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Klopp rejects Dalglish, Shankly comparisons

Liverpool manager, Jürgen Klopp says he would never compare himself with Liverpool legends Kenny Dalglish and Bill Shankly. Klopp guided Liverpool to their first Premier League title in thirty years last week, having also masterminded UEFA Champions League success a...

Coutinho agrees to wage cut to remain at Bayern

Brazilian star, Philippe Coutinho will agree to have his wages slashed in half in order to stay at Bayern Munich until the end of the season, according to multiple reports in European media. Coutinho’s loan deal was set to expire...

Lampard frustrated at Chelsea slump

The Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard has expressed his frustrations at his side’s capitulation in Wednesday’s Premier League defeat to West Ham United and the implications for their top four chances. Willian’s brace proved to be nothing more than scant consolation...

Liverpool battered by Man City, Sheffield United undo Spurs

In Premier League action, Manchester City dampened Liverpool's title-winning celebrations with an emphatic 4-0 victory at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday night (July 2) while Sheffield United finally won their first game since the league restarted. Sheffield produced a brilliant...

Messi, Ronaldo and the 700 Club… Can they beat the all-time record?

Lionel Messi finally hit 700 career goals - a feat he achieved in 862 games - to join to the league of legendary players who have scored 700 or goals or more. That league includes Messi's arch-rival, Cristiano Ronaldo,...

Klopp expects Liverpool to attack the title next season

Jürgen Klopp has suggested his Premier League champions will not defend their title but rather go on the attack next season. The German was positive even as Manchester City announced they would give Liverpool the traditional guard of honour ahead...

Guardiola thinks City can prove something

Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City still has a point to prove when they welcome Liverpool to the Etihad Stadium on Thursday (July 2) despite losing the Premier League title the previous week after a 1-2 loss to Chelsea at...

Lewandowski opens up on botched Real move

Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski has taken the time to reveal the real reasons behind his failed move to Real Madrid in 2018.The Polish striker was linked with a move to the Spanish capital two years ago but the...

Saka extends Arsenal contract as Gunners down Norwich and Chelsea and Leicester falter

Bukayo Saka has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal and the Gunners boosted their chances of a more respectable finish to the season with a whopping 4-0 win over Norwich. The Gunners win at the Emirates stadium came...

Tottenham to offer Dier a contract extension

Premier League club, Tottenham Hotspur are keen to offer defender Eric Dier a new contract. This is according to the club's manager, José Mourinho. Dier, who is 26 years-old, has a contract with Spurs which runs out at the end...
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