Liverpool team news: Injured Naby Keita recovering ahead of schedule but unlikely to feature in Champions League final

Liverpool team news: Injured Naby Keita recovering ahead of schedule but unlikely to feature in Champions League final
Naby Keita is unlikely to be fit to feature in next week’s Champions League final despite the Liverpool midfielder recovering from a thigh problem ahead of schedule.The Guinea international could, however, be back in time for the Africa Cup of Nations, which starts on June 21.Keita tore an adductor muscle in the 3-0 semi-final first leg defeat in Barcelona and the initial prognosis was a two-month absence.Keita’s season ended prematurely when he suffered an injury playing against Barcelonagetty2
Keita’s season ended prematurely when he suffered an injury playing against Barcelona
But having responded well to treatment the midfielder, who is out in Marbella with the rest of the squad preparing for the June 1 clash with Tottenham in Madrid, has now returned to running.“Naby is, I would say, a bit ahead of schedule, but that doesn’t mean anything for the final,” manager Jurgen Klopp said.“He is now doing straight runs and all of that stuff, he feels comfortable with 50 per cent intensity and these things – but there is still a way to go.“I know about the issues with Guinea and stuff like that; we don’t want to keep a player out if he can play – maybe they think it is like this, but it is not like this.“For me, it would be good if Naby would be 100 per cent fit and could play the Africa Cup of Nations, to be honest. “But we don’t know, we will see, and we need to work together with their medical department because in the end, a player who is fit – from my point of view – who can play, should play for his country.“If he is not 100 per cent fit, he cannot play. That’s how it is. It looks good, very positive and we will see if there is a chance.”Roberto Firmino, the forward, is on course to play in the final after recovering from a thigh problem he aggravated in the Nou Camp.“Bobby looks really good. It was not too long out, but of course we are still careful and want to make sure nothing happens,” added Klopp. “We have a few days still and want to use them, that’s why he is in, out, in, out.”Firmino returned to training on Wednesday and is expected to complete a full session on Thursdaygetty2
Firmino returned to training on Wednesday and is expected to complete a full session on Thursday
Meanwhile, Liverpool were the luckiest team in 2018/19 at avoiding bookings, research by Paddy Power Games reveals.The Reds committed fewer fouls than anyone else in the Premier League this season (315), but still only received 39 cards (two reds, 37 yellows).This means just 12.38 per cent of their fouls resulted in a booking. To put this into perspective, this means a Liverpool player was 70.5 per cent less likely to be booked for a foul than a Burnley player.The aforementioned Firmino and Keita were the masters of avoiding punishment in the Premier League, with neither player shown a card in 2018/19 despite committing 38 and 25 fouls respectively.

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Incredibly, Firmino committed more fouls than 90 per cent of his fellow Premier League players, yet did not get shown a single yellow or red card!A Paddy Power Games spokesperson said: “The likes of Liverpool, Manchester City and Everton are this seasons Sopranos the crimes are evident, but they are experts at avoiding punishment. It may be down to some big club bias, but to consistently escape punishment also requires some luck.“Whereas Liverpool fans can be buoyed ahead of the Champions League Final, it is telling that smaller clubs seem to be dealt with more severely. Burnley and Sean Dyche would be well-advised to start a hotel chain given how likely they are to receive bookings, while Fabian Schar [the Newcastle defender] is more likely to get booked than Prague for a stag do.”


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Naby Keita is unlikely to be fit to feature in next week's Champions League final despite the Liverpool midfielder recovering from a thigh problem ahead of schedule. The Guinea international could, however, be back in time for the Africa Cup of Nations, which starts on June 21.
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Manchester United news: Paul Pogba will not stay and Zinedine Zidane is the best man to manage him, says Mido

