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Chelsea 'no longer feared' after Halloween horror show at Roma, fumes Antonio Conte
The Blues were battered 3-0 in their Tuesday night Champions League encounter and their Italian boss is not happy
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Paddy Agnew’s Notes from Italy: Napoli playing catch-up in the Champions League
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Paddy Agnew’s Notes from Italy: Napoli playing catch-up in the Champions League
The Serie A leaders have been unable to repeat their sparkling league form in Europe
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)The Serie A leaders have been unable to repeat their sparkling league form in Europe
What channel is Roma vs Chelsea on? Live stream details, TV information, odds and more ahead of Champions League clash
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What channel is Roma vs Chelsea on? Live stream details, TV information, odds and more ahead of Champions League clash
The Blues edged out Roma a fortnight ago after a thriller at Stamford Bridge and face a tough test in the Italian capital
Tim Vickery’s Notes from South America: Brazil’s under-17 stars offer a cautionary tale to England’s world champions
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Tim Vickery’s Notes from South America: Brazil’s under-17 stars offer a cautionary tale to England’s world champions
The careers of Anderson and Kerlon did not go as planned, despite being lauded as teenage world-beaters
Brazil's.Anderson is held back by Ghana's Michael Osei during their semifinal match in the U17 World Soccer Champs played at the North Harbour Stadium.
(Photo: Phil Walter/Getty Images)The careers of Anderson and Kerlon did not go as planned, despite being lauded as teenage world-beaters
Monday, October 30, 2017
Burnley 0-0 Newcastle United LIVE score and goal updates from the English Premier League
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Burnley 0-0 Newcastle United LIVE score and goal updates from the English Premier League
Newcastle striker Dwight Gayle is set to return to Rafa Benitez's line-up for their trip to Burnley
Former Premier League referee hails Jose Mourinho and Jurgen Klopp for blaming their players instead of officials
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Former Premier League referee hails Jose Mourinho and Jurgen Klopp for blaming their players instead of officials
Mark Clattenburg claims there have been a number of glaring officiating errors - but neither Mourinho or Klopp have blamed refs
Sunday, October 29, 2017
Vancouver Whitecaps 0 Seattle Sounders 0: Dour stalemate in first leg
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Vancouver Whitecaps 0 Seattle Sounders 0: Dour stalemate in first leg
Defending champions Seattle Sounders and Vancouver Whitecaps drew 0-0 in the MLS play-offs.
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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AS Roma not as dull as results suggest, coach says Eusebio Di Francesco
Football – The Indian Express
Pep Guardiola dismisses idea of Manchester City racing away with title
Football – The Indian Express
Saturday, October 28, 2017
Manchester City 'to make Kevin De Bruyne best paid player' to ward off interest? Transfer news and gossip from Sunday's papers
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Manchester City 'to make Kevin De Bruyne best paid player' to ward off interest? Transfer news and gossip from Sunday's papers
PLUS: Alan Pardew rejects European giants and Manchester United to offer PSG defender a safe haven
Athletic Bilbao 0-1 Barcelona LIVE score and goal updates as Lionel Messi slides visitors into the lead
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Athletic Bilbao 0-1 Barcelona LIVE score and goal updates as Lionel Messi slides visitors into the lead
Join us for all the action from Saturday's late La Liga game
England U17 1-2 Spain U17 live score and goal updates from the World Cup final as Sergio Gomez down stun Young Lions
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England U17 1-2 Spain U17 live score and goal updates from the World Cup final as Sergio Gomez down stun Young Lions
The Young Lions are one win away from glory - see how they get on right here
Iniesta & Mascherano absent for Barcelona´s Bilbao trip
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Iniesta & Mascherano absent for Barcelona´s Bilbao trip
Barcelona will be without Andres Iniesta (thigh) and Javier Mascherano (illness) for Saturday's trip to Athletic Bilbao.
Friday, October 27, 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo reveals 'beautiful' name of fourth child in cute family video - with Georgina Rodriguez due next month
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Cristiano Ronaldo reveals 'beautiful' name of fourth child in cute family video - with Georgina Rodriguez due next month
The baby, which is due next month, will join Cristiano Jr and twins Eva Maria and Mateo in the football superstar's family
When is Football Manager 2018 on sale? Release date, new features and more as beta version is released
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When is Football Manager 2018 on sale? Release date, new features and more as beta version is released
The latest installment of the most addictive football game on the planet is around the corner
Thursday, October 26, 2017
Zidane not worried about Girona clash amid security concerns
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Zidane not worried about Girona clash amid security concerns
Sunday's match at Girona is no certainty to take place according to reports but Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane is not concerned.
Hodgson blasts Premier League sack culture ahead of West Ham showdown
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Hodgson blasts Premier League sack culture ahead of West Ham showdown
Roy Hodgson had little time for suggestions Slaven Bilic could be sacked if Crystal Palace beat West Ham on Saturday.
Scoring faster than Shearer but Lukaku a record rival - Kane vs the Premier League´s best
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Scoring faster than Shearer but Lukaku a record rival - Kane vs the Premier League´s best
As talk of him breaking Alan Shearer's record grows, we look at how Harry Kane stacks up against the Premier League's best goalscorers.
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Barcelona 0 Gremio 3: Luan brace has Brazilians poised for Libertadores final
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Barcelona 0 Gremio 3: Luan brace has Brazilians poised for Libertadores final
Luan netted in either half away to Barcelona to put Gremio in control after the first leg of their Copa Libertadores semi-final tie.
