John Cross
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German football should be regarded as a wonderful thing. Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund not signed up. German clubs respect their fans.
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The away dressing room is next to the press room at Stamford Bridge. It would be fair to say Arsenal are celebrating very loudly... felt like a statement win, that. Huge performance.
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Another Balon d’Or farce. The notion that Messi was deserving in 2021 or in any way surprised… ridiculous. Jorginho won the Euros and Champions League. Lewandowski should have won it before now so yet another snub just underlines that mistake. Ronaldo called it…
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Gareth Bale earns twice as much as Mesut Ozil. We seem to be much more sympathetic to Bale not wanting to play than Ozil who does.
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Exclusive: Laura Woods set to replace Alan Brazil as talkSPORT’s main breakfast show host. Big Al is a radio legend but Laura is a superb broadcaster 👏👏👏
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The amount of people, even foreign broadcasters who have lived here for years and claim to have a handle of the English mentality… Football’s Coming Home is not arrogance. Listen to the words. It’s regret, it’s lamenting what went before, it’s never giving up, it’s dreaming. 🙏
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14 months into Mourinho's reign, United drew at Liverpool and then lost at Huddersfield. Criticism of Mourinho was brutal.
14 months into Solskjaer's reign, United lost at Liverpool and at home to Burnley.
But it's not the manager's fault.
Being a club legend earns you credit.
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After his move to Everton was blocked, Ainsley Maitland-Niles has been told he won’t be training with the Arsenal first team. More
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He’s had a better year than Messi. Messi being the greatest shouldn’t entitle him to an annual award when van Dijk clearly been better in 2019.
He may not have won the
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A colossus at the back ❌
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Norwich City must be best bottom of the table team in Premier League history.
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People having a go at Arsenal totally misses the point, in my opinion. If other clubs had games postponed, why wouldn’t Arsenal ask? The Prem rules have long since become stretched and abused. Trying to rewrite them now is too late.
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Olivier Giroud left Arsenal in January 2018 with people questioning whether he was a top class striker. Since then he’s won the World Cup, Europa League, FA Cup and was outstanding as they reached another FA Cup final. Also playing a huge role in getting Chelsea into top four 👏
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When will the media - and I'm part of the media - give unions a fair crack of the whip? Mick Lynch and other union leaders have tens of thousands of members behind them. It's utterly embarrassing and ridiculously biased.
'Will you answer the question Mr Lynch, I won't let you get away with nonsense'
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grills the General Secretary of the RMT, Mick Lynch over striking over the Christmas period
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FA looking into the incident in second half which prompted ref Michael Oliver to approach both benches and speak to Klopp and Arteta. Believed to be words exchanged on pitch. More to follow
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Tottenham fans singing about Ledley King being better than John Terry. The Villa assistant boss couldn't resist turning round and holding up an imaginary trophy.
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Since Troy Deeney was lauded for dishing out lessons to Arsenal on how to behave, he’s had a 3 game retrospective ban, been sent off and now faces a 4 game ban while Watford have lost 6 of the 7 games he’s played in (they drew the other).
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Man City's winning run is one of the truly great achievements in English football history. Will be remembered forever. Incredible feat by an incredible team, manager and players. Astonishing.
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Just watching Match of the Day and cannot for the life of me understand why Chelsea didn’t get one stonewall penalty and probably two. Staggering. The next time Liverpool feel hard done by…
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Moss allegedly told the players: "I’m not the reason you are in relegation trouble - you are!" So, if they've given him stick all game - and having watched it I can understand why they did - but is that comment really THAT bad?
EXCLUSIVE: Premier League back Jon Moss after studying audio feed following Gosling claims |
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Tonight is confirmation of the end for Arsene Wenger. So sad, after everything he has done for the club, that it has to end like this.
