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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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Saul Niguez trains with his Chelsea teammates following his loan move from Atletico Madrid. Getty Images
Saul Niguez: A Tuchel-type player who fills an important vacancy for Chelsea

Spanish midfielder moved to the European champions on loan from Atletico Madrid and has all the attributes to excel under the German manager

FootballSeptember 09, 2021
England captain Harry Kane, centre, during a training session at Hotspur Way training Ground, London on Tuesday September 7 ahead of the 2022 World Cup qualifying match against Poland. PA
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Southgate lauds 'top player' Sterling for prolific England form

Three Lions face Poland in Warsaw on Tuesday in their next 2022 World Cup qualifying match

FootballSeptember 07, 2021
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 05: Trent Alexander-Arnold of England during the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between England and Andorra at Wembley Stadium on September 05, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill / Getty Images)
Liverpool have no reason to copy midfield experiment with Alexander-Arnold

Reds manager Klopp would lose a major strength in his team by moving full-back into new role

FootballSeptember 06, 2021
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 05: Jesse Lingard of England celebrates after scoring their team's first goal during the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between England and Andorra at Wembley Stadium on September 05, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill / Getty Images)
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Lingard at the double as England stroll to win over Andorra

Three Lions eventually secure second 4-0 win in a row after comfortable victory against minnows at Wembley

FootballSeptember 05, 2021
Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta hugs Arsenal's Martin Odegaard as he comes off the pitch during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Arsenal at Etihad stadium in Manchester, England, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021. (AP Photo / Rui Vieira)
Arsenal throw money at past problems but focus on future could harm present

Arteta's team have been the biggest spenders this summer while still being burdened by a number of bad deals

FootballSeptember 03, 2021
Soccer Football - World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - England Training - St. George's Park, Burton Upon Trent, Britain - September 1, 2021 England manager Gareth Southgate during training Action Images via Reuters / Lee Smith
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Southgate urges England not to lose humility ahead of Hungary clash

Three Lions manager says team must also maintain their work ethic if they are to build on Euro 2020 success

FootballSeptember 01, 2021
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 15: Ederson of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 15, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by James Williamson - AMA / Getty Images)
Ederson signs five-year contract at Manchester City

Brazilian goalkeeper sets sights on winning Champions League with 'outstanding manager'

FootballSeptember 01, 2021
Scotland face toughest challenge in World Cup qualification journey

Steve Clarke's team severely short-staffed for crunch match against dangerous Denmark

FootballAugust 31, 2021
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates the first of his two goals for Juventus. EPA
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Juve part ways with Ronaldo after underwhelming end to partnership

Bianconeri declined even though the Portuguese star maintained his goal-scoring streak

FootballAugust 30, 2021
Manchester City's Ruben Dias celebrates with his medal after winning the Premier League. Reuters
Manchester City star Ruben Dias rewarded with new six-year contract

Portugal international was voted Footballer of the Year after outstanding first season at Etihad Stadium

FootballAugust 30, 2021
Manchester City's Ferran Torres celebrates after scoring his side's fifth goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Arsenal at Etihad stadium in Manchester, England, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021. (AP Photo / Rui Vieira)
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Premier League team of the week: Two from Man City and two from United

Two Everton stars also make the line-up after another win

FootballAugust 30, 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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Greenwood earns Man United win at Wolves and slice of history

Attacker becomes first teenager to score in first three games of a Premier League campaign since Fowler, ahead of Ronaldo's return to club

FootballAugust 29, 2021
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 28: Ferran Torres of Manchester City celebrates after scoring their sides second goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal at Etihad Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill / Getty Images)
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Man City thrash 10-man Arsenal to pile more misery on Arteta

Premier League champions cruise to 5-0 win as Gunners seek first points, and goal, of the season

FootballAugust 28, 2021
Manchester City FC unveils permanent statues of Club legends Vincent Kompany and David Silva at the Etihad Stadium. Courtesy Manchester City FC
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Manchester City honour Vincent Kompany and David Silva with statues at the Etihad Stadium

Stunning tribute to two of the club's greatest players, and Sergio Aguero will be next

FootballAugust 28, 2021
Soccer Football - Premier League - Brighton & Hove Albion v Manchester City - The American Express Community Stadium, Brighton, Britain - May 12, 2019 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola lifts the trophy as they celebrate winning the Premier League REUTERS/Toby Melville 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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International options for Guardiola as Catalan ponders life after Man City

Scramble will soon begin for a coach that has always had an intellectual curiosity about other countries and ideas

FootballAugust 27, 2021
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