Koeman rules out taking Netherlands job
Ronald Koeman says he won't be taking Dick Advocaat's job despite the Netherlands' failure to qualify for the World Cup.Source: http://www.espnfc.com/english-premier-league/23/video/3228026/koeman-rules-out-taking-netherlands-job
Pochettino slams 'disrespectful' Guardiola for 'Harry Kane team' remark
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/tottenham-hotspur/story/3227995/pochettino-slams-disrespectful-guardiola-over-harry-kane-team-comments
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero in contention to play after car accident
Pep Guardiola heaps praise on Kevin De Bruyne for his all-around effort in Manchester City's win at Chelsea.
MANCHESTER -- Sergio Aguero will be given until the last minute to prove his fitness for Manchester City's clash with Stoke City after recovering from a fractured rib.
The striker has returned to training after suffering the injury when he was a passenger in a taxi that hit a column on the side of the road after a concert in Amsterdam in late September.
Aguero, 29, has returned to training but may not be risked after such a painful injury while captain Vincent Kompany is still out with a calf strain.
"He...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/manchester-city/story/3227982/manchester-citys-sergio-aguero-in-contention-to-play-after-car-accident
Anfield atmosphere 'motivates' Manchester United - Jose Mourinho
Liverpool haven't beaten Manchester United in six Premier League games, can they end that run on Saturday at Anfield?
With Manchester United struggling in recent seasons, have Liverpool missed out on the chance to better their North-West rivals?
Former Manchester United midfielder Nicky Butt discusses what it means to Manchester United to get a win over their rivals, Liverpool.
Don Hutchison looks at how Manchester United will be able to secure an away win against Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool.
MANCHESTER -- Jose Mourinho insists there is nothing Liverpool fans can do to make Anfield intimidating for his Manchester United players this weekend.
Phil Neville said this week that a trip to Anfield is the "ultimate test" for a United player while Mikael Silvestre warned the current squad to prepare for "hell."
Mourinho, though, insists his players will "enjoy" whatever the 55,000 Liverpool fans can throw at them.
He told a news conference on Friday: "You know this is quite funny for me because...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/manchester-united/story/3227978/anfield-atmosphere-motivates-manchester-united-jose-mourinho
Liverpool vs. Man United: Memorable quotes from Klopp, Mourinho
With Manchester United struggling in recent seasons, have Liverpool missed out on the chance to better their North-West rivals?
With Liverpool-Man United headlining the Premier League weekend, the FC panel predict Jose Mourinho's tactics at Anfield.
Alexis Nunes and Janusz Michallik square off at predicting Week 8's Premier League fixtures.
Liverpool haven't beaten Manchester United in six Premier League games, can they end that run on Saturday at Anfield?
Former Manchester United midfielder Nicky Butt discusses what it means to Manchester United to get a win over their rivals, Liverpool.
Steve Nicol explains why Liverpool could have a hard time coping without Sadio Mane, who picked up an injury with Senegal.
Don Hutchison looks at how Manchester United will be able to secure an away win against Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho go head-to-head on Saturday for one of the Premier League's biggest fixtures.
Both coaches are known for giving a snappy quote, whether it be an endearing anecdote or a withering one-liner.
Here is a selection of some memorable bon mots from each man as they prepare to face off at Anfield.
JURGEN KLOPP
"[Henrikh] Mkhitaryan fits us like an arse on a bucket. What he offers is exactly what we need." - We don't know what arses...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/english-premier-league/23/blog/post/3227962/liverpool-vs-man-united-memorable-quotes-from-klopp-mourinho
Klopp confident despite Mane absence
Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool are prepared to take on Manchester United without key man Sadio Mane.Source: http://www.espnfc.com/english-premier-league/23/video/3227972/klopp-confident-despite-mane-absence
Chelsea's N'Golo Kante facing three weeks out - Antonio Conte
Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard mimics UFC Lightweight Champion Conor McGregor during his training session.
The FC panel look ahead at Chelsea's fixture list and examine the impact Alvaro Morata's hamstring injury may have on the team.
LONDON -- N'Golo Kante could be sidelined for three weeks with a hamstring injury while Alvaro Morata and Danny Drinkwater will miss Chelsea's clash with Crystal Palace on Saturday, manager Antonio Conte confirmed on Friday.
Chelsea's injury concerns leave Tiemoue Bakayoko and Cesc Fabregas as Conte's only fit senior options in central midfield, and Conte suggested he could turn to academy youngsters Kyle Scott and Ethan Ampadu to start or deploy defenders further up the pitch in the coming weeks.
Spain...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/chelsea/story/3227966/chelseas-ngolo-kante-facing-three-weeks-out-antonio-conte
Liverpool, Man United should get more time before 'massive game' - Klopp
Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool are prepared to take on Manchester United without key man Sadio Mane.
