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Reports: Brighton, Leicester linked with Boga move while Tottenham targeting Edwards reunion

Marcus Edwards of Sporting CP is challenged by Matt Doherty of Tottenham Hotspur during the UEFA Champions League group D match between Tottenham...

Two attacking players who spent their formative years in London academies could be returning to England, with the lure of Premier League football and promise of more opportunities than previously afforded to both a key sticking point as the January transfer window edges closer. Continue reading “Reports: Brighton, Leicester linked with Boga move while Tottenham targeting Edwards reunion”

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UEL MD3 Group Stage Previews: Tottenham, Villarreal and Leicester in action

Gareth Bale comes off bench to score first Tottenham goal in seven years as Spurs beat Brighton amid VAR controversy

A look ahead to three group stage fixtures from MD3 as the Europa League continues on Thursday. Villarreal host Maccabi Tel Aviv, Tottenham hope they can atone for their embarrassment in Antwerp against Ludogorets before Premier League rivals Leicester hope to follow up their emphatic 4-1 win over Leeds in a big home clash against Portuguese side Braga. Continue reading “UEL MD3 Group Stage Previews: Tottenham, Villarreal and Leicester in action”

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Europa League MD2 Group Stage Previews: Leicester, Leverkusen and Tottenham feature

James Maddison strikes on European debut as Leicester enjoy easy win over Zorya Luhansk - Eurosport

A look ahead to three group stage fixtures from MD2 as the Europa League continues on Thursday. Bayer Leverkusen are among the sides targeting successive UEL victories when they travel to Sparta Prague next, while Premier League sides Leicester and Tottenham hope to build on slender top-flight victories away from home comforts in Greece and Belgium respectively. Continue reading “Europa League MD2 Group Stage Previews: Leicester, Leverkusen and Tottenham feature”

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Manchester United vs Leicester: Preview, team news, predicted XI | Premier League 2019/20

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Following a fortnight break, the Premier League returns on Saturday. Manchester United host an encouraging Leicester side in one of the weekend’s 3pm kick-offs, eager to arrest a three-match winless run. Read on, for the match preview… Continue reading “Manchester United vs Leicester: Preview, team news, predicted XI | Premier League 2019/20”

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Why Watford’s pursuit of Ismaila Sarr makes sense

During a promising 2018/19 campaign where they reached the FA Cup final and flirted with European qualification, Javi Gracia’s Watford finished seven points off a Europa League place and ended frustrated.

Their reported pursuit of Rennes winger Ismaila Sarr makes sense, not least as they aim to bridge the gap between themselves and the league’s top clubs.

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England squad announced: Maddison, Mount and Sancho earn first call-ups

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Ahead of this month’s UEFA Nations League fixtures against Croatia and Spain, Gareth Southgate has made a few brave inclusions to his England side – granting three creative talents their first senior call-ups for the Three Lions.  Continue reading “England squad announced: Maddison, Mount and Sancho earn first call-ups”