Liverpool Announce The Signing of Virgil Van Dijk

Liverpool have finally won the race to sign Southampton centre-back Virgil van Dijk after agreeing a world record £75 million fee for a defender. Liverpool have broken the world record for a defender by ousting Manchester City to wrap up the signing of Virgil van Dijk from Southampton in a £75 million. The centre-back, who has remained Jurgen Klopp’s priority target since...

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Reds Mount More Woes On Swansea

Liverpool moved back into the top four as they ran riot against bottom rock table Swansea with a 5-0 victory at Anfield on Boxing Day. Match Summary Jurgen Klopp's side were in front as early as the sixth minute with a quality strike from Philippe Coutinho, although they failed to capitalise further on their first-half dominance. The second half was a different matter,...

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Baggies' Winless Run Continues

West Brom boss Alan Pardew is still searching for his first win after the Boxing Day clash with Everton finished goalless at the Hawthorns.West Brom 0 Everton 0Rondon misses early chance for AlbionDawson off target with two headersPickford denies Brunt before HTFoster keeps out Niasse at the death Match Summary The Baggies had chances to end their alarming winless run...

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Hornets Hard Fought Against Foxes to End Winless Run

Watford came from behind to end a seven-game winless run and beat Leicester City 2-1 in their English Premier League clash at Vicarage Road on Boxing. Match summary Two late first-half goals from Riyadh Mahrez and former Leicester defender Molla Wague set up a tense second-half fixture. However, it was a Kasper Schmeichel own-goal in the 65th minute that settled the game...

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Drama at The Death in Six-goal Thriller

Bournemouth and West Ham shares the spoil in a fascinating six-goal thriller at the Vitality Stadium on Boxing Day. Match summary Bournemouth were delighted to record a point against West Ham as Callum Wilson scored in the 93rd minute after a trilling encounter with six-goals, penalty appeals and end-to-end action throughout. Full report Bournemouth were quickest out...

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Sobhi Denies Terriers Full Points To Share The Spoils

Huddersfield were unable to hold onto their early lead at the John Smith's Stadium as Stoke battled back for a 1-1 draw on Boxing day. Ince nets his first goal of season and Sobhi equalises on the hour mark, Potters concede 40th goal in 2017/18 Match Summary The Terriers failed to capitalise on their early advantage from Tom Ince's 10th-minute goal as Ramadan Sobhi...

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Lingard Double Saves Woeful United

Super Sub Jesse Lingard rescue woeful Manchester United with a brace as they came from behind to draw 2-2 with Burnley at Old Trafford on Boxing Day. Barnes gives visitors early lead and Defour free-kick makes it 2. Lingard backheel reduce the deficit and scores late equaliser Match Summary Jose Mourinho's side found themselves trailing 2-0 at the interval after Ashley...

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Aubameyang Tempting Atletico

28-year-old Dortmond striker Aubameyang has made his intentions clear in the past about wanting to further his career elsewhere as he continues his incredible goalscoring form for the Bundesliga club. Atletico's transfer ban has officially come to an end and they are currently in the market for an attacker to partner Diego Costa with Antoine Griezmann expected to leave...

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I'm Not Bothered With Man City Approach

Ajax midfielder Frenkie de Jong says he is not ready for the demands required to make a sensational switch to Manchester City. The 20-year-old has been linked with a move to the Premier League leaders after some eye-catching displays in the Dutch top flight. Despite only making his first-team breakthrough at the Amsterdam Arena this season, the Netherlands youth international...

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Harry Kane Trebble Destroy Saints

Harry Kane scored a second consecutive hat-trick to leap-frog a long-standing Premier League record set by Alan Shearer as Tottenham show no mercy by destroying Southampton 5-2 at Wembley on Boxing Day. Kane bagged another hat-trick, Alli and Son also on target for Spurs while Boufal and Tadic reduce deficit as a consolation. Kane breaks Shearer record Match Summary Kane...

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At 80 I Will Still Be Happy To Play

39-year-old Gianluigi Buffon has been at the Bianconeri since 2001 and has made 638 appearances for the club across all competitions, keeping 300 clean sheets. Buffon's current contract at the Serie A champions is due to expire at the end of the season, which has prompted questions from the media regarding his potential retirement. "I just don't know how to answer these...

