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$394m spent in total. But here’s the five best Premier League buys from the January window

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J There was little late drama as the January transfer window closed, but Premier League clubs still spent over £200 million (A$394m) over the past month on new players.

Premier League scores live: Leicester vs Chelsea and Manchester United vs Wolves on talkSPORT’s GameDay special

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https://ift.tt/2PQa6F0 The Premier League returns this weekend for the final round of games before the all new winter break. The next two weeks will see the winter break kick into gear with the top-flight clubs taking it in turns to have a well-earned rest. Before that, there will be a host of key fixtures at both ends of the table and talkSPORT will be on hand to bring you the action exclusively live once again. Getty Images - Getty Frank Lampard’s Chelsea face Leicester this weekend Leicester vs Chelsea Coverage starts from 11am on talkSPORT (kick-off 12:30pm) GameDay kicks off this weekend at the King Power as top four rivals Leicester and Chelsea face off. The Foxes bounced back from their recent Premier League slump by thrashing West Ham last week. But Brendan Rodgers and co were dumped out of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday and will need to regroup again. They take on Chelsea this weekend with the Blues having won just one of their last four league outings. These two ...

Transfer report card: Spurs didn’t sign a striker, although Jose wanted TWO — they still get an A

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Arsenal deadline day transfer news LIVE: Arteta delight as Aubameyang stays and two defenders joins

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J [unable to retrieve full-text content] The transfer window slams shut at 11pm today and we’ll keep you across all the Arsenal-related news. The Gunners have landed Pablo Mari and Cedric Soares on loan but will they bring in anyone else? Here’s the current Arsenal headlines and follow our live blog below for more news, gossip and rumours… Cedric Soares: Arsenal […] January 31, 2020 at 08:21PM Premier League Football Fixtures and Results - talkSPORT https://talksport.com

Olivier Giroud frustrated and desperate to leave Chelsea to boost Euro 2020 hopes, reveals French football journalist Julien Laurens

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https://ift.tt/31a2t04 Frustrated Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud is still desperately hoping he can find some way to leave the London club before Friday’s transfer deadline, according to Julien Laurens. The striker had been widely linked with a Stamford Bridge exit this month as he enters the final six months of his contract. The 32-year-old, who has only made five Premier League appearances this season, has been linked with a surprise late move to Tottenham as they search for a short-term replacement for injured Harry Kane. Inter and Lazio were also interested, while Newcastle manager Steve Bruce says he also tried to sign him. getty images Olivier Giroud could leave Chelsea this month It appears he has been denied his desired deadline day exit , though, as Chelsea have been unsuccessful in their attempts to sign a replacement striker. Frank Lampard confirmed as much in his press conference on Friday afternoon, saying: “He has been incredible as a player and a man during ...

Transfer news and gossip LIVE: Arsenal and Man United complete signings, Lampard confirms Giroud staying at Chelsea

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J [unable to retrieve full-text content] The transfer window closes today and talkSPORT will keep you across all the big news, rumours and gossip right up until the 11pm deadline. Tune in to the station for the very latest news and expert reaction from former managers, players and top pundits and follow our live rolling blog below. Here are the current […] January 31, 2020 at 07:17PM Premier League Football Fixtures and Results - talkSPORT https://talksport.com

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Manchester United vs Wolves LIVE: Team news, match facts and commentary details as Bruno Fernandes set for debut

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https://ift.tt/2RMeMMZ Manchester United fans are set for their first glimpse of Bruno Fernandes as they host Wolves on Saturday evening. talkSPORT will bring you live and exclusive radio commentary of the Premier League clash, with United desperate for a victory to boost their top four hopes. Wolves have Champions League ambitions of their own, too, and victory would see them leapfrog fifth-placed United. Getty Images - Getty Fernandes could make his debut against Wolves after his £68m arrival from Sporting Manchester United vs Wolves: How to listen The Premier League clash will get under way at 5:30pm on Saturday, February 1. Full commentary from Old Trafford will be live on talkSPORT, with our coverage starting at 5:15pm. To tune in, just click here for the live stream or click on the radio player below. You can also listen through the talkSPORT App, on DAB Digital Radio or on MW 1053 or 1089. For more information about how to listen LIVE on talkSPORT click here . ...

