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http://gty.im/450219800 Former Bolton Wanderers midfielder Fabrice Muamba has admitted that Bafetimbi Gomis’s collapse at White Hart Lane on Wednesday evening has made his reflect on his incident. The Englishman suffered a cardiac arrest during a 2012 FA Cup quarter-final with Spurs, falling to the ground in a similar style to that of Swansea City striker Gomis. Muamba’s heart stopped for 78 minutes before he was revived by medics, although he was forced to retire from the game. And, following Gomis’s collapse, which has since been revealed as a vasovagal attack, Muamba has said that he is now having bad memories…

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http://gty.im/465227002 Jordan Henderson has told his team-mates to keep their current momentum going and secure a Champions League place. The Reds have started 2015 in superb form, having not lost a single Premier League game in 12 games. Henderson, who has played a key part in the Reds current form, has scored in their last two wins and he has asked his players to keep their current confidence alive as the season hits its important stage. “We’re really solid as a team together and with the players we’ve got, like Philippe [Coutinho], Raheem [Sterling], [Daniel] Sturridge, Adam Lallana and players…

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http://gty.im/465237182 Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has strongly denied claims that he and Ryan Giggs fell out. Reports have surfaced since the 1-0 midweek win over Newcastle United, claiming that the pair did not see eye to eye over a number of issues at Old Trafford. Giggs’s muted celebrations were all to clear to see following Ashley Young’s goal at St James Park, prompting more speculation, but the Dutch boss has played down such reports. “We have a very bad relationship,” he joked when asked about suggestions of a coming together. “I’m very irritated because of this question because…

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http://gty.im/465283236 Chelsea loanee Mohamed Salah was the man of the moment for Fiorentina as his double saw them beat Juventus in Turin and end the home side’s unbeaten run of 47 games. Juventus last lost at home 22 months back and have since held on to a successive 47 games without defeat at the Juventus stadium. However, Salah, who has been in sublime form since arriving at the Florence side, had other ideas on Thursday night, scoring a superb brace to give his side a first-leg advantage against the Serie A leaders in the Coppa Italia. Salah’s efforts were met…

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http://gty.im/465280106 Fiorentina loan star Mohamed Salah was praised heavily on Twitter on Thursday evening after scoring a double against Juventus. The midfielder has been in superb form after arriving in Florence as part of Juan Cuadrado’s move to Stamford Bridge and had scored four goals in six games heading into Thursday evening’s game. A double against the Serie A leaders in the first leg of their Coppa Italia tie in Turin saw the Chelsea man praised heavily on Twitter by a number of his current and former team-mates at Stamford Bridge. He’s on fire @22mosalah #secondgoal — Didier Drogba (@didierdrogba)…

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http://gty.im/465269860 Lukas Podolski could return to Arsenal when his loan spell at Inter Milan comes to an end in June, according to the player’s agent. The Germany international has yet to score since moving to Serie A in January, and whilst their is no deal for him to make a permanent move to the Italian club, Inter officials have made Arsenal aware that they have NO interest in signing him. “Anything could happen,” Podolski’s representative Ali Pektas told Fanatik. “Last summer he could have moved to Galatasaray, but it never materialised. Every summer Lukas and I go on holiday to…

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http://gty.im/465259102 Newcastle United striker Papiss Cisse has been banned for seven matches after accepting his Football Association charge of spitting at Manchester United’s Jonny Evans. The incident occurred just before the half time interval during the Premier League clash, with both players initially involved after Evans had tackled the Senegalese striker. Cisse then appeared to kick out at the United defender, sparking a reaction which saw Evans spit in his direction. The Newcastle goalscorer then spits back, with the referee getting involved soon after to award a free-kick to the home side. Newcastle managing director Lee Charnley is quoted by…

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http://gty.im/465258844 Manchester United defender Jonny Evans and Newcastle United striker Papiss Cisse were involved in a controversial clash at St James Park this evening, when both players appeared to spit at each other. The incident occurred just before the half time interval during the Premier League clash, with both players initially involved after Evans had tackled the Senegalese striker. Cisse then appeared to kick out at the United defender, sparking a reaction which saw Evans spit in his direction. The Newcastle goalscorer then spits back, with the referee getting involved soon after to award a free-kick to the home side.…

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http://gty.im/465261438 Manchester United defender Jonny Evans and Newcastle United striker Papiss Cisse were involved in a controversial clash at St James Park this evening, when both players appeared to spit at each other. The incident occurred just before the half time interval during the Premier League clash, with both players initially involved after Evans had tackled the Senegalese striker. Cisse then appeared to kick out at the United defender, sparking a reaction which saw Evans spit in his direction. The Newcastle goalscorer then spits back, with the referee getting involved soon after to award a free-kick to the home side.…

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http://gty.im/465227700 Luis Suarez will make a return to Anfield later this month as he plays in a unique charity match. The match which is to take place later this month, will feature Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher as captains and has been organised by the Liverpool Football Club Foundation. Players who have been confirmed for the fixture on March 29th are Suarez, Fernando Torres, Pepe Reina, Dirk Kuyt and Xabi Alonso. Whilst, former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry and Chelsea striker Didier Drogba will also feature. Proceeds raised from the event will help fund Liverpool FC Foundation’s community programmes and will…

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