Lovren calls for calm as Liverpool seek response to Man City setback

The Croatian defender is not overly concerned at having seen the Reds’ unbeaten record in the Premier League ended during a trip to the Etihad Stadium Dejan Lovren has called for calm at Liverpool as they reflect on defeat to Manchester City and seek to offer a positive response. A first Premier League setback of…

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'No Messi means I have to rotate' – Benitez defends Newcastle changes

The Magpies struggled during the busy festive period but their manager has explained his reasoning for tinkering with his team Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez has defended his decision to rotate heavily in recent weeks saying that he “doesn’t have players like Lionel Messi”. The Spaniard has come under fire in recent weeks for making too many…

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Sarri: I didn't know Chelsea would sign Pulisic

The Blues boss admitted he was unaware the transfer would go through, despite giving a positive assessment of the American a month ago Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has admitted he was in the dark over the club’s signing of Christian Pulisic. The American was brought in on a £58 million (€64m/$73m) deal on Wednesday, and then loaned…

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Real Madrid ready to risk Benzema despite broken finger

The French frontman is nursing a hand injury, but Santiago Solari says it will not keep him out of Saturday’s La Liga clash with Sevilla Santiago Solari has confirmed Karim Benzema is fit to face Sevilla in Saturday’s crucial La Liga clash despite suffering from a broken finger. French striker Benzema sustained the injury during…

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Jose Mourinho 'honoured' to have given Petr Cech his first start

The Portuguese manager gave the iconic keeper his debut in the Premier League back in 2004 Jose Mourinho says he is honoured to have given Petr Cech his first start in English football.  Cech announced today that he is set to retire at the end of the season after a 20-year career. The Czech goalkeeper…

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'De Gea is the best in the world' – Man Utd keeper lauded by Young & Herrera

Nemanja Matic has also been singing the praises of a man who continues to deliver match-winning performances between the sticks for the Red Devils David de Gea is considered to be “the best goalkeeper in the world” by Manchester United team-mate Ashley Young, while Nemanja Matic believes he is “great” and Ander Herrera says a…

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Stats amazing: Liam Gill

2015 has been a year to forget for the Queensland Reds winning just two of their 12 Asteron Life Super Rugby games this season. However, with 61 career caps to his name and at just 22 years of age, flanker Liam Gill has enjoyed a breakout season. Pilfers Despite missing a game through suspension because…

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Reds unchanged for Cheetahs clash

Queensland have named an unchanged squad for their clash with the Cheetahs at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night. Winger Junior Laloifi maintains his spot after Chris Feauai-Sautia was a late scratching in the Reds last start against the Bulls because of an ankle injury. The Reds lost their two games on tour in South Africa,…

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