad. Whereas […]

11 years ago

With Christmas on the horizon, it’s almost certain that Home Alone will feature at some point on the festive telly schedule. Incredibly, this year marks 25 years since its release. If that alone isn’t enough to make you feel that your life is passing you by at break-neck speed, what follows almost certainly will. Macauley Culkin’s performance as Kevin […]

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‘It looks like a slinky’

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It’s only been a few days since Tyson Fury overcame Wladimir Klitschko in Dusseldorf, yet the newly-crowned heavyweight champion of the world has already been discussing the defence of his titles. Having taken the WBA, WBP and IBF titles from Klitschko, a clause in their fight contract means the Ukranian is entitled to a rematch. […]

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It might not be the playing return that many had hoped for, but the sight of Steven Gerrard taking part in a training session was enough to delight Liverpool fans. Back on Merseyside after his season with LA Galaxy ended in disappointment, Gerrard was in attendance at his former club’s Melwood training facilities. And Liverpool fans were clearly […]

11 years ago

If you like your basketball, you’ll probably have seen the bizarre scenes ahead of Cleveland Cavaliers’ game with Toronto Raptors. The Cavs, lead by LeBron James, had decided that – no matter what – they would wait for their opponents on court; presumably to claim some form of psychological upper hand. On this occasion, though, […]

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‘Why are they burning a man in a wheelchair?’

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Injuries piling up at the Emirates

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There’s been lots written about Jamie Vardy’s meteoric rise to the Premier League and his extraordinary purple patch, but things are getting plain silly now. Scoring in his eleventh consecutive Premier League match at the weekend, Vardy has continued to win plenty of plaudits and is now said to have attracted the attention of screenwriter, […]

11 years ago

Stub it out…

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Jonah Lomu’s untimely death has been greeted with shock around the globe. One of the most iconic sportsmen of all time, the All Blacks legend was given a stirring send off by some of those that played alongside him. With 8,000 turning out at Auckland’s Eden Park to celebrate the life of Lomu, a gathering of former […]

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You don’t even have to look out of the window to know if it’s a windy day in Manchester. The Beetham Tower is famous for making a peculiar whistling sound whenever it’s a bit bit breezy, and has become the stuff of legend around the city – it even have its own Twitter page. ANGRY BEETHAM […]

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After Jurgen Klopp claimed that he could sign as many Borussia Dortmund players as he wished for Liverpool, here’s one of the most predictable transfer stories of the day. Fresh from sealing his first Premier League victory at Anfield, Liverpool’s manager is now said to be plotting a raid on his former club. Klopp is eyeing […]

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With Louis van Gaal attracting his fair share of criticism for the way his Manchester United side have been playing lately, it was only a matter of time before the club were linked with a signing or two. Instead of the usual rumours of a move for Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale or Thomas Muller, reports […]

11 years ago

“Let him go and fight Fred Flintstone…”

11 years ago

The injury to Alexis Sanchez’s hamstring capped a frustrating day for Arsenal as they drew 1-1 at Norwich. Laurent Koscielny and Santi Carzola also picked up injuries in the game, but Arsene Wenger’s decision to risk Sanchez despite being aware of a potential problem has drawn criticism from the club’s supporters. And after the game, Thierry […]

11 years ago

Arsenal’s draw at Norwich came at a heavy cost. Ahead of a crunch Champions League clash in Greece and a congested Christmas period in the Premier League, Laurent Koscielny and Alexis Sanchez were both forced from the pitch with injuries. Arsene Wenger also revealed after the game that Santi Carzola had been struggling with a knee problem in the closing […]

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A costly draw for Arsene Wenger…

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Massive loss for Arsenal…

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Having scored for the eleventh consecutive game in his side’s draw with Manchester United, Jamie Vardy has now sealed his place in the record books. After the game, he offered his thanks for the many congratulatory messages he’d received for his goal-scoring feat. Thanks to everyone for all the congratulation messages! Over the moon to […]

11 years ago

Would you pay to watch this?

