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Manchester United fans must travel nearly 500 MILES to take in every game over the festive period - Daily Mail

Manchester United fans must travel nearly 500 MILES to take in every game over the festive period – Daily Mail

For most, Christmas is an apt moment to spend time with loved ones, indulge in festive treats, and reflect on another year gone by. 

For the die-hard football fans that travel the lengths of the country to follow their team though, Christmas spells football overload. And, despite a winter break set to take place for the first time in English football, the festive schedule has not fallen victim to…

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Pep Guardiola had this to say about Wolves and Nuno ahead of Man City clash - Birmingham Live

Pep Guardiola had this to say about Wolves and Nuno ahead of Man City clash – Birmingham Live

Pep Guardiola reckons Nuno Espirito Santo is doing an “incredible job” at Molineux and expects Wolves to provide Manchester City with one of their toughest tests.

Adama Traore inspired Wolves to a memorable win at The Etihad in October and Nuno’s men are bidding to repeat the trick when City visit Molineux on Friday (December 27).

The game pits two of the Premier League’s in-form sides…

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How the Liverpool and Everton players and WAGs celebrated Christmas - Liverpool Echo

How the Liverpool and Everton players and WAGs celebrated Christmas – Liverpool Echo

Liverpool and Everton stars were all smiles today as they celebrated Christmas with their loved ones.

For lucky Reds and Blues fans, many of the players gave us a sneak-peek into their festivities.

Most spent time with their young children – some of whom celebrated their first Christmas.

From Jordan Pickford to Andy Robertson, we take a look at their Christmas.

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Frank Lampard's most important January transfer decision according to 72.5% of Chelsea fans - Football.London

Frank Lampard’s most important January transfer decision according to 72.5% of Chelsea fans – Football.London

Chelsea fans have told the club to go and find a left-back in the January transfer window worthy of matching the rest of Frank Lampard’s team in order to continue their assault on the top four and the Champions League in 2020.

The former midfielder has already guided the Blues into a strong position in the Premier League, at least compared to some rivals, and will face Bayern Munich in the round…

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What’s Wrong With Manchester City? Nothing - Firstpost

What’s Wrong With Manchester City? Nothing – Firstpost

Manchester: It has reached the stage, now, when it comes to gauging Pep Guardiola’s mood, his state of mind, where no detail can be overlooked.

Manchester City’s Gabriel Jesus celebrates after scoring his side’s third goal against Leicester City. AP

It is not just Guardiola’s words — scouring the Manchester City manager’s public comments for signs of hidden meaning, clandestine messages —…

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Liverpool granted permission to wear gold badge for one Premier League encounter - Sportskeeda

Liverpool granted permission to wear gold badge for one Premier League encounter – Sportskeeda

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Arsenal squad announced vs Bournemouth as Mikel Arteta takes charge of first game - Mirror Online

Arsenal squad announced vs Bournemouth as Mikel Arteta takes charge of first game – Mirror Online

Mesut Ozil has recovered from a foot injury and is in contention to play in Mikel Arteta’s first game in charge of Arsenal when they visit Bournemouth on Boxing Day.

The playmaker missed Saturday’s 0-0 draw at Everton but is back in training – as are both Hector Bellerin and Dani Ceballos following hamstring issues.

Gabriel Martinelli (hamstring) will be assessed ahead of the trip to the…

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Former Man Utd defender Guillermo Varela dreaming of chance to play at Old Trafford again – for or against o - The Sun

Former Man Utd defender Guillermo Varela dreaming of chance to play at Old Trafford again – for or against o – The Sun

GUILLERMO VARELA is dreaming of a return to Manchester United – ideally as a Red Devils player.

If that is not possible, he would at least like to play against his old club at the Theatre of Dreams once more.

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Guillermo Varela would love to play at Old Trafford once more – and say thank you to the fans for their supportCredit: PA:Empics Sport

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What all the key players at Wolves have said about January transfer plans - Birmingham Live

What all the key players at Wolves have said about January transfer plans – Birmingham Live

Wolverhampton Wanderers have made no secret of their desire to strengthen once the January transfer window opens in a week’s time.

