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Aubameyang no longer wanted as captain by Arsenal team-mates

Aubameyang no longer wanted as captain by Arsenal team-mates

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has reportedly lost the support of some of his Arsenal team-mates to continue as captain after his latest disciplinary breach. The Arsenal forward was dropped from the team by Mikel Arteta for Saturday’s 3-0 victory against Southampton after returning late from an authorised trip abroad earlier in the week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It is not the first time that Aubameyang’s time-keeping has come into question and this incident – which Arteta confirmed as a ‘disciplinary’ problem before the game – has only heightened the tension between the duo. Aubameyang was appointed club skipper under Unai Emery and he kept the position when Arteta replaced the Villarreal manager but his reign has been far from smooth. The Gabon sk...
John Terry names four teams that could win the Champions League this season

John Terry names four teams that could win the Champions League this season

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Chelsea legend John Terry has picked out the four teams he believes can win the Champions League this campaign after the last-16 draw. After a controversial redraw, the competition's group stage winners and runners-up have been drawn for February's first knockout round. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Some mouth-watering match-ups have been thrown up too, including PSG against Real Madrid, while knockout first-timers Red Bull Salzburg were drawn against Bayern Munich. The current holders and Terry's former side, Chelsea, have got Lille, while Liverpool have been drawn alongside Serie A giants Inter Milan. Man City face Sporting Lisbon, while Manchester United will play Atletico Madrid.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ...
The real reason Aubameyang has been dropped from the Arsenal team

The real reason Aubameyang has been dropped from the Arsenal team

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was left out of Arsenal’s squad at the weekend after being given permission by the club to fly to France only to stay longer than agreed. Mikel Arteta created headlines on Saturday when he left the Arsenal captain out of the team that beat Southampton, refusing to expand on the decision beyond citing a ‘disciplinary breach’. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It has now been revealed by The Athletic that Aubameyang left the UK on Tuesday and flown to France to visit his mother and bring her back to London to stay with him. Arsenal were accommodating of the request and granted him permission, with the Spanish coach very understanding when it comes to family matters.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});...
Joe Cole issues Lille warning to Chelsea after Champions League farce

Joe Cole issues Lille warning to Chelsea after Champions League farce

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Joe Cole had sent a warning to Chelsea that they face a ‘tough’ test against Lille in their Champions League last 16 clash. During a shocking afternoon in Nyon, Chelsea initially drew the French champions before Uefa declared the draw ‘void’ after a ‘technical problem’. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The draw was repeated, with Liverpool and Real Madrid among the teams to emerge with tougher tests against Inter Milan and PSG having originally been paired with RB Salzburg and Benfica respectively. Luck was on Chelsea’s side however as they were drawn with Lille again, avoiding European giants despite finishing second in their group.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Even though Chelsea appeared to get the best draw on...
Chelsea close to agreeing contracts with two key players after major breakthrough

Chelsea close to agreeing contracts with two key players after major breakthrough

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Chelsea have made a major breakthrough in their attempts to tie down Thiago Silva and Andreas Christensen and are ‘close’ to agreeing new deals with the duo, according to reports. Eyebrows were raised when Chelsea signed Silva on a free transfer back in August 2020 given the veteran defender had reached the twilight years of his career after calling time on his PSG spell. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Silva has since silenced his doubters across a remarkable opening 18 months at the club, playing a major role in the club’s Champions League success and establishing himself as a key member of Thomas Tuchel’s squad. David James names the club to win Premier League title this season Neville exposes Man Utd’s major problem under Rangnick Vieira ident...
Neville exposes Man Utd’s major problem under Rangnick

Neville exposes Man Utd’s major problem under Rangnick

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Manchester United legend Gary Neville has exposed the club’s major problem this campaign under their new interim manager, Ralf Rangnick. According to the former Red devils player, the club's problem so far this season is that they lack energy. He believes Rangnick needs to fix the defensive issues in his squad and make them tougher to play against. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); United extended their unbeaten start to life under the German coach to three matches with a 1-0 victory against Norwich City over the weekend. Vieira identifies biggest ‘challenge’ for Chelsea star Conor Gallagher David James names the club to win Premier League title this season Rangnick sends stern message to Pogba over his future at Man Utd “I have seen a manager th...
Vieira identifies biggest ‘challenge’ for Chelsea star Conor Gallagher

Vieira identifies biggest ‘challenge’ for Chelsea star Conor Gallagher

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Patrick Vieira heaped praise on Conor Gallagher after he scored a brace in Crystal Palace’s 3-1 victory over Everton and said the midfielder's biggest ‘challenge’ going forward will be maintaining his current level. Gallagher sscored the first goal to break the deadlock in the 41st minute before James Tomkins doubled Palace’s advantage from close range on the hour-mark at Selhurst Park. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Everton were handed a lifeline as Salomon Rondon reduced the deficit with 20 minutes left but Gallagher put the game to bed with a suoerb 20-yard finish in stoppage time, his sixth goal of the Premier League season. David James names the club to win Premier League title this season Man Utd suffer Covid-19 outbreak with Brentford game un...
David James names the club to win Premier League title this season

David James names the club to win Premier League title this season

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Former England goalkeeper David James claims Chelsea are the ‘team to beat’ in the Premier League ahead of rivals Liverpool and Manchester City. Thomas Tuchel’s side emerged as the early pacesetters in the Premier League, winning nine of their first 12 league matches to move ahead of defending champions Man City and 2020 winners Liverpool. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But the Blues dropped points at home to Manchester United last month and suffered a 3-2 defeat to West Ham last week to fall behind their league title rivals. Vieira identifies biggest ‘challenge’ for Chelsea star Conor Gallagher Man Utd suffer Covid-19 outbreak with Brentford game under threat Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang told Arsenal career is over & to expect captaincy removal...
Man Utd suffer Covid-19 outbreak with Brentford game under threat

Man Utd suffer Covid-19 outbreak with Brentford game under threat

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Manchester United have been hit by a Covid-19 outbreak, with their upcoming Premier League game against Brentford now under huge threat. The Premier League have been informed that a ‘small number of players and staff’ have returned positive lateral flow tests, according to The Athletic. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Red devils beat Norwich City 1-0 on Saturday and are due to face Brentford on Tuesday. But that league game could be postponed after the club was hit by a coronavirus outbreak. Vieira identifies biggest ‘challenge’ for Chelsea star Conor Gallagher David James names the club to win Premier League title this season United’s Premier League rivals Spurs have had to postpone three matches due to an outbreak of Covid-19 in the Tottenha...
Maguire & Rangnick issue update after Victor Lindelof scare

Maguire & Rangnick issue update after Victor Lindelof scare

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Ralf Rangnick and Harry Maguire have revealed that Victor Lindelof is ‘fine’ after he was forced off with breathing problems during Manchester United’s 1-0 win over Norwich City on Saturday. Lindelof was seen holding his chest before he was eventually replaced by Eric Bailly with 16 minutes left at Carrow Road. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Rangnick said after the match that Lindelof has already undergone tests with the club's medical staff and ‘seems to be okay’. ‘He had a collision, he can’t even remember what it was. He was struggling to breathe,’ Rangnick told Sky Sports. ‘They did all the tests, he seems to be okay.’      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); United skipper Maguire said: ‘He’s in the changing room, he fel...
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