Liverpool haven't beaten Manchester United in six Premier League games, can they end that run on Saturday at Anfield?
With Liverpool-Man United headlining the Premier League weekend, the FC panel predict Jose Mourinho's tactics at Anfield.
Alexis Nunes and Janusz Michallik square off at predicting Week 8's Premier League fixtures.
With Manchester United struggling in recent seasons, have Liverpool missed out on the chance to better their North-West rivals?
Former Manchester United midfielder Nicky Butt discusses what it means to Manchester United to get a win over their rivals, Liverpool.
Steve Nicol explains why Liverpool could have a hard time coping without Sadio Mane, who picked up an injury with Senegal.
With Sadio Mane out for up to six weeks with a hamstring injury, Alejandro Moreno questions who will fill in for the striker.
Don Hutchison looks at how Manchester United will be able to secure an away win against Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool.
LIVERPOOL -- Jurgen Klopp says he wishes the Premier League allowed more time for Liverpool and Manchester United to prepare for Saturday's encounter following the short turnaround from the international break.
Liverpool host arch-rivals United at Anfield in the weekend's early kick-off, with all of Klopp's players on national team duty reporting back to Melwood by Thursday.
With an estimated 700 million people tuning in to watch a meeting between to two sides in March 2015, Klopp feels the spectacle...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/liverpool/story/3227967/liverpool-man-united-should-get-more-time-before-massive-game-klopp
Leicester give Adrien Silva No. 14 after missing transfer deadline by 14 seconds
He may still be unable to actually play for his new side, but Adrien Silva has at last been able to join the Leicester City squad to train alongside his teammates.
Leicester signed Silva from Sporting Lisbon on deadline day but missed the registration deadline by just 14 seconds thus leaving the midfielder in a state of footballing limbo.
The Foxes then appealed to FIFA to grant an International Transfer Certificate and thus allow the £22 million deal to go through only to see their plea rejected,...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/blog/the-toe-poke/65/post/3227940/leicester-give-adrien-silva-no-14-after-missing-transfer-deadline-by-14-seconds
Tottenham's Harry Kane wins Premier League Player of the Month
Harry Kane revels in his September form as he netted his 12th and 13th goals of the month in Spurs' victory at Huddersfield.
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane has been named the Premier League's Player of the Month for September.
Kane beat Manchester City pair Sergio Aguero and Kevin De Bruyne, Chelsea's Alvaro Morata, Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku, Jamaal Lascelles of Newcastle and Brighton's Pascal Gross to the award.
After failing to find the net in August, the 24-year-old scored six times in four league matches last month, hitting braces against Everton, West Ham and Huddersfield. Kane's only failure...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/tottenham-hotspur/story/3227872/tottenhams-harry-kane-wins-premier-league-player-of-the-month
Man United in for 'the ultimate test' against Liverpool at Anfield - Neville
With Liverpool-Man United headlining the Premier League weekend, the FC panel predict Jose Mourinho's tactics at Anfield.
Liverpool haven't beaten Manchester United in six Premier League games, can they end that run on Saturday at Anfield?
With Manchester United struggling in recent seasons, have Liverpool missed out on the chance to better their North-West rivals?
Former Manchester United midfielder Nicky Butt discusses what it means to Manchester United to get a win over their rivals, Liverpool.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic's late equaliser forced a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford in the last meeting between Man United and Liverpool.
Playing against Liverpool at Anfield is "the ultimate test" for a Manchester United player, according to Phil Neville.
United travel to Anfield on Saturday and head into the game sitting second in the Premier League, behind leaders Manchester City only on goal difference and seven points ahead of seventh-placed Liverpool.
Neville, who spent 18 years at United, says the clash will be a test of his former club's title aspirations.
"Going to Anfield is the ultimate test for a Manchester United player,"...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/manchester-united/story/3227885/man-united-in-for-the-ultimate-test-against-liverpool-at-anfield-phil-neville
Liverpool need boost as spotlight falls on Jurgen Klopp and Jose Mourinho
Steve Nicol explains why Liverpool could have a hard time coping without Sadio Mane, who picked up an injury with Senegal.
Don Hutchison discusses the three main things Liverpool will need to do in order to beat Jose Mourinho's Manchester United at Anfield.
When Liverpool play Manchester United on Saturday, both clubs face critical examination of their current credentials.
In Liverpool's case they must persuade fans that September was a blip and their top-four finish last season was no flash in the pan aided by an absence of European football; United have begun the season strongly but face suggestions they have benefitted from an easy opening fixture list.
If none of the above were relevant it would still be Liverpool vs. Manchester United: one of...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/club/liverpool/364/blog/post/3227879/liverpool-need-boost-as-spotlight-falls-on-jurgen-klopp-and-jose-mourinho
Man City boss Pep Guardiola named Premier League Manager of Month
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has been named Premier League Manager of the Month for September after winning four games in a row.
