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Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Ancelotti eyeing club job over Italy role

 
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Ancelotti eyeing club job over Italy role
Carlo Ancelotti's focus is on working in club football again, and not taking charge of Italy's national team. Ancelotti, sacked by Bayern Munich in September following a 3-0 Champions League loss to Paris Saint-Germain, is seen as one of the top contenders to replace Gian Piero Ventura as Azzurri boss. Ventura's tenure came to an end after Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1958. But asked about the possibility of taking charge of the national team, Ancelotti told Corriere dello Sport: "My answer is this: the FIGC [Italian Football Federation], with the help of CONI [Italian National Olympic Committee], has to create its new structure. "After that they'll take the decision. I remain with my idea, first you need clarity, then we can talk about it, even if my goal is to coach a club team. "Which one? I still don't know, it's all on the high seas, we'll need to wait a couple of months."

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

'We are working on names' - Benitez still hopeful over January additions

 
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'We are working on names' - Benitez still hopeful over January additions
Rafael Benitez remains "confident" Newcastle United can bring in fresh faces before Wednesday's transfer deadline. The Premier League side have managed to sign Kenedy on loan from Chelsea, with the Brazilian potentially in line to make his debut against Burnley on the same day the window closes. While insisting his main focus is on the league clash at St. James' Park, Spaniard Benitez hopes the club's hard work behind the scenes will be rewarded before the end of January. "We have some time and we have an important game tomorrow, I will not talk about the window. I will concentrate on the game and ensure we will not lose focus on that," he told the media. "We still have time I am confident we can do something. I will not spend too much time speaking about that. "Yes, we are working on names and we have worked for one month, longer than one month. "The last month we have worked on the names we had on the list, we still have some time. It's not how disappointed I am or not, I want to concentrate on this game."   Rafa: “Burnley are a good team. They are organised and they know what to do to get points. We will have to do well and we are confident that we can do it.” #NUFC pic.twitter.com/CFnSymwOJd — Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) January 30, 2018 Kenedy has joined for the remainder of the season after struggling to break into Antonio Conte's first team at Stamford Bridge. However, Benitez believes the 21-year-old can make a difference for Newcastle, who sit 15th in the table, just a point above the relegation zone. "At the beginning of this season we were looking for a player in this position who could play left full back, winger, wing back," the former Real Madrid manager told Newcastle's official website. "[He is] an offensive player and he was a very good option for us. We couldn't do it, but we have done it now. "He's a young player, he needs to play, to understand the way we play, but I think he has the quality and the potential to do well for us."  

Monday, January 29, 2018

Klopp challenges ailing Liverpool stars to show they are world class

 
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Klopp challenges ailing Liverpool stars to show they are world class
Klopp challenges ailing Liverpool stars to show they are world class
Jurgen Klopp believes the drop-off in form from his Liverpool stars since their rousing win over Manchester City undermines their claims to be world-class performers. Liverpool dished out a first Premier League defeat of the season to Pep Guardiola's Premier League leaders in a thrilling and relentless display. But that 4-3 triumph has been followed by a league loss at Swansea City and an FA Cup reverse at home to West Brom – the two bottom sides in England's top flight. Not for the first time in Klopp's reign, Liverpool's capacity to produce high-level performances on a consistent basis has been called into question and the former Borussia Dortmund head coach challenged his men to relocate their best form for Tuesday's trip to Huddersfield Town. "These boys, we know potential-wise are world class. But real world class is to bring it on the pitch again and again and again," he told reporters. "We need to find out whether it's a misjudgement of the City game. I don't think so. But if it was, that needs to be finished. "I don't think so. But if you want, since then our offensive positions didn't defend as well as then, for example. That's the truth." 4 - Liverpool have been eliminated in the fourth round of the FA Cup in all three seasons under Jurgen Klopp. Repetition. pic.twitter.com/3sRKCnncLJ — OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) January 27, 2018 Liverpool's tireless pressing from the front against City won deserved plaudits but familiar defensive frailties were on display during their first-half collapse against West Brom. "You need to defend really in a compact formation. We were not compact. That's the problem," Klopp explained, before confirming he hauled his squad in for a video debrief after the fourth-round humbling. "In the video room, I showed the boys where we could have reacted much better. "If we get back to defending when everybody is responsible, then we'll get back to defending better. "That's why we showed the boys. It wasn't about blaming a player. It was about showing what really happened, because players probably won't look back at a game and think 'oh, that was it'. "They will try to ignore it, and this time I didn't want to give them the opportunity to ignore it." Liverpool lie fourth in the Premier League with 14 games of the season remaining, two points above Tottenham. Mauricio Pochettino's fifth-placed side visit Anfield this weekend.

