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Rout at Villa Park was like punch to the face: Klopp

Ren Leen October 17, 2020

LONDON (UK) – Liverpool’s Juergen Klopp said the 7-2 trouncing of his team by Aston Villa in the Premier League this month was like a punch to the face. He said the squad lost the plot in their rout at Villa Park before the international break. But he supported his players to

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Sports figures issue manifesto urging regulation of English football

Editorial Bureau October 16, 2020

LONDON (UK) – A group of sportsmen, comprising former England defender Gary Neville, ex-Football Association chairman David Bernstein and Olympian Denise Lewis has come out with a manifesto seeking an independent regulation of English football. Titled “Save our Beautiful Game”, the manifesto was issued by the eight-member group on Thursday and it states

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Premier League should extend support to lower clubs in football pyramid, says Arteta

Editorial Bureau October 15, 2020

LONDON (UK) – Mikel Arteta, manager of Arsenal, said on Thursday that Premier League clubs have a duty to protect lower clubs in the English football pyramid. This comes a day after top-flight clubs voted against Project Big Picture. The plan, which was proposed by the American owners of Liverpool and Manchester United, called for […]

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Burnley ink 2-year pact with midfielder Stephens of Brighton

Editorial Bureau September 25, 2020

LONDON (UK) – Burnley have roped in midfielder Dale Stephens from Brighton and Hove Albion on a two-year contract, the Premier League clubs said on Friday. Stephens, 31, has made 223 appearances on the turf wearing the jersey of Brighton after arriving from Charlton Athletic in 2014. He helped the side win promotion to the […]

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Team need to perform much better to outsmart rivals: Liverpool’s Klopp

Editorial Bureau September 18, 2020

LONDON (UK) – In the Premier League last season, Liverpool emerged 18 points clear. However, manager Juergen Klopp said the team needs to do much better this year to remain one step ahead of rivals. The club had a tough fight with Leeds United to win 4-3 and start the new campaign. They strengthened their […]

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Mourinho looks to take Tottenham Spurs to greater heights

Editorial Bureau September 9, 2020

LONDON (UK) – When Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho assumed charge after he replaced popular Mauricio Pochettino last year, he described himself as “The Humble One”. But his ambitions for the north London club are not humble in any manner. Club chairman Daniel Levy brought 57-year-old Mourinho of Portugal to the team to help it […]

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Premier League new season to witness empty stands, new talents in squads

Editorial Bureau September 7, 2020

MANCHESTER (UK) – The new season of the Premier League is all set to begin on Saturday and there will be some new talents on the turf, but the stands will remain empty. The world’s most-viewed domestic soccer competition will take place as an event meant for sports channels. By winning the title with 18 […]

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Liverpool to begin Premier League title defence by locking horns with Leeds

Editorial Bureau August 20, 2020

LONDON (UK) – According to a fixture list, Liverpool will start defending their Premier League title on Sept. 12 at Anfield. They will lock horns with newly promoted Leeds United, who are returning to England’s top-flight for the first time in 16 years. After being promised 30 days of rest after the end of their […]

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Wolverhampton need new faces to remain competitive, says Nuno

Editorial Bureau August 12, 2020

LONDON (UK) – Wolverhampton Wanderers coach Nuno Espirito Santo said though he is proud of his team’s achievements, the Premier League club needs to bring in new players to remain competitive. Wolves’ 1-0 trouncing by Sevilla in the Europa League quarter-finals on Tuesday concluded their season that spanned 383 days and 59 games. Fewer than […]

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Chelsea’s Lampard says no disappointment even if Willian leaves club

Editorial Bureau August 8, 2020

LONDON (UK) – Frank Lampard of Chelsea said that he was not sure if Brazilian winger Willian will remain with the club. He said he expects no bitterness from both parties even if he quits. There were local media reports that Willian is slated to join Chelsea’s London rivals Arsenal on a three-year agreement as […]