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Performance of well-rested Gerrard proves that Gerrard should never be rested
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Back of the Net A match-winning display by a fully fit Steven Gerrard was a slap in the face for the critics who say he should only play when fully fit, report Back of the Net...
Conte defends Chelsea’s decision to take winter break this year
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Back of the Net The Italian tactician insists his side are ahead of their time, Back of the Net reveals
Roy Hodgson only interested in total revenge on Harry the Hornet
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Back of the Net The Crystal Palace boss plotting to stir up the hornet’s nest, Back of the Net reports
I always knew this would happen, says man who had £50 bet on England winning tournament
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Back of the Net England fan “utterly unsurprised” by failure of team he repeatedly insisted were genuine contenders, Back of the Net report
Allardyce still seems to be managing someone, worried friends report
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Back of the Net Friends of former West Ham manager Sam Allardyce are concerned that he still seems to be in charge of a football team, Back of the Net can reveal...
British football still reassuringly crap
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Back of the Net English and Scottish football has been hailed as a beacon of stable incompetence in a rapidly changing world, Back of the Net reports
Pardew’s Christmas presents were all for himself anyway
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Back of the Net Pards’ cards all for Alan, Back of the Net reveal
England and Italy both wondering if it’s too late to cancel Turin friendly
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Back of the Net England and Italy are both pondering whether it’d be rude to call off Tuesday night’s meeting in Turin at such short notice, reports Back of the Net...
Claudio Ranieri's fate was sealed when he claimed he'd ‘won Premier League title’, Fulham reveal
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Back of the Net The Cottagers feared Ranieri had become delusional, Back of the Net reports
Kepa Arrizabalaga went straight from Wembley to Arnhem, team-mates confirm
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Back of the Net The rebellious goalkeeper didn’t wait around for his inevitable loan move, Back of the Net reports
‘Premier League scouts’ may work for Aston Villa, young players warned
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Back of the Net The FA has warned that talented players are at risk of ending up at Villa Park unless they exercise caution. Back of the Net investigates...
Arsenal to investigate reports players have been inhaling $6 billion Oganesson-294
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Back of the Net Gunners stars are said to be ‘whacked out on helium, krypton and Oganesson-294’, Back of the Net reveals
Harry Kane promises to be half-fit for World Cup
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Back of the Net Spurs ace promises to hobble onto the plane for Moscow, report Back of the Net
Guardiola spends week picking apart Goliath’s tactics to see where he went wrong
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Back of the Net Being massively better than opposition is not necessarily a bad thing, Back of the Net reveals
Leicester fan beginning to take Arsenal title challenge seriously
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Back of the Net Gunners’ unexpected title charge has Foxes worried, Back of the Net report...
Allardyce refuses to rule out Barcelona approach
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Back of the Net Crystal Palace manager can’t help it if he’s attractive to Barcelona, Back of the Net reports.
West Brom players trying to get arrested to avoid playing for West Brom, police realise
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Back of the Net Members of Alan Pardew’s squad are inviting incarceration on a daily basis, Back of the Net reports
Tottenham players locked inside Wembley deny curse talk
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Back of the Net Tottenham’s Wembley woes have intensified as they appear to have lost the key to the stadium, Back of the Net reports.
Klopp certain that Van Dijk is stuffed with precious diamonds
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Back of the Net Liverpool manager insists transfer target is worth his weight in rare gems and declares willingness to get his hands bloody, Back of the Net report
West Ham supporters brainwashed by alien overlords, says Allardyce
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Back of the Net Hammers fans in hock to reptilian masters, new Black Cats tactician tells Back of the Net...
Group B preview: Liverpool hunt early exit, Ludogorets need supervision
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Back of the Net The Back of the Net team assess UEFA Champions League Group B...
Berahino rumours stop for about four hours
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Back of the Net Rumour mill suspends operations for nearly half a day following closure of transfer window, Back of the Net report...
Winning Carabao Cup will save Sarri’s job for “at least as long as We Are The Champions is playing”
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Back of the Net Victory on Sunday will give Sarri just under three minutes of breathing space, Back of the Net reports
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