Chelsea transfer news LIVE: £20m Barcelona bid, deadline day striker hunt, Tottenham in talks with Giroud

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https://ift.tt/31bQZce We’ll keep you updated with all the latest Chelsea news as the transfer window closes today. Frank Lampard is eager to sign a new striker on deadline day while there could be some big departures. Follow our live blog below for the latest updates on the club up until the 11pm deadline… Let's block ads! (Why?) January 31, 2020 at 06:20PM Premier League Football Fixtures and Results - talkSPORT https://talksport.com

Football writer ‘worried’ for Bruno Fernandes at Manchester United as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer doesn’t improve players

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https://ift.tt/37IARle There are fears Bruno Fernandes may not reach the heights expected of him at Manchester United following his £67.7million arrival from Sporting Lisbon. The Red Devils finally confirmed the signing of the Portugal international on Thursday , the eve of deadline day, after a month-long pursuit. Fernandes, who has been described as ‘the best player in Portugal by miles’ , moves to Old Trafford on the back of a sensational scoring run for Sporting. AFP OR LICENSORS Bruno Fernandes certainly knows where the back of the net is – he has been compared to Chelsea and England legend Frank Lampard The 25-year-old netted a record-breaking 31 goals from midfield last season, and has also been in fine form this term with 15 goals and 14 assists in only 27 games. But football writer Darren Lewis is concerned the midfielder may not have the same impact at Manchester United , claiming manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer appears unable to get the best out of his players. Spe...

‘One word: crap.’ Agent’s perfect response to ludicrous Gareth Bale transfer rumour

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The January transfer window is named ‘silly season’ for a reason. It’s not just the panic purchases, clubs spending far too much money in last-minute desperation deals.

Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Cedric Soares done deal, boss on John Fleck, more deadline day signings?

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https://ift.tt/2slnXJU The transfer window slams shut at 11pm today. Arsenal have landed Pablo Mari on loan but will be hoping to get some more deals done before the deadline, as they sit tenth in the Premier League and looking to kickstart Mikel Arteta’s reign. We’ll keep you updated with all the latest Gunners news, gossip and rumours in our live blog below… Let's block ads! (Why?) January 31, 2020 at 04:32PM Premier League Football Fixtures and Results - talkSPORT https://talksport.com

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Premier League done deals: Deadline day signings and every completed transfer in the 2020 January window

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https://ift.tt/2t94zAP The 2020 January transfer window will close this week as Premier League clubs look to bolster their ranks for the rest of the season. The top-flight spent a total of £1.41billion during the summer market and winter spending tends to be far quieter. Getty Images - Getty Arsenal have sign Flamengo defender Pablo Mari on loan until the end of the season But with a host of clubs across the country needing reinforcements, some major deals are expected to get done this month. Below is a complete list of all the transfers that have been confirmed… Arsenal In: Eddie Nketiah (Leeds, recalled from loan) Cedric Soares (Southampton, loan) Pablo Mari (Flamengo, loan) Pablo Mari is set to join us on loan until the end of the season. 💬 Leave your welcome messages for @PabloMV5 below! 👇 — Arsenal (@Arsenal) January 29, 2020 Out: Tyreece John-Jules (Lincoln, loan) Emile Smith Rowe (Huddersfield, loan) Dinos Mavropanos (Nuremberg, loan) Ben Sheaf (D...

