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Europe's 10 most valuable players this season

Europe's 10 most valuable players this season

Daily Mirror — It is a big question: who really has been Europe's best player this season? Football statistics website Whoscored.com believe they have the answer. They have conducted a new way of determining which players have been the most valuable for their respective clubs - by finding out the top ten players who have earned the most points for their teams using their goals and assists.
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How Unai Emery's Arsenal compare to Arsene Wenger's last XI as manager

How Unai Emery's Arsenal compare to Arsene Wenger's last XI as manager

Daily Mirror — No matter how well Unai Emery does in his first season in charge at Arsenal , his performance was always going to be compared to Arsene Wenger's. The Spaniard took over from the Gunners' longest-serving manager during the summer, with a view to getting the north London club back into the Champions League and competing with Europe's biggest clubs once again.
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All 26 players Gareth Southgate has handed an England senior debut to

All 26 players Gareth Southgate has handed an England senior debut to

Daily Mirror — Declan Rice and Callum Hudson-Odoi are the latest bright talents to have been called up to the England squad. Gareth Southgate has put his faith in youth throughout his tenure in charge - dishing out 26 debuts into the senior ranks.
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Liverpool Legends vs AC Milan Glorie teams revealed ahead of Anfield clash

Liverpool Legends vs AC Milan Glorie teams revealed ahead of Anfield clash

Daily Mirror — On Saturday afternoon, a group of Liverpool legends take on the some of the greatest stars to have ever played for AC Milan in a charity event at Anfield. The match will be raising funds for the LFC foundation, the Reds' official club charity which aims to help various communities in the local area.
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Where Monaco's Champions League semi-final squad are now

Where Monaco's Champions League semi-final squad are now

Daily Mirror — Two years ago last week, Pep Guardiola's Manchester City side were knocked out of the Champions League at the last-16 stage by a Monaco side full of youth, exuberance and attacking flair.
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Man Utd player wages revealed - including Alexis Sanchez's staggering salary

Man Utd player wages revealed - including Alexis Sanchez's staggering salary

Daily Mirror — Manchester United boast the title of being the richest club in the Premier League and one of the wealthiest in world football. With top-quality players such as Paul Pogba and David De Gea in their ranks, alongside well-established youngsters Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingard, the club also have the star-studded playing squad to match their enormous financial resources.
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What channel is Spain vs Norway on? TV and live stream information

What channel is Spain vs Norway on? TV and live stream information

Daily Mirror — Spain look to bounce back from a difficult 2018 when as they kick-off their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign on Saturday night. After crashing out of the World Cup in Russia by losing to the host nation at the last-16 stage, and failing to qualify for the UEFA Nations League finals this summer, the 2010 world champions are desperate to forget a miserable year.
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What channel is Moldova vs France on? TV and live stream information

What channel is Moldova vs France on? TV and live stream information

Daily Mirror — Reigning world champions France are looking to bounce back after failing to reach the UEFA Nations League finals by getting their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign off to the best possible start. Didier Deschamps' squad lost out on a spot in the four-team tournament this summer to the Netherlands, but have been given a favourable draw in their qualifying group for the Euros next summer.
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What channel is Portugal vs Ukraine on? TV and live stream as Cristiano Ronaldo plays

What channel is Portugal vs Ukraine on? TV and live stream as Cristiano Ronaldo plays

Daily Mirror — Defending European champions Portugal begin their Euro 2020 qualifying group stage campaign with a home tie against Ukraine on Friday night. Fernando Santos' squad can qualify directly for next summer's tournament across Europe via victory in the UEFA Nations League in June, but will not be wanting to take any chances as they look to become only the second side in history to retain the European Championship trophy.
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What channel is England vs Czech Republic on? TV and live stream information

What channel is England vs Czech Republic on? TV and live stream information

Daily Mirror — After a hugely successful 2018, which included reaching a World Cup semi-final for the first time since 1990 and qualifying for the UEFA Nations League finals, England face their first match of 2019. Czech Republic are the opponents in the opening Euro 2020 qualifying group match.
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What happened to the England XI that last played Czech Republic 10 years ago

What happened to the England XI that last played Czech Republic 10 years ago

Daily Mirror — Gareth Southgate's England side take on the Czech Republic on Friday night in the first group match of their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign. It is the first-ever competitive meeting with the two teams - but they have faced off in friendly competition, with the most recent encounter being a 2-2 friendly draw at Wembley in August 2008.
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What channel is Kazakhstan vs Scotland on? TV channel and live stream for 3pm kick-off

What channel is Kazakhstan vs Scotland on? TV channel and live stream for 3pm kick-off

Daily Mirror — Scotland ended their 2018 calendar year in emphatic fashion with back-to-back wins against Israel and Albania to improve their chances of Euro 2020 qualification. Alex McLeish's side are assured of a play-off spot in the qualifying procedure but could still qualify directly for the competition with a top-two finish in their Group I qualifying group.
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How Arsenal's previous loan signings have fared after Suarez's disastrous spell

How Arsenal's previous loan signings have fared after Suarez's disastrous spell

Daily Mirror — Denis Suarez's Arsenal future looks to be in serious doubt after reports came out on Thursday suggesting that the north London club will not turn his loan spell into a permanent move at the end of the season.
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Top 10 richest sports club owners in world - and how Sir Jim Ratcliffe compares

Top 10 richest sports club owners in world - and how Sir Jim Ratcliffe compares

Daily Mirror — After over fifteen years under the ownership of Russian owner Roman Abramovich, Chelsea could be set for a new man in charge. The west-London club are reportedly being eyed up by British self-made billionaire and reported Blues season ticket holder Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who was named as the UK's richest man in the Sunday Times Rich List 2018.
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Harry's Heroes: Where are the England legends on the new ITV show now?