Sunday, January 28, 2018

Klopp denies Liverpool became complacent after Man City win

 
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Klopp denies Liverpool became complacent after Man City win
Klopp denies Liverpool became complacent after Man City win
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp dismissed suggestions his team became complacent after their win over Manchester City. Klopp's side ended City's unbeaten start to the Premier League season with an exhilarating 4-3 win earlier this month, but have slumped to shock losses to Swansea City and West Brom, the latter seeing them knocked out of the FA Cup, since then. But the German said there were no signs complacency had become an issue for Liverpool, who visit Huddersfield Town in the league on Tuesday. "Nothing in training gave me a sign that the boys misjudged the success or result against Man City, or the performance," Klopp told UK newspapers. "We are really serious people and we took it, I think, in the right way, but then we had two games and we have to show that we can do better." A frustrating night at Anfield. pic.twitter.com/PmtnWhBGtg — Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 27, 2018 Liverpool are still in a top-four fight, sitting two points clear of fifth-placed Tottenham with 14 games left this season. Klopp called on his team to respond to back-to-back losses, saying they were under pressure to bounce back. "There are a lot of games to play, a lot of big challenges waiting for us and we have to be ready," he said. "After each defeat, if you learn from it, then it makes a little bit of sense. If you don't learn from it, then it makes absolutely no sense. "Of course the pressure increases in a situation like this, the pressure we make on ourselves, but that's how it is."

Hermoso's strange hat-trick steers Leganes into Europa League territory

 
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Hermoso's strange hat-trick steers Leganes into Europa League territory
Hermoso's strange hat-trick steers Leganes into Europa League territory

Saturday, January 27, 2018

Zidane: I will always be questioned but I won't change

 
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Zidane: I will always be questioned but I won't change
Zidane: I will always be questioned but I won't change

Friday, January 26, 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo: I’m going nowhere

 
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Cristiano Ronaldo: I’m going nowhere
Cristiano Ronaldo: I’m going nowhere
Cristiano Ronaldo insists he wants to stay at Real Madrid, saying "I love this club".

Thursday, January 25, 2018

Man City belief is spreading with business end of season approaching

 
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Man City belief is spreading with business end of season approaching
Man City belief is spreading with business end of season approaching
Manchester City look formidable on the pitch and the players are opening up more about the team's strengths

Rory McIlroy admits he is ahead of schedule after opening round in Dubai

 
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Rory McIlroy admits he is ahead of schedule after opening round in Dubai
Rory McIlroy admits he is ahead of schedule after opening round in Dubai
A delighted Rory McIlroy admitted he was ahead of schedule on his comeback from injury after carding a brilliant opening round in the Omega Dubai Desert Classic.

Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Jack Rodwell has gone on trial at Chelsea’s unofficial reserve side

 
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Jack Rodwell has gone on trial at Chelsea’s unofficial reserve side

A cursory glance at Vitesse Arnhem’s squad shows no fewer than four Chelsea loanees.

Fankaty Dabo, Matt Miazga, Charlie Colkett and Masoun Mount are the four chosen ones this season.

Last season Nathan, Lewis Baker and Mukhtar Ali all arrived from Chelsea while the campaign before Izzy Brown, Danilo Pantic and Diminic Solanke made the GelreDome their home.

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So when a footballer headed from England to Vitesse you’d have been forgiven for thinking it was another Chelsea loanee.

Not so.

Jack Rodwell has joined Vitesse on trial as Sunderland continue to try and get his £70,000-a-week wages off their budget.

From Wearside to ArnhemGetty - Contributor

Rodwell has made just one start for Sunderland this season with a further appearance coming off the bench.

It’s a far cry from the teenager who was playing for Everton at 16.

Rodwell has three England caps to his name but has struggled for first-team football ever since leaving Everton for Man City in 2012.

Back in the glory daysAFP

Vitesse are currently seventh in the Eredivisie, having finished fifth in the table last season.