Manchester United news: Paul Pogba will not stay and Zinedine Zidane is the best man to manage him, says Mido
Mino Raiola will already be planning how to get Paul Pogba out of Manchester United this summer, according to former striker Mido.The Egyptian star, who was represented by the super-agent for a decade of his playing career, says Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane is the best man to manage the French midfielder and believes he will soon be heading for the exit door.Pogba is said to be open to a move away from Old Trafford after United missed out on a place in next years Champions League finishing sixth in thePremier League.Pogba has been slammed for his attitude this season and even had a confrontation with fans following United’s final day defeat to CardiffGetty2
Pogba has been slammed for his attitude this season and even had a confrontation with fans following United’s final day defeat to Cardiff
The club are determined to keep the 26-year-old, though, and are reportedly ready to give him the captains armband in a bid to tempt him to stay.However, Mido believes the captaincy will not be enough and that Raiola will be already planning Pogbas next destination.And he says joining Zidane at Real Madrid would be the perfect fit, as the France legend knows how to get the best out of his ‘moody’ compatriots. Pogbas agent is Mino Raiola Mino was my agent for ten years and he knows what hes doing, believe me, said the former Tottenham striker on the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast.He will be thinking now that maybe its the right time for Paul to go away.He knows he will be under pressure next season so, believe me, Mino will be looking for another club.Mino Raiola, right, represents some of the biggest names in football, including Zlatan IbrahimovicGetty2
Mino Raiola, right, represents some of the biggest names in football, including Zlatan Ibrahimovic
I dont see Pogba staying at Manchester United, even if they offer him the captaincy.Of course, Zidane loves Pogba. He loves him.Zizou knows how to deal with the French boys. He knows the mentality. French boys are different, a little moody, if you can say that. If you can make them happy they will be at their bestHes done great with Karim Benzema and he knows how to get the best out of Pogba.

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Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer disappointed as Red Devils don’t record shot on target during Barcelona defeat

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer disappointed as Red Devils don’t record shot on target during Barcelona defeat
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was disappointed with his sides lack of goal threat during Wednesdays defeat to Barcelona.United lost 1-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie against Barca, whose defence contained Marcus Rashford and co at Old Trafford.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer felt his side could have done better in front of goal2
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer felt his side could have done better in front of goal
The Red Devils failed to register a single shot on target in a Champions League game for the first time since 2005, when they lost by the same scoreline to AC Milan.Rashford skewed a volley wide of the target, while Romelu Lukaku, as well as substitutes Jesse Lingard and Anthony Martial, struggled to threaten Barca.Solskjaer said: There are pluses and negatives. I thought we started sloppy.“We did as well as we could against [Lionel] Messi, kept our shape well. It could have gone both ways.

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“I don’t think we hit the target and that’s a disappointment.“After their goal we settled, we played well, we had some very good performances from some individuals in midfield.“At times it felt like a proper Manchester United team, the crowd was behind us. We go there with work to be done but chances.“We’re still in this tie. We’ll go there with the knowledge we can score.Gerard Pique had a comfortable evening against Marcus Rashford2
Gerard Pique had a comfortable evening against Marcus Rashford
Solskjaer admits his side must do better in front of goal if they are to upset the odds once more in the return leg at the Nou Camp next Tuesday.United have pulled off impressive victories at Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain this season.Solskjaer said: “We’ve scored goals at the Nou Camp before from corners and crosses.“Of course the PSG performance away gives us hope and belief that we can do it. But we know that we are playing against the favourites in the tournament.“Going to the Nou Camp is going to be a challenge and it will be a greater achievement winning that one because with the history of Barcelona as well, they’re not used to losing at home. “But we can do it, no doubt about it, we know we can carry a goal threat.“We created a couple of very good opportunities, Rashy had a volley after a cross that got punched out, Diogo [Dalot] had a great chance at the back post.“We have to take our chances, you have to be very, very effective and efficient over there. We know we’re not going to create loads of chances so we have to take the ones we get.”


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PSG Jordan kit: Ligue 1 giants wearing special Champions League shirts this season as part of Nike collaboration

