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Talking points from the Premier League

Talking points from the Premier League

1 FULL-STRENGTH CITY


Manchester City did not have to extend themselves in the 2-0 win over Fulham and it pleased manager Pep Guardiola that Kevin de Bruyne (strolled through his first start since March 2.
De Bruyne's season has been disrupted by injuries but his return from a hamstring problem has come at a good time for Guardiola, who also had the vital Fernandinho available for the first time since February.
City's squad are looking strong for their quadruple hunt.

2 NOT LONG LEFT FOR SARRI


Chelsea managers have endured spells of dissent from those in the stands, and on the pitch, open revolt and dreadful results.
But no head coach has endured as prolonged a mutiny as Maurizio Sarri. His team may have won 2-1 at Cardiff to avoid a fifth defeat in six away games, but there were few signs of progress.
Had they lost this match, Sarri's position would surely have been untenable. As it is, he limps into tomorrow's meeting with Brighton. It is hard to see a second term of the Sarri project.

3 HUDDERSFIELD PLAN INQUEST


Huddersfield manager Jan Siewert admits a detailed inquest is needed after a 2-0 defeat at Crystal Palace confirmed their record-equalling relegation.
The Terriers are one of two Premier League teams, along with Derby in 2008, to lose their top-flight status in March, picking up just 14 points from 32 games.
Siewert, who took the Huddersfield job in January, conceded his side will need root-and-branch reforms after their two-year stay in the Premier League. THE GUARDIAN, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
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Rafael Benítez fumes after Wolves deny Newcastle with stoppage-time equaliser says Benitez (Sky Sports) Rafael Benítez must hate it when the fourth official holds up the board for added time
Rafael Benítez fumes after Wolves deny Newcastle with



Sergio Aguero's 20th Premier League goal of the season left Manchester City just two wins from the title after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor on Sunday. Aguero, who has now
Aguero goal and another clean sheet inches City closer to the



LIVERPOOL: Liverpool were left to regret two huge missed chances by Mohamed Salah as Everton held out for a 0-0 draw in the Merseyside derby on Sunday. Jurgen Klopp's men now trail champions Manchester City by a point at the top of the Premier League with nine games remaining.



Argentina have appointed 80-year-old former coach Cesar Luis Menotti as director of national teams, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) said on Monday. Menotti, who led Argentina to their first FIFA World Cup title in 1978, will be charged with overseeing the 10-year plan unveiled last November.



CARDIFF, Wales (REUTERS) - Bottom club Huddersfield Town ended their eight-match losing streak in the Premier League with a goalless draw at fellow strugglers Cardiff City on Saturday (Jan 12). Cardiff, in 17th place, did not manage a shot on target and Huddersfield were left fuming over a decision from referee Lee Mason.
Huddersfield end losing run with 0-0 draw at Cardiff


Luis Suárez scores twice as Barcelona beat Real Madrid to

Ousmane Dembele giving Lionel Messi a lift after the Argentinian ace equalised for Barcelona for the second time at Sevilla on Saturday. The Catalans won 4-2 and topped the standings by 10 points before last night's games.

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has backed Gonzalo Higuain to earn a permanent move for Stamford Bridge next season. Higuain moved to Chelsea during the January transfer window on loan from Juventus, having spent the first half of the campaign with AC Milan, but has struggled to find his feet in the Premier League.
Higuain must earn permanent Chelsea deal - Sarri - World
worldsoccertalk.com/2019/01/23/higuain-must-earn-permanent-chelsea-deal-sarri/
Higuain must earn permanent Chelsea deal - Sarri AFP January 23, 2019 AFP No Comments London (AFP) - Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri is confident Gonzalo Higuain can be the short-term solution to his side's need for goals and urged the Argentine to earn a permanent move to the Premier League.



Antonio Conte (Italian pronunciation: [anˈtɔːnjo ˈkonte]; born 31 July 1969) is an Italian professional football manager and former player. He is the head coach at Serie A club Inter Milan . Playing as a midfielder , Conte began his career at local club Lecce and later became one of the most decorated and influential players in the history
Inter Milan name Antonio Conte as coach | football



football; Manchester United decided to cut ties with Jose Mourinho. After two-and-a-half-years in charge, Jose Mourinho has been given his marching orders and he's only got himself to blame.
Manchester United sack Mourinho - global.espn.com



Sergio Aguero recorded a hat-trick to fire Manchester City back into second place with a 3-1 victory against Arsenal at the Etihad. The Blues are now two points adrift of Liverpool, who travel to



Neymar watches PSG's game against Bordeaux at the Parc des Princes at the start of February. Brazil striker Neymar says he cried for two days after breaking a metatarsal bone in his right foot in
Neymar cried for 2 days after latest injury - Nigerian's News



Queen probably learned from its Queen + Paul Rodgers-era that there isn't a big appetite for new Queen songs, especially ones without Mercury's voice. Lambert is surely aware of that — and of the fact that almost no one remembers The Cosmos Rocks album the group released in 2008.
Queen in the Making

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