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A Macedonian journalist couldn’t get a question in on the Zoom call. Ever such a nice guy. He was heartbroken. Spurs heard and Jose has reappeared for another couple of questions. Lovely touch from Spurs and Jose... Jose now organising to meet the journo to give him a pic 👏
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Mesut Ozil, the World Cup winner and 5 time German player of the year who got into none of the combined North London XIs, goes off to a standing ovation.
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If England fans had done that in Germany last night, the outrage would be incredible. It happens here and we look to excuse it. Bizarre.
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Some of Ozil's flicks and tricks today... Honestly, if you can't appreciate Ozil, you can't appreciate good football.
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Told Odion Ighalo to Man United is agreed and loan deal will be done and completed before transfer deadline. What a story.
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When God Save The Queen was played, every Kosovo fan in the stadium held up a flag of St George
#respect
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Imagine if Rafa had got Newcastle to the quarter finals. It’s their first time in 14 years. Surely now Steve Bruce deserves a bit of credit. Not sure anyone outside of Newcastle quite understands why not... Often there’s little intricacies with every club, so please explain...
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Of all the sackings Chelsea have done down the years, this one is the most baffling. A club legend sacked on the back of one sticky spell. Brutal beyond belief.
Chelsea Football Club has today parted company with Head Coach Frank Lampard.
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And people are surprised we’ve got no English refs at the World Cup...
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Ainsley Maitland-Niles is staying at Arsenal. Held clear the air talks with Mikel Arteta this afternoon. Will be part of Arteta’s plans this season. More
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Timo Werner has been offered a five year deal by Chelsea worth £200,000-a-week ahead of £50m move from Red Bull Leipzig.
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Forest fans chanting: "Champions of Europe - you'll never sing that."
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Arsenal were offered Philippe Coutinho. But are not pursuing that deal. Willian highly likely to sign for Arsenal but that means Coutinho won’t happen. They won’t do both.
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Sorry to be a killjoy, but… if it’s offside, it’s offside. You have to draw the line and if it’s a big toe over then so be it. Do I like it? No. But it’s an exact science. You can’t change if just because it stops a great fairytale.
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How on earth was the Grealish handball pen appeal not given on Saturday… then Wan-Bissaka given the next day? Bizarre.
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Theo Walcott moving to Everton on the back of a stellar career for club and country. Outstanding professional, brilliant attitude, great bloke. Me, I like that sort of thing. Counts for a lot. Good luck, Theo.
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Mesut Ozil 👏👏👏 The power and guts to stand up for so many people. And if people didn’t know what’s happening before, they will look now. Fantastic to see a player using his platform for change
#respect
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I was disappointed in the atmosphere at Emirates. Wenger deserved a better send off, not totally full, fans only started singing when the win was in the bag. I don’t know what’s wrong with modern football fans. He’s a legend. Get in the stadium and sing.
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When Arsenal moved to the Emirates, someone complained Maria was too loud. In a football stadium. Only at Arsenal. But you couldn’t silence her. I was lucky enough to know her since local paper days. She always remained as loud and as proud at every ground. Sincere condolences.
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Exclusive: Harry Maguire asks Man United players to make 30 per cent donation from their salaries to help Manchester hospitals. More
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Arsenal are famed for doing things with a touch of class. The send off for Arsene Wenger, a legend of the game, lived up to the very best tradition. The club organised a terrific day, the fans gave him a great reception and Wenger was clearly moved. Wonderful.
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Mikel Arteta has until today to respond to FA charge. Then hearing likely to be in next 10 days. After Poch and De Zerbi escape punishment, hard to argue Arsenal aren’t being singled out. Rules can’t be changed mid-season but have the goalposts been moved?
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The third bid now gone in… £100m plus add-ons surely gets the Rice deal done for Arsenal
Declan Rice waits on third bid from Arsenal after West Ham reject Man City offer… Arsenal also closing in on Timber with Havertz set to sign
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I thought Ranieri was pretty uninspiring at Chelsea. So dread to think what he'll be like at Leicester. Nice fella, but...
