Chelsea are four or five players away from getting anywhere near the Premier League title’, says Jason Cundy
Chelsea are miles away from being able to compete for the Premier League title, according to Jason Cundy.The talkSPORT host and ex-Blues player says Maurizio Sarri is four of five players away from having a team capable of challenging Manchester City for the crown.3Chelsea welcome the league leaders to Stamford Bridge on Saturday night in a game which a few weeks ago would have proved pivotal in the title race.The Blues started the season in great form, keeping pace with City and fellow challengers Liverpool by going the first 12 games unbeaten.But their form has fallen by the wayside in recent weeks, slipping to defeats to Tottenham and Wolves, which have left them in fourth place and a full ten points adrift of City.

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And Cundy believes the recent results have highlighted just how much the Blues squad needs a makeover.Asked if Chelsea still have a chance of winning the title this season, Cundy told Fridays Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast: No chance. Not a prayer.There is absolutely no way that Chelsea are going to get anywhere near Manchester City.3There are a number of problems, for me.We need another centre-half, two full-backs and definitely, 100 per cent, a striker.Chelsea are four or five players off, I think, from even getting anywhere near the title.3Cundy is not expecting three points when Pep Guardiolas side visit the Bridge on Saturday evening, either.Youve got to go with City havent you, he added.Man City have the players to really hurt Chelsea and Chelseas form is a little bit of a concern.Having said that, if Chelsea perform to the level that we can well make a game of it, but youve got to fancy City.Listen back to Jason Cundy on the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast IN FULL above

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Gary McAllister is set to take his place in the Rangers dugout at Parkhead after recovering from a brutal street attack - according to a report.. The Ibrox No.2 is believed to have lost three teeth and required 12 stitches as he was set upon by a man alleged to be brandishing a knuckleduster while on a night out in Leeds.
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The Champions League is heading into the serious crunch stages of the tournament with just eight teams left in this season's competition. Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United already booked their places in the quarter-finals of the Champions League last week after overcoming Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain respectively and things won't be getting any easier in the next round.
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has lined up a summer move for the attacking midfielder, 19, as he looks to implement his own changes on the United team. Benfica wonderkid Joao Felix is wanted by Manchester United, Juventus, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico A Bola. But he is not the only manager in the hunt for him. According to A Bola, European giants
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Arsene Wenger has been urged to sign Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale. The Wales international faces an uncertain future at the Bernabeu because of an injury-hit campaign. Manchester United are reportedly interested in luring Bale to Old Trafford.
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Raheem Sterling: Manchester City star buys 550 tickets so pupils from former school can attend FA Cup semi-final
Raheem Sterling has reportedly bought 550 tickets so pupils at his former school can watch Saturdays FA Cup semi-final.The Manchester City winger grew up a short walk away from Wembley Stadium, the venue for his sides match with Brighton, with commentary live on talkSPORT.1The Daily Mail report that Sterling made the request to staff at the Ethiad Stadium prior to the FA Cup clash.The England man will also meet pupils from Ark Elvin Academy in Wembley where City are training on Thursday and they will then travel to the match on Saturday.

Raheem Sterling has spent 20,000 to send 550 kids from his old school to Man Citys #FACup semi v Brighton.Hes put on transport for the kids to City training to meet him and get the tickets.Pure class from @Sterling7 pic.twitter.com/0AOD43nde8— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) April 4, 2019

The 24-year-old has also reportedly arranged for travel for everyone attending.Raheem wanted to do something for the kids from his old school and approached the club to see what could be done, a source told the Mail.

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They are going to come up and meet him and then they are going to watch him in action.It pretty much sums up the kind of guy he is. He hasn’t made a fuss over it and he doesn’t really want attention. It’s just a decent thing to do. Manchester City were still selling tickets for their FA Cup semi-final clash just two days before the match.City have reportedly sold 25,000 tickets to date, having been handed roughly 30,000.The club also sent back a further allocation of 2,000 tickets supplied by the Football Association, as these were more expensive than the originally allocated tickets.

