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Conte headed for Mourinho fate?

Fan concern for Antonio Conte's future seems justified after another setback. Given the eerie similarities to Jose Mourinho's demise as manager at Chelsea, Conte needs to be careful he's not on the same path. Mark Worrall &#187
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/club/chelsea/363/blog/post/3235209/antonio-conte-could-be-headed-for-same-fate-as-jose-mourinho-at-chelsea

Mourinho can't afford to be without Man United talisman Rashford for long

LISBON, Portugal -- Only time will tell how long Manchester United will be without Marcus Rashford, following the knee injury sustained by
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/blog/the-match/60/post/3234780/mourinho-man-united-cant-afford-to-be-without-game-changer-rashford-for-long

Trending: Man United win with bizarre error, Lionel Messi hits 100th UCL

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Source: http://www.espnfc.com/uefa-champions-league/2/blog/post/3235030/trending-man-united-win-with-bizarre-goalkeeping-error-as-lionel-messi-hits-100th-ucl

Transfer Rater: Christian Eriksen to Barcelona, Christian Benteke to Chelsea

Things change in the blink of an eye in football. <a
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/blog/soccer-usa/3/post/3235055/transfer-rater-christian-eriksen-to-barcelona-christian-benteke-to-chelsea

Jose Mourinho hits back at Man United critics: Defending is not a crime

LISBON, Portugal -- Jose Mourinho has hit back at critics of his style of football by insisting good defending is not a
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/manchester-united/story/3234723/jose-mourinho-hits-back-at-man-united-critics-defending-not-a-crime

Conte tells Mourinho to 'think about his team' after crying comments

LONDON -- Antonio Conte hit back at Jose Mourinho for the first time after Chelsea's injury crisis worsened with fresh problems for David
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/chelsea/story/3234717/conte-responds-to-mourinhos-crying-comments-think-about-your-team

Harry Kane delighted with Cristiano Ronaldo shirt swap after Madrid draw

Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane said he had swapped shirts with "role model" Cristiano Ronaldo after the 1-1 Champions League draw at Real Madrid on
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/tottenham-hotspur/story/3235043/harry-kane-delighted-with-cristiano-ronaldo-shirt-swap-after-madrid-draw

Edinson Cavani: PSG stars mustn't see ourselves as <I>Galacticos</i>

Edinson Cavani has praised fellow Paris Saint-Germain attackers Kylian Mbappe and Neymar but warned that neither he nor his teammates should
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/paris-saint-germain/story/3235123/edinson-cavani-paris-saint-germain-stars-mustnt-see-ourselves-as-galacticos

Steven Gerrard delighted by attitude of Liverpool youngster Ben Woodburn

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has been impressed with the
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/liverpool/story/3235170/steven-gerrard-delighted-by-attitude-of-liverpools-ben-woodburn

Divock Origi: No contact with Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp since loan move

Wolfsburg loanee Divock Origi has said he is not currently in contact with Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp but was happy to see his parent
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/german-bundesliga/story/3235057/divock-origi-no-contact-with-liverpool-boss-jurgen-klopp-since-loan-move

Jack Wilshere: Troy Deeney's Arsenal comments weren't justified

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere says it was "horrible" to hear Troy Deeney's scathing comments about his teammates this weekend, and
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/arsenal/story/3234670/jack-wilshere-horrible-to-hear-troy-deeneys-arsenal-comments

Two Premier League players set to join Juan Mata's Common Goal initiative

Juan Mata is set to add the first two English Premier League players to his Common Goal initiative, sources have told ESPN FC.
The
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/english-premier-league/story/3235028/two-premier-league-players-set-to-join-juan-matas-common-goal-initiative

Eni Aluko still in contention for England Women - Mo Marley

England Women caretaker boss Mo Marley has said she would have no reservations over recalling Eni Aluko.
The sacking of former
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/england/story/3235171/eni-aluko-still-in-contention-for-england-women-mo-marley

Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill pleads guilty to drink driving

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill has pleaded guilty to drink
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/northern-ireland/story/3235215/northern-ireland-boss-michael-oneill-pleads-guilty-to-drink-driving

Albirex strike late vs. Hougang for 27th straight home win

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        As Albirex Niigata pull away in the S.League, Jason Dasey and John Wilkinson evaluate the battle for second place. 
            