#wrongchoice
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My friend in Ukraine has asked to post this with a message
“This photo should be seen by the whole world. Newborn twins in the Okhmatdyt (children's hospital) bomb shelter in Kyiv, February 28, 2022.
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Stade Velodrome absolutely rocking. One of the great atmospheres in European football.
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As someone who is quick to criticise managers for their poor behaviour, have to say Jurgen Klopp acted with dignity and good grace for someone who had been on the wrong end of arguably VAR's biggest own goal to date.
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I think it’s such a shame when fans boo national anthems. For any country. But Denmark had been one of the great stories of the tournament, their determination to win for Eriksen, such nice people… why can’t we be nice and show respect?
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Whoops, sorry. Forgot no-one allowed to celebrate anymore.
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer given a proper schooling by Unai Emery. Villarreal had no right to win that trophy, to beat a team with better players as they did against Man United but they had a manager with a plan.
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BREAKING: Man City have made a player-plus-cash offer for Alexis Sanchez involving Raheem Sterling. More on
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Spurs fans agreeing with Poch that top four is worth a trophy and better than than the FA or League Cup
Suddenly it's being deemed a good season for Emery if he wins the FA Cup
I can only imagine that Arsene Wenger is sitting somewhere having a laugh at the irony
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Come on Chelsea - make this Peter Crouch deal happen! Forget Alexis Sanchez, this is the deal we all want to see.
#crouchforchelsea
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Southgate says England had a call from Edu last week saying that Ben White didn’t want be picked
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Arsenal can announce David Luiz when they like. No rules on that. Everything is done. David Luiz will be announced as an Arsenal player tonight. Having had such a big window, you can understand why they’re milking it!
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@piersmorgan
So sorry, Piers. You’ve been bloody brilliant at calling people to account through all of this 12 months if madness. Thank you. Look forward to seeing you again soon.
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Aubameyang currently on the Easy Jet website trying to book a flight back to Dortmund...
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Fair play Gary Neville. He spoke out against the shameful pay-per-view rip-off when Sky and the rest misread the public mood in the midst of a pandemic. And he’s done so again over the ESL. Slaughtering his old club over their involvement. Fearless pundit.
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Manchester United’s FA Cup tie with Arsenal attracted a peak audience of 7.6m and 38% of available viewers to BBC One, making it the most watched football match of the season so far.
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We all know VAR is coming in next season, but when did our officials become so bad that they miss offside decisions like that?
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Football wants to complete the season to save the TV cash. Not sure even the most ardent football fan wants football right now. Not when people are dying. What if they start playing games no-one can go to and no-one wants? Come on, wake up.
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Ignore the detractors and the idiots who try to spoil it... the FA Cup remains brilliant and truly special.
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I’ll always be biased towards football but there’s no way Geraint Thomas had a bigger impact on the British sporting year than Harry Kane.
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Manchester United have signed a brilliant, infectious, fabulous talent in Alexis Sanchez. And, no matter the contract, it's cheap by today's standards.
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The Premier League is effectively a collective. The 20 member clubs are shareholders. They vote through the rules, including profit and sustainability rules which have been in place for more than a decade.
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Jack Wilshere confirms
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exclusive that he’s leaving Arsenal after talks with Unai Emery. I love Wilshere as a player and he bleeds Arsenal. Sad day for the club, must have been a heart rending decision. There will be a lot of takers. Wish him every success.
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Conte been all over Lukaku. But wrong to suggest Jose &ManU haven't been working on it all the time too. They've pulled Chelsea's pants down
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Arsenal are fuming over the Chelsea/Man United fixture scheduling… Chelsea Weds night, Man United on the Saturday. They’ve complained to Prem and TV companies. Arteta: “Thanks to the Premier League for that. It’s always Arsenal.”
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Tottenham 1 Arsenal 0. That was one of the biggest 1-0 thrashings I've ever seen.
