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Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Marouane Fellaini miss Manchester United train down to Watford

November 28, 2017 Add Comment
Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Marouane Fellaini miss Manchester United train down to Watford
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Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Marouane Fellaini miss Manchester United train down to Watford

MAROUANE FELLAINI and Henrikh Mkhitaryan will both miss Manchester United’s trip to Watford tonight.

United boss Jose Mourinho was expected to ring the changes to his starting line-up with one eye on this weekend’s clash with Arsenal.

Marouane Fellaini is missing from the Manchester United squad to face WatfordMarouane Fellaini is missing from the Manchester United squad to face WatfordGetty Images - Getty

But neither Fellaini or Mkhitaryan will be involved at Vicarage Road after they failed to take the train down to Hertfordshire with the rest of the side.

But Mourinho has recalled three players to his matchday squad who he left out of his plans for last weekend’s 1-0 win over Brighton.

Jesse Lingard, Daley Blind and Matteo Darmian all reported for duty this morning as the team left Stockport station to make the 90 minute journey to Watford.

The fact Mkhitaryan is not even involved today will raise more questions over his long-term future at Old Trafford after a season when he has been struggling for form.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan has also failed to make the journey down to face WatfordHenrikh Mkhitaryan has also failed to make the journey down to face WatfordPA:Empics Sport

The Armenian only returned to Mourinho’s squad last week after being axed, but the United boss is understood to be unhappy with his contribution to the team.

The 28-year-old came on in the win over Brighton, so the fact he has missed out again could be a sign he may be on his way out of the club in January.

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Former club Borussia Dortmund are said to be interested in taking him back to the Bundesliga 18 months after they sold him to United for £30million.

Fellaini’s absence is also a surprise, given that he came on against the Seagulls and didn’t look to have suffered any injury.

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Marouane Fellaini has been a regular for Jose Mourinho this season but has not travelled to WatfordMarouane Fellaini has been a regular for Jose Mourinho this season but has not travelled to WatfordRex Features

The Belgian has been a regular part of Mourinho’s plans this season, either  from the start or on the bench.

But there are still doubts over his long-term future at United with Fellaini so far failing to agree a new contract to replace the existing one which runs out in June.

Mourinho last week admitted he fears the 30-year-old will leave on a free transfer, with French giants Paris Saint-Germain now interested in him.

Also missing the Watford game is defender Luke Shaw, who has been involved in the squad over recent weeks but who is still waiting for his first league action of the season.

 

 

Benitez calls for unity as Newcastle decline continues

November 26, 2017 Add Comment
Benitez calls for unity as Newcastle decline continues
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Benitez calls for unity as Newcastle decline continues
Benitez calls for unity as Newcastle decline continues
Rafael Benitez urged Newcastle United to stick together and dig deep after Saturday's loss to Watford made it four defeats on the bounce. Newcastle slipped down to 13th in the Premier League table following a limp 3-0 reverse at St James' Park, leaving Benitez to issue a rallying call. "We have to realise – the staff, the players, the fans, the media – that the only way for us is to keep working harder and together, that's it. Simple," said the Spaniard. "For us, every game will be very difficult, as we have seen with Watford and we will see against West Brom. "It doesn't matter the name of the other team, it will be tough for us." Rafa Benítez spoke to NUFC TV after today's defeat to @WatfordFC. Full interview: https://t.co/IcOKeAQxgx #NUFC pic.twitter.com/syvV7aFHf7 — Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) November 25, 2017 It was put to Benitez that the Magpies could become embroiled in a relegation scrap and that every point would be crucial, and he responded: "Yes. We knew that before. "You are expecting that some of these games you can win, but we are so close that we can win 1-0, we can lose 1-0. "As soon as we made a couple of mistakes [against Watford] we could lose 3-0, so we have to obviously realise that we have to improve on a lot of things.”

Brazil striker Robinho given nine-year term in Italy for rape

November 24, 2017 Add Comment
Brazil striker Robinho given nine-year term in Italy for rape
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Brazil striker Robinho given nine-year term in Italy for rape
Brazil striker Robinho given nine-year term in Italy for rape

Former AC Milan and Real Madrid striker Robinho has been sentenced to nine years in prison in Italy after he was convicted of gang rape, according to local media reports Thursday. The alleged incident occurred in January 2013, when the Brazilian was playing for Milan in Serie A. He was found guilty in absentia by […]

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Paddy Agnew’s Notes from Italy: Napoli win more plaudits than points in the Champions League

November 22, 2017 Add Comment
Paddy Agnew’s Notes from Italy: Napoli win more plaudits than points in the Champions League
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Paddy Agnew’s Notes from Italy: Napoli win more plaudits than points in the Champions League

Serie A leaders need to win their remaining two games to have any hope of reaching the knockout stage

Fernandinho of Manchester City and Lorenzo Insigne of Napoli battle for possession during the UEFA Champions League group F match between Manchester City and Napoli at Etihad Stadium. (Photo: Gareth Copley/Getty Images)Serie A leaders need to win their remaining two games to have any hope of reaching the knockout stage

Monaco held at Amiens, gives PSG chance to go 6 points clear

November 18, 2017 Add Comment
Monaco held at Amiens, gives PSG chance to go 6 points clear
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Monaco held at Amiens, gives PSG chance to go 6 points clear
Monaco held at Amiens, gives PSG chance to go 6 points clear

PARIS — Defending champion Monaco dropped more points after drawing 1-1 at Amiens in the French League on Friday.

It could have been worse for second-place Monaco after forward Serge Gakpe gave promoted Amiens the lead in the 31st minute, but Montenegro forward Stevan Jovetic equalized midway through the second half after being set up by Brazil midfielder Fabinho.

