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Mourinho might belong in the Europa League final but Manchester United sure as hell don't
The Portuguese’s biggest success has been convincing people that this is the best the Red Devils can do as he returns to where it all began for him COMMENT Fourteen years later and Jose Mourinho is right back where it all started. He wanted to win that UEFA Cup for Porto in 2003 more than anything because he saw it as a springboard for his own legacy. Now he wants to win it again; in the intervening years, he didn’t want to win it at all. Dolberg in no hurry to leave Ajax The emotion Mourinho demonstrated celebrating after the second leg against Celta Vigo in the semi-finals – whether genuine…
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Fellaini confident of being fit for Europa League final
The midfielder injured his hamstring against Southampton but has high hopes of returning for the clash with Ajax in Sweden Marouane Fellaini is confident he will win his race against time to be fit for Manchester United’s season-defining Europa League final clash with Ajax. The midfielder was forced off the field in the 75th minute of Wednesday’s 0-0 draw with Southampton after picking up a hamstring issue. Man Utd team news vs Palace 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 as league leaders…
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Gattuso 'angry' with attack despite comfortable Milan win at Ludogorets
A 3-0 away win might satisfy most coaches, but the Serie A side’s boss was left “angry” despite a positive result Gennaro Gattuso refused to revel in AC Milan’s 3-0 away win at Ludogorets, claiming his side could and possibly should have played better. Milan took a commanding lead in their Europa League last-32 tie as Patrick Cutrone, Ricardo Rodriguez and Fabio Borini found the net in Bulgaria, extending the Rossoneri’s unbeaten start to 2018. But Gattuso was far from satisfied with the victory due to his belief that the result did not reflect the visitors’ poor performance. Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have…
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Wilshere 'confident' Arsenal can knock out Atletico Madrid
Antoine Griezmann’s equaliser saw the Gunners draw 1-1 in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final, but Wilshere believes they can progress Jack Wilshere still believes Arsenal can upset the odds and reach the Europa League final despite conceding a potentially crucial away goal against Atletico Madrid on Thursday. Antoine Griezmann punished Laurent Koscielny’s slip to score in the 82nd minute as the Spanish visitors – who had Sime Vrsaljko sent off after 10 minutes – grabbed a 1-1 draw at Emirates Stadium in the first leg of the semi-final. The Frenchman’s strike cancelled out compatriot Alexandre Lacazette’s opener, with the hosts spurning chances to extend their advantage against 10 men before conceding a late equaliser. Article continues below Editors'…
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AC Milan clash is Wenger's last chance to save Arsenal job
The Gunners face a tough European tie against Rino Gattuso’s in-form side and surely only victory can save the Frenchman from losing his job There are some stadiums which instantly get the hairs on your back standing up when you hear their name; the Santiago Bernabeu, Old Trafford and the Maracana are just three examples. The San Siro, or Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, is undoubtedly another and on Thursday night Arsene Wenger will take his Arsenal side to the historic arena to face an AC Milan team who have been inspired by former player and new manager Rino Gattuso. Milan are on a 13-game unbeaten run and haven’t conceded a goal…
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AC Milan midfielder Biglia facing a month out with thigh injury
The Argentina international will be out of action for roughly four weeks after picking up a thigh muscle injury, the Serie A side have announced New AC Milan signing Lucas Biglia is facing up to a month on the sidelines after suffering a thigh injury. The 31-year-old joined from Lazio on a three-year deal last month as part of Milan’s extensive efforts to overhaul their playing squad for the 2017-18 season. Milan 6/1 to win Serie A 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…
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‘See you next season, Arsenal!’ – Fake Europa League account trolls over 50,000 Twitter users
The Gunners’ long run of gracing the Champions League is over, with the club preparing for a shot at success in the second tier competition in 2017-18 It has not taken long for the trolling of Arsenal to begin following their tumble out of the Champions League elite and into the Europa League. Having previously boasted a faultless record of never finishing outside the Premier League’s top four under Arsene Wenger, the 2016-17 campaign has seen that run come to an end. Wenger hints at another quiet window Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as…
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Wenger, Ferguson and the 10 longest-serving Premier League managers of all-time
Goal takes a look at the coaches who stayed the longest at their top division clubs following the Frenchman’s decision to leave the Gunners Getty Images #10 Sir Bobby Robson | Newcastle United | September 1999 – August 2004 Taking over the club at the start of the 1999-2000 season Sir Bobby Robson helped Newcastle raise to the top of the table, including a fourth place finish in the 2002-03 season and third place in the 03-04 season. Also during his 1815 day stint he secured a place in the champions league twice, reaching the second group stage in 02/03. Getty #9 Jim Smith | Derby County | August 1996…
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Evra gets initial one-match ban for kicking fan before game
UEFA has suspended the Marseille defender for at least one match after he lashed out at a supporter before the game against Vitoria Patrice Evra has been given an initial one-match ban and the Marseille defender will face a UEFA hearing after his altercation with a fan before Thursday’s Europa League match with Vitoria Guimaraes. Marseille have already launched an internal investigation into the incident, which saw Evra red carded before kick-off after he appeared to kick a supporter. Marseille lost the game in Portugal 1-0 and Evra, who was named among the substitutes by boss Rudi Garcia, will miss his side’s trip to Konyaspor later this month. Article continues…
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Aliadiere: Wenger told me I'm welcome to train with Arsenal
Click:duplex stainless steel ball valve The former Arsenal striker recently returned to the Emirates to meet his old boss after years playing in France Former Arsenal striker Jeremie Aliadiere has revealed that Arsene Wenger has given him an open invitation to come back to train at the Gunners’ London Colney training ground anytime he wants. The 34-year-old current free agent recently attended the Premier League match against Everton after a French TV station requested to make a short documentary on his life away from France. Aliadiere met with Wenger after the game where the two spent hours watching football and reminiscing about old times in the manager’s stadium office. Article…