Transfer news and gossip LIVE: Arsenal confirm signing, Bale tipped for Tottenham, Man United could re-sign striker

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https://ift.tt/2slnXJU The transfer window closes today and talkSPORT will keep you across all the big news, rumours and gossip right up until the 11pm deadline. Tune in to the station for the very latest news and expert reaction from former managers, players and top pundits and follow our live rolling blog below… Let's block ads! (Why?) January 31, 2020 at 03:49PM Premier League Football Fixtures and Results - talkSPORT https://talksport.com

Manchester United fans plan walkout vs Wolves – but talkSPORT hosts criticise supporters and say protesting won’t work

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https://ift.tt/31dXlrz Manchester United fans have been urged to walk out in the 68th minute of their upcoming Premier League clash vs Wolves in protest at the club’s ownership. Saturday’s fixture – which you can listen to LIVE on talkSPORT – pits Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s fifth place side against Wolves in seventh, with both teams on 34 points after 24 matches. A win for United would open a gap between them and their Midlands opponents, and could see them end the weekend only three points behind the top four. Getty Images - Getty Old Trafford has emptied early many times this season – Saturday’s protest is the first planned walkout, however But a host of Man United supporters may not be at Old Trafford to witness a potentially valuable win for the Red Devils – with a mass walkout being organised. Protesters are being urged to leave the match during the 68th minute to show their frustrations at much-maligned owners the Glazers, as well as executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward....

Chelsea transfer news LIVE: Deadline day latest as Blues chase Mertens and Cavani, Giroud could join Tottenham

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https://ift.tt/31bQZce We’ll keep you updated with all the latest Chelsea news as the transfer window closes today. Frank Lampard is eager to sign a new striker on deadline day while there could be some big departures. Follow our live blog below for the latest updates on the club up until the 11pm deadline… Let's block ads! (Why?) January 31, 2020 at 03:15PM Premier League Football Fixtures and Results - talkSPORT https://talksport.com

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Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Deadline day deal to be done, as Aubameyang and Ceballos STAY

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https://ift.tt/2slnXJU The transfer window slams shut at 11pm today. Arsenal have landed Pablo Mari on loan but will be hoping to get some more deals done before the deadline, as they sit tenth in the Premier League and looking to kickstart Mikel Arteta’s reign. We’ll keep you updated with all the latest Gunners news, gossip and rumours in our live blog below… Let's block ads! (Why?) January 31, 2020 at 01:36PM Premier League Football Fixtures and Results - talkSPORT https://talksport.com

‘He’s fantastic’ – What Cristiano Ronaldo said about Manchester United’s deal for Bruno Fernandes

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https://ift.tt/2uSvkK1 Cristiano Ronaldo has given the seal of approval to Manchester United’s signing of Bruno Fernandes. United completed a deal for Ronaldo’s fellow countryman on Thursday, with the Portuguese midfielder joining the Premier League club from Sporting CP in a deal which could be worth up to £68million. Getty Images - Getty Cristiano Ronaldo rates Bruno Fernandes highly Likened to Frank Lampard and with an emphatic golascoring record to boot, it seems as though the 25-year-old is exactly what the Red Devils need. And, according to Rio Ferdinand, fellow United legend Ronaldo has been glowing about the talents of his international teammate, along with Luis Nani. “I’ve spoken to a few of his teammates at national level and club level,” Ferdinand told FIVE . “Nani, my old teammate, says he’s a fantastic player, says he’s perfect for England. Says he’s got all the tools, all the right attributes. “Cristiano said he’s fantastic, creates chances for him. He can m...

Transfer news and gossip LIVE: West Ham clinch £22m deal, Man United fail with surprise striker bid, Celtic chase Tottenham outcast

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https://ift.tt/2slnXJU The transfer window closes today and talkSPORT will keep you across all the big news, rumours and gossip right up until the 11pm deadline. Tune in to the station for the very latest news and expert reaction from former managers, players and top pundits and follow our live rolling blog below… Let's block ads! (Why?) January 31, 2020 at 12:56PM Premier League Football Fixtures and Results - talkSPORT https://talksport.com

The Week in Numbers

If every Premier League team had a transfer Deadline Day ‘wish’, this is who they’d sign

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If every Premier League team had a transfer Deadline Day ‘wish’, this is who they’d sign

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J D-Day is upon us.

If every Premier League team had a transfer Deadline Day ‘wish’, this is who they’d sign

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J D-Day is upon us.

