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Ozil fitness heartens Wenger ahead of Burnley clash

London, United Kingdom | AFP | Arsene Wenger believes Mesut Ozil’s recent resurgence is down to the Arsenal playmaker’s improved fitness levels. Ozil was outstanding in last weekend’s north London derby victory over Tottenham Hotspur and will again play a key role as Wenger’s side attempt to build on that …

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Guardiola backs City to avoid winter blues

Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | Pep Guardiola is confident Manchester City are better equipped to cope with the gruelling winter schedule this season than they were 12 months ago. The Premier League leaders face a hectic December in which they must play nine games in the Premier League, League …

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Spurs title chances fading, admits Pochettino

London, United Kingdom | AFP | Mauricio Pochettino admits Tottenham Hotspur’s chances of making a realistic challenge for the Premier League title are fading as once again they struggled to break down a defence-minded team at Wembley. Prior to Saturday’s 1-1 draw with managerless West Bromwich Albion, Pochettino’s men had …

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Klopp looks on bright side after Chelsea draw

Liverpool, United Kingdom | AFP | Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said he would take the positives from his side’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea despite the disappointment of conceding a freak 85th-minute equaliser. Mohamed Salah’s goal against his former club looked set to restore Liverpool to winning ways after their calamitous …

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Willian denies Liverpool morale-boosting win

Liverpool, United Kingdom | AFP | A fluke 85th-minute goal by substitute Willian denied Liverpool a morale-boosting Premier League victory as Chelsea rescued a 1-1 draw at a chilly Anfield on Saturday. Looking to bounce back from the trauma of letting a 3-0 lead slip in their 3-3 draw at …

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United close gap on City, Spurs held

London, United Kingdom | AFP | Manchester United closed the gap on Premier League leaders Manchester City to five points with a 1-0 win over Brighton, while Tottenham’s title hopes suffered another blow in a 1-1 draw against West Bromwich Albion on Saturday. Jose Mourinho’s United bounced back from their …

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Chelsea ‘old boy’ Salah concerns Conte

London, United Kingdom | AFP | Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is wary of former Blues forward Mohamed Salah as he insisted a heavy travel schedule could be no excuse for a sub-standard performance against Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday. The Egyptian has made a big splash since returning to the …

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Mourinho has harsh words for Mkhitaryan

Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | Jose Mourinho has offered a scathing analysis of Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s drop in form as the Manchester United manager explained why the midfielder has been exiled from his squad recently. The Armenian is expected to be recalled to the matchday squad for Saturday’s Premier League …

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Guardiola wants no more Manchester misery in Huddersfield

Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | Pep Guardiola insists Manchester City will avoid the complacency that cost Manchester United dear when he takes his Premier League leaders to visit David Wagner’s Huddersfield Town on Sunday. City head to the John Smith’s Stadium looking to avoid the same fate that befell …

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Guardiola targets Champions League milestone

Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | Pep Guardiola set Manchester City the target of becoming the first English club to win all six of their Champions League group matches after they secured top spot in Group F. Raheem Sterling struck in the 88th minute to give City a 1-0 win …

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