PSG Jordan kit: Ligue 1 giants wearing special Champions League shirts this season as part of Nike collaboration
Paris Saint-Germain are wearing Jordan-branded Nike kits in this season’s Champions League.The collaboration between NBA legend Michael Jordan’s brand and PSG was rumoured for some time after Justin Timberlake wore a jacket from the team-up during a show in the French capital.Paris Saint-Germain are wearing Jordan-branded Nike kits in this season’s Champions League8
Paris Saint-Germain are wearing Jordan-branded Nike kits in this season’s Champions League
PSG have worn Nike kits since 1989, and this movecomes as part of their current 22million-a-year deal.The jacket worn by Timberlake showed the PSG badge with the Eiffel Tower replaced by Jordan’s famous ‘Jumpman’ silhouette.Paris Saint-Germain are wearing Jordan-branded Nike kits in this season’s Champions League8
Paris Saint-Germain are wearing Jordan-branded Nike kits in this season’s Champions League
The actual bespoke kit is based on the jacket as part of an entire range of clothing produced by the collaboration but has seen the silhouette replace the Nike tick instead.Nike, which provided the boots for 65 per cent of players at last summer’s World Cup, are keen to raise its football-related revenues, which aBloomberg report showed sitting at 1.6bn in 2016 compared to rival Adidas’ 2.3bn.Jordan’s famous Jumpman logo could be set to replace the Eiffel Tower on PSG’s badge8
Jordan’s famous Jumpman logo could be set to replace the Eiffel Tower on PSG’s badge
Neymar wore custom Jordan-branded boots throughout the 2016 Olympics, using them to score the winning penalty in the Gold Medal match8
Neymar wore custom Jordan-branded boots throughout the 2016 Olympics, using them to score the winning penalty in the Gold Medal match
The Jordan brand launched in 1984 when its eponymous founder went third overall in the NBA draft to the Chicago Bulls.With the Bulls, who had never won an NBA title until Jordan arrived, he won six rings. They have not won another championship since.In so doing, Jordan became the face of basketball, and is regarded by many as the greatest ever to have graced the court.Endorsements from the brand that carries his name have helped him build a net worth of 1.29bn, placing him inside the top 1,500 richest people in the world.At 26, PSG forward Neymar is already worth 68.5m and will make a further 250m just in salary from the five-year deal he signed at the club last summer8
At 26, PSG forward Neymar is already worth 68.5m and will make a further 250m just in salary from the five-year deal he signed at the club last summer
Nike are known for saving some of their more stylish designs for PSG8
Nike are known for saving some of their more stylish designs for PSG
The Air Jordan arm of the brand now sponsors 21 NBA players, including 2016/17 league MVP Russell Westbrook and Houston Rockets duo Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul.It has begun branching out into football in recent years, with PSG’s Neymar launching his NJR x JORDAN Hypervenom boots back in 2016.He became the first player to wear custom Jordan boots in a game when he donned them for Brazil’s gold medal-winning Olympic campaign in Rio that year.Neymar, who cites Jordan as one of his idols, is one of the most marketable players on the planet, and makes 13m a year through his various endorsements, according to Forbes.PSG’s brand awareness has not gone unnoticed by celebrities, with Jay Z and Beyonce spotted numerous times in the Parc des Princes crowd8
PSG’s brand awareness has not gone unnoticed by celebrities, with Jay Z and Beyonce spotted numerous times in the Parc des Princes crowd
NBA star Stephen Curry, who has his own line of basketball shoes, is another famous fan8
NBA star Stephen Curry, who has his own line of basketball shoes, is another famous fan
PSG will hope the new kit brings them more success in Europe than they have been used to in recent years, despite the vast outlays they have made improving their squad.Despite bringing in Neymar and Kylian Mbappe for a combined 366m in 2017, they have failed in recentChampions League campaigns.They take on Manchester United in the Round of 16 this season.

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Harry Maguire: 10 things you didn’t know about the Leicester and England defender

Harry Maguire: 10 things you didn’t know about the Leicester and England defender
Harry Maguire captured the hearts of the nation for his heroics at the World Cup in Russia.The Sheffield-born defender scored his first and only England goal to send the the Three Lions on their way to their first World Cup semi-final in 28 years.Maguire caught the hearts of the nation for his heroics in the World Cup6
Maguire caught the hearts of the nation for his heroics in the World Cup
Maguire’s rise in he game has been remarkable. Just four seasons ago he was struggling to break into the Hull City line-up, with Curtis Davis and Michael Dawson ahead of him in the pecking order.Since then, he has earned himself a big money move to Leicester, cemented himself in Gareth Southgate’s blossoming England squad and most recently been linked with a move to Manchester United.He seems likely to, once again, star for his nation against Czech Republic on Friday night in a Euro 2020 qualifier – live on talkSPORT.But what are ten things you didn’t know about Maguire? talkSPORT.com has explored the life of the popular footballer and found out more…

