Despite the disappointment of an FA Cup exit at the hands of West Ham, Liverpool were able to welcome Daniel Sturridge back without incident after a two-month injury lay-off. Sturridge is a supremely effective footballer when fit and more than anything his talent explains the hysteria that surrounding his recent fitness troubles. Jurgen Klopp’s rebuilding 

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The Gladbach captain made his 2016 debut for Die Fohlen vs Hamburg after serving a three-match ban for a red card given in Gladbach’s final game of the Hinrunde vs Darmstadt. In the lead up to this match, much of the discussion regarding Granit Xhaka revolved around not only this much anticipated start but also 

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Premier League leaders Leicester City along with other clubs like Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, Borussia Dortmund and Atletico Madrid are said to be watching French winger Ousmane Dembele. The player has been tipped to be the next big talent to emerge from France. The 18-year old joined Rennes back in 2010, but only signed his 

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After securing four straight Premier League wins on the bounce, is it about time we took Tottenham Hotspur as serous title contenders? Mauricio Pochettino’s Spurs are currently second in the Premier League table, five points off surprise leaders Leicester City. Tottenham’s 1-0 home win over Watford last weekend leapfrogged them above Manchester City and arch-rivals 

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Chinese football has been making headlines across the globe over the past couple of weeks after a flurry of big money deals for sought after players. For many years now players who have spent the bulk of their careers in Europe have gone on to enjoy their twilight years in pastures new on healthy salaries 

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Two gaffes against Southampton in the Premier League and the subsequent cigarette controversy nudged Wojciech Szczesny to second-string, with David Ospina striking the Arsenal faithful as a more reliable option. The arrival of Petr Cech in the following summer ensured that Arsene Wenger shipped him to Roma on loan in the very transfer window.   Has 

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With Nathaniel Clyne and Kyle Walker, and John Stones also on hand to shuffle across from centre-half if required, Roy Hodgson will be comfortable at right-back when he comes to picking his England squad for this summer’s European Championships. Walker’s Tottenham team-mate Kieran Trippier may occupy Hodgson’s thoughts for cover options, as will possibly Danny 

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The English Premier League is full of woes and more, All the classy footballers - want to really score. On the pitch they flash their skill - and also their anger, Especially those strikers - in my day it was called: ‘goal hanger!’ Even on a crisp cold day they always wear their gloves, And 

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