Bertrand Traore, Wilfried Bony and Nemanja Matic have all benefited from spells at Vitesse, so maybe it’s exactly what the 26-year-old needs.

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Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Ceres silences Roar

 
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Ceres silences Roar

With another brave and clinical performance on enemy ground, Philippines Football League champion Ceres Negros pulled off one of the biggest upsets in AFC Champions League history, while boosting the country’s football reputation anew.

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Monday, January 22, 2018

Sanchez takes aim at ex-Arsenal players 'with no knowledge' as he waves goodbye

 
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Sanchez takes aim at ex-Arsenal players 'with no knowledge' as he waves goodbye
Sanchez takes aim at ex-Arsenal players 'with no knowledge' as he waves goodbye
The new Manchester United recruit hit back at those who questioned his commitment at the Gunners.

Blood, goals for Ronaldo as Madrid scores 7 to end poor run

 
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Blood, goals for Ronaldo as Madrid scores 7 to end poor run
Blood, goals for Ronaldo as Madrid scores 7 to end poor run

MADRID — Despite watching Cristiano Ronaldo go off covered in blood, Real Madrid fans got to celebrate at home again with the team’s biggest win of the season in the Spanish league. Ronaldo, who left the game late with a cut to his face, scored twice as Madrid routed Deportivo La Coruna 7-1 Sunday, ending […]

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Sunday, January 21, 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo moans at referee instead of celebrating Gareth Bale’s beautiful goal

 
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Cristiano Ronaldo moans at referee instead of celebrating Gareth Bale’s beautiful goal

Cristiano Ronaldo has never been a fan of other players’ goals.

Even beautiful ones scored by his team-mates.

There’s only so much room in the spotlightREUTERS

Stuttering Real Madrid were put under pressure once again at the Bernabeu when Adrian gave visitors Deportivo La Coruna the lead midway through the first half in La Liga’s first afternoon kick-off on Sunday.

However, Los Blancos rallied impressively take a 2-1 lead into half time, before putting on an exhibition in the second half to complete a 7-1 thrashing.

Nacho started the comeback as he guided the ball into the net from Marcelo’s smart cutback before the Brazilian provided a second assist when his cross ended up Gareth Bale’s feet at the far post.

The Welshman shifted the ball back onto his wand of a left foot and curled a sublime finish into the top corner.

Cue celebrations from everyone associated with Real Madrid… everyone that is, except Ronaldo.

A recent poll concluded that over 60% of Real Madrid fans want Ronaldo to leave the clubREUTERS

A second before Bale’s finish, the Portuguese superstar appealed for a penalty after going down in the box under pressure from his marker.

Replays showed Luisinho had put a hand on Ronaldo’s back but there didn’t appear to be enough pressure to send the five-time Ballon d’Or winner tumbling to the floor in the manner exhibited.

And even though Bale put Real into the lead a moment later, Ronaldo continued his protest, pointing at the ref instead of joining his team-mates in celebrating a fantastic goal.

Ronaldo went down easily in the box Bale retrieved the loose ball Ronaldo appealed for a penalty on the deck And didn’t seem interested in Bale’s shot as it whistled past him Ronaldo continued to stare down the referee as other Real players celebrated Bale’s strike Ronaldo pointed and yelled at the ref as Bale wheeled off to celebrate putting his side ahead

Ronaldo did eventually make his way over to Bale but his initial reaction was telling of his mindset.

Real Madrid’s all-time top scorer has been criticised for his performances in La Liga this season.

Before kick-off he had four goals to his name in the league and had the worst conversion rate in Europe’s top five leagues this campaign.

The legendary No7 relieved some of the pressure on him with a late double.

He volleyed home Casemiro’s cross from close range in 78th minute before a typically expert header into the bottom corner six minutes later.

His second came at a price too as he lost some blood after getting kicked in the head during the act of scoring.

Ronaldo was brave in stooping to score his secondEPA

Ronaldo doesn't even celebrate our goals , what a diva. #RealMadrid

— Soul Shabazz (@SoulWorldPeace) January 21, 2018

Ronaldo goes down looking for a penalty. Bale scores a cracker but Ronaldo does not celebrate because HE didn’t get a penalty. I wouldn’t have him back anywhere near OT.

— TriggeRedUTD (@jonmikesav8) January 21, 2018

My biggest issue with Ronaldo – he seems to have stopped celebrating teammates goals. Didn't give a fuck Bale scored that, was only arsed about if he was given a penalty or not.