Laura: "City fans say the 5.30pm kick-off makes it hard to get home. That's a logical argument isn't it?"Dean: "No… they were in League One not long ago so enjoy it."Dean Saunders says there's NO excuse for #ManCity not selling all their FA Cup semi tickets Agree? pic.twitter.com/8arPS8NWda— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) April 4, 2019

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Raheem Sterling has reportedly bought 550 tickets so pupils at his former school can watch Saturday's FA Cup semi-final. The Manchester City winger grew up a short walk away from Wembley Stadium, the venue for his side's match with Brighton, with commentary live on talkSPORT.
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Raheem Sterling: the England football star who took on the racists after he bought 550 tickets for pupils from his old school in Wembley to attend City's FA Cup semi-final there
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Raheem Sterling: Man City winger buys 500 FA Cup semi-final tickets for pupils at former school. Pupils from the Ark Elvin Academy, which sits in the shadow of Wembley, will attend Saturday's
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Raheem Sterling has reportedly bought 550 tickets so pupils at his former school can watch Saturday's FA Cup semi-final. The Manchester City winger grew up a short walk away from Wembley Stadium
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Raheem Sterling has bought 500 tickets for Manchester City's FA Cup semi-final and distributed them to children at his old Wembley school. Pupils from the Ark Elvin Academy, which sits in the
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The headteacher of a school that Raheem Sterling bought FA Cup tickets for has said everyone has been 'blown away' by the Manchester City man's generosity. Sterling, who attended Ark Elvin Academy in London as a child, bought 550 tickets for pupils to go to City's FA Cup semi-final tie against Brighton on Saturday - a match you can

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Raheem Sterling Buys 550 Tickets for Pupils of Former School to Attend Manchester City vs Brighton News Thu 4 Apr 2019 Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling has paid for 550 pupils from his former school to attend City's match with Brighton this weekend, according to newspaper reports.
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Raheem Sterling has arranged for 500 pupils from his former school to attend Manchester City's FA Cup semi-final with Brighton at Wembley. A number of students from Ark Elvin Academy in London
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RAHEEM STERLING has paid for 550 tickets so that children from his former secondary school can attend this weekend's FA Cup semi-final. The Manchester City star has donated the tickets to Ark Elvin Academy, so that pupils can watch his team play Brighton and Hove Albion at Wembley on Saturday, April 6.
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Burnley vs Manchester City: What Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp text Ashley Barnes ahead of vital clash in title race
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp told Ashley Barnes he ‘might sign’ the Burnley striker should he score against the Reds’ title rivals Manchester City on Sunday.The Anfield faithful are hoping the Clarets do them a favour this afternoon, with City returning to the top of the Premier League table if they win at Turf Moor.2Any other result would keep Liverpool in first place heading into the penultimate round of fixtures, moving the Reds even closer to ending their 29-year title drought. Much of Liverpool’s hope of City dropping points against Burnley rests on Barnes, the forward.He has a great scoring record against the Premier League’s big six – having netted against each of them for Burnley – and the 29-year-old knows how much it would mean if he could deny Pep Guardiola’s side a vital win.“I know what winning the league means,” Barnes told the Daily Mail. “All of us would go down in Liverpool history if we helped them out against City.”

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Barnes revealed he has even been contacted by Klopp ahead of Sunday’s clash, with a text message egging him on against City.“Jurgen Klopp has even sent a sly text to say if I score he might sign me for next season,” he added.2In next week’s penultimate round of fixtures Liverpool take on Newcastle while Man City host Leicester, managed by former Reds boss Brendan Rodgers.Meanwhile the final day sees City travel to Brighton as Wolves visit Anfield to take on Klopp’s title chasers.

