Haven't you heard? New Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim likes to play with three at the back. How exciting. Well, he is part of a rarer breed of elite managers, as fewer and fewer top teams these days choose to start with three centre-backs. Through the first eleven weeks of the season, just 14 percent […]
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Jamie Redknapp has criticized a Manchester City star for their 'basic' defending during the first half of his side's match against Tottenham. City were shocked in the first half of the match and went into half-time 2–0 down after a brace from James Maddison continued City's struggles, putting them at risk of losing a fifth
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I haven't read much about Man City's four previous defeats, all of which were away from home and were partly due to fielding weakened teams or not taking their chances. But Saturday night's hammering at the Etihad by Tottenham is a huge wake-up call that Pep Guardiola must take very seriously. While City are becoming
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An incredible Manchester City record has come to an end after their loss to Tottenham. City were defeated 4-0 in their own backyard, with James Maddison scoring a quick brace in the first half. Pedro Porro and Brennan Johnson then scored either side of the second half to condemn City to a rare home loss.
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Jose Mourinho has contacted Cristiano Ronaldo over a Fenerbache reunion, according to reports. Ronaldo is currently the captain of Al-Nassr of the Saudi Pro League and has scored 60 goals in 80 appearances for the Riyadh club. The 39-year-old is under contract until next summer but is widely expected to sign a new contract either
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Mikel Arteta insisted Bukayo Saka's recent thigh injury was real and told a reporter the club can show his MRI scan after the Arsenal star withdrew from England's Nations League squad two weeks ago. Saka played a crucial role in the Gunners' inspiring 3–0 win over Nottingham Forest, scoring once and providing an assist to
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Lee Carsley is back in the England Under-21s after guiding the Three Lions to five wins out of six during his spell with the first team. According to a report, he is happy in this role and has no pressing desire to jump ship and try his hand in club management. The 50-year-old is content
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Motta insists the outcome was a positive. Undefeated: what do you take home? “A point and continuity for the work we do.” Why this tactical choice? “McKennie was the fake striker, then I put Fagioli in. Everyone did great. The changes had to give energy and counter Milan's strongest side.” Satisfied? “A very positive point,
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Both teams played out a dull 0-0 draw at the San Siro Stadium on Saturday, with Fonseca knowing the fans were frustrated. What do you say about the whistles in San Siro? “If I was a fan I would have done the same because the match was one of the most boring matches of my
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Marcus Thuram struck twice as Inter returned to their best form of the day, leaving Inzaghi satisfied. Interdominance? “They all came back 48 hours ago, sometimes we couldn't win because of details or episodes. Today it wasn't easy, but we prepared well for the match. The boys must be praised. It will be a long
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Pep Guardiola's Manchester City side were humiliated at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday evening, losing 4-0 to Tottenham. The visitors handed City their biggest defeat since moving from Maine Road in 2003 and the worst Guardiola has ever suffered. Saturday night's loss was also the champion's fifth consecutive match in all competitions – the longest
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Bojan Miovski scored twice as Girona defeated Espanyol 4-1 in LaLiga at Estadi Municipal de Montilivi on Saturday. Bryan Gil and Ladislav Krejci were also on the scoresheet as the home side raced into a 4-0 lead inside the first half hour, with Javi Puado scoring the visiting side's only goal after the break. After
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