— Dan (@DanTheDad3) January 21, 2018

Ronaldo’s overall performance was impressive.

He produced a superb backheel flick assist into Luka Modric for Real’s fourth goal and was constant threat as Los Blancos run riot in the second half.

But he’s not used to goal droughts and his body language has been a cause for concern in recent times.

Zinedine Zidane will be hoping a welcome brace will spark an upturn in morale and form in his superstar forward.

Roanldo took his league tally to six for the seasonEPA

The hosts won 7-1 in the end with Bale and nacho also bagging braces.

After back-to-back home defeats in La Liga, Zizou will be relieved to his troops swagger to victory in such style.

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Saturday, January 20, 2018

Jose Mourinho pretty much confirms Alexis Sanchez deal is done in post-match interview

 
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Jose Mourinho pretty much confirms Alexis Sanchez deal is done in post-match interview

Slowly but surely, it’s happening. 

After numerous reports, tweets and rumours, it seems Alexis Sanchez is a mere whisker away from becoming a Manchester United player.

AFP or licensors One happy Jose[/caption]

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Speaking after United’s 1-0 win away to Burnley this afternoon, manager Jose Mourinho spoke openly about the deal, saying he expects it to happen “soon” and that is was “very close”.

Jose on Sanchez: "Expect soon or never. So close, so close, so close, if it doesn't happen it is not going to happen. I know my people doing absolutely everything they can. I think they will be successful."

— Simon Stone (@sistoney67) January 20, 2018

Jose Mourinho to TV: "If you ask me whether (Sanchez) is coming, I think so but I have no confirmation."

— Simon Stone (@sistoney67) January 20, 2018

On Sanchez, Mourinho says he expects it "soon or never" but adds "I think we will be successful."

— Rob Dawson (@RobDawsonESPN) January 20, 2018

Mourinho said: “It’s so close, so close, so close.

“I’m positive, I know my people is doing everything, absolutely everything they can, the owners with the green light, Mr. Woodward working hard, everybody is giving everything they can, and I think they will be successful.”

Is Alexis Sanchez set for Man Utd?

Jose thinks so….

Watch Final Score: https://t.co/xEcH7ZUrIu #bbcfootball pic.twitter.com/EdXBEoKzSc

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) January 20, 2018

United have been front runners to snap up Sanchez from Arsenal this month, after their great rivals City baulked at the player’s wage demands.

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In an interview yesterday, City gaffer Pep Guardiola spoke about Sanchez’s expected transfer to Old Trafford, saying: “What I know now is he is still Arsenal’s player, but I think he is going to go to United.

“So, congratulations for both of them.

“The players and their managers decide where they want to play – good luck.”

PA:Empics Sport United-bound?[/caption]

It’s been reported that United will pay Sanchez around £500,000 per week in wages, as well as other related bonuses, while his transfer fee could be up to £30 million.

Can’t help but feel that Arsenal are the real winners here, no matter what ArsenalFanTV says.

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Friday, January 19, 2018

Chelsea’s striker hunt reaches dark pits of desperation as they turn to Palace flop Christian Benteke

 
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Chelsea’s striker hunt reaches dark pits of desperation as they turn to Palace flop Christian Benteke

CHELSEA’S search for a new striker could force them to turn to Crystal Palace’s Christian Benteke after it emerged Edin Dzeko has no interest in joining them.

The Roma forward emerged as a serious target for Antonio Conte on Thursday.

Christian Benteke has emerged as a shock target for ChelseaChristian Benteke has emerged as a shock target for ChelseaGetty Images - Getty

Blues were reportedly plotting a £57million swoop for the ex-Manchester City man, but the star’s agent insists he wants to stay in Italy.

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His representative Irfan Redzepagic told Roma Giallorossa: “No, I don’t know anything about this.

“I have no information to that effect. Dzeko is already a Roma player, you know that.

“Look, every time we talk about Dzeko the names of clubs like Chelsea, Chinese clubs, Mexican clubs come up. These are just rumours.

Antonio Conte has been linked with a host of strikers over the past 24 hoursAntonio Conte has been linked with a host of strikers over the past 24 hoursAlamy Live News Injury scuppered a move for West Ham forward Andy CarrollInjury scuppered a move for West Ham forward Andy CarrollPA:Press Association

“The truth is that Dzeko wants to stay at Roma.