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OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER has invited former team-mate Paul Scholes to Manchester United's training ground to talk about his brief stint as Oldham manager. Express. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express.
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Manchester United news and transfers RECAP Antoine Griezmann confirms he is leaving Atletico Madrid this summer. Man Utd ended their Premier League season with a humiliating defeat to Cardiff City

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Millwall have closed a section of The Den after racism and violence at FA Cup game against Everton, reveals CEO Steve Kavanagh Share or comment on this article:
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MANCHESTER, England -- Pep Guardiola is confident Manchester City will not receive a Champions League ban despite a UEFA investigation into a possible contravention of Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules.
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CHELSEA are facing a two-window transfer ban this summer that could leave the Blues in a perilous position next season. for falling foul of rules on signing young players. wanted more than
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'one of the best' The 18-year-old is one of the hottest prospects in world football and only Lionel Messi and Eden Hazard have more assists in Europe's top five leagues Arsene Wenger has admitted he tried to sign Jadon Sancho for Arsenal when he was still at Manchester City.
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The odds on Jose Mourinho becoming Celtic manager next season have dramatically fallen from 14/1 to 2/1 over the weekend. He has been out of work since he was sacked by Manchester United in December but reports emerged over the weekend he was offered the Hoops job.
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Danny Drinkwater: Chelsea midfielder to appear in court over drink-driving charge after crash
Chelsea footballer Danny Drinkwater will appear in court after being charged with drink-driving following an alleged crash near Manchester.Drinkwater, the midfielder, was arrested shortly after 12.30am on Monday, Cheshire Police said.1The thrice-capped England international was released on unconditional bail ahead of a hearing at Stockport Magistrates’ Court next month.“A 29-year-old from Nether Alderley has been charged with drink driving following an incident in Cheshire,” a Cheshire Police statement read.“Danny Drinkwater, of Bollington Lane, was arrested shortly after 12.30am on Monday 8 April following a one-vehicle collision on Ashley Road in Mere.“He has been released on unconditional bail and is set to appear at Stockport Magistrates’ Court on Monday 13 May.” The Sun reported on Tuesday that Drinkwater crashed his Range Rover after a chav-themed charity party.A source told the paper: “It was a really nasty crash.”A female passenger whom the player met that night was reportedly also in the car at the time.Drinkwater signed for Chelsea from league-winning Leicester City in 2016 for 35 million but has failed to make his mark in the London side.He has not featured under Italian manager Maurizio Sarri or played a competitive game for 13 months.

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Rangers vs Celtic: Old Firm derby preview and team news as Steven Gerrard makes two changes, Hoops name key duo on bench The top two teams in the SPL face off at Ibrox on Saturday lunchtime in the
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TOTTENHAM striker Harry Kane was quick to take to social media and post a celebration video after Spurs knocked Manchester City out of the Champions League on away goals.
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ALL-IN Argentine coach appears to rubbish links with the Juventus job and insists he's in for the long haul at White Hart Lane Mauricio Pochettino has insisted he is in for the long-haul at Tottenham and is 'motivated' to help Spurs develop into one of the elite clubs in world football.
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The 2008-09 season was Manchester United's 17th season in the Premier League, and their 34th consecutive season in the top division of English football.After winning a third consecutive Premier League title for the second time to equal Liverpool's record of 18 league titles, the team aimed to become the first team to retain the European Cup since Milan in 1990.
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Salah became a quick fan favourite at Anfield Not only did Salah score the goal which guaranteed Liverpool's progression to the Champions League last 16, he then gave his shirt to the young fan after the defeat of Napoli. Understandably, the child was brought to tears by the amazing gesture.
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Pep Guardiola was Sir Alex Ferguson's choice to replace him - PA. Pep Guardiola has admitted he might have ended up managing Manchester United had he realised Sir Alex Ferguson was trying to line
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Tottenham striker Harry Kane looks set to be out of action for a month following the ankle injury he sustained late on in Sunday's 1-0 home defeat to Manchester United. The news will come as a
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Tottenham Hotspur new stadium: Watch footage from inside ground as fans are invited for Super Bowl event
A small group of Tottenham supporters were offered the opportunity to spend Sunday night at their new stadium as part of a Super Bowl event.Around 1,000 fans were invited to watch Sunday’s big match-up – which the New England Patriots won – and one of them took advantage by filming some incredible footage showing the inside of the ground.2YouTube user ‘Tottenham Fan Chris Cowlin‘ shared a 10 minute video which offered fresh views of the outside of the ground, the underground car parks, the bars and catering areas, and, most importantly, the pitch.Some impressive things on display include the remarkably futuristic beer dispensers, the huge screens in the stadium bowl, as well as the Tottenham logo on the outside of the arena – which is believed to have been lit up for the first time last night.2You can watch the full video below:The NFL screening was the first time the east stand had been opened to the public, with one of the high class lounges also opened for invited guests. Despite welcoming, and coping with, around 1,000 people on Sunday night, the NFL screening is not classed as an official test event.Spurs must hold two test events with increasing levels of attendance to qualify for a safety certificate for the new stadium.The north London club are expected to provide an update on proceedings later this week, with the ground expected to open in either March or April.

