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Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Manchester United 'leading race' for Celtic's Kieran Tierney and Moussa Dembele - but face competition from 16 other clubs

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Manchester United 'leading race' for Celtic's Kieran Tierney and Moussa Dembele - but face competition from 16 other clubs
Manchester United 'leading race' for Celtic's Kieran Tierney and Moussa Dembele - but face competition from 16 other clubs
PLUS: Manager Jose Mourinho has defended his decision to spot Romelu Lukaku from taking a penalty

Nyamutsita defends Vumba Mountain title

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Nyamutsita defends Vumba Mountain title

SEASONED long-distance runner Canisious “Navara” Nyamutsita successfully defended his Old Mutual Vumba Mountain Run Half Marathon title after romping to victory in this year’s edition of the prestigious 21km race […]

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Celtic vs Bayern Munich live score and goal updates: Team news and latest highlights from Champions League clash

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Celtic vs Bayern Munich live score and goal updates: Team news and latest highlights from Champions League clash
Celtic vs Bayern Munich live score and goal updates: Team news and latest highlights from Champions League clash
Brendan Rodgers' men face the German champions as they look to boost their last-16 hopes

What Zinedine Zidane was doing on his phone on Real Madrid team bus after his side's 2-1 defeat to Girona

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What Zinedine Zidane was doing on his phone on Real Madrid team bus after his side's 2-1 defeat to Girona
What Zinedine Zidane was doing on his phone on Real Madrid team bus after his side's 2-1 defeat to Girona
The Real Madrid boss immediately got to work attempting to identify the errors from the game

Monday, October 30, 2017

Burnley mark five years of Sean Dyche with battling win over Newcastle thanks to Jeff Hendrick strike

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Burnley mark five years of Sean Dyche with battling win over Newcastle thanks to Jeff Hendrick strike
Burnley mark five years of Sean Dyche with battling win over Newcastle thanks to Jeff Hendrick strike
Burnley 1 Newcastle United 0: Hendrick's second-half goal proved enough for three points in a game of few chances

FIFA exec says 24-team Club World Cup from 2021 discussed

Football – The Indian Express
FIFA exec says 24-team Club World Cup from 2021 discussed
FIFA exec says 24-team Club World Cup from 2021 discussed

Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata admits he doesn't expect to live in "stressful" London for too long

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Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata admits he doesn't expect to live in "stressful" London for too long
Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata admits he doesn't expect to live in "stressful" London for too long
The Spaniard has made a bright start to life in the Premier League, scoring six times in nine games for the Blues

What Dele Alli said to Ashley Young to spark on-field spat during Manchester United's win over Spurs

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What Dele Alli said to Ashley Young to spark on-field spat during Manchester United's win over Spurs
What Dele Alli said to Ashley Young to spark on-field spat during Manchester United's win over Spurs
Red Devils fans loved what the 32-year-old said back to the Tottenham star during their 1-0 victory on Saturday

Arsenal 'to compete with Manchester United for Barcelona starlet Jose Arnaiz'

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Arsenal 'to compete with Manchester United for Barcelona starlet Jose Arnaiz'
Arsenal 'to compete with Manchester United for Barcelona starlet Jose Arnaiz'
PLUS: Alexis Sanchez retains Arsene Wenger's backing despite contract stand-off

Sunday, October 29, 2017

Shane Keegan convinced Galway United will bounce straight back from relegation

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Shane Keegan convinced Galway United will bounce straight back from relegation
Shane Keegan convinced Galway United will bounce straight back from relegation
The Tribesmen went down swinging on the final day of the season after a thrilling 4-3 defeat to Dundalk

Football Manager 2018 creates history as first videogame to give footballers opportunity to come out as gay

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Football Manager 2018 creates history as first videogame to give footballers opportunity to come out as gay
Football Manager 2018 creates history as first videogame to give footballers opportunity to come out as gay
Sports Interactive have enabled the option with 'newgens' on the best-selling management series

Jose Mourinho blasts Manchester United supporters - on the club’s own TV channel

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Jose Mourinho blasts Manchester United supporters - on the club’s own TV channel
Jose Mourinho blasts Manchester United supporters - on the club’s own TV channel
It is not the first time Mourinho has criticised United fans

Saturday, October 28, 2017

Pep Guardiola dismisses idea of Manchester City racing away with title

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Pep Guardiola dismisses idea of Manchester City racing away with title
Pep Guardiola dismisses idea of Manchester City racing away with title

Lionel Messi, Marc-Andre Ter Stegen shine in unconvincing Barcelona win in Bilbao