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Today’s Premier League schedule sees two 4.15 kick-offs, with Liverpool hosting Swansea and Arsenal looking to follow up a good Champions League win with victory at Norwich. The game at Anfield sees Liverpool return to Premier League action after humbling Manchester City 4-1 at the Etihad last time out. Here’s Jurgen Klopp’s team to face Swansea: […]

11 years ago

There we were, thinking we’d seen the last of Jeremy Clarkson on the BBC. How wrong we were… Clarkson was axed from the BBC earlier in the year, bringing an end to Top Gear as we’ve known it. With Chris Evans set to lead the way in a revamped version of the show in 2016, […]

11 years ago

Leicester City find themselves sitting at the top of the Premier League as they prepare to face Manchester United A victory over second-placed United will ensure they stay there for a while longer. Being top of the league and boasting the nation’s hottest striker in Jamie Vardy has prompted some to suggest that the Foxes could be […]

11 years ago

Black Friday was expected to really take off in Britain this year. Traditionally an American thing, there’s been more hype about it on British shores than ever before. Although many shop workers might have feared seeing some of the scenes witnessed on the other side of the Atlantic, it appears that Britain has resisted the urge […]

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There’s nothing quite like scrapping over a vegetable steamer to get you in the Christmas spirit. Black Friday is back, and on the other side of the pond videos the usual chaotic scenes are beginning to make their way on to the internet. In this video, a horde of people stampede through the doors of a […]

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The Welsh Football Association will mark the fourth anniversary of Gary Speed’s death by illuminating an image of the former Wales manager on the windows of their Cardiff offices. The former midfielder spent close to a year in charge of the Welsh national team before his untimely death in 2011. After Wales reached their first major […]

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No Dele

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2 strikers left in their first team squad

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Jamie Vardy’s incredible form has been one of the headlines of this season. His goals are the main reason that his Leicester City side are at the top of the Premier League as they head into their meeting with Manchester United. Unsurprisingly, his consistent goal scoring has attracted interest from a number of different teams. […]

11 years ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic made a scoring return to Malmo, the club where his professional career started. Since leaving for Ajax in 2001, the Swede has achieved iconic status in the game and represented some of the world’s leading clubs. Despite the odd rumour linking him with a move to the Premier League, he’s never represented an English […]

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Not what Louis van Gaal will want to hear…

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‘His comments on Martial are appalling’

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With just ten points to show from their season so far, Newcastle United look set for a relegation battle in the months to come. With Steve McClaren almost certainly feeling the pressure, reports of a training ground row with some of his senior players won’t exactly help the Newcastle manager. According to Sky Sports, McClaren […]

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His performance in Arsenal’s 3-0 victory over Dinamo Zagreb might not have suggested it, but Alexis Sanchez has a hamstring problem. The Chilean played the full 90 minutes and scored a couple of goals in the comfortable win, but it now appears that the former Barcelona man has been suffering with the problem in recent days. […]

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Manchester City may have missed out on the opportunity to seal top spot in their Champions League group, but their fans seemed to enjoy themselves on their trip to face Juventus. Bizarrely, a City shirt sporting the name of former striker Mario Balotelli was the source of great amusement in the away end. The video below […]

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Paul Pogba was present in the Stade de France earlier this month as the Parisian terrorist attacks unfolded. On television footage of the friendly between France and Germany, explosions could be heard above the crowd as suicide bombers detonated their explosive devices outside the stadium after being refused entry. As Juventus took on Manchester City […]

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Would prefer Smalling…

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“Maybe they need to go into the transfer market in January”

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Quids in…

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Since the arrival of their Abu Dhabi owners, there have been plenty of changes at Manchester City. A squad overhaul, the renaming of the stadium, even the construction of the impressive Etihad campus. And now, there’s another change on the way. Having consulted supporters earlier in the season, the club are set to ditch their current […]

11 years ago

Back in their hands…

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Arsenal might have suffered a defeat at the hands of West Brom at the weekend, but their form this season has shown they’re capable of mounting a title challenge. One of the key figures so far has been Mesut Ozil – with the German international racking up 11 assists in the Premier League – five more than […]

11 years ago

Manchester United are due to face PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday, hoping to secure their passage to the knock-out stages of the Champions League. The night the two sides last met saw United lose 2-1 in Holland, with Luke Shaw suffering a horrendous double leg fracture after a collision with Hector Moreno. As PSV trained at […]

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