Transfer news and gossip LIVE: Man United sign Bruno Fernandes, Arsenal and Spurs battle for Southampton ace, West Ham hijack Bowen bid

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J [unable to retrieve full-text content] The transfer window closes this week and talkSPORT will keep you across all the big news, rumours and gossip right up until Friday’s 11pm deadline. Tune in to the station for the very latest news and expert reaction from former managers, players and top pundits and follow our live rolling blog below… Here are the […] January 30, 2020 at 11:07PM Premier League Football Fixtures and Results - talkSPORT https://talksport.com

Why the FA and the Premier League are set for a post-Brexit war amid dispute over ‘radical’ homegrown quota plans

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https://ift.tt/36ACuQs The Premier League is reportedly furious about the Football Association’s plan to increase the homegrown quota after Britain leaves the European Union. Clubs in English football’s top tier are currently permitted 17 non-homegrown players in their 25-man squads and the FA wants this reduced to 13. AFP or licensors The FA see Brexit as an opportunity to push through young English talent The governing body sees Brexit as an opportunity to promote young English talent, with clubs potentially unable to sign players under the age of 18 from EU countries once the transition period ends. A plan set out by the FA highlights the need to bolster the England squad in certain areas and avoid ‘mediocre overseas players blocking opportunities for up and coming talent’. But according to the Mail , the Premier League is fuming with the FA’s ‘radical’ and ‘speculative’ proposal. How will Brexit affect Premier League transfers? FIFA does not permit the internatio...

Manchester United title winner laments failure to land ‘frightening’ Erling Haaland in January transfer window

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https://ift.tt/2GE88St Lee Sharpe is surprised Manchester United haven’t done more business in January, and is still reeling from the club missing out on Erling Haaland. United have brought in midfielder Bruno Fernandes from Sporting but it looks unlikely they will land a striker before Friday’s deadline. It could have been so different for the Red Devils had they managed to land wonderkid Haaland. Getty Images - Getty Erling Haaland enjoyed a dream debut for Borussia Dortmund The 19-year-old striker was one of the most coveted young players in Europe ahead of the January transfer window, due to his record of 28 goals in 22 games for Red Bull Salzburg at the start of season. He was strongly tipped to join United but left many people surprised when he chose to join Borussia Dortmund in a deal worth just £17million. Haaland hit the ground running in stunning style in Germany, scoring a hat-trick on his BVB debut and then netting a brace in his second game – making it five ...

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Transfer news and gossip LIVE: Bruno Fernandes pictured in Manchester United tracksuit, Rose arrives at Newcastle, Chelsea to sign striker?

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J [unable to retrieve full-text content] The transfer window closes this week and talkSPORT will keep you across all the big news, rumours and gossip right up until Friday’s 11pm deadline. Tune in to the station for the very latest news and expert reaction from former managers, players and top pundits and follow our live rolling blog below… Here are the […] January 30, 2020 at 08:22PM Premier League Football Fixtures and Results - talkSPORT https://talksport.com

Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Southampton say ‘yes’ to Cedric move, more deals on deadline day?

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https://ift.tt/2slnXJU The transfer window slams shut at 11pm this Friday. Arsenal will be hoping to get some deals done before the deadline, as they sit tenth in the Premier League and looking to kickstart Mikel Arteta’s reign. We’ll keep you updated with all the latest Gunners news, gossip and rumours in our live blog below… Let's block ads! (Why?) January 30, 2020 at 08:20PM Premier League Football Fixtures and Results - talkSPORT https://talksport.com

Transfer news and gossip LIVE: Rose arrives at Newcastle, Fernandes having Man United medical, Chelsea to sign striker?