1. He was nearly chosen to be the face of the new 50 note

England right-back Kyle Walker joined the push to get a picture of Maguire riding a unicorn as the design of the new 50 note during the World Cup.The petition was started by Twitter user Jonny Sharples and gained more than 15,000 signatures.It was be in recognition of Maguire’s performances at the tournament both on and off the pitch.
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Walker pushed for this to be the new design of the 50 note6
Walker pushed for this to be the new design of the 50 note

2. He went to support England as fan at Euro 2016 in France – just two years before the World Cup

The rise of Maguire’s progression in the game has been well-documented but it is perfectly represented by the fact he was a fan at the Euros in 2016.Here he can be seen with his mates at the tournament. Little did he know that two years later he would be starting for his country at an even bigger stage.
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3. His first name isn’t Harry

Maguire’s middle name is Harry.His first name is Jacob – it doesn’t quite have the same ring it, does it?

4. There’s a reason he is so good on the ball

One of Maguire’s outstanding traits as a defender is his ability on the ball.With a big build and standing at 6ft4ins that is a great quality to have, but there is a reason for his ball-playing abilities and Maguire revealed why last year.He said: “The reason why I am comfortable on he ball is that when I was a young boy I played centre-midfield until I was 16-18 which marked a time I had my 6ft4ins height.“This was a time I needed up playing centre-back all because I was always the biggest, chubbiest and tallest on the pitch.”Maguire is great on the ball6
Maguire is great on the ball

5. Talent runs in the family

The talent in the Maguire household didn’t stop at Harry.His eldest brother, Joe, is two years older and currently plays for League Two side Crawley Town on loan from Fleetwood Town.While his younger brother, Laurence, currently plays for Chesterfield and has captain England C – the nation’s non-league side.Joe Maguire in action for Crawley6
Joe Maguire in action for Crawley

6. He idolises John Terry and Rio Ferdinand

Maguire is Sheffield born and bred and when he was breaking into the first team he aspired to be like Terry and Ferdinand.Before graduating to the first team, he said: “They were the best partnership around when I was growing up.”Maguire would get further with England at a World Cup than his heroes ever did.

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7. He was in League One Team of the Year for three seasons running

After breaking into the first team at Sheffield United, Maguire became a mainstay in the line-up for the following seasons.So good were his displays at the heart of defence that he was included in the PFA League One Team of the Year for three years running – and eventually he earned a move to Premier League side Hull City for 2.5million.Maguire was named in the PFA League One Team of the Year three years running6
Maguire was named in the PFA League One Team of the Year three years running

8. He has been with his childhood sweetheart for seven years

Behind every great man, there is a great woman – and this is no exception with Maguire.He has been with his fiancee Fern for seven years and the pair got engaged in February last year.Maguire has helped Fern during the progression of his career and helped her with university fees.
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9. He arrived at his first England call-up with his clothes in a bin bag

Maguire hilariously arrived at his first ever England training session at St Georges Park with all his belongings in a bin bag – which resulted in many on social media saying he looked like a university student at freshers.In the end it turned out to be a prank from his Leicester and England team-mate Jamie Vardy, with Maguire stating: “I asked Vards what he brought his booths and shin in and he was the one who said bin bag so I took his word.”Maguire hilariously arrived at England training with a bin bag full of his stuff6
Maguire hilariously arrived at England training with a bin bag full of his stuff

10. He has the nickname ‘Slab-head’

Vardy is known to be a bit of a prankster and inevitably it was him who gave Maguire a nickname ‘Slab-head.’After Maguire scored his goal against Sweden, the striker gatecrashed the press conference after the game and said to his team-mate: “Hi, this is Jamie Vardy from Vardy News – what is the diameter of your head?”

