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Arsenal vs Man United: Piers Morgan is on talkSPORT Drive with Adrian Durham – here’s how to listen to Gunners super fan
Arsenal take on Manchester United tonight in their FA Cup blockbuster and Gunners super fan Piers Morgan will be joining talkSPORT for the evening. United are in north London for the fourth round tie at the Emirates as the old enemies renew their rivalry again. It promises to be a night for high drama in the cup so talkSPORT has enlisted the help of Britain’s most opinionated man. Piers Morgan will be live from the Arsenal stadium and co-hosting talkSPORT’s Drive show with Adrian Durham from 4pm They will be joined by talkSPORT Breakfast Show host Alan Brazil and former England international David Seaman ahead of tonight’s kick off. Morgan…
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Son Heung-min out of Asian Cup: When will Tottenham star return? Will he face Crystal Palace today?
Son Heung-min has been in stunning form for Tottenham this season – when he’s actually been in the country to play, that is. Fresh from his World Cup exploits with South Korea last summer, Son was back on the international stage at the Asian Games throughout August and September. He led his country to glory in Indonesia – gaining exemption from military service in doing so – and was looking for more silverware at the Asian Cup this month. South Korea were favourites to win in the United Arab Emirates with the tournament running from January 5 until the final in Abu Dhabi on February 1. Tottenham were gutted to…
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Gonzalo Higuain: Chelsea striker’s awful Premier League debut in numbers
Chelsea’s 4-0 Premier League defeat to Bournemouth was one to forget for all concerned. Loan striker Gonzalo Higuain, though, will have wanted a better debut in the English top flight after his switch from Juventus. The ex-Napoli and Real Madrid had been at AC Milan prior to his January transfer but scored just six league goals in 15 Serie A appearances at the San Siro. And his poor form seems to have followed him to Stamford Bridge as he failed to fire against the Cherries on a dire nigh on the south coast. Gonzalo Higuain: The statistical trend which shows new Chelsea signing might only score five goals this season…
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‘Heartbroken’ Jonny Castro Otto joins Wolves in permanent transfer from Atletico Madrid
Wolves have signed Jonny Castro Otto on a permanent deal from Atletico Madrid. Right-back Otto joined on loan last summer and has made 20 Premier League appearances this season. And the club equalled their club-record fee of £18million – spent on Adama Traore in 2018 – to make the Spaniard their first capture of the January transfer window. The 24-year-old has signed a deal until 2023. The news comes after Spanish outlet Marca claimed Otto expected to feature for Atletico’s first-team next season. He joined the Liga giants in a £6.3million deal from Celta Vigo in July and was swiftly loaned to Wolves. Otto reportedly saw himself as the long-term…
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Manchester United news: Inter winger Ivan Perisic remains a transfer target for Premier League giants
Manchester United remain interested in signing Inter Milan winger Ivan Perisic, according to reports. It’s understood that the 29-year-old is also keen on signing for the Premier League giants, claim SportMediaset. They further claim that the Croatia international is unhappy at the San Siro and feels the style of play in Serie A doesn’t suit his style. Former United boss was a long-term admirer of Perisic and wanted to sign during his tenure at Old Trafford. And while the Special One’s departure may have resulted in United’s interest fading, that doesn’t appear to be the case. Interim boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who was won all seven of his games in…
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Juan Mata: Manchester United midfielder wanted by Barcelona with contact made over free transfer
Barcelona want to sign Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata on a pre-contract deal ahead of him moving to the Camp Nou in the summer, according to reports. Mata, the wide player, has entered the final six months of his Old Trafford deal. He is now free to talk to foreign clubs and could sign a pre-contract agreement which would seal his exit from Man United when his deal expires at the end of June. Goal report Barcelona have already ‘made contact’ with Mata over him moving to Spain. The former Chelsea star, 30, has been in talks with United chiefs concerning a contract extension, but the two parties are yet…
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Man United vs Burnley line-ups: Old Trafford team news confirmed, Pereira and Lukaku start
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could make a major piece of history tonight when Manchester United take on Burnley at Old Trafford. The Norwegian has been a revelation since replacing Jose Mourinho and will become the first manager to begin his reign at a club with seven successive top-flight victories if he wins again this evening. The Red Devils’ fine form of late has seen them pull level with Arsenal in fifth and they now have realistic hopes of claiming a top-four finish or better. Burnley, meanwhile, are still in need of points to put some breathing room between themselves and the relegation zone. United beat the Clarets at Turf Moor…
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Arsenal transfer news: Gunners in talks to sign Belgium winger Yannick Carrasco after failed Ivan Perisic move
Arsenal are in talks to sign former Atletico Madrid winger Yannick Carrasco, according to reports. Gunners chiefs have turned their attention to Carrasco, 25, after growing frustrated with their attempts to sign Inter Milan ace Ivan Perisic. Inter are believed to have rejected a loan offer with a view to a permanent deal in the summer for the Croatia attacker. Sky Italy report that discussions have now begun with Carrasco, who plays for Chinese club Dalian Yifang, over a move to the Emirates. The Belgium international moved to the Chinese Super League from Atletico Madrid last February and has scored seven goals in 26 games. Arsenal could face competition from…
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Alternative Premier League table after 24 games, based on expected goals
If you thought the title race was about to be done and dusted on Tuesday night, think again. A stunning set of results have left the Premier League wide open at both ends of the table with Liverpool and Manchester City just five points apart at the top, and Tottenham lurking behind them. Bournemouth’s victory saw a change in fourth with Arsenal leapfrogging Chelsea on goals scored, while at the bottom Fulham remain 19th despite a stunning 4-2 comeback win over Brighton & Hove Albion. And Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s incredible winning start at Manchester United was ended by a 2-2 draw with Burnley. Here at talkSPORT.com we’re always keeping an…
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Every Premier League stadium ranked by how unsafe the surrounding area is
If you want to head to a Premier League football match in the knowledge you’re likely to be safe from the risk of crime, you should head to Brighton & Hove Albion, an investigation has revealed. With fan safety at games a concern, football ticketing company Ticketgum.com has taken a look into the number of crimes committed within a one mile radius of every top flight stadium. Using the UK crime statistics from November, they have shown the surrounding area of the Falmer Stadium saw just 64 offences within the distance. Incidents which count towards the figures include, anti-social behaviour, burglary, robbery, vehicle crime, violence and sexual offences, public disorder and…