A very impressive start to the season in both the Premier League and Europa League has raised expectations which were already considerably high.

Wolves will compete in the last-32 of the Europa League in the New Year, while Nuno Espirito Santo’sside look capable of…

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Chelsea's Team of the Decade: Vote for first winger | Official Site - Chelsea FC

Chelsea’s Team of the Decade: Vote for first winger | Official Site – Chelsea FC

It’s been another decade of wonderful success for the club. From 2010 to 2019 we have won three Premier League titles, the Champions League, the Europa League twice, the FA Cup three times and the League Cup once, racking up some indelible memories along the way.

Choosing a first XI from players to have represented us over that period is not easy, so we have left it to you, the fans, to decide!…

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Leicester City v Liverpool: Team news – Liverpool FC Liverpool will be without Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain for the Boxing Day clash with Leicester City but Jürgen Klopp expects his fit players to be fully recovered from their FIFA Club World Cup exploits.

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Manchester City scouts identify defensive reinforcements despite Pep Guardiola's claims of January inaction - The Telegraph

Manchester City scouts identify defensive reinforcements despite Pep Guardiola’s claims of January inaction – The Telegraph

Manchester City have started identifying potential defensive reinforcements, despite manager Pep Guardiola’s claim that he does not want to make any January signings.

Guardiola has insisted that the players City would be interested in will not be available in the next transfer window and that he is ready to rely on his current squad for the remainder of the season.

But that has not stopped…

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Struggles, goals, double sessions and how Oumar Niasse is developing Ellis Simms at Everton - Liverpool Echo

Struggles, goals, double sessions and how Oumar Niasse is developing Ellis Simms at Everton – Liverpool Echo

Ellis Simms would have been forgiven for dreading Monday, Tuesday and Thursday last season.

But the pain was self-inflicted.

The young Everton striker – who went on to score 46 goals for Paul Tait’s under-18 side before being handed professional terms – had requested double-sessions at Finch Farm.

It wasn’t for show, either.

Simms is aware of his weaknesses – namely his left-foot and heading…

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8pm Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Arteta announces backroom staff, Ndidi £40m plus Xhaka bid, Bournemouth build-up - The Sun

8pm Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Arteta announces backroom staff, Ndidi £40m plus Xhaka bid, Bournemouth build-up – The Sun

MIKEL ARTETA’s Arsenal head to Bournemouth on Boxing Day as the Spaniard looks to begin his Arsenal reign with a victory.

Everton frustrated the Gunners in a 0-0 draw at the weekend, but this game on the South Coast will be the first time that Arteta takes to the dugout.

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Manchester United writers choose their team of the decade and you can pick yours too - Manchester Evening News

Manchester United writers choose their team of the decade and you can pick yours too – Manchester Evening News

Manchester United’s progression through to the League Cup semi-finals marked their first semi-final since, well, last year.

However lugubrious some supporters feel about the United AD (after dominance), they will still end the decade with two league titles, two League Cups, an FA Cup and a first Uefa Cup.

Below, our writers have selected their United team of the decade. Some selections range…

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Chelsea news: Lampard speaks out on Mourinho, injury blow, transfer links to Jadon Sancho - Football.London

Chelsea news: Lampard speaks out on Mourinho, injury blow, transfer links to Jadon Sancho – Football.London

Chelsea are four points clear of the chasing pack in the race for Champions League qualification.

Jose Mourinho’s Spurs side are now mired six points behind the Blues following the 2-0 win by Frank Lampard’s side at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday.

But the reaction to that match has been considerable, with yet another racism storm overshadowing the result.

We have the latest on the…

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Top 10 football matches of 2019 including Man Utd, Arsenal and that Liverpool comeback - Mirror Online

Top 10 football matches of 2019 including Man Utd, Arsenal and that Liverpool comeback – Mirror Online

2019 has seen some incredible matches, including Tottenham Hotspur’s remarkable run to their first Champions League final and Liverpool ’s dramatic comeback on their way to a sixth title.

We also saw the fall of a dynasty as back-to-back-to-back European Champions Real Madrid were toppled by the sons of Amsterdam.

Marcus Rashford struck a late penalty to lead Manchester Unitedto victory…

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