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Unai Emery: Villa boss enduring toughest spell ahead of daunting Chelsea clash

Three points behind the top four and only one defeat in the Champions League. At first glance, no alarm bells should ring at Villapark. However, these are the high standards Unai Emery has set for the club since succeeding Steven Gerrard in 2022 and beginning the club's meteoric rise from relegation candidates to competing with […]

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Liverpool suffer blow with defender ruled out for a ‘short spell’ with ankle injury

Liverpool have suffered an injury setback, with Kostas Tsimikas facing a short spell on the sidelines after twisting his ankle in training. The Greek full-back has had a fine season, even displacing Andy Robertson from the No. 1 spot on the left, so this will be a bitter blow. Liverpool are hoping to see more

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“I played for club I always wanted to play for” Cancelo reflects on Barca spell

At the age of 30, Joao Cancelo left Europe over the summer to join Saudi Pro League champions Al Hilal. The Portuguese defender signed from Manchester City, who no longer wanted him on their books – which was also the case last season when he was loaned to Barcelona. Cancelo's time in Catalonia was indifferent:

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“I played for the club I always wanted to play for” – Joao Cancelo reflects on Barcelona spell

At the age of 30, Joao Cancelo left Europe over the summer to join Saudi Pro League champions Al Hilal. The Portuguese defender signed from Manchester City, who no longer wanted him on their books – which was also the case last season when he was loaned to Barcelona. Cancelo's time in Catalonia was indifferent:

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Sporting director pushing to end 11-year spell at Atletico Madrid, departure likely before end of season

Andrea Berta first joined Atletico Madrid in 2013 and took over as technical director. Four years later he was appointed sporting director, a position he has held until now. However, it is certain that this season will be his last in this role, and at the club. Berta has lost prominence in recent months, especially

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Carsley drops hint over his England future after bowing out from interim spell

Lee Carsley has seemingly revealed he is open to taking up the permanent England job in the future after bowing out with a resounding win against the Republic of Ireland. Carsley steered the Three Lions back to promotion to the top tier of the Nations League after winning five of his six games in charge.

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Tottenham star facing extended spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery

Tottenham Hotspur confirmed on Sunday that summer signing Wilson Odobert has undergone surgery on his right hamstring. The French winger has made just five appearances for Spurs since joining from Burnley in August for a transfer fee of £25 million plus £5 million in add-ons. Spurs said in a club statement: 'We can confirm that

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