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Tottenham fans get first glimpse inside new stadium at test event as they race to be ready for new Premier League season. Tottenham opened the doors to the new 61,000-seater stadium for the first time
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looking good Around 1,000 supporters were invited to the east stand to watch Sunday's Super Bowl A small group of Tottenham supporters were offered the opportunity to spend Sunday night at their new stadium as part of a Super Bowl event. Around 1,000 fans were invited to watch Sunday's big match-up - which the New […]
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TOTTENHAM fans have been given a sneak-peak of their amazing new stadium lit up at night. Video footage has emerged showcasing the £1billion, 62,000-seater ground in all its glory, with Spurs
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It was the first time Tottenham have opened the doors to the new East Stand, the NFL event providing the club with an opportunity to test that part of the stadium.
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Tottenham Hotspur new stadium: Watch footage from inside ground as fans are invited for Super Bowl event Around 1,000 supporters were invited to the east stand to watch Sunday's Super Bowl Video
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Around 1,000 fans were invited to White Hart Lane to watch the Super Bowl on TV at the stadium which gave them the chance to check out the awesome multi-million pound venue which will have a capacity of around 62,000.

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Inside Tottenham's new stadium with Dele Alli Watch the opening ceremony at the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event, and Sky Sports' digital platforms on April 3
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Footage from inside Tottenham's new stadium has emerged to give fans a behind the scenes glimpse at what they can expect when it finally opens its doors in the near future.
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Moussa Sissoko: How Tottenham star went from club-record flop to Champions League hero
Exactly 12 months separated two huge moments in Moussa Sissoko’s career with Tottenham Hotspur.On April 30, 2018, Spurs were battling for a spot in the top four, one which would go down to the penultimate game of the season.Nerves at Wembley were shredded, despite a 2-0 lead over Watford, and after 74 minutes Mauricio Pochettino threw Sissoko into the mix as they claimed the win.Getty Images9“It was job done for Tottenham, but it wasn’t the most vintage performance. There was a lot of tension in the stadium and that transmitted to the players,” Jermaine Jenas noted in his co-commentary.The tension was broken by laughter at the introduction of the Frenchman, who had endured a woeful season.Supporters outwardly mocked a player who lacked confidence, technique, and seemingly the mentality for the fight Spurs were in.A clumsily skyed shot from close range confirmed the fans’ misgivings about his role. He got through the game and then, somehow, he remained at the club over the summer, despite calls for his sale.Sissoko, unsurprisingly, failed to make France’s World Cup squad. He watched on as team-mate and Les Bleus captain Hugo Lloris lifted the trophy in Russia and took a long hard look at his career.Just two years earlier he had been a stand-out stat for his nation in the 2016 European Championship final, driving forward with the ball at his feet and getting his team into dangerous areas of the pitch.Now he was in the wilderness for club and country – and it hurt.9His turnaround was not immediate. With Tottenham’s World Cup stars still recovering from their summer exertions, he found himself starting against former club Newcastle United on the opening day of the 2018/19 season, and despite a 2-1 victory, Sissoko had struggled again with mistimed tackles and no forward momentum.A hamstring injury then set him back further as he missed five games.In October, though, he spluttered into life. A decent outing off the bench against Barcelona in the Champions League saw him stop a marauding Lionel Messi, while some dribbles helped relieve the pressure that had been mounting. The Spanish giants still claimed a 4-2 win at Wembley, though.A victory against Cardiff City saw him star on the right flank in a tight game before a 1-0 triumph away at West Ham saw him clip in the cross for Erik Lamela’s winner. It was a start.Getty Images9Manchester City came next. Three years earlier one of his best Spurs performances had come in a 2-0 victory over the same club at White Hart Lane, a rare bright point at the beginning of his career with the club.Now, he was really getting his mojo back. The match ended in a 1-0 defeat but Sissoko was the man hurting City throughout, driving at Fernandinho, winning aerial battles and making interceptions as he protected Kieran Trippier from the onslaught of Raheem