Harry's Heroes: Where are the England legends on the new ITV show now?

Daily Mirror — Following England's success at the World Cup last summer and the exciting young talents that Gareth Southgate has at his disposal, not many England fans are looking back at previous generations of Three Lions squads. Even the more recent 'Golden Generation', with the all-star midfield triumvirate of David Beckham, Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard, is overshadowed by the current national team stars.
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The Italian Vardy? Fantastic Fabio's Like a Fine Wine | SportsGrape

The Italian Vardy? Fantastic Fabio's Like a Fine Wine | SportsGrape

Sportsgrape.com — When Cristiano Ronaldo moved to Juventus from Real Madrid over the summer, many believed that the Old Lady's record signing would dominate the Serie A scoring charts this season. And the Portuguese superstar does indeed currently sit top of the goalscoring pecking order in Italy's top flight with nineteen goals in twenty-six matches.
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Why English Clubs are Looking at Dortmund's B Team | SportsGrape

Why English Clubs are Looking at Dortmund's B Team | SportsGrape

Sportsgrape.com — Siewert's arrival in Yorkshire means that the last three consecutive coaches of Borussia Dortmund's reserve team - known as Dortmund II - have secured head coach roles in England's top two tiers. The first man to make the move was David Wagner, Siewert's predecessor at the John Smith's Stadium, who helped oversee the Terriers first ever promotion to the Premier League in 2017.
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Frözen Out and Sacre Blues: Arsenal's Win Over Chelsea | SportsGrape

Frözen Out and Sacre Blues: Arsenal's Win Over Chelsea | SportsGrape

Sportsgrape.com — At the start of November, both Arsenal and Chelsea were looking in good stead during their Premier League campaign. Maurizio Sarri's Blues were lying in second place and looking like title contenders once again, while the Gunners were in the midst of a 22-match unbeaten with Unai Emery looking to fix the cracks left behind by former boss Arsene Wenger.
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Victory Over Povetkin Takes Pressure Off AJ | SportsGrape

Victory Over Povetkin Takes Pressure Off AJ | SportsGrape

Sportsgrape.com — But far-from-secure wins over unspectacular challenges such as Joseph Parker and Carlos Takam this calendar year followed. This meant that the Briton was heavily criticised for not taking on some of the biggest names in boxing during the prime of his career.
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Former Man Utd Striker Dimitar Berbatov Says He Turned Down Man City Before Joining Red Devils

Former Man Utd Striker Dimitar Berbatov Says He Turned Down Man City Before Joining Red Devils

90min — ​Former ​Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov has said that he could have joined ​Manchester City just days before signing for Sir Alex Ferguson's side. The Bulgarian moved from Tottenham Hotspur to Old Trafford ten years ago this week in a £30m move on transfer deadline day, but the 37-year-old has said that things could have been so different had he not had his heart set on joining United.
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Dean Saunders Claims Jurgen Klopp's Decision to Drop Defender Has Made Them Title Contenders

Dean Saunders Claims Jurgen Klopp's Decision to Drop Defender Has Made Them Title Contenders

90min — Former ​​Liverpool striker Dean Saunders has said that the Reds' recent success in the Premier League is down to manager Jurgen Klopp dropping left-back Alberto Moreno from the starting squad. The Liverpool manager was previously a fan of the Spanish defender, as Moreno racked up 50 appearances in all competitions in Klopp's first season in charge at Anfield.
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Mohamed Salah and Agent Reignite Egypt Dispute With Social Media Messages

Mohamed Salah and Agent Reignite Egypt Dispute With Social Media Messages

90min — ​The agent of ​Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah has explained the meaning behind a cryptic tweet the lawyer posted regarding the winger's personal situation. Colombian Ramy Abbas Issa tweeted 'Enough is Enough' on Sunday evening, which concerned Liverpool fans on social media with regards to Salah's future at Anfield.
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Arsenal Fans Divided Over Superstar Mesut Ozil's Arsenal Future After Latest Absence

Arsenal Fans Divided Over Superstar Mesut Ozil's Arsenal Future After Latest Absence

90min — ​​Arsenal fans on Twitter seem to be divided regarding the faith in superstar Mesut Ozil, after the former Germany international missed the Gunners' win over ​West Ham due to illness. Last season, Ozil was accused of picking and choosing which games he wanted to play in under Arsene Wenger, in a season where he only started 24 out of Arsenal's 38 Premier League games.
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Arsenal Legend Says Gunners Fans Can Start Judging New Coach Unai Emery After West Ham Win

Arsenal Legend Says Gunners Fans Can Start Judging New Coach Unai Emery After West Ham Win

90min — ​Former ​Arsenal defender Martin Keown has said that Gunners fans can now start judging their new coach Unai Emery based on Saturday's performance against ​West Ham. Emery was given a tough pair of opening fixtures as the new Arsenal boss against the previous two Premier League champions - ​Manchester City and ​Chelsea - and suffered two consecutive defeats.
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