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Solskjaer: United must keep emotions in check against Liverpool

Ngere Ify Davies Feb 22, 2019 0

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has called on Manchester United to deliver a "controlled" performance against Liverpool in a fixture he knows well. United's interim boss scored a famous winner against Liverpool in 1999 in an FA Cup tie at Old Trafford, and he will now hope to guide the Red Devils past a side that defeated them 3-1 in Jose Mourinho's last…

I wish it wasn’t 6-0 – Guardiola fears fuelling Chelsea fire

Ngere Ify Davies Feb 22, 2019 0

Pep Guardiola fears Manchester City's 6-0 thrashing of Chelsea could prompt a Wembley backlash in Sunday's EFL Cup final. Sergio Aguero hit a hat-trick as the reigning Premier League champions ran riot at the Etihad Stadium earlier this…

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Who has the most hat-tricks in Premier League history? Aguero, Shearer & players who scored…

Ngere Ify Davies Feb 10, 2019 0

Manchester City's Argentine striker netted his 11th treble in February to match the top-flight record of a Newcastle United legend Sergio Aguero is on his way to etching himself even more permanently in Premier League lore as he is…

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Pochettino baffled by ‘unbelievable’ refereeing

Ngere Ify Davies Feb 10, 2019 0

Mauricio Pochettino slammed referee Michael Oliver for his "unbelievable" decision to book Son Heung-min for an apparent dive during Tottenham's 3-1 win over Leicester City. Although Spurs ultimately ran out comfortable victors, they…

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The ugly numbers as Chelsea capitulate to heaviest Premier League loss

Ngere Ify Davies Feb 10, 2019 0

Records tumbled as Chelsea crashed to their largest Premier League loss in a 6-0 hammering at the hands of Manchester City on Sunday. Maurizio Sarri's reputation took another damaging blow less than two weeks on from the dreadful 4-0…

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Manchester City 6 Chelsea 0: Aguero hits historic hat-trick as champions run riot and reclaim top…

Ngere Ify Davies Feb 10, 2019 0

Sergio Aguero equalled the record for Premier League hat-tricks as a rampant Manchester City thrashed Chelsea 6-0 at home to leapfrog Liverpool and return to the table's summit. Chelsea were hammered 4-0 at Bournemouth in their last away…

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Aguero equals Shearer’s hat-trick record

Ngere Ify Davies Feb 10, 2019 0

Manchester City star Sergio Aguero has equalled Alan Shearer's Premier League record of 11 hat-tricks following his 56-minute treble against Chelsea on Sunday. The Argentina star struck twice in the first half at the Etihad Stadium and…

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Martial gem lifts resurgent United into fourth place

Ngere Ify Davies Feb 9, 2019 0

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side took the lead through Paul Pogba's clinical finish early in the first half at Craven Cottage. But it was Martial who stole the show as the winger raced over half the length of the pitch before finishing…

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer becomes the first Manchester United Manager to win Premier League Manager of…

Ngere Ify Davies Feb 9, 2019 0

Manchester United caretaker boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been named Manager of the Month for January, while striker Marcus Rashford has won the player’s award. Solskjaer is the first United manager to receive the award since Sir Alex…

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Can Sarri take solace in Guardiola’s slow start at Man City?

Ngere Ify Davies Feb 9, 2019 0

Long forgotten now after romping to the Premier League with a record 100 points last season, City suffered some serious growing pains in Guardiola's debut campaign. Despite preparing for the Catalan's arrival for years with the hire of…

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Don’t rule out Spurs title bid, says Winks

Ngere Ify Davies Feb 9, 2019 0

Mauricio Pochettino's side go into this weekend's fixtures trailing five points behind leaders Manchester City and second placed Liverpool. But, while most pundits see third placed Tottenham as outsiders, they have won their last three…

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‘A lesson never to give up’: Guardiola pride as City go top

Ngere Ify Davies Feb 7, 2019 0

Guardiola's side were in danger of being blown away by Liverpool in the title race after a damaging defeat at Newcastle last week. But Liverpool have faltered with successive draws against Leicester and West Ham, allowing City to get back…

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Arsenal vs Chelsea: Match Formation and Prediction

Ngere Ify Davies Jan 19, 2019 0

Arsenal will be hosting Chelsea in a must-win match at the Emirates Stadium in the week 23 English Premier League fixture. The Gunners will be hoping to win the match to close in on fourth-placed Chelsea while Chelsea also need a win to…

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De Gea to become Highest Paid Footballer in EPL History

Ngere Ify Davies Jan 18, 2019 0

De Gea is set to become the highest paid footballer in the English Premier League (EPL) history after Manchester United offered him a £400,000 per week pay. The amount was offered to the Spanish International to ward off interest from La…

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Highlights: West Ham 3-1 Manchester United [Premier League]

Ngere Ify Davies Sep 29, 2018 1

After Paul Pogba was replaced with 20 minutes remaining, Marcus Rashford flicked the ball home at the near post to reduce United’s arrears.