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Antonio Conte Answers Alexis Sanchez Transfer Rumor Question

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It's not your normal Arsenal transfer rumor, it's star forward Alexis Sanchez. The Chilean has established himself as an early leading candidate Player of the Year Award, as he put up a hat trick in last Saturday's rout of West Ham United and now has 11 goals in 14 matches. Chelsea Manager Antonio Conte, in his weekly press conference today, took a question about the … [Read more...] about Antonio Conte Answers Alexis Sanchez Transfer Rumor Question

Pedro, Diego Costa and Antonio Conte Winners as Chelsea FC Sweep Monthly Awards

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Chelsea FC had a very dominant November, winning every single game in which they played. Currently riding an eight wins in eight games streak, the Blues have ascended to a three point lead in the top of the table. As reward for their dominance, Stamford Bridge have swept the Premier League monthly awards. Antonio Conte and Diego Costa have won the Premier League Manager and … [Read more...] about Pedro, Diego Costa and Antonio Conte Winners as Chelsea FC Sweep Monthly Awards

Paul Pogba Gave His Shirt to a Girl Attending MUFC’s Win in Ukraine

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Heading into Manchester United's Europa League tie with FC Zorya Luhansk, the story was all about the weather. The cold climate caused a permafrost pitch, but the frigid temperatures didn't keep Paul Pogba from giving this nice fan the shirt of his back. The world's most expensive player gave his jersey away to this really nice girl, after United won 2-0 and advanced to the … [Read more...] about Paul Pogba Gave His Shirt to a Girl Attending MUFC’s Win in Ukraine

Chelsea FC Remain League Title Frontrunner Say Oddsmakers

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Chelsea FC are on fire right now. The Blues are currently riding an eight wins in eight game streak, running up a goal differential of +20 in that span. As of right now, it's looking like the kind of season that dreams are made of. They're currently on top of the table but their London rivals Arsenal are just three points behind them. Manchester City and Liverpool are four … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Remain League Title Frontrunner Say Oddsmakers

Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Eric Bailly Help Man United Advance in Europa League

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The Manchester United Europa League tie against FC Zorya did go on as planned, despite all of the factors that stood in the way. The country of Ukraine is currently a war torn region and Zorya played (and lost 2-0) this "home" match 600 miles west of their actual home venue due to serious security issues. There was also frozen, hard pitch that gave this game a bit of a … [Read more...] about Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Eric Bailly Help Man United Advance in Europa League

Liverpool is “Very Close” to a League Title Says Former Boss Brendan Rodgers

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Liverpool FC are currently getting the third best Premier League title odds of any team. Their last former manager, Brendan Rodgers, believes that the Reds are on the cusp of a championship too. Rodgers was replaced by Jurgen Klopp in October 2015, and landed as the boss of Scottish Premiership powerhouse Celtic. He's kept up on Liverpool and praised the side in an interview … [Read more...] about Liverpool is “Very Close” to a League Title Says Former Boss Brendan Rodgers

Ashley Young Claims He’s in Man United’s “Cool Crowd”

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Very versatile Manchester United player Ashley Young, shown above attending a game in the stands and thus astonishing a fan, says that he is part of the Red Devils in crowd. He's in the Old Trafford "cool crowd," he says. In the words of EchoSmith: I wish that I could be like the cool kids 'Cause all the cool kids, they seem to fit in I wish that I could be like the … [Read more...] about Ashley Young Claims He’s in Man United’s “Cool Crowd”

Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s Book is Teammate’s Airline Reading Material

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Traveling somewhere this week? Or maybe later this holiday season? Do you have your reading material for the airplane/train/bus ready? Now imagine your book is the autobiography of your co-worker, who's on the same company flight with you. Manchester United defender Timothy Fosu-Mensah is currently reading "I am Zlatan," the autobiography of Red Devils striker Zlatan … [Read more...] about Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s Book is Teammate’s Airline Reading Material

Fellaini, Depay, Schneiderlin All Drawing January Loan Move Interest

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The last remaining advocates of Marouane Fellaini within the Manchester United fan base likely jumped ship on Sunday. I can't imagine there are too many hold outs left, but what happened this past weekend will no doubt force the last dead-enders to abandon that cause. United fans would love to see Fellaini jettisoned. Remember the vitriol for Tom Cleverley? … [Read more...] about Fellaini, Depay, Schneiderlin All Drawing January Loan Move Interest