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Still On The Matching Runs

Heynckes took over from Carlo Ancelotti at Die Roten in October and has since led them to 15 wins in 16 games across all competitions, lifting them to top spot in the Bundesliga. In his previous spell at Bayern Heynckes won the treble, claiming the 2013 UEFA Champions League title, Bundesliga title, and DFB-Pokal. "We've rarely been able to celebrate Christmas in as relaxed...

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At My Age You Always Consider Retirement

33-year-old Andre Iniesta has ended speculation over his future at the Catalans in November as he penned a new contract with the club, and is expected to see out his career at Barca. However, the Spaniard is aware that he has entered the twilight of his career and could hang up his boots in the near future.  “It's not that I considered leaving Barcelona," he told...

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Fatigue Not a Problem For Citizens

The Citizens thrashed Bournemouth 4-0 on Saturday to extend their lead at the top of the standings to 13 points, and will face Newcastle United, Crystal Palace, and Watford between December 27 and January 2. However, Guardiola believes he has the players to maintain City's high level of performance even when he makes wholesale changes to his starting XI. "Fatigue, I don't...

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Harry Kane On Verge To Break Shearer's Record

Tottenham striker Harry Kane can beat Alan Shearer’s record for most Premier League goals in a calendar year in their Boxing Day clash against Southampton. Kane’s hat trick against Burnley last weekend took him level with Shearer on 36 goals for 2017, which can be broken against the Saints at Wembley. "I'm the striker, so a lot of the time I get the praise and get spoken...

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Conte Hails Chelsea Character And Effort

The Blues played out a 0-0 draw with the Toffees at Goodison Park on Saturday, seeing them fall 16 points behind Premier League leaders Manchester City. "When you see a team use this big effort, and we must be disappointed for the result because we drew a game when usually you win this type of game, but I am not worried because the players played very well. It was a good...

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Swansea To Be Tested By Reds

The Swans remain rock-bottom of the Premier League standings while the Reds are unbeaten in their last 10 league matches, with 41 goals scored compared to Swansea’s 11. "They are a team that are in a rich vein of form," Britton said. "You look at their front players and the amount of goals they score, it is right up there with the best forward...

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Spurs Can't Fight On Two Fronts

Spurs beat Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund to top spot in their group, but are fifth in the league standings ahead of their Boxing Day clash with the Saints at Wembley. "The main problem is that they are competing in the Champions League," said Pellegrino. "You have to spend a lot of energy, a lot of strength in this competition. "When you are playing in European competition,...

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Spurs Can't Fight On Two Fronts

Spurs beat Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund to top spot in their group, but are fifth in the league standings ahead of their Boxing Day clash with the Saints at Wembley. "The main problem is that they are competing in the Champions League," said Pellegrino. "You have to spend a lot of energy, a lot of strength in this competition. "When you are playing in European competition,...

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Dyche Can Lead Burnley to Europe - Jose Maurinho

Jose Maurinho at it again with a mind game on Dyche,zali Burnley Manager, The clarets are seventh on the log behind Arsenal and Tottenham despite losing 3-0 to the latter last weekend, but Mourinho lauded their no-nonsense approach. "If survival was the objective, I think the objective is in the pocket, it's totally under control," Mourinho told Sky Sports News. "If the...

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Top Four Our Realistic Target

Jurgen Klopp has said that Liverpool must improve if they are to finish in the top four qualify for the next season’s Champions League. The German all but admitted Liverpool's title challenge is over as they currently trail top of the table Manchester City by 20 points. But he said that there was still plenty for Liverpool to fight for and that there was no room for complacency. Speaking...

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Trapp Wants January Exit

Trapp, the Germany international was a first-team regular in his first two seasons at Parc des Princes following his arrival from Eintracht Frankfurt in 2015. But the emergence of PSG youth product Alphonse Areola this term has seen Trapp manage just three appearances in all competitions, leading to speculation that he could be on the move next month. The 24-year-old...

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James Rodriguez Happy At Bayern

After struggling to establish himself with Spanish giant Real Madrid, 26-year-old James Rodriguez made the temporary switch to the Allianz Arena as Bayern's marquee signing. However, since the return of manager Jupp Heynckes as a replacement for the sacked Carlo Ancelotti, James become a key component in attack for the Bavarian giants. "I'm very pleased with my first...

