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Pele: I would play for Arsenal in England, Barcelona in Europe

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The 74yrs Old Brazilian legend told Daily Telegraph "Arsenal is a good team to play with," he said. "I would play for Arsenal if I had a chance." Asked which team he would play for in all of world football, he revealed he would like to have teamed up alongside Lionel Messi and Neymar. "Today, Barcelona," he added. "They are the same style as Santos and Brazil of my day. Almost the same style."

Cesc fabregas still have a relationship with some Arsenal players?

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Cesc fabregas uploaded his picture with Mathieu flamini having fun at the beach during sallah, after a wonderful brace from Mathieu flamini against Tottenham hotspurs at the capital one cup.

We need to keep working – Daniel Carvajal

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“It’s always good to be top of the table, but we have to carry on and keep on winning games to be champions come May. We knew about Barcelona’s half-time score and that it was a golden opportunity to take top spot. It’s an added source of motivation to get out there and play,” the 23-year-old commented. He went on to discuss his own form and how important this season is for him with one eye on getting into the Spain squad for next summer’s European Championships. “I try to repay the coach’s confidence in me by playing well. I hope that Danilo recovers soon and that when he’s back we make it hard for Benítez, and that it’s the team that benefits the most. For me, this year is the most important and the year with the most challenges in my career, with stiff competition at club and international level, and with the Euros in the summer. It’s a year to stand up and be counted,” he stated.

Klopp interested in PL move

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Jurgen Klopp is interested in working in Premier League, according to Sky sources. Couple of months ago Liverpool and Arsenal fc are interested in former BVB coach, however Arsene Wenger still have a lot to proof for the Londoners according to Arsenal board, but Liverpool fc are the favorite to bring Jurgen klopp to England due to there form after spending big during transfer window.

CELTA 4-1 BARCELONA: NOLITO STARS AS HOSTS HAMMER CHAMPIONS AT BALAIDOS

The former Barca man netted the opener, while Iago Aspas struck twice and John Guidetti rounded off the scoring against the Catalans, who only managed one goal through Neymar Barcelona were beaten for the first time in La Liga this season as Celta Vigo romped to a stunning 4-1 victory at Balaidos on Wednesday. Nolito haunted his former club by scoring a sublime opener and setting up two goals for Iago Aspas in an astonishing contest which saw Barca's defence repeatedly opened up by an impressive home side, with Gerard Pique enduring a match to forget. Lionel Messi hit the post early in the second half and Sergio Alvarez made a string of good saves prior to a goal from Neymar, but Celta were worthy winners and they sealed the points through substitute John Guidetti's late goal. The huge victory puts them above their opponents and Atletico Madrid in the early-season table. Celta have now taken 13 points from their first five matches of the season, while ...

Chelsea ´extremely disappointed´ at Costa sanction

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Chelsea say they are “extremely disappointed” by the Football Association’s decision to suspend striker Diego Costa for three games following his conduct in Saturday’s defeat of Arsenal. Costa was involved in a series of incidents with Arsenal defenders Laurent Koscielny and Gabriel in the 2-0 victory at Stamford Bridge. Gabriel was sent-off for kicking out at the striker after a bout of verbal jousting, though the Brazilian’s own three-match ban has since been rescinded by the FA. Referee Mike Dean cautioned the Spain international for an altercation with Koscielny just before half-time that left the Frenchman floored. But it is an earlier clash between the two – which saw Costa swing his arm and catch Koscielny in the face – which has prompted the FA to ban the striker, having dismissed the 26-year-old’s appeal against his violent-conduct charge. ‘We are extremely disappointed with the FA Regulatory Commission’s decision to suspend Diego Costa. We will await their ...

Manchester City sweat on Kelechi Iheanacho’s fitness

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The youngster is a big doubt for the Citizen’s trip to the White Hart Lane for Saturday’s English topflight clash, as revealed by manager Pellegrini Kelechi Iheanacho is doubtful for Manchester City’s clash against Tottenham Hotspur at the White Hart Lane owing to injury, according to manager Manuel Pellegrini. The Nigeria youth international did not travel with the Citizens for Tuesday’s Capital One fixture against Sunderland, where they triumphed 4-1. David Silva, Samir Nasri, Fabian Delph, Pablo Zabaleta, Vincent Kompany, Eliaquim Mangala, Gael Clichy and Wilfried Bony were not picked too owing to injury. And to the Manchester City boss have now confirmed that Iheanacho face fitness battles ahead Saturday’s fixture at Spurs. "I always enjoy to see good players,” said Pellegrini “I think it is also important for our team because we had eight players injured for this game that we cannot use: (David) Silva, (Samir) Nasri, (Fabian) Delph, (Pablo) Zabaleta, (Vincent)...

Stoke City forward Odemwingie desperate to maintain fitness

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The 34-year-old attacker is ready to feature prominently for the Potters having made a return to Mark Hughes’ squad on Tuesday night Stoke City’s Peter Odemwingie has expressed his desire to maintain his fitness after recovering from an injury-hit spell with the English Premier League outfit. The Nigerian made a return to the Potters’ starting line up in their 1-0 defeat at Fulham in Tuesday’s Capital One game after several months on the sidelines owing to injury left knee, rupturing the cruciate ligament, medial collateral ligament and meniscus. He was replaced by Xherdan Shaqiri in the 84th minute of the encounter played at the Craven Cottage. Odemwingie aims at staying fit towards getting more playing time in Mark Hughes’ team while praising his team for their victory against the English Championship side. “First start for me in over a year. Hope I stay fit and have many more. Solid team performance today and we are through to the next round!,” he tweeted.  S...

Arsenal must trust in Wenger, says Seaman

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The former Gunners goalkeeper has called on the club's fans to keep faith in the Frenchman despite ongoing frustrations with his transfer policy Arsenal  fans frustrated at the lack of progression under  Arsene Wenger  must keep faith with the Frenchman, according to David Seaman. Some sections of the Gunners support have criticised Wenger for a lack of transfer activity ahead of the 2015-16 season, with Petr Cech the only new arrival at the Emirates in the summer.. However, Seaman has backed his former manager to keep Arsenal in the hunt for silverware and called for patience from the Gunners' support. "The fans are split at the moment," Seaman told Omnisport. "A lot of them want Arsene out, I know that because they tell me. "But what I say is be careful what you wish for because look what happened to Manchester United.  "It's not always greener on the other side, and I will always be an Arsene Wenger fan because I have worked with him and...