        Jason Dasey and John Wilkinson mull over the implications should the S.League take a one-year break in 2018.

Albirex Niigata (S) moved to within two wins from retaining their S.League crown after scoring a late winner to defeat Hougang United 1-0 at Jurong East Stadium on Thursday night.
Ryota Nakai's goal 10 minutes from time ensured they notched up their 27th straight win at home, extending the gap between them and nearest challengers Tampines Rovers to nine points.
Albirex were largely on top in the first 15 minutes, and enjoyed a flurry of corners, but did not put their chances away.
Tomoki Menda did...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/report?gameId=474010

Antonio Conte could be headed for same fate as Jose Mourinho at Chelsea

Antonio Conte hit back at Jose Mourinho's comment that he won't 'cry' like other managers have about dealing with injuries.

        Antonio Conte hit back at Jose Mourinho's comment that he won't 'cry' like other managers have about dealing with injuries.
            
        Antonio Conte hit back at Jose Mourinho's comment that he won't 'cry' like other managers have about dealing with injuries.
            
        Antonio Conte hit back at Jose Mourinho's comment that he won't 'cry' like other managers have about dealing with injuries.
            
        Antonio Conte hit back at Jose Mourinho's comment that he won't 'cry' like other managers have about dealing with injuries.

As Chelsea's mini-slump continued with another disjointed performance -- this time against Roma in the Champions League -- there is a growing sense of alarm among supporters that unwanted history is about to repeat itself at Stamford Bridge.
Successive Premier League defeats -- 1-0 at home against table toppers Manchester City, 2-1 away at bottom club Crystal Palace -- followed by the 3-3 against Roma, have heaped pressure on Blues boss Antonio Conte. Given the track record of the London club's...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/club/chelsea/363/blog/post/3235209/antonio-conte-could-be-headed-for-same-fate-as-jose-mourinho-at-chelsea

How United are nurturing the next generation

Nicky Butt has praised the current Manchester United youth academies, and discussed how important it is that they're coached in the right way during their younger years.
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/english-premier-league/23/video/3235213/how-united-are-nurturing-the-next-generation

On-loan Reece Oxford keen to fight for Borussia Monchengladbach chance

Reece Oxford has yet to make his Bundesliga debut for Borussia Monchengladbach.
Reece Oxford has said he wants to fight for his chance at Borussia Monchengladbach, for whom he has yet to make his Bundesliga debut since arriving on loan from West Ham.
Oxford, 19, joined on a season-long loan but has the option to return to London in the winter.
But speaking to Bild on Wednesday, the England under-20 international vowed to battle for an opportunity at Borussia Park.
"It's true that I have this option to return to West Ham early, but I am not looking at it, rather that I finally...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/borussia-monchengladbach/story/3235212/on-loan-reece-oxford-keen-to-fight-for-borussia-monchengladbach-chance

Marcus Rashford progress to Man United first-team proves success - Butt

Nicky Butt has praised the current Manchester United youth academies, and discussed how important it is that they're coached in the right way during their younger years.
MANCHESTER, England -- Nicky Butt, Manchester United's Head of Academy, is discussing the task of producing the next batch of young talent capable of playing at Old Trafford, and maybe even unearthing the next Paul Scholes, David Beckham or Ryan Giggs, when he pinpoints what his job is all about.
Butt, the straight-talking Mancunian who graduated from the Class of '92 to play 387 games for United, winning 15 major honours including six Premier League titles and the 1999 Champions League, is the...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/club/manchester-united/360/blog/post/3235211/marcus-rashford-progress-to-man-united-first-team-proves-success-butt