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Werner picks Man Utd over Liverpool as RB Leipzig star reveals Premier League dream
The 22-year-old attacker continues to impress in the Bundesliga but is already planning a switch to England in the near future Timo Werner has admitted that he hopes to play in the Premier League in the near future, naming Liverpool and Manchester United as potential destinations. The 22-year-old striker has been a regular scorer for RB Leipzig since making the switch from Stuttgart in 2016, ending last season with 21 goals from 31 Bundesliga appearances and following it up with 10 in 23 so far this term. Such form is likely to see him attract interest from across Europe in the near future and, while Werner already has a few potential…
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Crowd trouble delays Arsenal's Europa League opener
The match between the Gunners and Koln has been pushed back after visiting supporters attempted to swarm the home section at the Emirates Stadium Arsenal’s Europa League opener against Koln has been delayed by one hour because of concerns over crowd safety. Goal can confirm the delay was prompted after Koln supporters, many of whom appeared to not have tickets, attempted to swarm the home section at the Emirates Stadium. Despite there only being around 3000 tickets available to away supporters, an estimated 20,000 supporters of the Bundesliga outfit have descended on north London ahead of the fixture. Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have…
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Man Utd boss Mourinho has won all six of his previous games against Ajax
The Portuguese enjoyed a dominant record over his current club’s Europa League final opponents during his time in charge of Real Madrid Manchester United will be confident of winning the Europa League, if manager Jose Mourinho’s record against final opponents Ajax is anything to go by. Mou thanks ref for Herrera red card Mourinho has won all six of his previous meetings against Ajax, which came in the Champions League during his time as Real Madrid coach. Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs win Magnificent Mane takes centre stage…
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Mourinho: Europa League final won't define season
Click:全国楼凤论坛 The Red Devils are set to finish sixth in the Premier League this season, but the Portuguese says the showpiece against Ajax is not all important Despite missing out on a place in the top four of the Premier League, Jose Mourinho has reiterated that the Europa League final will not determine the success or failure of Manchester United’s season. Man Utd to set new PL low United fell to a 2-1 defeat at Tottenham on Sunday in a result that made qualifying for the next edition of the Champions League via their league position impossible. Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final…
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Europa League last 16 draw: Arsenal to face AC Milan, Dortmund get Salzburg
The Gunners take on the side that dumped them out of the Champions League in 2012, with Gennaro Gattuso’s men at home in the first leg Arsenal have been drawn against Serie A side AC Milan in the last 16 of the Europa League. The Gunners narrowly overcame Ostersunds in the second leg of their last-32 tie, with Sead Kolasinac’s goal ensuring that, despite being beaten 2-1 on the night , they advanced through 4-2 on aggregate. Milan, meanwhile, were comfortable winners over two legs as they claimed a 4-0 aggreage win over Ludogorets – Fabio Borini scoring the only goal of the night at San Siro in the return…
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What did Arsene Wenger really mean with his comments about Arsenal fans?
The manager’s surprising comments about fan unity have been scrutinised and Goal takes a look at what the Frenchman was referring to Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger courted headlines after the Gunners win over West Ham when he said the lack of unity among fans in recent seasons has been “hurtful” to the club. Wenger announced on Friday that he was to end his 22 year stay at Arsenal following years of protests calling for the Frenchman to resign from his role. More recently the club’s Emirates Stadium has seen attendances dwindle due to supporters keeping away to highlight their discontent with Arsenal’s inconsistency and inability to challenge for a major…
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Darmian: Man Utd can overcome Bailly loss to win Europa League
The Ivorian centre-back will miss the final against Ajax after his sending-off on Thursday but his team-mate is sure the side can cope without him Matteo Darmian believes Eric Bailly’s absence from the Europa League final will simply add to Manchester United’s motivation to bring the trophy home. United face Ajax in the final in Stockholm on May 24, but they will be without centre-back Bailly following his sending-off in the final moments of the semi-final second leg against Celta Vigo. However, Darmian has told reporters that United have the squad to cope without the Ivorian, who was not in the best of moods in the dressing room after his…
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Mourinho is no poet, but he's shown Pep and Wenger how to win trophies
The Manchester United boss hit out at critics following his side’s Europa League win and it’s difficult to argue with his season-one haul COMMENT A Manchester United season filled for long spells with frustration and recrimination has ended with three trophies being added to the already-bursting Old Trafford cabinet. The shape, size and value of the prizes might have some questioning whether Jose Mourinho would have been better doing things a different way, but there can be no suggesting 2016-17 has been a failure. “We knew exactly how to win,” said the United boss after an evening dripping with emotion on Wednesday, his side beating Ajax 2-0 in the Europa…
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Europa League play-off draw: AC Milan take on Shkendija, Ajax meet Rosenborg
The Italian giants have been handed a trip to Macedonia, while the beaten finalists from last season have been pitted against Rosenborg AC Milan landed a favourable Europa League play-off draw in Nyon on Friday as they were pitted against Macedonian side Shkendija. Get odds on Milan to win EL Vincenzo Montella’s side edged out city rivals Inter to finish sixth last season and secure a spot in Europe after a three-year absence. Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs win Magnificent Mane takes centre stage…
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Celta announce Berizzo exit amid reports of Sevilla move
Click:软文平台 After three years at the helm, the manager will depart when the season ends as talk continues that he is to replace Jorge Sampaoli at Sevilla Celta Vigo have announced that head coach Eduardo Berizzo will leave the club at the end of the season. The 47-year-old is to step down from his post, along with his main backroom staff, following their final La Liga match of 2016-17 against Real Sociedad on Sunday. Berizzo has been heavily tipped to take over at Sevilla, with Jorge Sampaoli having confirmed this week that he would be keen to accept an offer to become the new head coach of Argentina. Editors' Picks Juve…