Tag: Sky Sports News
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United defender Shaw surprised by workload
Manchester United defender Luke Shaw has revealed that he made a mistake by expecting life at Old Trafford to be the same as his time at previous club Southampton. The England international, who played for 45 minutes in last night’s 0-0 draw with Inter Milan, has been ordered by boss Louis van Gaal to train…
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Liverpool star: We cannot replace Suarez
Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling has admitted there is no way the Reds can find a player who is good enough to replace talisman Luis Suarez. Last season’s leading goalscorer has left Merseyside to join La Liga heavyweights Barcelona, leaving behind him a massive void in Brendan Rodgers’ side. The Reds have been active in the…
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Sunderland boss speaks out on Liverpool deal
Sunderland head coach Gus Poyet is still confident of landing Liverpool striker Fabio Borini despite seeing the Italian jet out with the rest of the Reds squad to the USA for a pre-season tour. The Black Cats hope to secure his services in a £14million raid and are waiting for answers from both the Merseyside…
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United: Van Gaal did NOT want Yaya Toure
A Manchester United source has told Football Express News new boss Louis van Gaal did not attempt to lure Yaya Toure from the blue side of the city, contrary to widespread media reports. Numerous publications in the UK and overseas ran with the story that the Red Devils gave the Ivory Coast international the opportunity…
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City legend reveals relief as Toure decides to stay
Former Manchester City chairman and player Francis Lee has admitted he is relieved to have seen his old club’s midfield linchpin Yaya Toure pledge to stay at the Etihad Stadium. The Ivory Coast international looked to be on his way out of the Premier League champions earlier on in the summer when he and his…
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Ex-United coach tips van Gaal to make enemies
Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen has warned that some Red Devils players could have a problem with new boss Louis van Gaal’s abrasive style. The Dutchman arrived in the North-West today to officially begin his duties after completing his World Cup assignment with the Netherlands. His no-nonsense man-management methods have split opinion among many…
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Arsenal star: Debuchy will be a big hit for us
Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey has tipped Newcastle United defender Mathieu Debuchy to thrive at the Emirates Stadium if his proposed move goes through. The right-back is thought to be on the brink of joining the Gunners as a replacement for Bacary Sagna, who left the club at the end of the season on a free…
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Liverpool legend: Suarez bite was last straw for Reds
Former Liverpool coach Phil Thompson thinks striker Luis Suarez’s four-month Fifa ban from all competitions was one scandal too many in the eyes of the Reds, who are selling the forward. The 27-year-old received the suspension after biting Italy centre-half Giorgio Chiellini whilst on World Cup duty with Uruguay last month and his appeal against…