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Spurs’ iconic golden cockerel hangs at the top of the stadium

Grant Leadbitter graduated through Sunderland's academy but only returned to the club in January 'HAD TO MAKE IT HAPPEN' Pausing to compose himself, Leadbitter admitted: "When I found out
Sunderland-bound Grant Leadbitter goes with glowing reference

Buendia helped secure Norwich’s spot back at the Championship’s summit

REAL MADRID are set to make a renewed push to sign Sadio Mane this summer but the Liverpool favourite insists he is focused on the Reds. With the Champions League final just days away, the winger wants to finally lift the trophy losing last season's showpiece to Los Blancos, a night he got on the scoresheet.
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Christian Eriksen open to Tottenham exit with desire to 'try something new' Eriksen's agent has told Sky Sports News that Tottenham have known about his client's desire to leave for some time
Manchester United told they will have to cough up at least £
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Manchester United have been told by Spurs they will have to cough up at least £60million if they want to sign Christian Eriksen.. The Red Devils are planning a massive overhaul of the squad, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hugely dissatisfied with his current crop following their barren run of form in which they have recorded seven defeats in nine matches.
Manchester United draw up shortlist to replace Paul Pogba

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East London club West Ham United are eyeing a loan deal for Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater. The 28-year-old has endured a frustrating Blues career since he joined the club from Leicester City at the start of last season. Chelsea paid £35m to secure his transfer from the Foxes on the summer deadline day of the last campaign.
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Arsenal nearly missed out on Lucas Torreira until Unai Emery called him before the World Cup The former Sampdoria midfielder is already a superstar for the Gunners, even earning comparisons to
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Xherdan Shaqiri has worked his way into Klopp’s first-team plans – will he be Liverpool’s secret weapon?

Burnley vs Liverpool: Premier League confirmed teams as Divock Origi starts The Reds will be confident of picking up another three points against Sean Dyche's relegation battlers By Billy Hawkins
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Odsonne Edouard scored the winner for Celtic in their last Europa League match

Fabregas was captain of Arsenal but the club managed to sell him £35million, however, many fans were upset to see him leaving. The Spaniard asked his followers "which one brings you the best memories" along … Continue reading "Fabregas hits back at Arsenal troll who criticised him for moving to Barcelona to 'sit on the bench'"
Cesc Fabregas fires back at fan who questions why he left

Souness feels Chelsea rely too much on Eden Hazard

Sacked Stoke City boss Gary Rowett is the 9/1 third favourite to replace Aitor Karanka as manager of Nottingham Forest. Karanka left Forest this morning after asking to be released from his contract.
Aitor Karanka asked if he would be interested in returning to

Brighton hand lifetime ban on three supporters following serious disorder at FA Cup tie against West Brom

Brighton hand lifetime ban on three supporters following serious disorder at FA Cup tie against West Brom
Brighton have given three supporters lifetime bans involved in serious disorder at their FA Cup tie with West Brom last weekend.The three individuals have had their season tickets cancelled with immediate effect after the incidents including an assault on a female crowd doctor, an assault and threats to stab on a Brighton steward as well as assaults on away fans.Brighton labelled the incidents as “cowardly”1
Brighton labelled the incidents as “cowardly”
Sussex Police, working closely with Albion’s safety and stewarding team, are also investigating.Brighton chief executive Paul Barber said: “Once again we find ourselves dealing with a number of issues we do not want at this club.“Firstly a small group of so-called supporters initiated a very cowardly attack on unsuspecting West Bromwich Albion supporters as they made their way along Station Approach. “Another individual assaulted a steward and then threatened to stab him in full view of other fans including several children. Just as shockingly, another chose to assault and abuse a female crowd doctor, while she was tending to him.“Our warnings may occasionally offend some people who wouldn’t dream of behaving in this way, but I can assure you it’s nowhere near the offence caused to us when our colleagues or our visitors are assaulted.“We know it’s a tiny minority of people that engage in this kind of serious disorder. We also know that the overwhelming majority of fans come to our games to enjoy a day out at the football with family and friends, and, like us, don’t want these people anywhere near our club.“For our part, we are sick and tired of issuing warnings. All three incidents are now being investigated by Sussex Police, and we will fully support any criminal prosecutions they may bring.“In the meantime, and with very clear evidence of the behaviour described, all of the fans involved – several of whom are season ticket holders, aged in their 20s to 50s – will receive lifetime bans.“Any individual who still thinks that they can behave in a violent or anti-social way, just because they are inside a football stadium, either needs to think again or stay away from our matches.“We will continue to take a zero-tolerance approach as we do not want these type of individuals associated with Brighton & Hove Albion, or with our sport, in any way.”

