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EPL 15/16 Matchday 6: Southampton 2-3 Manchester United
This five goal thriller was a great advertisement for the EPL, with a few memorable displays and one memorable goal, from Juan Mata after 45 (count ‘em! 45!) passes. It was United’s third, the game’s fourth, and the one that has, perhaps, finally answered some of the questions about the Van Gaal approach and how…
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EPL 15/16 Matchday 6: Stoke 2-2 Leicester
Leicester are the one team in the EPL who are still undefeated, and this game was a lesson in why that’s the case. This is a well organised side with a manager who wants to play the Beautiful Game in an attacking manner, and who isn’t afraid to change things around. For the second game…
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EPL 15/16 Matchday 6: Swansea 0-0 Everton
A Bore Draw this one wasn’t, although that’s what people looking back on the score line will remember about it in years to come. In fact, these two teams contested a hard fought and exciting match, one where there were good chances from both side and a lot of impressive displays. Ross Barkley continues to…
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EPL 15/16 Matchday 6: Chelsea 2-0 Arsenal
The weekend’s games opened with a bang, with an amazing match between Chelsea and Arsenal. For Jose’s fan club it was a day to remember. For Arsene’s, it was yet another dismal one to forget, and yet it all might have been so different. Chelsea, let’s not forget, are the side who’ve made the dismal…
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Xherdan Shaqiri set for Stoke in £12m deal
Embed from Getty Images Xherdan Shaqiri looks set to join Stoke as Inter Milan agree £12million fee for the tricky winger. The Swiss International has been linked with several premier league clubs, including Everton, who have been making inquiries with Milan about a potential move to Merseyside over the past few days. Stoke, however, have…
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Argentina 6-1 Paraguay: La Albiceleste victory secures place in final
Embed from Getty Images Argentina breezed past Paraguay to book their place in the final of Copa America 2015. Paraguay had the first chance of the game as a long ball to Nelson Haedo Valdez was headed down to Roque Santa Cruz, but the former Malaga man shot wide with his volley. Argentina’s opening effort…
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Wenger receives call from Lyon offering £21m striker
Embed from Getty Images Lyon forward Alexandre Lacazette has been offered to Arsenal for £21m, according to reports in France. Confusion is raining at French football club Lyon after it was reported that striker Lacazette was offered to Arsenal late on Monday evening. Club president Jean-Michel Aulas has been strong his desire to keep hold of…
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Man United to follow Ramos bid with move for Everton full-back
Embed from Getty Images Manchester United will follow up their recent bid for Sergio Ramos with a move for Everton defender Seamus Coleman, Football Express News understands. An improved second bid from United has been submitted to Madrid in the past 24 hours, prompting the Spanish international to inform the La Liga side of his…
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AC Milan make moves to sign former Man United targets
Embed from Getty Images AC Milan are interested in signing former Manchester United targets Mats Hummels or Diego Godin this summer, according to Corriere dello Sport. Man United’s play for Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos is seemingly allowing other European clubs to make a move for both Hummels and Godin. Both centre backs have been linked…
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Man United buoyed as Real Madrid bid for Ramos replacement
Embed from Getty Images Real Madrid are lining up a move for Valencia defender Shkodran Mustafi as they consider potential replacements for Sergio Ramos. The World Cup winning centre-back has been a pinnacle figure at the Santiago Bernabeu in recent seasons, playing well under boss Jose Mourinho and Carlo Ancelotti. Benitez’s arrival at Madrid has…
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