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Malcom to Man United right now could be a mistake, but he's a huge talent

Stevie Nicol sifts through the latest transfer rumours heading into the January transfer window in Transfer Rater.

Try to imagine Jose Mourinho's reaction if one of his players tried to swap shirts with the opponents' superstar at half-time. That is what Malcom, widely rumoured to be one of Manchester United's top current targets, did when Bordeaux played at Paris Saint-Germain in September. Not only that but the 20-year-old took a selfie with Neymar after the visitors were soundly thrashed 6-2.

"I think it was a youthful mistake. We explained him that we were not going to Paris to take photos and exchange...




Jan Vertonghen, Eric Dier, Fernando Llorente lead Spurs to wet victory


Despite torrential rains courtesy of Storm Eleanor, Tottenham secure all three points in Wales against Swansea City.

        The FC crew react to Tottenham's win in tough conditions at Swansea and what failing to finish top four would mean for Spurs. 
            
        Mauricio Pochettino says Fernando Llorente's goal against Swansea City is an example of the luck needed to win a football match. 
            
        Swansea City manager Carlos Carvalhal makes two observations about Fernando Llorente's goal that saw Tottenham past his side. 

It certainly wasn't pretty but Tottenham came through the storm and got the job done, banking all three points in terrible conditions at the Liberty Stadium.

In the first half, the swirling wind and torrential rain made attractive football virtually impossible, levelling the playing field against the league's bottom team. But Spurs nonetheless grabbed an early and valuable lead as Fernando Llorente headed home against his old club.

Mauricio Pochettino's side were given a few scares in the second...




Sergio Aguero admits his Man City future is in hands of the club


Man City rebounded from their second draw of the season with a convincing win over Watford.

        Man City rebounded from their second draw of the season with a convincing win over Watford. 
            
        Man City boss Pep Guardiola reacts to Kyle Walker's injury against Watford by calling on the FA to fix the Premier League's festive schedule. 

MANCHESTER -- Sergio Aguero insists he is happy at Manchester City and wants to see out his contract, but says it is up to the club if they want to sell him.
Sources told ESPN FC that the striker was growing increasingly disillusioned with his role at City under Pep Guardiola and the Catalan coach accepted that Aguero may be frustrated at being left out on occasions. 
Aguero, 29, could now be set for a run in the side after fellow forward Gabriel was ruled out for around six weeks with...




West Ham boss David Moyes calls Andy Carroll headed goal unstoppable


Andy Caroll netted his first goals of the season as West Ham completed a second-half comeback against West Brom.

        David Moyes sings the praises of Andy Carroll after West Ham's win over West Brom and discusses the Hammers' transfer plans. 

David Moyes saluted Andy Carroll after his decision to recall the striker paid dividends.
West Ham boss Moyes gave Carroll his first start since November and was repaid with two goals to sink relegation rivals West Brom 2-1.
Carroll's first was a trademark header, leaping above Kieran Gibbs and Jonny Evans to power home Aaron Cresswell's cross.
His second came in the fourth minute of stoppage time when he tucked in a low cross from a tight angle to secure three points which lifted the Hammers out...




Albrighton believes Silva's delayed Leicester debut worth the wait


Leicester's Adrien Silva waits to take the field ahead of his long-awaited Leicester debut.
Leicester winger Marc Albrighton believes Adrien Silva will be worth the wait after the £22 million midfielder's delayed debut.
Portugal international Silva finally made his Foxes bow as a late substitute in the New Year's Day 3-0 win over Huddersfield.
Silva has been forced to wait after Leicester missed the registration deadline by 14 seconds when they tried to complete his move from Sporting Lisbon in August.
Leicester and Silva's appeals failed to leave him in limbo but after his long-awaited...



Hodgson: Palace resurgence an incredible achievement

Roy Hodgson says Crystal Palace's players deserve the credit for getting off the bottom and into the mix of club's vying for Premier League survival.



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