The draw means that league leader Paris Saint-Germain can move six points clear at the top if it beats Nantes at home on Saturday.

Radamel Falcao returned to the Monaco side after a spell out with a hamstring injury, but the Colombia striker had a quiet game and rarely looked like adding to his league-leading 13 goals.

Monaco was thankful for Fabinho’s fine piece of skill down the right flank as he skipped past three players before cutting the ball back to Jovetic, who swept the ball inside the left post from just inside the penalty area.

In Friday’s other match, Lille beat Saint-Etienne 3-1 to give under-pressure coach Marcelo Bielsa a second straight win.

Saint-Etienne lost 5-0 at home to Lyon in the last round of games, leading to Spanish coach Oscar Garcia resigning after just five months in charge. Former Saint-Etienne midfielder Julien Sable replaced him and took charge of his first game.

Striker Nicolas Pepe made it three goals in two games when he put Lille ahead in the 20th minute.

After forward Jonathan Bamba equalized for the visitors with a penalty on the stroke of halftime, Brazilian midfielder Thiago Mendes made it 2-1 in the 71st and Spanish forward Ezequiel Ponce wrapped up the win late on.

Lille moved out of the relegation zone and up to 16th place, while Saint-Etienne is sixth ahead of this weekend’s games.

Rodriguez key at both ends as Switzerland reaches World Cup

November 13, 2017 Add Comment
Rodriguez key at both ends as Switzerland reaches World Cup
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Rodriguez key at both ends as Switzerland reaches World Cup
Rodriguez key at both ends as Switzerland reaches World Cup

BASEL, Switzerland — Switzerland is going to the World Cup after left-back Ricardo Rodriguez denied Northern Ireland hope in both games of their playoff at either end of the field. In each leg of Switzerland’s 1-0 aggregate win, the key incident involved one of Northern Ireland’s Evans brothers. Switzerland needed only a draw Sunday to […]

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Age has Hummels torn over Nagelsmann

November 12, 2017 Add Comment
Age has Hummels torn over Nagelsmann
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Age has Hummels torn over Nagelsmann
Age has Hummels torn over Nagelsmann
Mats Hummels is torn over the prospect of Julian Nagelsmann becoming Bayern Munich's next coach because of the Hoffenheim boss' age. Bayern are looking for a new coach to take over from the start of next season following the sacking of Carlo Ancelotti last month. Jupp Heynckes has taken over on a short-term basis and has won all seven of his games since charge of the club for a fourth time, with his side sitting top of the Bundesliga and through to the last 16 of the Champions League. Nagelsmann's name has been continuously linked with Bayern after leading Hoffenheim to a fourth-place Bundesliga finish last season.  However, Nagelsmann is just 30 and, asked by Bild am Sonntag about the possibility of him taking over at Bayern, Hummels replied: "I'm torn because he is just two years older than me. But I do not think it's impossible.  "The trend is currently towards tactical foxes who play four or five systems, but if you now see Jupp Heynckes, who simply demands and wants to see just this one thing - it can work that way. "There are different approaches. I'm definitely a fan of giving a German-speaking team a German-speaking coach." Asked about the secret behind Heynckes' success, Hummels responded: "Discipline. The clear structure is good for the boys, and he's definitely brought in a new team spirit. "He has also said to me things very directly, what he demands, what he expects of me."

Champions League: Two-goal Cristiano Ronaldo Keeps Real Madrid Kings of Europe

November 10, 2017 Add Comment
Champions League: Two-goal Cristiano Ronaldo Keeps Real Madrid Kings of Europe
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Champions League: Two-goal Cristiano Ronaldo Keeps Real Madrid Kings of Europe
The Portugal superstar's opener was cancelled out by an astonishing Mario Mandzukic strike, but goals from Casemiro, Ronaldo and Marco Asensio secured Madrid's third Champions League triumph in four years and 12th in total.

Cristiano Ronaldo confirms he wont be signing another Real Madrid contract

November 02, 2017 Add Comment
Cristiano Ronaldo confirms he wont be signing another Real Madrid contract
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Cristiano Ronaldo confirms he wont be signing another Real Madrid contract

As free agents go they don’t get much bigger than Cristiano Ronaldo.

Well come 2021 CR7 will be available for absolutely nothing. Nada. Rien.

Ronaldo has confirmed that he’s not looking to extend his current contract and won’t be signing a new deal at the Bernabeu.

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Which way is the exit?

The 32-year-old told beIN Sports: “I am doing very well at Real Madrid. I have four years left on my contract and I don’t want to renew. I am fine.”

So that’s that. About as black and white as you can get in the murky world of football transfers.

His stance comes in direct contrast to many of Madrid’s stars who have signed improved terms recently.

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Ronaldo was clearly unhappy after Madrid’s 3-1 loss to Spurs in the Champions League on Wednesday night.

He’s had statistically his worst start to a La Liga season, scoring just once, but still has 12 goals in 16 appearances for club and country.

Not bad going.

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So where will Ronaldo head when his contract expires?

Will he retire to Madeira to live the quiet life? Will he return to Old Trafford for an emotional swansong? Will the riches of the Chinese Super League prove too much?

We’ll find out in four years.

Premier League: Liverpool Boost Top Four Bid, Tottenham Hotspur Say Farewell To The Lane

November 01, 2017 Add Comment
Premier League: Liverpool Boost Top Four Bid, Tottenham Hotspur Say Farewell To The Lane
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Premier League: Liverpool Boost Top Four Bid, Tottenham Hotspur Say Farewell To The Lane
Liverpool are on the brink of qualifying for the Champions League after Philippe Coutinho inspired a 4-0 rout of West Ham, while Tottenham said a fitting farewell to White Hart Lane with a 2-1 win against Manchester United on Sunday.
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