Vlasic: Everton were saving Diego Costa a shirt number
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Vlasic: Everton were saving Diego Costa a shirt number
Everton's Nikola Vlasic has claimed the club were holding a shirt number free for Diego Costa, and says he was sad to see Ronald Koeman go.
Tim Vickery’s Notes from South America: Ecuador’s Barcelona facing Libertadores test
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Tim Vickery’s Notes from South America: Ecuador’s Barcelona facing Libertadores test
Highly-rated defender Dario Aimar preparing to face Gremio in Libertadores semi-final
Dario Aimar of Ecuador's Barcelona and Bruno Henrique of Brazil's Santos during their 2017 Copa Libertadores quarter-final second leg match at Vila Belmiro stadium, in Santos.
(Photo: NELSON ALMEIDA/AFP/Getty Images)Highly-rated defender Dario Aimar preparing to face Gremio in Libertadores semi-final
I don´t know why Chelsea let him go - Wenger excited by two-goal Nketiah
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I don´t know why Chelsea let him go - Wenger excited by two-goal Nketiah
Eddie Nketiah scored twice for Arsenal against Norwich City on Tuesday, leaving Arsene Wenger confused as to why Chelsea once let him leave.
Tips 25/10/17
Chelsea vs Everton: Bet Tips
Chelsea to win @ 1.44
Value is in backing Chelsea on a -1 Handicap for 2.05 odd
Any-time goal scorer: Michy Batshuayi @ 1.85.
Any-time goal scorer: Michy Batshuayi @ 1.85.
Spurs to win @ 1.44 is a banker.
Value is in going for HT/FT – 1/1 @ 1.91 odd.
To score any-time: Fernando Llorente @ 1.73.
Aberdeen vs Celtic: Bet Tips
The first pick will be Celtic to win the match at the odds of 1.53.
The alternative option is Moussa Dembele to score anytime at 2.00.
The first pick will be Celtic to win the match at the odds of 1.53.
The alternative option is Moussa Dembele to score anytime at 2.00.
Atalanta vs Verona: Bet Tips
FT – Atalanta -1.5 Asian Handicap for 2.05.
Over 2.5 goals for 1.70 odd seems like a handy alternate.
Bologna vs Lazio: Bet Tips
Lazio to win @ 1.67
Both teams to score @ 1.80
Value is in backing a Lazio win with both teams scoring for 3.60 odd.
Lazio to win @ 1.67
Both teams to score @ 1.80
Value is in backing a Lazio win with both teams scoring for 3.60 odd.
Roma vs Crotone: Bet Tips
Crotone +2.5 Asian Handicap for 1.67 odds.
Under 3.5 match goals at 1.73.
Juventus vs SPAL: Bet Tips
HT/FT – Juve/Juve @ 1.45 odd is the safe option.
Value is in backing Over 1.5 first half goals for 2.16 odd.
HT/FT – Juve/Juve @ 1.45 odd is the safe option.
Value is in backing Over 1.5 first half goals for 2.16 odd.
Aberdeen vs Celtic: Prediction
Tottenham vs West Ham: Predictions
Chelsea vs Everton: Prediction
Both teams have plenty of flaws, but Chelsea are the better side on the back of quality players available in their ranks. So, there is no reason to look otherwise than going for a direct home win.
Everton managed to score just once in their last five visits to the Bridge. They are seen struggling to create enough chances this term. Therefore, I wouldn’t wonder if the Blues win this with a clean sheet.
He´s not afraid – Wenger praises Nketiah
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger praised Eddie Nketiah for his character and movement after the teenage forward's EFL Cup heroics.
Nketiah, 18, came off the bench and scored a brace to lead Arsenal past Norwich City 2-1 after extra time at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday.
Wenger said he knew the teenager was capable of delivering off the bench, with Nketiah equalising immediately after coming on in the 85th minute.
"I know he has character and is not afraid," Wenger told a news conference.
"He smells the combination movements, he can give and go and once a player has that in his game, they have always a chance.
"The guys who can understand that if they give the ball somewhere and they can get it back and know where to get it back, the quality of reception is a very important quality.
"I would say the quality of the reception, he has that."
Bosz pleased with impressive Isak
Borussia Dortmund coach Peter Bosz praised Alexander Isak for taking his chance in his side's DFB-Pokal thrashing of Magdeburg.
Sweden international teenager Isak marked his first Dortmund start with a maiden goal and an assist in the 5-0 victory on Tuesday.
Bosz hailed the impressive 18-year-old, urging the former AIK forward to continue grabbing his opportunities behind the first-choice Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
"Alex works hard in training," he told a news conference.
"He has Auba above him in the pecking order, so it's not easy for him. When he gets the chance, he needs to take it. He did so today."
Talking Point: Majestic Manchester City´s solid defence justifying lavish spending
After watching Manchester City finish a relatively underwhelming season third in the Premier League last season, few were surprised to see Pep Guardiola take a no-nonsense approach to their transfer dealings.
His defensive department was reviewed with the most brutality, with a host of players departing.
Fernando, Aleksandar Kolarov, Gael Clichy, Pablo Zabaleta, Willy Caballero, Joe Hart and Bacary Sagna were all moved on in one way or another, freeing up not only space in the squad, but also on their huge wage budget.
In came Benjamin Mendy, Kyle Walker, Danilo and Ederson as defensive reinforcements to the tune of a reported £159million and so far Guardiola's dealings appear to have had the desired impact, with City – five points clear at the top of the table – looking almost unrecognisable at the back.
There was never any doubt about City's ability in attack and, although their forwards have taken much of the praise for their scintillating start to the new season, their defence has given them an immensely solid platform to build on, as Opta data can evidence…