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J [unable to retrieve full-text content] The transfer window closes this week and talkSPORT will keep you across all the big news, rumours and gossip right up until Friday’s 11pm deadline. Tune in to the station for the very latest news and expert reaction from former managers, players and top pundits and follow our live rolling blog below… Here are the […] January 30, 2020 at 08:01PM Premier League Football Fixtures and Results - talkSPORT https://talksport.com

What time does the January transfer window close? Premier League, EFL and European details for when deals must get done

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https://ift.tt/2GQ4IfW The January transfer window is nearly shut and the Premier League teams have just a few hours left to conduct their mid-season spending. The 2019 summer market saw the top-flight’s clubs splash the cash with a host of big-money deals done. The likes of Manchester United, Tottenham, Liverpool and Arsenal have landed new recruits this month but there’s still time to spend more. Getty Images - Getty The January transfer window will shut on Friday, January 31 at 11pm news Fernandes arrives at Man United, Chelsea in Mertens move, Arsenal deal close THE ONE 'Why Bielsa is the perfect man to replace Solskjaer as Man United boss' - Cascarino goss Arsenal transfer news live: Soares confirmation close, £20m price tag put on target CONVINCED 'Fred can't kick a ball properly… but Joe Cole couldn't either', claims Cascarino just wow 'I'm not sure how he did that' - Liverpool wonderkid scores brilliant bicy...

Why Chelsea will ‘never’ hire Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers as Blues fume over former Liverpool manager’s ‘big club’ dig

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https://ift.tt/3aVw2XG Chelsea will never hire Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers because they’re still raging about what he said during his time at Liverpool, reports claim. Saturday is GameDay on talkSPORT and we’ll be bringing you THREE back-to-back Premier League commentaries this weekend – starting with Leicester vs Chelsea at 12:30pm! Getty Images - Getty Rodgers’ has done great work with Leicester and his stock in the game continues to rise The Blues travel to the King Power looking to close the gap on the Foxes, who could extend their lead over the visitors to 11 points with a victory. Rodgers has established Leicester as one of the best teams in the land outside the dominant Manchester City and Liverpool, but Chelsea will reportedly never consider hiring him. The former Celtic manager has been linked with the manager’s job at Stamford Bridge on numerous occasions, having worked with the Blues as a coach between 2004 and 2008. However, something he said at Liverpo...

Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa is the PERFECT replacement for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as Manchester United manager, explains Tony Cascarino

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https://ift.tt/3aBaZJQ Manchester United have no chance of catching their rivals if they stick with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s negative tactics, and they MUST bring high-octane attacking play back to Old Trafford. And Tony Cascarino believes Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa would be the PERFECT man to help the Red Devils rediscover ‘the Manchester United way’. Solskjaer is feeling the pressure of the Old Trafford hotseat with the Norwegian overseeing the club’s worst-ever Premier League season . AFP or licensors Manchester United have struggled ever since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was given the permanent manager job last March United have lost more games than they have won in the league since the former striker’s appointment as permanent boss, and he has been widely linked with a departure. Mauricio Pochettino is thought to be a leading candidate for the job, but Cascarino caused a stir on talkSPORT last weekend by saying United should instead move for the man who inspired the f...

‘Fred can’t strike a ball properly… but neither could Joe Cole!’ – Tony Cascarino questions Manchester United star after free-kick fail

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https://ift.tt/3151sWU Tony Cascarino is ‘convinced’ £52million Manchester United midfielder Fred can’t kick a ball properly – but insists he knows plenty of players who have had the same problem. Brazil international Fred has come under fire from United fans yet again after his latest failed attempt at a free-kick. The much-maligned star decided he would take a crucial late set-piece in Wednesday night’s Carabao Cup semi-final clash vs Manchester City , even though the club’s top deadball specialist Juan Mata was also on the pitch. AFP or licensors Man United fans were left baffled after Fred took the late free-kick instead of Juan Mata With the ball right on the edge of the box it looked like perfect territory for Mata to have a crack, knowing that a goal would have taken the tie to penalties. But it was Fred who instead stepped forward – and he slammed the ball straight into the Man City wall! It came just weeks after the midfielder was ridiculed for ballooning a free-k...