“Have I spoken to Conte or Chelsea? My role means I can’t reveal certain transfer market dynamics. I understand the question, but I have a very specific role.

“All I can say is that Conte likes Dzeko. But then who doesn’t like Edin?”

Chelsea are desperate to bring in a striker before the end of the month and had lined-up West Ham’s Andy Carroll before injury struck the towering frontman and ruled him out for months.

Conte is also considering a shock loan move for either Stoke City’s Peter Crouch or Tottenham’s Fernando Llorente, who he tried to sign last summer.

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But both of those swoops are expected to be rejected by each player’s respective clubs.

And that leaves Christian Benteke as a serious target for the Premier League champions, according to the Daily Mail.

Edin Dzeko wants to stay with Roma and has no interest in ChelseaEdin Dzeko wants to stay with Roma and has no interest in ChelseaEPA The Blues have also been linked with a loan swoop for Stoke veteran Peter CrouchThe Blues have also been linked with a loan swoop for Stoke veteran Peter CrouchPA:Press Association Out of form Christian Benteke is now reportedly their No1 targetOut of form Christian Benteke is now reportedly their No1 targetGetty Images - Getty

The Belgian, 27,  has only scored once in the top-flight this season and cost Palace £27m, which could rise to £32m, from Liverpool in August 2016.

He is one of the biggest earners at Selhurst Park and Roy Hodgson could be tempted to cash in and allow the out of form ex-Aston Villa man to leave.

That would free up funds for him to bring in additional reinforcements for his Eagles squad.

Transfer news LIVE: Manchester United to announce Alexis Sanchez, Arsenal get Mkhitaryan, Liverpool & Chelsea latest

 
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Transfer news LIVE: Manchester United to announce Alexis Sanchez, Arsenal get Mkhitaryan, Liverpool & Chelsea latest
Transfer news LIVE: Manchester United to announce Alexis Sanchez, Arsenal get Mkhitaryan, Liverpool & Chelsea latest
Latest transfer news, gossip and rumours from the January window

Thursday, January 18, 2018

Benilde outlasts Arellano in shootout for NCAA football title

 
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Benilde outlasts Arellano in shootout for NCAA football title

College of St. Benilde worked its magic in the clutch and won 3-2 in penalties over Arellano University to claim the NCAA Season 93 men’s football title Wednesday at Rizal Memorial Pitch. Blazers goalie Jake Vicen denied Robert Corsame Jr.’s attempt from the spot and sealed Benilde’s Game 3 win and its first championship in […]

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Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Oldham Athletic 4-2 Leicester City U21: Latics through to quarter-finals of EFL Trophy

 
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Oldham Athletic 4-2 Leicester City U21: Latics through to quarter-finals of EFL Trophy
Oldham Athletic 4-2 Leicester City U21: Latics through to quarter-finals of EFL Trophy
Two goals from Craig Davies, along with goals from Anthony Gerrard and Tope Obadeyi earned Oldham the win, despite Leicester goals from Josh Knight and Ahmed Musa

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Ceres battles past Shan United to set up clash vs Brisbane Roar

 
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Ceres battles past Shan United to set up clash vs Brisbane Roar

Philippines Football League champion Ceres-Negros dug deep and kept its poise in the shootout to subdue Shan United of Myanmar, 4-3, on penalties last Tuesday night to advance to the second round of AFC Champions League qualifiers at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar. Far from their best form after returning from a break only last […]

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‘That’s out of order’: Watch Neymar skilfully make a fool out of his teammates in training

 
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‘That’s out of order’: Watch Neymar skilfully make a fool out of his teammates in training
No-one is safe.

Monday, January 15, 2018

Donovan coming out of retirement again to play in Mexico

 
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Donovan coming out of retirement again to play in Mexico
Donovan coming out of retirement again to play in Mexico

MEXICO CITY — Captain American is heading south for his latest comeback. Landon Donovan, widely considered the most accomplished player in American soccer history, is coming out of retirement for the second time in three years, this time to join Club Leon in Mexico. The Liga MX team announced Donovan’s return to soccer on Twitter […]

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Sunday, January 14, 2018

Liverpool fans go crazy for Andy Robertson after left-back’s performance against Man City

 
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Liverpool fans go crazy for Andy Robertson after left-back’s performance against Man City

Forget Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson is the true hero at Liverpool this season. 

