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Richard Jolly

Richard Jolly

English Football Correspondent
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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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