Sterling.He never gave up and told talkSPORT he always felt he could be a success with the club.Since I came [to Tottenham] everything hasnt been easy for me, for different reasons I dont want to speak about it but the most important thing for me was to keep focused, stay strong in my head, and keep working,” he said.Getty Images9I knew I had the quality to be successful here, I had to keep working and never give up and I would have the chance to be a success.Now, since the beginning of the season, Ive been playing a lot of games and Im happy with what Im doing but I need to carry on and try to improve even more and then try to become a better player and try to help the team to go higher up the table and go far in the Champions League.His form continued but some supporters regarded this as a purple patch rather than the norm. The next big test proved them wrong.In late November, Sissoko was Man of the Match at Wembley as Tottenham beat Chelsea 3-1. Not only did he drive his team onto the front foot, he delivered a superb showing defensively as Spurs outclassed Maurizio Sarri’s side, who had not lost a Premier League game up until that point.His technique was returning, his confidence growing, and his positional sense improving.Getty Images9With injuries besetting Pochettino’s side throughout the campaign, it was Sissoko’s midfield partnership with Harry Winks over the festive period which held the team together, complementing each other perfectly.He, like many others, grew tired but he battled on, even after a muscular problem against Manchester United put him out for a few games.A return was swift, though, and his perfect pass to Harry Kane in Dortmund put Spurs into the Champions League quarter-finals. Even when the club’s form dipped, it wasn’t Sissoko’s fault, he gave it his all.So much so, he injured himself in a tussle against Manchester City as their dream of making it to Madrid hung in the balance at the Etihad Stadium.He left the field with 49 minutes left but thanks to Fernando Llorente’s hip, Tottenham made it through. His absence was felt with Victor Wanyama only able to do so much in his stead.At the final whistle, in the changing room, his team-mates sung his name. Their support for him has been unwavering.Ben Davies confirmed to talkSPORT just how much he’s loved by the players for his work ethic.I think hes been playing very well for us, the Welsh left-back said.Its not just the work he does attacking for us thats the freedom the boys get here.Its the effort he [gives] for us defensively, taking the ball from back to front. Its the power hes got when he gets going its massive for us and it can really take us from defence to attack pretty quickly.Getty Images9[His return to form] shows a lot of character, the Welshman added.I think quite a lot of people had written him off at Spurs but I think as a squad we completely had faith in him and now hes getting the credit and plaudits he deserves.Were delighted for him.On April 30, 2019, one year on from the laughter of Wembley, the brand new, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was full to the brim of supporters praying for Sissoko’s involvement against Ajax in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final tie.He didn’t make the XI but sat ready on the bench. He was soon needed.Getty Images9Pochettino had opted to play with a back-three to counter the Dutch side but Wanyama was swarmed and unable to cope as Alli and Christian Eriksen pushed forward.Red and white shirts swivelled, spun, and danced around the Lilywhites for the opening 25 minutes and they were unlucky to be just one goal to the good.Jan Vertonghen was forced from the field with a head injury and on came Sissoko to the roar of the crowd. His return saw Spurs slip into a back four, giving the extra midfielder required to build some much needed momentum.9He did just that and kept Tottenham in the game as it finished 1-0. He was vital in the second leg too.A good display was capped when his chipped ball forward found Fernando Llorente in the fifth minute of added time. Dele Alli slipped the knock-on into the penalty area and Lucas Moura shot himself, and Spurs, into the history books.Just this week he received an accolade for his stunning season, the inaugural Tottenham Legends’ Player of the Year, presented to him by Graham Roberts, the last club captain to lift a European trophy, the UEFA Cup back in 1984.Not many career’s experience such a turnaround in 12 months but now Sissoko can top it all off in the Champions League final in Madrid. One obstacle is left as he looks to shed the demons of his World Cup heartache and you wouldn’t put it past him fighting for it harder than any other on Saturday night.9Even if his battle ends in defeat to Liverpool, he can be proud of his campaign and know he’ll be sung about for years to come as the man who proved everyone wrong.You can listen to live commentary of the Champions League final from 8pm on talkSPORT, plus build-up throughout the day from Madrid.

