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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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Pep Guardiola and Thomas Tuchel clash for the first time since the Champions League final when Chelsea welcome Manchester City to Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
Chelsea v Man City: Guardiola tasked with trying to unlock Tuchel's tactics

Blues manager has got the better of his rival in recent meetings as the two Premier League giants prepare to clash on Sunday

FootballSeptember 24, 2021
AC Milan's Spain's midfielder Brahim Diaz (L) vies with Liverpool's English defender Joe Gomez during the UEFA Champions League 1st round Group B football match between Liverpool and AC Milan at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on September 15, 2021. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)
Return of Van Dijk and Gomez restores Liverpool's solid foundations

Defensive injuries hit Klopp's team heard last season but renewed strength in depth is huge boost this campaign

FootballSeptember 22, 2021
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Jesse Lingard of Manchester United celebrates with teammates after scoring their side's second goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Manchester United at London Stadium on September 19, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney / Getty Images)
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Lingard back in business at Man United ahead of latest West Ham reunion

Revitalised attacker set to start in League Cup clash on Wednesday against team he excelled at on loan at last season

FootballSeptember 21, 2021
Harry Kane has started the season slowly as Tottenham struggle for regular goals in the Premier League. Getty Images
Tottenham's blunt attack starts to raise questions about Nuno

Spurs have started the season among the least prolific teams in the Premier League, which does not bode well when the manager has a reputation for negative football

FootballSeptember 21, 2021
Liverpool's Egyptian midfielder Mohamed Salah removes his shirt as he celebrates after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Crystal Palace at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on September 18, 2021. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /
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Salah joined by Toney up front: Premier League team of the week

Both clubs earn 3-0 wins to remain locked at the top of the table following identical starts to the season

FootballSeptember 20, 2021
Chelsea's Thiago Silva (L) celebrates with teammates after scoring the 1-0 lead during the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea FC in London, Britain, 19 September 2021. EPA/Neil Hall 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 masterstroke sets up Chelsea's win over Tottenham

Half-time change in tactics and goals from Silva, Kante and Rudiger secure derby victory

FootballSeptember 19, 2021
Liverpool's Senegalese striker Sadio Mane celebrates after scoring the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Crystal Palace at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on September 18, 2021. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /
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'Exceptional' Mane reaches 100 goals to lead Liverpool to win over Palace

Senegalese forward scores in 3-0 win at Anfield to ensure Reds extend unbeaten start to the season

FootballSeptember 18, 2021
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: David Moyes, Manager of West Ham United interacts with Pablo Fornals of West Ham United after the Premier League match between Southampton and West Ham United at St Mary's Stadium on September 11, 2021 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens / Getty Images)
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Moyes eager to prove industrious West Ham's European pedigree

Hammers back in continental competition and Dinamo Zagreb pose a big threat on Thursday

FootballSeptember 15, 2021
Young Boys' Jordan Siebatcheu, center, celebrates after scoring during of the Champions League group F soccer match between BSC Young Boys and Manchester United, at the Wankdorf stadium in Bern, Switzerland, Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021. (Peter Klaunzer / Keystone via AP)
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Man United in last-gasp defeat to Young Boys despite early Ronaldo goal

Portuguese attacker scores again but Wan-Bissaka sending off changes course of Champions League game in Switzerland

FootballSeptember 14, 2021
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will be without several key players against Liverpool on Sunday. Reuters
Guardiola leads City's Champions League hunt with renewed motivation

Manager lauds last season's 'incredible achievement' as team prepares to host Leipzig on Wednesday

FootballSeptember 14, 2021
Goalkeeper: Edouard Mendy (Chelsea) – Aston Villa had more first-half shots at Stamford Bridge but Mendy’s string of excellent saves ensured Chelsea went on to win. Getty Images
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Ronaldo and Lukaku paired in attack: Premier League team of the week

Liverpool and Manchester City have two players each named in this week's XI

FootballSeptember 14, 2021
Manchester United's Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Newcastle at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on September 11, 2021. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /
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Man United and Ronaldo need flying Euro start at Young Boys

Portuguese's last Euro game for Red Devils saw them outclassed by Barca and the balance of power shift away from Old Trafford

FootballSeptember 14, 2021
Soccer Football - Premier League - Leeds United v Liverpool - Elland Road, Leeds, Britain - September 12, 2021 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their first goal 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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Horror injury to Elliott takes edge off superb Liverpool win at Leeds

Salah also reaches 100 Premier Leagur goals but young midfielder is carried off after challenge by Struijk that saw home player sent-off

FootballSeptember 12, 2021
Bernardo Silva celebrates scoring Manchester City's winner against Leicester at the King Power Stadium. Getty
'Exceptional' Silva scores winner as City beat Leicester

Midfielder had been close to leaving club in summer but manager Guardiola delighted at 'form and mentality' of Portuguese player

FootballSeptember 11, 2021
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Mason Greenwood of Manchester United celebrates after scoring their sides first goal during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester United at Molineux on August 29, 2021 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Michael Regan / Getty Images)
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Arrival of Ronaldo at Man United could hinder Greenwood's progress

Veteran's return to Old Trafford leaves manager Solskjaer with challenge of ensuring development of teenage attacker is not delayed

FootballSeptember 09, 2021
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