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The Premier League title race: Assessing the contenders

The Premier League’s top six are still so tightly bunched that none can be discounted – here’s the pros and cons for each in this wide open season.

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January 20, 2021

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Guardiola rules out any January transfer window signings for Man City

Pep Guardiola has said Manchester City will not be making any new signings in the January transfer window.

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January 20, 2021

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Solskjaer denies Bruno Fernandes tired, needs break

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has dismissed suggestions that Bruno Fernandes is tired and needs a break following the Manchester United star’s ineffective display against Liverpool.

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January 20, 2021

Sergio Aguero and Pep Guardiola, Manchester City

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Man City still without self-isolating Sergio Aguero for Villa clash

Sergio Aguero remains unavailable for Manchester City’s Premier League game against Aston Villa on Wednesday.

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January 20, 2021

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Aubameyang scores twice as Arsenal see off struggling Newcastle

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored a brace as Arsenal eased past a much-changed Newcastle to heap more pressure on manager Steve Bruce.

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January 19, 2021

Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool coach

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Liverpool have lost their spark – Pundits react to Manchester United draw

Roy Keane and Graeme Souness concurred that Liverpool had lost some of their spark after they were held to a goalless draw by Manchester United at Anfield.

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January 18, 2021

Jose Mourinho

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Ndombele’s Tottenham turnaround all thanks to him – Mourinho

Jose Mourinho has insisted Tanguy Ndombele deserves all the praise for his Tottenham turnaround.

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January 18, 2021

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal

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Arteta concerned players may burn out due to gruelling fixture schedule

Mikel Arteta believes players are at risk from suffering burnout as the truncated fixture calendar gives them little time to rest and recuperate.

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January 18, 2021

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Guardiola: If there is one guy who deserves the best it is John Stones

Pep Guardiola says John Stones deserves all the praise he gets after scoring twice in his latest outstanding display for Manchester City.

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January 18, 2021

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Klopp says qualifying for Champions League ‘most important thing’

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp accepts it will be a tough enough battle just to qualify for the Champions League this season before he can even think about their title defence.

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January 18, 2021