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Lionel Messi, Marc-Andre Ter Stegen shine in unconvincing Barcelona win in Bilbao
Lionel Messi, Marc-Andre Ter Stegen shine in unconvincing Barcelona win in Bilbao

Stoke City hold on to secure a 1-0 away win at Watford

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Stoke City hold on to secure a 1-0 away win at Watford
Stoke City hold on to secure a 1-0 away win at Watford

Premier League live: Latest scores from Arsenal vs Swansea, Liverpool vs Huddersfield and West Brom vs Man City

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Premier League live: Latest scores from Arsenal vs Swansea, Liverpool vs Huddersfield and West Brom vs Man City
Premier League live: Latest scores from Arsenal vs Swansea, Liverpool vs Huddersfield and West Brom vs Man City
Follow the latest from the day's Premier League action

Friday, October 27, 2017

Ligue 1: Edinson Cavani double spurs PSG to 3-0 win over Nice

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Ligue 1: Edinson Cavani double spurs PSG to 3-0 win over Nice
Ligue 1: Edinson Cavani double spurs PSG to 3-0 win over Nice

From top dogs to underdogs: Brighton's Solly March on life in the Premier League and his long road back to fitness

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From top dogs to underdogs: Brighton's Solly March on life in the Premier League and his long road back to fitness
From top dogs to underdogs: Brighton's Solly March on life in the Premier League and his long road back to fitness
Exclusive interview: The Brighton winger talks to the Independent about recovering from his long-term knee injury and adjusting to life in the Premier League

Barcelona could end up staying in La Liga - even if Catalans win their independence

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Barcelona could end up staying in La Liga - even if Catalans win their independence
Barcelona could end up staying in La Liga - even if Catalans win their independence
La Liga chief Javier Tebas has admitted he can see the league moving forward without Barca - but is that really the case?

Chelsea news: Antonio Conte blames poor form on 'many reasons' as Bournemouth lie in wait

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Chelsea news: Antonio Conte blames poor form on 'many reasons' as Bournemouth lie in wait


CHELSEA boss Antonio Conte thinks there are many reasons why his side are struggling at present.

Thursday, October 26, 2017

Move over Karren Brady, there's a new First Lady of football in Toon - and she once dated British royalty

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Move over Karren Brady, there's a new First Lady of football in Toon - and she once dated British royalty
Move over Karren Brady, there's a new First Lady of football in Toon - and she once dated British royalty
Since turning down Prince Andrew's wedding proposal 14 years ago, Amanda Stavely has built a £144million fortune and is now set to snap up Newcastle United

Premier League players earn more in a week than the stadium staff do in 20 years

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Premier League players earn more in a week than the stadium staff do in 20 years
Premier League players earn more in a week than the stadium staff do in 20 years
Pressure group ­give examples of the “grotesque inequality” that exists in the top 20 clubs with Manchester United star Paul Pogba reportedly earning £290,000 a week

Pakistan suspension, VAR technology to be discussed at FIFA Meeting

Football – The Indian Express
Pakistan suspension, VAR technology to be discussed at FIFA Meeting
Pakistan suspension, VAR technology to be discussed at FIFA Meeting

Carabao Cup draw live updates as Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea learn quarter-final opponents

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Carabao Cup draw live updates as Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea learn quarter-final opponents
Carabao Cup draw live updates as Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea learn quarter-final opponents
Most of the big boys are into the last eight after this week's matches although Tottenham miss out after a thrilling comeback from West Ham

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Belgian international reveals how close he came to signing for Manchester United

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Belgian international reveals how close he came to signing for Manchester United
Belgian international reveals how close he came to signing for Manchester United
Plus: Paul Pogba 'set to return from injury against Chelsea' as Manchester United star steps up recovery

Transfer news LIVE updates: Major Coutinho update; Man Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal double swoop

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Transfer news LIVE updates: Major Coutinho update; Man Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal double swoop


TRANSFER NEWS never goes away and Express Sport is on hand to bring you all the latest gossip from the Premier League and around Europe.

Striker Ben Woodburn commits long-term future to Liverpool

Football – The Indian Express
Striker Ben Woodburn commits long-term future to Liverpool
Striker Ben Woodburn commits long-term future to Liverpool

Theo Walcott should leave Arsenal after losing first-team spot, says club great Ian Wright

Football – The Indian Express
Theo Walcott should leave Arsenal after losing first-team spot, says club great Ian Wright
Theo Walcott should leave Arsenal after losing first-team spot, says club great Ian Wright

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo tops the Forbes’ Rich List

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Cristiano Ronaldo tops the Forbes’ Rich List

Cristiano Ronaldo is the richest sports personality in the world, according to the latest Forbes’ Rich List.