The Scotland international – signed for a measly £8 million from Hull in the summer – has been blindingly good lately, well and truly nailing down the Reds troublesome left-back position.

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And in Liverpool’s stunning 4-3 victory over Manchester City this evening, Robertson had the game of his life up against Anfield villain Raheem Sterling.

Sterling has been emphatic so far this seasonAFP or licensors

In the clash with the Premier League leaders, Jurgen Klopp’s side pulled off a relentless pressing display that clearly rattled City’s defence and nullified their attack.

At kick-off, all eyes were firmly on Sterling – a Liverpool favourite before his move to the Etihad in 2015 – who’s scored 14 times in the league so far this season.

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But it all went a bit wrong for the winger, who was jeered throughout by the Anfield crowd, while Robertson marked him out of the game.

As you’d expect, a large portion of Twitter was very impressed. 

Andrew Robertson just sprinted from left-back & pressed City’s goalkeeper & left-back.

Build that man a statue.

— LFC Transfer Room (@LFCTransferRoom) January 14, 2018

Fantastic performance by Robertson. Kept his head throughout in a hugely pressurised game. He won more tackles (7) and made more interceptions (7) than any other player on the pitch today.

— DaveOCKOP (@DaveOCKOP) January 14, 2018

Andy Robertson is so good. Riise has finally been replaced.

— Matt (@FalseFirmino) January 14, 2018

The Kop are bellowing Andy Robertson's name and with good reason. His performance has been exceptional, caused Raheem Sterling to shortcircuit. He may have just made the left-back position his own.

— Dominic King (@DominicKing_DM) January 14, 2018

Robertson is an absolute steal at £8m. Up against Sterling and Walker today but didn’t flinch once. Brilliant in the tackle while getting forward on the overlap, too. Stunning performance.

— Leanne Prescott (@_lfcleanne) January 14, 2018

Robertson has been brilliant today!!! Energy!!! Love it!! @andrewrobertso5 what a performance

— John Arne Riise (@JARiiseOfficial) January 14, 2018

People laughed when I said Robertson's one of the best LBs in the division. Kept Sterling and Walker in his pocket. Maintain he can become one of the best in the world.

— RG (@registability) January 14, 2018

Robertson was phenomenal in the Derby. Even better here. Sterling in his back pocket since minute one. One of the best left back performances from any Liverpool player in years.

— Joel Rabinowitz (@joel_archie) January 14, 2018

One moment, late in the second-half when everyone was exhausted (including viewers in the stadium and at home), Robertson kept up his tremendous pressing play and absolutely terrified City’s back-line.

Starting off on the right flank with Bernardo Silva, Robertson chased down the Portuguese winger – who had no choice but to pass backwards to Kyle Walker.

Walker received the ball, but Robertson kept going.

And he only continues his pursuit when the right-back picks out John Stones in the middle.

Stones quickly swivels and picks out his goalkeeper, but the Liverpool defender doesn’t stop running.

This tiki-taka stuff is risky business; Robertson closes down Ederson who quickly passes to Nicolas Otamendi.

It gets tricky here for the big centre-back, who has no where else to play the ball as Roberto Firmino closes in.

Otamendi inevitably panics and loses the ball, much to the delight of the crowd.

Brilliant work all round. 

More of the same, please?

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Saturday, January 13, 2018

Manchester United preparing €500million bid for Neymar to rival Real Madrid and more transfer rumours

 
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Manchester United preparing €500million bid for Neymar to rival Real Madrid and more transfer rumours
Manchester United preparing €500million bid for Neymar to rival Real Madrid and more transfer rumours
With the January transfer window open there have been plenty of rumours flying around but this one could be the most bizarre of all.

Transfer news, rumours LIVE: Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal latest, Alexis Sanchez updates and done deals

 
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Transfer news, rumours LIVE: Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal latest, Alexis Sanchez updates and done deals
Transfer news, rumours LIVE: Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal latest, Alexis Sanchez updates and done deals
All the latest transfer news, rumours and done deals from the January window

Friday, January 12, 2018

This football manager falling into a fence was a surprisingly smooth manoeuvre

 
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This football manager falling into a fence was a surprisingly smooth manoeuvre
An epic save of face from Marius Sumudica.

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