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Pastore Denies PSG Exit Rumour

Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan are vying for PSG Pastore, the Argentina international has been subject to transfers in top european clubs as the January transfer window looms. And due to the fierce competition for an attacking role in Unai Emery's side, French media claimed Pastore was keen on leaving Parc des Princes. But the 28-year-old told Mundo Deportivo: "It's...

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Eden Hazard In Advanced Negotiations' With Real Madrid

Eden Hazard is in advanced negotiations with Los Blancos and the move could materialize for the La Liga giants following the 2018 World Cup. Reports from Spain claims that the Blues' star man is No 1 target for Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane this summer which could pave way for Marco Asensio's exit. Diario Gol write that Asensio has issued the club an ultimatum, informing...

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Messi Is World Best But Ronaldo Deserved Ballon d'Or

Rivaldo picks Lionel Messi as the world's best. The Brazilian International has had his say ahead of El Clasico this weekend in one of the biggest rivalries in world football. Former Barcelona midfielder Rivaldo believes Lionel Messi is the best player in the world but has praised Real Madrid hitman Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of this weekend's El Clasico clash. The two powers...

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Basics Has Really Worked For Us - Wayne Rooney

Rooney scored from the spot after missing an earlier penalty to seal a 3-1 victory at Goodison Park on Monday night. Leroy Fer opened the scoring for the Swans before Dominic Calvert-Lewin slotted in the rebound from Rooney’s missed spot kick. Gylfi Sigurdsson and Rooney then netted as Everton sealed a fourth win in five league games since Sam Allardyce took over from...

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Toffees Improving In Every Game - Sigurdsson

Leroy Fer had put the Swans ahead at Goodison Park after 35 minutes, and after Wayne Rooney's penalty, on the stroke of half-time, was well saved by Lukasz Fabianski, Dominic Calvert-Lewin followed up for the equaliser. Sigurdsson then gave the Toffees the lead on 64 minutes with a sensational strike, before Rooney stepped up and netted a 73rd minute penalty to ultimately...

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We Will Keep Pushing Till The End - Clement

Swansea were beaten 3-1 away at Goodison Park despite taking the lead through Leroy Fer in the 35th minute. Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Gylfi Sigurdsson, and Wayne Rooney all found the back of the visitors' net to keep Swansea at the bottom of the standings. City have won only once in their last 10 games, against West Brom at home, and lost eight. During the poor run they...

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Hegazi Signs For West Brom

The 26-year-old Egyptian international Hegazi signs for WBA. The centre-back has been rewarded for his assured displays during a difficult season for the club with a contract until 2022. A former Ismaily and Fiorentina player, who also spent time on loan with Perugia, Hegazi joined the Albion at the beginning of the season on a year-long loan deal from Egyptian Premier...

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January Arrivals Unlikely - Emery

The Ligue 1 leaders currently hold a nine-point gap over second-placed AS Monaco after 18 rounds and impressed during their Champions League group stage matches - edging Bayern Munich to top-spot in Group B. After scoring 25 goals in the six group games, PSG have been tipped as favorites for the elite club competition due to their attacking force of Kylian Mbappe, Edinson...

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Sam Allardyce Hails Genius Sigurdsson

Sam Alladyce has hailed Sigurdsson. After Leroy Fer had put the visitors to Goodison Park ahead with 35 minutes played, Dominic Calvert-Lewin reacted quickest to a saved Wayne Rooney penalty on the stroke of half-time for a timely equaliser. Sigurdsson then fired the Toffees into the lead with a excellent effort on 64 minutes before Rooney made sure from the spot at the...

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Messi Eyes Three Points Over Real Madrid

Argentina attacker Lionel Messi received the Pichchi and Di Stefano awards at a gala in Barcelona on Monday night, but was already looking ahead to the league clash with Los Merengues at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday. Barca have already opened up an 11-point lead over Real Madrid in the race for the Spanish Primera Division title, but Messi wants to make it 14 points...

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Mikel Obi Dismisses Everton Reports

Super Eagles midfielder John Mikel Obi who is widely regarded as one of the best  Nigerian players of his generation, has been playing in China for Tianjin TEDA since January after leaving the Blues. Everton have been linked with the Super Eagles captain, who has since dismissed the claims, saying he is happy in China. Mikel told Tianjin TV: "I don't know from where...