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David Unsworth wants to become permanent Everton manager

Football – The Indian Express
David Unsworth wants to become permanent Everton manager
David Unsworth wants to become permanent Everton manager

Swansea vs Manchester United live score and goal updates as Carabao Cup holders travel to the Liberty Stadium

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Swansea vs Manchester United live score and goal updates as Carabao Cup holders travel to the Liberty Stadium
Swansea vs Manchester United live score and goal updates as Carabao Cup holders travel to the Liberty Stadium
The Red Devils won the competition last term with Jose Mourinho expected to ring the changes for the trip to south Wales

Arsenal vs Norwich: What time does it start, what channel is it on, where can I watch it, who's going to win?

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Arsenal vs Norwich: What time does it start, what channel is it on, where can I watch it, who's going to win?
Arsenal vs Norwich: What time does it start, what channel is it on, where can I watch it, who's going to win?
A look ahead to the Fourth-Round Carabao Cup fixture at The Emirates

The end of Cristiano v Messi? It´s just starting, says Ronaldo



Speaking to reporters at London Palladium, Ronaldo initially sought to play down the rivalry before apparently laying down a long-term challenge to the 30-year-old Messi, whom he swapped cordial greetings with as they sat alongside each other during the ceremony.

"I don't compete with Leo," he said. "He is a player, who is in the same era. He won five times. I won five times too - individual awards for the best in the world. So things are as they are.

"Obviously, I am happy because, as I said before, I am at the best club in the world. I have had the opportunity to demonstrate that I am at a very high level during the last few years. And I am still [physically] very well.

"So I am very quiet. I will see what's going to happen tomorrow, but at the moment I have to enjoy this nice moment of my life because you never know what will happen next."

But, asked whether Ronaldo versus Messi was over, the 32-year-old added: "It didn't finish yet... it is just starting."

Bayer Leverkusen vs Union Berlin: Prediction

Bayer may be massive favourite according to the bookies, but we don’t quite expect it to be entirely a one-way street given Berlin’s fine run in the recent period.

From the betting perspective, backing goals has to be the way to go.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Union Berlin


The main betting pick will be Over 3.5 goals FT at the odds of 1.80.

Over 1.5 goals in the first half is paid at the odds of 1.83.

Leicester City vs Leeds United: Prediction

The key Leicester players like Mahrez and Vardy are expected to be rested, but this opens the door for the likes of Kelechi Iheanacho, Demarai Gray and Islam Slimani to shine.

In short, a fringe Leicester side still look strong on paper. And they are expected to grab an easy win at the King Power Stadium against the out of form Leeds.

Leicester City vs Leeds United


Safe option – Leicester to win @ 1.54
Best Bet – HT/FT – Leicester/Leicester @ 2.38
You can also back the correct full-time score 2-0 for 8.00 odd.

Swansea vs Manchester United: Prediction

It is certain that Mourinho will rest some of his key men for the midweek cup clash. But the likes of Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford, Juan Mata and Jesse Lingaard are expected to start here. And on paper, this do look pretty strong.

Swansea have struggled to find the momentum going at home this season. They are expect to give little trouble to the visitors, who have a good record in previous outings at the Liberty Stadium.

Swansea vs Manchester United


Manchester United to win @ 1.44 is the safe option for this match.
I find better value in backing United to win and Over 2.5 goals @ 2.10 odds.
Another decent option is Over 1.5 goals in the second half for 2.00 odds.

Arsenal vs Norwich City


Best Bet – Both teams to Score and Arsenal to win for 2.27 odds.
Over 1.5 first half goals at 1.73.

Inter Milan vs Sampdoria



Best Bet – Inter to win first half for 1.87
Value is in backing HT/FT – Inter/Inter for 2.04 odd
To Score any-time: Mauro Icardi.

Mbappe honoured by Henry comparisons but is no ´copy´ of anyone



Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe is honoured by comparisons with France great Thierry Henry, but urged people to not see him as a "copy" of someone else.

Mbappe announced himself to the world with Monaco last season, playing a starring role as Leonardo Jardim's men won the Ligue 1 title and reached the Champions League semi-finals.

Monaco's talent pool was raided by a number of Europe's leading clubs ahead of the 2017-18 campaign and Mbappe was the biggest name to depart, joining PSG in a loan deal which will be made permanent for €180million next year.

His style of play and obvious ability have seen him likened to ex-Arsenal superstar Henry and, although he is grateful for such praise, the 2017 Golden Boy winner is adamant that he has a lot to improve.