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Ranking how each Chelsea player progressed/regressed under Lampard

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Ranking how each Chelsea player progressed/regressed under Lampard Having guided Chelsea to the Champions League last season, with the club having spent heavily in the previous transfer window, the Blues board have called time on Frank Lampard's reign at Stamford Bridge with the club in ninth.Many had Chelsea down as their favourites to challenge the likes of Liver...

Man Utd vs Liverpool: FA Cup team news and probable lineups

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Man Utd vs Liverpool: FA Cup team news and probable lineups After last weekend's goalless draw at Anfield, here's hoping take II of the fierce rivalry - this time being played out at Old Trafford, is a more entertaining affair. The two face off for the chance to play West Ham in the fifth round of the FA Cup, with Jurgen Klopp never having progressed passed ...

Who is Morgan Sanson? Stats, strengths and weaknesses of new Aston Villa recruit

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Who is Morgan Sanson? Stats, strengths and weaknesses of new Aston Villa recruit With a fee agreed between Aston Villa and Marseille believed to be in the region of £14m, rising to £15.5m with add-ons, French midfielder Morgan Sanson is set to complete a move to the Midlands.Reports have been circling for over a week regarding a deal for the 26-year-old, with the imp...

Wolves announce signing of Jimenez replacement, but who is Willian Jose?

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Wolves announce signing of Jimenez replacement, but who is Willian Jose? After months of struggling to find the back of the net, highlighted further still by their narrow 1-0 win over National League North outfit Chorley in the FA Cup, Wolves have signed a replacement for the injured Raul Jimenez.Nuno's side managed just one shot on target against their semi-professional...

Revealed: Where Fernandes and Van Dijk rank among best impact January signings

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Revealed: Where Fernandes and Van Dijk rank among best impact January signings While it was always likely to be a quieter month than usual, and rumours tend to ramp up towards the end of the month, it’s fair to say the current January transfer window has been underwhelming. With that in mind, we’ve taken a walk down memory lane to pick out some of the best signings...

Five key facts ahead of game of the season as Liverpool host Man Utd

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Five key facts ahead of game of the season as Liverpool host Man Utd The stage is set for a top table clash between two of the game's biggest clubs as the Liverpool against Manchester United rivalry carries greater significance than any meeting in recent memory. After Liverpool lifted their first ever Premier League title last season it's United that now unexpectedly...

Watch: Pogba absent from Ultimate Liverpool vs Man Utd combined XI

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Watch: Pogba absent from Ultimate Liverpool vs Man Utd combined XI The meetings of Liverpool and Manchester United are arguably the biggest in the Premier League calendar regardless, but this Sunday's clash is undoubtedly one of the most meaningful in recent memory.Manchester United now top the table ahead of the holders following their midweek win over Burnley, si...

Chelsea vs Aston Villa Combined XI: Werner absent as Villa outnumber Blues

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Chelsea vs Aston Villa Combined XI: Werner absent as Villa outnumber Blues The first of two intriguing matches between sides gunning for European football this season sees Chelsea - who were billed as title candidates until recently - host a Villa side that jumped above the Blues in the league on Boxing Day. In fact, ahead of the evening kick-off at Stamford Bridge, Villa ...

Man Utd star back to his best in Premier League Best XI alongside Liverpool duo

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Man Utd star back to his best in Premier League Best XI alongside Liverpool duo After a midweek round of fixtures with some eye-catching results and performances across the board, our latest Premier League best XI includes two representatives from league leaders Liverpool and a Manchester United star looking back to his very best.Nick Pope (Burnley) - 8.36Following a fifth clea...

Leeds vs West Ham: Rice and Phillips do battle in early England audition

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Leeds vs West Ham: Rice and Phillips do battle in early England audition While Leeds in particular have drawn in plenty of neutrals this season as they prepare for their Friday Night Football clash with West Ham, there will be one man casting a very keen eye over proceedings in England manager Gareth Southgate.The match pits two England hopefuls up against one another in...