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Why Virgil van Dijk escaped a red card in derby as controversial decision explained

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Virgil van Dijk was considered fortunate by many to stay on the pitch during Liverpool's Merseyside derby away at Everton on Saturday. The Reds made the short trip across Stanley Park to a Toffees side desperate to end their poor run of form against their greatest rivals on their own patch. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A fiercely contested battle, the game ended up with the honours even after a 0-0 draw that saw both teams have plenty of chances. But, it was a tackle from Van Dijk that left fans and pundits alike talking after the game. The Dutchman caught Everton new signing Amadou Onana on the shin with his studs as a result of a clumsy challenge mid-way through the second-half. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ...

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Reece James to sign record-breaking new Chelsea contract

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Reece James will become the highest-paid defender in the history of Chelsea after agreeing a new long-term contract with the club. Though, the deal is not yet signed, it is expected to be in the coming days, according to The Athletic. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It will be a huge pay rise for the England international who had been on modest wages compared to many of his teammates after signing his current contract in January 2020, only shortly after breaking into the first team. The 22-year-old will jump to being one of the highest-paid players in the Blues team, and his contract will outstrip legendary defenders at Stamford Bridge like John Terry and Ashley Cole. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The length of...

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Thiago Silva reveals he asked Chelsea to sign West Ham player

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Thiago Silva has revealed he told Chelsea to explore the possibility of signing Lucas Paqueta before he became West Ham’s record signing. The Hammers confirmed earlier this week that they had completed a ‘club-record deal’ for Brazil midfielder Paqueta. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); While West Ham have paid an initial £36.5m for the Lyon player, the deal could rise to more than £50m if add-ons are met – more than the £45m signing of Sebastien Haller from Eintracht Frankfurt. Silva is huge admirer of his Brazil team-mate and says he spoke to Chelsea about signing the midfielder before he made a move to their London rivals West Ham. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘I heard he was about to leave Lyon [so] had some...

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Liverpool made move for Denis Zakaria before his Chelsea switch

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Liverpool tried to sign Denis Zakaria from Juventus before the player’s transfer deadline move to Chelsea, according to reports in Italy. Both Liverpool and the Blues were looking to make late additions to their squads, specifically in midfield and they both turned their attention to Turin. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It was Thomas Tuchel who finally got his man, with the Swiss international moving to Stamford Bridge on a season-long loan, with the option to sign permanently at the end of the campaign. But, it seems that the 25-year-old had the option of Anfield as well, with Gianluca Di Marzio reporting that Liverpool tried for the Swiss star before getting another Juventus man, Arthur Melo, on a loan deal for the rest of the season. ...

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Patrice Evra speaks out on ‘scary’ Arsenal ahead of Man Utd clash

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Patrice Evra has heaped praise on Arsenal as the Premier League leaders prepare to face Manchester United and says their superb start to the season is ‘scaring’ him. The Gunners have enjoyed a perfect start to the 2022-23 campaign, winning their first five matches to climb to the top of the Premier League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mikel Arteta’s side, who finished fifth last season, will look to maintain this momentum when they travel to Old Trafford on Sunday. Cody Gakpo reveals Louis van Gaal stopped him from joining Man Utd Sancho opens up on brutal training that turned around Man Utd’s form Erik ten Hag’s United suffered two disappointing defeats at the start of the campaign but are back on track after winning three matches in a ro...

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Cody Gakpo reveals Louis van Gaal stopped him from joining Man Utd

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PSV star Cody Gakpo has revealed that Louis van Gaal convinced him not to join Manchester United in the summer. Gakpo emerged as a transfer target for United in the window as Erik ten Hag looked to improve his forward options. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Red Devils chose not to move for the winger, who was valued at around £40m by PSV, instead securing Ajax’s Antony for £82m on deadline day. Sancho opens up on brutal training that turned around Man Utd’s form Ralf Rangnick thought ill-fated Man Utd transfer move was a joke Didier Drogba sends message to Chelsea new signing Aubameyang But United weren’t the only Premier League team interested in the player, with Leeds and Southampton trying and failing to secure his services as the ...

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Sancho opens up on brutal training that turned around Man Utd’s form

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Jadon Sancho has revealed how Manchester United’s humbling defeat to Brentford was the wakeup call the team needed. United lost their opening two games of the campaign under Erik ten Hag, that included a 4-0 defeat at the Brentford Community Stadium, where they were extremely lacklustre. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But since then, they have looked transformed, beating Liverpool, Southampton, and Leicester City to win three consecutive league matches for the first time since April 2021. Ralf Rangnick thought ill-fated Man Utd transfer move was a joke Arteta sends message to Aubameyang after Chelsea transfer It was reported that Ten Hag was furious with his team after the Brentford game and called his players in the following day for a grue...

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Ralf Rangnick thought ill-fated Man Utd transfer move was a joke

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Ralf Rangnick was ‘astonished’ by some of Manchester United’s transfer this summer and thought one pursuit was a joke invented by supporters. Rangnick spent six months at Old Trafford after being appointed as the club’s caretaker manager after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s sacking. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); United had a poor start to the season under Solskjaer but their fortunes did not improve once Rangnick took over, with the club finishing sixth in the Premier League and crashing out of the Champions League and FA Cup. Didier Drogba sends message to Chelsea new signing Aubameyang Arteta sends message to Aubameyang after Chelsea transfer Towards the end of his spell in charge, Rangnick began to make his feelings known about the squad, claimi...

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Arteta sends message to Aubameyang after Chelsea transfer

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Mikel Arteta has wished Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang ‘the best of luck’ at Chelsea after the former Arsenal captain’s move from Barcelona. Aubameyang was unveiled by Chelsea on Thursday night after the Blues agreed a £10.3m deal with Barca. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Barcelona only signed Aubameyang in February but were open to selling the 33-year-old after spending almost £200m on new summer signings despite being more than £1bn in debt. Cody Gakpo reveals Louis van Gaal stopped him from joining Man Utd Patrice Evra speaks out on ‘scary’ Arsenal ahead of Man Utd clash Sancho opens up on brutal training that turned around Man Utd’s form Aubameyang enjoyed four successful years at Arsenal, scoring 92 goals in 163 matches for the Gunners f...

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Didier Drogba sends message to Chelsea new signing Aubameyang

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Didier Drogba has revealed his delight at Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s decision to leave Barcelona and join Chelsea. The former Arsenal skipper was discarded by the La Liga giants just six months after leaving the Emirates in acrimonious fashion after his falling out with Mikel Arteta. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The arrival of Robert Lewandowski, coupled with Barcelona’s financial plight, forced Aubameyang to cut-short his time in Spain and his move to Chelsea was completed on deadline day. Aubameyang will be reunited with his former Dortmund coach Thomas Tuchel, whose need for a new centre forward has been highlighted by recent defeats against Leeds & Southampton. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It is not th...