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Defeat Can't Move Us - Mauro Icardi

Inter Milan captain Mauro Icardi believes his side will bounce back and maintain their title challenge after suffering a first Serie A defeat to Udinese on Saturday. Kevin Lasagna opened the scoring in the 14th minute before Icardi leveled the scoring a minute later as the two sides went into the break with the score at 1-1. But a Rodrigo de Paul penalty after the hour-mark...

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Rooney's Comment Confirms Giroud's Move

Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud could be on his way to join Everton in January in order to increase his chances of making the France squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Giroud was said to be close to securing a move to the Toffees in the off-season as a direct replacement for Romelu Lukaku but rejected the transfer at the last minute. Ronald Koeman suggested that the...

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Chelsea v Bournemouth Will Be Interesting

Chelsea v Bournemouth can be decisive. The hosts have enjoyed an excellent run of form in recent weeks. They have won seven out of their last 10 games in all competitions, losing only once. The Blues went down 1-0 to West Ham United in the Premier League before beating Huddersfield Town 3-1 and Southampton 1-0. In their last Carabao Cup clash, Antonio Conte's men beat...

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Borussia Monchengladbach Looking Good - Bonhof

Borussia Monchegladbach are sixth in the Bundesliga standings at the halfway mark, level on points with third-placed Borussia Dortmund and only a further two points adrift of second-placed FC Schalke. Bonhof has been impressed by what he has seen from the Borussians thus far, especially considering their injury troubles, and believes they are on track to meet their campaign...

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I Can Manage Any Team In The World

The Irons have been on the up in recent weeks, putting an eight-game winless run in the Premier League behind them to go three matches unbeaten, of which they won two. Moyes's side shocked defending champions Chelsea 1-0 before a goalless draw with Arsenal and a 3-0 thrashing of Stoke on Saturday. The results have seen them jump out of the relegation zone and up to 15th...

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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain Has Massive Potential - Klopp

Alex Oxlade Chamberlain has got what it takes to push the reds through to the top. The England international signed for the Reds from Arsenal on transfer deadline day and has started to find more regular games after a slow start. Chambo has made 18 appearances for Klopp's side so far this season, contributing one goal and making two assists. The German coach believes...

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Florian Kohfeldt Continues at Bremen helm

35-year-old Florian Kohfeldt becomes the sixth head coach in the german bundesliga below age 40 and has since impressed in his seven games since taking over from Alexander Nouri, who was sacked in October. Initially appointed on an interim basis, Bremen have won three out of seven fixtures, which includes crucial victories over Hannover and Borussia Dortmund. While they...

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I'm Unaware Of David Luiz Exit

David Luiz has slipped down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge after a disagreement with Conte in October following a 3-0 defeat to Roma in the UEFA Champions League. With Luiz having made just one appearance since the incident, he has been linked with a surprise move to London rivals Arsenal during the January transfer window. Despite being unavailable for the visit...

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Lanzini To Miss EFL Emirates Meeting And Newcastle

The Football Association retrospectively charged the Lanzini on Monday for deceiving a match official during the Irons' 3-0 win at Stoke this past weekend. Referee Graham Scott pointed to the spot in the 18th minute when Lanzini went to ground under a challenge from Potters defender Eric Pieters, with Mark Noble converting the resulting penalty to give David Moyes' side...

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Troy Deeney Fails On Red-card Appeal

Watford 29-year-old striker Troy Deeney was sent off in the 33rd minute at Vicarage Road on Saturday for a late challenge on Terriers forward Collin Quaner from behind. David Wagner's side were 2-0 up at the time of the dismissal and they went on to record a 4-1 sounding victory though both teams finished the game with 10 men after Jonathan Hogg received his marching...

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Nobody Bored in Atalanta-Lazio Draw - Inzaghi

Lazio boss Simone Inzaghi lauded the spectacle as his side drew 3-3 with Atalanta in Sunday’s Serie A clash at Stadio Atleti Azzurri d'Italia. Mattia Caldara and Josip Ilicic scored for the hosts while Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Luis Alberto earned a points for the Romans. "It was a good response in a very difficult situation. I knew we could suffer here, but we recovered...

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