Monday, April 23, 2018

Bust-ups & barnies: Why Luis Enrique the 'culture shock' Arsenal need

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Bust-ups & barnies: Why Luis Enrique the 'culture shock' Arsenal need
Bust-ups & barnies: Why Luis Enrique the 'culture shock' Arsenal need

COMMENT: Luis Enrique and Arsenal? This is going to be fun. The players may be talking 'culture shock' with a first managerial change in 22 years. But if it is to be Enrique, they ain't seen nothing yet...

Appearances. Reputation. They can deceive. Especially when forged away from the English media. And in the immediate aftermath of Enrique's departure from Barcelona a year ago, potrayals of his management had him closer to Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte than Pep Guardiola and his mooted predecessor, Arsene Wenger.

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Sunday, April 22, 2018

Leicester, West Ham join 6-club Fellaini Bosman scramble

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Leicester, West Ham join 6-club Fellaini Bosman scramble
Leicester, West Ham join 6-club Fellaini Bosman scramble

Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini isn't short of offers as he comes off contract.

The Mirror says Fellaini has SIX clubs chasing his signature.

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Friday, April 20, 2018

TWITTER REACTION: Wenger departure as Arsenal boss lights up social media

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TWITTER REACTION: Wenger departure as Arsenal boss lights up social media
TWITTER REACTION: Wenger departure as Arsenal boss lights up social media

It hasn't taken long for Arsenal fans to voice their opinion on the shocking news that Arsene Wenger will depart the club at the end of the season.

Wenger signed a two-year contract extension at the end of last season and many expected him to see out the agreement, but the Frenchman announced on Friday that will end his 22-year stint in north London.

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Thursday, April 19, 2018

Chelsea's Alonso to miss FA Cup semi-final after being given three-match ban

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Chelsea's Alonso to miss FA Cup semi-final after being given three-match ban
Chelsea's Alonso to miss FA Cup semi-final after being given three-match ban
Chelsea's Marcos Alonso is given a three-match ban for violent conduct after a tackle on Shane Long in Saturday's 3-2 win at Southampton.

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

INSIDER: Barcelona made cheeky offer to Monchi - in front of Robert!

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INSIDER: Barcelona made cheeky offer to Monchi - in front of Robert!
INSIDER: Barcelona made cheeky offer to Monchi - in front of Robert!

Barcelona directors made a cheeky approach to Roma sports director Monchi a fortnight it has been revealed.

Okdiario's chief pundit Eduardo Inda says a high-ranking Barca official "jokingly" asked Monchi about joining them - right in front of football chief Robert Fernandez.

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Tuesday, April 17, 2018

TALKING TACTICS: Naive Mourinho hands Man City title; Giroud emulating Diego Costa; Perez shines for Newcastle;

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TALKING TACTICS: Naive Mourinho hands Man City title; Giroud emulating Diego Costa; Perez shines for Newcastle;
TALKING TACTICS: Naive Mourinho hands Man City title; Giroud emulating Diego Costa; Perez shines for Newcastle;

On Saturday morning this didn't look like a particularly attractive set of Premier League fixtures, and yet Chelsea's comeback victory against Southampton, Arsenal's defeat to Newcastle United, and West Bromwich Albion's 1-0 triumph at Old Trafford provided three of the most exciting results of recent weeks.

Together, they had a telling impact on the 2017/18 season. Manchester City are champions, Newcastle United have improbably beaten the drop, and Southampton are suddenly five points short of 17th.

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