City went on a goal scoring spree throughout a perfect month as they demolished Liverpool 5-0, Watford 6-0 and Crystal Palace 5-0, rounding off September with a 1-0 win at champions Chelsea.
The high-scoring run sees Guardiola's side top of the Premier League on goal difference from neigbours Manchester United.
Pep Guardiola named @BarclaysFooty Manager of the Month after perfect September with @ManCity: https://t.co/VqRgqvgb3X pic.twitter.com/5CtcJxgt73— Premier League (
@premierleague) October 13, 2017
The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich coach has guided...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/manchester-city/story/3227878/man-city-boss-pep-guardiola-named-premier-league-manager-of-month
Beware Arsenal, Marco Silva and Richarlison have Watford buzzing
When it comes to reacting to disappointment, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is better than most. Some might suggest that he's had plenty of practice, but we like to rise above that sort of talk here. Wenger is experienced: he doesn't panic and, with the notable exception of last season, he can pull his team out of any nosedive and secure a fourth-place finish.
Since losing 4-0 to Liverpool at Anfield in August, Arsenal have picked up 10 points from 12 and kept four clean sheets in the process. They...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/english-premier-league/23/blog/post/3227867/beware-arsenal-marco-silva-and-richarlison-have-watford-buzzing
Mikel Merino makes Newcastle move from Borussia Dortmund permanent
Newcastle United have made midfielder Mikel Merino's loan move into a full-time transfer from Borussia Dortmund.
Merino, 21, who joined Newcastle on loan from the Bundesliga club in the summer, has signed a five-year contract.
He has played in all seven Premier League matches this season and won the club's Player of the Month award for August.
The Spain under-21 international told the official Newcastle website: "I'm really happy to be here for five more years, and I hope to keep playing for this...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/story/3227845/mikel-merino-makes-newcastle-move-from-borussia-dortmund-permanent
Premier League Predictions: Liverpool vs. Manchester United
What a match to kick off the weekend: Liverpool vs. Manchester United.
One of English football's greatest rivalries is back as the Premier League returns with a bang. You can predict the outcome of that and all the rest of the weekend's action by voting in our match polls.
Elsewhere, Manchester City will be looking to keep their fine run going as they host Stoke while Crystal Palace go in search of their first goal, never mind point, of the season when they host Chelsea. Roy Hodgson's have nothing...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/english-premier-league/23/blog/post/3227196/premier-league-predictions-liverpool-vs-manchester-united
Ross Barkley's value to Everton shown by Koeman's lacklustre No. 10s
Mark Donaldson and Shaka Hislop assess the latest transfer rumours, including Ross Barkley to Tottenham.
It has seemed a recipe for regressions. Everton have spent £144 million and gone into the bottom five. They have scored three fewer league goals as a team than the striker they sold, Romelu Lukaku, has mustered on his own for Manchester United.
Yet the forward is not the only man they are missing. Ross Barkley is injured but not gone. Everton replaced him without finding him an alternative employer. And not once, but three times. Change may have been enforced by Barkley's refusal to sign...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/club/everton/368/blog/post/3226884/barkleys-value-to-everton-illustrated-by-koemans-trio-of-lacklustre-no-10s
Liverpool vs. Manchester United quiz: Test your knowledge of the fixture
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/english-premier-league/story/3227452/liverpool-vs-manchester-united-quiz-test-your-knowledge-of-the-fixture
Liverpool will test Man United's strong start but don't expect entertainment
John Brewin previews the weekend's Premier League action and highlights five key storylines in W2W4.
A test of credentials, but don't expect entertainment
Saturday, Oct. 14 always looked the crucial date on Manchester United's early-season calendar. A match with Liverpool will usually have that status, but the ease of United's schedule in their first seven league matches suggested Jose Mourinho's team might arrive at Anfield in a strong position.
And so it has proved; United have started...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/english-premier-league/23/blog/post/3227734/liverpool-will-test-uniteds-credentials-but-dont-expect-entertainment
Ronald Koeman and Slaven Bilic leading Premier League sack race
Slaven Bilic explains why West Ham clearly deserved to win vs. Swansea, but agrees the fans had a right to boo them at halftime.
Slaven Bilic considers West Ham's match against Swansea crucial as the Hammers try to overcome their slow start.
An international break can be a nervous fortnight for club managers.
Not only are players out of their care, twitchy club chairmen and owners have often used the extra breathing space in between matches to make big decisions. It now looks as if Premier League bosses have escaped the axe this time around, with Frank de Boer, sacked by Crystal Palace after four matches, remaining the sole dismissal of the season.
That is not to say there are no managers under pressure. ESPN FC makes...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/blog/espn-fc-united-blog/68/post/3227746/ronald-koeman-roy-hodgson-and-slaven-bilic-leading-premier-league-sack-race
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