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      Richard Jolly

      Richard Jolly

      English Football Correspondent
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      Greater Manchester, England
      A football writer for The National since 2008, Richard also writes for The Guardian and The Observer. He contributes to ESPN FC and was their Manchester correspondent for three and a half years. He has also written for The Daily Telegraph, Sunday Express, the Straits Times, FourFourTwo.com and The Blizzard. Richard has covered more than 1,300 games in the flesh.
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      Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers and goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel after the 6-3 defeat against Manchester City. Reuters
      Rodgers' year could end in pain as rested Liverpool threaten another rout

      Leicester City host Jurgen Klopp's Reds with injuries and a fixture pile-up causing problems

      FootballDecember 27, 2021
      Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Leicester City - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - December 26, 2021 Manchester City's Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring their fourth goal Action Images via Reuters/Peter Powell EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club /league/player publications. Please contact your account representative for further details.
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      Table-toppers Manchester City beat Leicester in nine-goal thriller

      Guardiola's team win 6-3 at the Etihad Stadium but the Foxes - and Maddison in particular - play their part in match-of-the-season contender

      FootballDecember 26, 2021
      Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick (R) celebrates with Bruno Fernandes (L) after the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Crystal Palace in Manchester, Britain, 05 December 2021. EPA/PETER POWELL EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club / league / player publications
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      Postponements give Rangnick second chance to kickstart United regime

      After running out of fit players, the manager has a luxury of choice ahead of clash against Newcastle on Monday

      FootballDecember 25, 2021
      Manchester City's Ferran Torres is set to join La Liga giants Barcelona. Reuters
      City have no plans to replace Barcelona-bound Ferran Torres

      Manager Guardiola admits it is hard for Spanish players to turn down Barca or Real Madrid while insisting City will not be signing a new striker in January

      FootballDecember 23, 2021
      LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates with Nicolas Pepe after scoring their side's first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Norwich City at Emirates Stadium on September 11, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney / Getty Images)
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      As Arsenal surge ahead, disgruntled forwards eye the exit

      Aubameyang, Lacazette, Pepe and Nketiah face an uncertain future at Gunners

      FootballDecember 22, 2021
      Liverpool's English midfielder Tyler Morton is among those who has prospered since making his debut. AFP
      Liverpool youngsters handed the chance to become 'a proper legend'

      Assistant manager Pep Lijnders backs squad players to step up against Leicester

      FootballDecember 22, 2021
      Riyad Mahrez of Manchester City celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Manchester City in Newcastle, Britain, 19 December 2021. EPA/PETER POWELL EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club / league / player publications
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      Signs are good for Manchester City as Mahrez enjoys winning run

      Midfielder has goal stats that would make a striker proud

      FootballDecember 20, 2021
      Referee Paul Tierney, right, shows a red card to Liverpool's Andrew Robertson during the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021. (AP Photo / Frank Augstein)
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      Andy Robertson makes the cut despite red card: Premier League team of the week

      Six games fell to Covid but there was still some thrilling action

      FootballDecember 20, 2021
      Chelsea's manager Thomas Tuchel (R) talks to his player Hakim Ziyech (L) during the English Premier League soccer match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chelsea FC in Wolverhampton, Britain, 19 December 2021. EPA/Tim Keeton EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club / league / player publications
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      Tuchel's frustration grows after Chelsea are denied off and on the field

      Goalless draw at Molineux after failed attempt to call off game over positive Covid tests sees Chelsea fall six points behind City

      FootballDecember 19, 2021
      Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy fails to stop Arthur Masuaku's miss-hit cross hitting the back of the net and hand West Ham United a 3-2 Premier League win at the London Stadium on Saturday, December 4. Reuters
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      Defensive solidity deserts Chelsea as Tuchel's side hunt for clean sheets

      European champions travel to Wolves on Sunday having dropped seven points from winning positions in their last five games

      FootballDecember 19, 2021
      Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been sidelined. Reuters
      Aubameyang turning into an expensive embarrassment for Arsenal

      Stripped of the captaincy, Aubameyang’s exile could last two months with potential suitors likely to lowball Arsenal if they make an offer

      FootballDecember 17, 2021
      Everton manager Rafa Benitez was not a popular appointment with fans at Goodison Park. EPA
      Beleaguered Benitez calls for more time at Everton ahead of Chelsea return

      Spanish manager could see his injury-hit team lose for the eighth time in 10 games at Stamford Bridge on Thursday

      FootballDecember 15, 2021
      Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was dropped for the win over Southampton, will not be considered for Wednesday's game against West Ham. Reuters
      Aubameyang axed as Arsenal captain after Arteta makes 'painful' call

      Gunners striker not in squad for West Ham game on Wednesday and could be sold in January transfer window

      FootballDecember 14, 2021
      Manchester City's Raheem Sterling, centre, has returned to form. PA
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      Guardiola: Sterling's ability to 'never give up' behind City resurgence

      Manager compares Englishman to 'incredible champions' Hamilton and Verstappen

      FootballDecember 14, 2021
      Mohamed Salah (C) of Liverpool celebrates with teammates after scoring the 1-0 lead from the penalty spot during the English Premier League match between Liverpool and Aston Villa in Liverpool, Britain, 11 December 2021. EPA/PETER POWELL EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club / league / player publications
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      Liverpool, Arsenal and Leicester share top billing: Premier League team of the week

      Big three all claim victories in a tight battle at the top

      FootballDecember 13, 2021
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