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Why Real Madrid and Mateo Kovacic face big decisions

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Despite his ability, Kovacic has played a bit-part role this season for Los Blancos

In August 2015, Real Madrid made a surprise move to sign Inter Milan midfielder Mateo Kovacic for £25 million. There wasn’t much fanfare surrounding Kovacic’s arrival at the Santiago Bernabeu, despite many other European sides monitoring his progress in Italy. The Croatia international had thrived at Inter. He became a key player, racking up 97 appearances for the Nerazzurri, all before turning 21.

Kovacic turns 24 on Sunday. Despite achieving success at Madrid, he will be disappointed with his lack of playing time. He’s made 18 La Liga appearances and six more in the Champions League this season. Combined, however, it amounts to just over 1,050 first-team minutes.

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What’s happening with Watford’s club-record signing Andre Gray?

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With more big chances missed than goals for Watford this season, it's been a campaign to forget for club-record signing Andre Gray.

Some said he was overpriced. Others argued he’d struggle to settle. Still more suggested better alternatives were available. In the current market, what can £18.5m buy you? It does not guarantee match-winning quality. Watford have learned the hard way after acquiring Andre Gray’s services last summer. 

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Fulham 1-1 Brentford: Maupay’s stoppage-time strike sends Wolves to Premier League

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Brentford score their equaliser

Super substitute Neal Maupay’s stoppage-time strike broke Fulham hearts and sent Wolverhampton Wanderers to the Premier League during a tense west London derby. Fulham’s unbeaten streak remains intact but crucially, they’ve lost ground on Cardiff in the race for automatic promotion. 

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Champions League Quarter-Final: Manchester City (1) 1-2 (5) Liverpool – Player Ratings

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Goals from Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino sealed Liverpool’s Champions League semi-final place, but how did they fare individually?

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Liverpool 3-0 Manchester City: First-half blitz stuns lacklustre Citizens

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Mohamed Salah

First-half goals from Mohamed Salah, an Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain wonderstrike and Sadio Mané’s header secured a much-needed Champions League first leg victory for Liverpool against Premier League leaders Manchester City – who were lacklustre and uncharacteristically poor under the lights at Anfield. 

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Everton 1-3 Manchester City: 5 Talking Points

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First-half goals from Leroy Sané, Gabriel Jesus and Raheem Sterling helped seal a comfortable away victory for Manchester City – who can now secure this season’s Premier League title with a win over local rivals United next weekend.  Continue reading “Everton 1-3 Manchester City: 5 Talking Points” →

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5 reasons why Marcus Rashford should leave Manchester United to develop

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Rashford flourished upon his arrival two years ago, but now he should leave Manchester United in order to progress further.

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The progression of James Maddison is too good to ignore

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It’s almost been four years since Norwich City’s relegation from the Premier League was confirmed after an 18th place finish under then-boss Chris Hughton and they haven’t had many star performers to help boost their chances of a top-flight return. That was, until now.

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Three keys to success for Mark Hughes at Southampton

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Mark Hughes had the perfect start to life at St Mary's this past weekend. Will the resounding FA Cup quarterfinal win away to Wigan provide an effective morale boost for the Saints with difficult Premier League fixtures ahead?

Mark Hughes was announced as Southampton’s new manager last week. The 54-year-old hit the ground running with a 2-0 FA Cup quarterfinal win over Wigan. The Saints are into the semi-finals for the first time since 2003.

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Exclusive report: PSG in talks with Courtois over possible move

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According to an exclusive report in Belgium this week, Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois – accompanied by his father Thierry – met with Paris-Saint Germain representatives following their recent 2-1 defeat to Manchester United.

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Lukaku reveals he expects more respect for goalscoring record

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The 24-year-old netted his first goal against a top-six side for Manchester United this past weekend during their 2-1 win over Chelsea and naturally, believes he deserves more respect for his consistent goalscoring record throughout his career thus far.

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Ryan Sessegnon helping fuel Fulham’s promotion push

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Fulham's Ryan Sessegnon celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Fulham and Wolverhampton Wanderers at...

May 18, 2018. Highly-rated forward Ryan Sessegnon’s 18th birthday, which falls just eight days before this season’s Championship play-off final is set to take place at Wembley.

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