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All over. Man City deserved winners IMO. But what an embarrassment for the Premier League. One of the games of the season played on a shocker of a pitch which was more NFL than EPL. Disgrace.
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I can't get half as wound up by youngsters partying as Dominic Cummings during lockdown. When he didn't go, this Government lost control. If he can get away with it, why can't we? Do as we say, not as we do.
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Christian Eriksen says Denmark will continue to wear and support the One Love armband no matter the consequences.
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With other top signings lined up for next season, don’t bet against Liverpool soon being Man City’s closest challengers... Their signings look top quality and underline ambition.
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As revealed this morning, Alexis Sanchez undergoing medical tonight. He'll be a Man United player very soon.
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Aubameyang set to join Barcelona on a free transfer. Unlikely to be fee involved as Arsenal will make huge saving on his £350,000-a-week wages. Barcelona will fund the whole package. May not be announced until late on. Note
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Frank Lampard has admitted he is “obsessed” with making Chelsea the No.1 club in England again
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Sad indictment of the modern fan that people think it's OK to stay away. I grew up thinking you stick with your team and support them through thick and thin. You need proof - look at Newcastle United.
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Burnley fans chanting: "One Arsene Wenger." Arsenal fans now applauding the Burnley fans. Classy touch.
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Arsenal to make new £90m bid for Declan Rice today. Club record offer. They believe they are in pole position to sign West Ham's England star and he wants to move to the Emirates
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What incredible bravery from Sead Kolasinac to fend off a knife wielding gang as they try to carjack Mesut Ozil's jeep in North London this afternoon. Arsenal confirm they have spoken to both players and "they are fine." Police investigating.
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Arsenal suffering late defeat in Barcelona shouldn’t disguise the fact Calum Chambers been very good in pre-season. Deserves a chance IMO. The problems tend to occur whenever Mustafi is remotely close to the pitch.
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West Ham fans singing: "There's only one Ray Wilkins" as loud as anyone in the ground. What class and respect.
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Since Troy Deeney told Arsenal how to sort themselves out, Watford have lost twice and he’s got himself banned for gouging opponent’s cheek.
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Saddest story of the day... Once stood outside a kit launch for half an hour having a chat with Gunnersaurus while bemused people walked past. “Er, why’s he talking to a green dinosaur?!” Cos there was a lovely bloke inside...
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Why are we not even remotely surprised?
West Ham chief Karren Brady claims Premier League season should be declared void
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When Christian Pulisic goes to Chelsea he will get a run of games to bed in as a big new signing, will probably start well, have a dip and then find his level.
Why not just apply the same to Callum Hudson-Odoi who is seen by many as a better prospect.
What chance English kids?
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I think this is class. He was at the training ground for some time today, wanted to say his goodbyes, hugged people he worked with. Didn’t work out... but this is respectful and deserves huge credit.
BREAKING Unai Emery pens letter to Arsenal fans in first message since sacking
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Mike Dean’s comments are interesting and insightful into a referee’s mindset… think one thing, get told another and stick the reverse lights on.
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Basically, Tottenham have become Arsenal and Arsenal have become Tottenham. Wenger wasn’t so bad after all and Pochettino is very good.
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Think the GMB boycott may just have been reinstated.... 😂
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Arsenal wearing black armbands with a fox embroidered on to show support and respect for Leicester. Lovely touch, class.
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Man United used to get late, late, late winners. Now they get them after the full time whistle has gone.
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Disastrous move for Chelsea and the Premier League. English football not lost such a world class player at the peak of his powers since Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Astonishing Hazard goal, the nutmeg in the build-up. Best player in the Prem.
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Must be a first... columnist rubbishes her own, er, column. If we can take anything from this then it proves voiding the season is not an option.
Karren Brady backtracks on Liverpool title and Premier League 'null and void' comments
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Man United fans singing THE Lukaku song followed by a chorus of: "We're Man United, we'll sing what we want."
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