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IT was an absolute ripper of a Deadline Day, with an incredible 109 deals down to the wire. With the UK transfer window officially closed, here is every single done deal from a dramatic transfer day!

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It's staying up!': Manchester City star Bernardo Silva reveals he still has his Christmas tree up in May! against Chelsea earlier in the season. On Saturday the treble was completed when City
It's staying up! - Bernardo Silva shows off good-luck

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Mesut Ozil has taken a swipe at Jesse Lingard following Arsenal's Premier League victory over Manchester United on Sunday. The Gunners leapfrogged United into fourth place with their 2-0 victory thanks to goals from Granit Xhaka and Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang.
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'DANCEFLOOR HUH?' Lingard may not have been playing but his last trip to the Emirates Stadium touched one or two nerves Mesut Ozil has taken a swipe at Jesse Lingard following Arsenal's Premier League victory over Manchester United on Sunday.
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Arsenal to rival Tottenham for Norwich and England starlet Max Aarons amedpost 0 December 30, 2018 11:02 am ARSENAL are set to go head-to-head with Tottenham in the battle to sign Norwich starlet Maz Aarons.
Arsenal to rival Tottenham for Norwich and England starlet

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer enjoyed a dream start to life at the helm as Manchester United wound back the clock at Cardiff and scored five goals in a Premier League match for the first time since Sir

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West Ham have said they will hand out a lifetime ban to the supporter who threw at plastic cup at Troy Deeney. The Watford striker netted from the penalty spot to open the scoring at the London Stadium in an eventual 2-0 win for the Hornets.
West Ham to hand fan who threw cup at Troy Deeney lifetime ban

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/Tony Cascarino has set the record straight after Dean Saunders ' bold claim that former club Aston Villa are ' bigger than Chelsea'. Cascarino, who played for both clubs, agrees the West Midlands side have a rich history but in reality they are now 'miles behind' the London giants.
David Luiz slammed on talkSPORT: Vinnie Jones says Chelsea

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SCHALKE have signed Everton starlet Jonjoe Kenny on loan - and they announced his arrival in epic fashion. The England Under-21 full-back is joining the Bundesliga club on a season-long loan from the Toffees.
Schalke announce Jonjoe Kenny signing from Everton with

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Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al-Mubarak hits back at claims by LaLiga president that Citizens are damaging European football. the club's spending and accused LaLiga president Javier
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al-Mubarak hits back at

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The rankings are based on 34 Premier League matchday stats and we used the season accumulative chart to select the top-performing XI so far. only conceding 18 goals in his 31 top-flight games
Premier League form guide - SoccerSTATS.com

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Man Utd transfer target Hirving Lozano hints at summer move - but there could be a problem MANCHESTER UNITED transfer target Hirving Lozano hinted he is ready to leave PSV in the summer, claiming
Man Utd news: How transfer target's dream move to club could

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Massimiliano Allegri next managerial job odds: Chelsea

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On 13 May 2019, Hughton was sacked by Brighton following a poor run of three wins in 23 games in the Premier League, leaving the club 17th in the table and only two points clear of relegation at the end of the 2018-19 season. Managerial style
Chris Hughton sacked: Brighton sack manager one day after end

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