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Harvey Elliott goal: Liverpool wonderkid scores brilliant bicycle kick for Reds’ Under-23 side

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https://ift.tt/2SeC9xV Harvey Elliott may have scored Liverpool’s goal of the season on Wednesday night. The superb teenager, who is tipped to be a star of the future and has already played six times for Jurgen Klopp’s first-team, struck with a beautiful bicycle kick while playing for the Reds’ Under-23 side. Neil Critchley’s team were losing 2-0 at Wolves before Joe Hardy – a January signing from Brentford B – pulled one back, with Elliott then popping up to grab the equaliser. And it was a truly sunning equaliser, with the 16-year-old English starlet connecting perfectly with a corner to fire the ball into the back of the net. Neither Wolves nor Liverpool managed to find a further breakthrough so Elliott’s goal remained the final of the 2-2 draw. “It was an unbelievable goal,” said Under-23s boss Critchley. “I’m not sure how he did that if I’m honest with you. “It was worth coming just for that goal alone tonight. It was a terrific piece of skill.” Elliott is one of the brigh...

Transfer news and gossip LIVE: Fernandes arrives at Man United, Chelsea in Mertens move, Rose joining Newcastle, Arsenal deal close

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J [unable to retrieve full-text content] The transfer window closes this week and talkSPORT will keep you across all the big news, rumours and gossip right up until Friday’s 11pm deadline. Tune in to the station for the very latest news and expert reaction from former managers, players and top pundits and follow our live rolling blog below… Here are the […] January 30, 2020 at 04:31PM Premier League Football Fixtures and Results - talkSPORT https://talksport.com

Transfer news and gossip LIVE: Chelsea move for Mertens, Rose swapping Spurs for Newcastle, Arsenal to sign another defender

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J [unable to retrieve full-text content] The transfer window closes this week and talkSPORT will keep you across all the big news, rumours and gossip right up until Friday’s 11pm deadline. Tune in to the station for the very latest news and expert reaction from former managers, players and top pundits and follow our live rolling blog below… Here are the […] January 30, 2020 at 04:01PM Premier League Football Fixtures and Results - talkSPORT https://talksport.com

Fred took late free-kick for Manchester United ‘because he won a competition’ – even though it could have sent Man City clash to penalties

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https://ift.tt/3151sWU Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed why Fred, not Juan Mata, stepped up to take the late free-kick which could have taken Manchester United’s Carabao Cup semi-final against Manchester City to penalties. The Red Devils went into Wednesday’s second-leg at the Etihad Stadium 3-1 down, but pulled it back to 3-2 with a goal from Nemanja Matic – who was later harshly sent off – to lead on the night. Solskjaer’s side were then gifted a chance to take the tie to a penalty shoot-out when Nicolas Otamendi lunged in on Harry Maguire just outside the penalty area in the 87th minute. United fans were first rubbing their hands as free-kick supremo Juan Mata had just came off the bench, but they were soon looking on in horror as the Spaniard was waved off the ball and Fred stepped forward… only to blast the set-piece straight into the Man City wall. AFP or licensors Man United fans were baffled as Fred took the late free-kick instead of Juan Mata Pep Guardiola’s men h...

Premier League fixtures in FULL: Dates, kick-off times and results for every game in 2019/20 campaign

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https://ift.tt/31NVUiG The 2019/20 Premier League season is past the halfway stage with Liverpool closing in on the title. Manchester City claimed the top-flight crown last term with t he 2018/19 campaign being a cracker full of drama and storylines at both ends of the table. Here’s hoping for more of the same in 2019/20! getty Man City won the Premier League title last season Premier League 2019/20 fixtures and results in full * kick-off time 15:00 unless stated otherwise – dates are subject to change depending on TV and radio picks Friday, 9 August 2019 20:00 Liverpool 4-1 Norwich City Saturday, 10 August 2019 12:30 West Ham 0-5 Man City AFC Bournemouth 1-1 Sheffield United Burnley 3-0 Southampton Crystal Palace 0-0 Everton Watford 0-3 Brighton 17:30 Spurs 3-1 Aston Villa Sunday, 11 August 2019 14:00 Leicester City 0-0 Wolves 14:00 Newcastle United 0-1 Arsenal 16:30 Man Utd 4-0 Chelsea Getty Images - Getty Man United star Marcus Rashford celebrates scor...