Jurgen Klopp says Man City are still the favourites for the title

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The yellow team (Randolph Macon) sinks a free throw to win the game. ( at least they think they do) The second free throw is missed. A guy from the Purple team (Guilford) rebounds the ball and gets a shot off just milliseconds before the buzzer. Watch the rest to see what happens. The greatest moment in NCAA sports history.

The 18-year-old has made plenty of Bundesliga defenders look silly this season

Manchester United news: Wayne Rooney wants club to 'go all out' for Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino. then I would go all out for Mauricio Pochettino," Rooney added. 3.
Manchester United news: Wayne Rooney wants club to 'go all

De Gea’s form has dipped in recent months

English defender Gary Cahill has rejected offers from Juventus, Monaco and Fulham to stay at Stamford Bridge for the remainder of his contract. If reports from Sky Sports are to believed, Chelsea
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Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho.
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Bielsa reflected on Leeds’ slim automatic promotion hopes

'Fines don't do anything… take away points!': Former England defender Paul Parker insists Montenegro must be hit where it hurts in Euro 2020 qualifying campaign after sickening monkey chants
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Dembele was on the score sheet in Barcelona’s league win against Espanyol

Thousands line the streets of Glasgow to pay their final respects to Celtic legend Billy McNeill. The Telegraph - By Auslan Cramb. Thousands of fans and an all star cast from Scottish football, past and present, have paid an emotional farewell to Billy McNeill, who was remembered both as a "Celtic legend" and "simply a decent human being".
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Brexit Party MEP Brian Monteith lives in south of France; Amber Rudd rules herself out of Tory leadership race and hints she could work with Boris Johnson
Thousands line the streets of Glasgow for Billy McNeill

Bunches of daffodils and a Cardiff City scarf are left at the foot of the statue of Fred Keenor outside Cardiff City’s football stadium in Cardiff

Tottenham striker Harry Kane has insisted he is fit and 'ready to go' for the Champions League final after recovering from an ankle injury. The England captain has been in a race to be fit for Saturday's showdown with Liverpool in Madrid, having been out for seven weeks after suffering a "significant" ankle ligament injury in April.
Harry Kane: Tottenham striker 'ready' for Champions League final

Nkoudou struggled for first-team action at Spurs and has now left for Monaco on loan

Groves thinks that either Arsenal or Manchester United will pip the blues to fourth spot, thus ending Sarri's Chelsea career prematurely. "He wont be their manager next season - he'll be gone at the end of the season," he added. "I can't see Chelsea coming in the top four and if you don't come in the top four, you'll be gone
Chelsea reach agreement with Juventus over manager Maurizio

An ankle injury has sidelined Harry Kane until March

Man Utd now only Premier League ever-present to concede less than 1,000 goals after Chelsea ship two against Burnley Everton have conceded the most goals since the inception of the Premier League
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Abraham has scored 21 goals for Villa this season

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson matches David De Gea's Premier League clean sheet record but will not be able to beat Petr Cech including Liverpool and Man City stars which belongs to Petr
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Neil Warnock will hope to end Cardiff’s Premier League campaign with a win
Old Firm derby: Rangers chairman Dave King insists there will

Cesc Fabregas is unhappy with his role at Stamford Bridge

Former Chelsea defender claims that Eden Hazard and N'Golo Kante may leave the club due to Sarri's tactics. Ex-Chelsea defender Mario Melchiot claims that his former club could lose of their star players - N'Golo Kante and Eden Hazard, because of Maurizio Sarri's tactics.
Sarri's tactics could lead to the exit of Hazard and Kante

Harry Kane returns for Tottenham against Burnley

Celtic 2-1 RB Leipzig: Odsonne Edouard and Kieran Tierney strike to keep European hopes alive for Brendan Rodgers' side. Celtic took a crucial three points after defeating RB Leipzig in Glasgow
Celtic 2-1 RB Leipzig: Hoops keep Europa League hopes alive

Chelsea legends Frank Lampard and John Terry

Dani Alves wrote his name in football's history books on Sunday as Paris Saint-Germain retained their Ligue 1 title. The Brazilian star became the most successful footballer in history as he
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