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Thomas Tuchel appointed new Chelsea manager
The 47-year-old will be charged with the task of reviving the fortunes of a side sat in ninth in the Premier League table, with Champions League qualification the likely target for the remainder of the season.
Chelsea end interest in Declan Rice in wake of managerial change
As mentioned by Eurosport, Rice, who has been enjoying a brilliant season with West Ham, has been heavily linked with Chelsea in recent times.
Ryan Giggs: Paul Pogba has left himself open to criticism
Paul Pogba has left himself open to criticism with struggles for consistency at Manchester United, says Ryan Giggs, but the World Cup winner has been showing over recent weeks that a prominent role can be found for him at Old Trafford.
Will Hughes: Mikel Obi made Stoke City game difficult for Watford
There was no goal in the encounter until the hour mark when Troy Deeney broke the deadlock from the penalty spot before Senegal international Ismaila Sarr doubled the lead to render Steven Fletcher’s late strike a mere consolation goal.
Arsenal linked with Chelsea’s Champions League winning defender
Arsenal are considering a move for former Chelsea left-back and current Southampton defender Ryan Bertrand as they look to provide competition for Kieran Tierney.
Bayern star David Alaba rejects lucrative Liverpool offer
Liverpool were previously linked with Alaba, who can play full-back, centre-back or in central midfield, but transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claims on his podcast that Madrid have won the race for his signature.
Manchester United boss: Paul Pogba in best shape of his career
Afterwards, Solskjaer declared Pogba the happiest and fittest he has been since the Norwegian took charge and also was pleased to see him respond to being selected in midfield on the night.
Inter Milan beat Juventus to go top in Serie A
Inter Milan beat lacklustre champions Juventus 2-0 in Sunday’s Serie A classic and went top on goal difference ahead of crosstown rivals AC Milan.
Bayern chief: Pep Guardiola reduced me to tears
Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge says Pep Guardiola brought him to tears when he told him he wanted to leave the club in 2015.
West Ham boss: Manchester United and Chelsea haven’t bid for Declan Rice
West Ham manager David Moyes has insisted the club have had no contact from Chelsea or Manchester United as he warned the Premier League giants off Declan Rice.
Liverpool linked with a move for Rodrigo de Paul
Earlier this month, we covered a report from England linking the player with a move to Anfield and now Corriere dello Sport have picked up on those claims as well.
Bruno Fernandes wins Player of the Month award for December
Manchester United playmaker Bruno Fernandes has been named Premier League Player of the Month for December - breaking an English record in the process.
Jamie Redknapp: Eberechi Eze best player in Arsenal vs Palace Game
Former Liverpool midfield star Jamie Redknapp hailed Eberechi Eze’s performance in Thursday’s 0-0 draw between Arsenal and Crystal Palace, describing him as the ‘best player on the pitch’.
Timothy Fosu-Mensah completes £1.8 million move to Bayer Leverkusen
The 23-year-old defender leaves Old Trafford having made 30 first-team appearances over the past six-and-a-half season – but just three this season.
No interest from Liverpool in Sergio Ramos
The fact that Jurgen Klopp fielded two midfielders at the heart of the Reds’ defence in Monday night’s loss at Southampton may have hammered home the Premier League champions’ desperate need to sign a new centre-half, but the captain of Real Madrid will not be rocking up at Anfield any time soon.
Andy Cole: Jack Grealish is super but doesn’t fit Manchester United
Jack Grealish is a “super player" says Andy Cole, but the former Manchester United striker is not convinced that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer needs to be breaking the bank in order to sign the Aston Villa playmaker.
Serie A: Crotone suffer heavy defeat at Inter Milan
Crotone had three chances in quick succession with Junior Messias and Pedro Pereira, and were third time lucky as Messias cross to the back post for unmarked Niccolò Zanellato’s header on 12 minutes.
Sami Khedira in discussions with Everton
33-year-old Juventus midfielder Sami Khedira is currently in England to undergo transfer negotiations with Everton, according to Bild journalist Christian Falk.
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Delta governor congratulates new CDS Leo Irabor
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Thomas Tuchel appointed new Chelsea manager
The 47-year-old will be charged with the task of reviving the fortunes of a side sat in ninth in the Premier League table, with Champions League qualification the likely target for the remainder of the season.
Edo court sentences 32 people for not wearing face masks
A mobile court in Benin, Edo State, on Tuesday sentenced 32 persons to community services for not wearing face masks.
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ESN: Imo governor imposes dusk-to-dawn curfew in Orlu, others
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Portugal holds presidential election as coronavirus cases spiral
Portuguese voters - largely confined to their homes due to a strict COVID-19 lockdown - will pick a new president on Sunday, but many fear going to the polls could worsen a surge in coronavirus cases and low turnout is expected.
Donald Trump vows to ‘be back in some form’ as tumultuous presidency ends
President Donald Trump left the White House and Washington for a final time as commander-in-chief on Wednesday after a tumultuous presidency stained by two impeachments, deep political divisions, and a pandemic that caused 400,000 U.S. deaths.
Weird MC: I will love to walk with Teni
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NDA chief: Developing solid minerals will reduce over-dependence on petroleum
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