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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur scores their side's second goal whilst under pressure from Gabriel Magalhaes of Arsenal which is disallowed for offside during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on March 14, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Mourinho says Kane will start for Tottenham against Zagreb

Portuguese also urges England manager Southgate not to overplay striker during next round of international matches

FootballMarch 17, 2021

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel admits he may have made life harder for his strikers by constantly rotating his attack. AFP

Tuchel in warning to goal-shy Chelsea strikers head of Atletico clash

German manager says there is no time for patience at Premier League club who hold 1-0 lead going into last-16 second-leg at Stamford Bridge

FootballMarch 16, 2021

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Arsenal stars in after London derby win - Premier League team of the week

FootballMarch 16, 2021

Pep Guardiola's Manchester City face Borussia Monchengladbach in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 clash on Tuesday. Reuters

Guardiola dismisses Man City's quadruple dreams as 'utopia'

City lead the Premier League, are in the final of the Carabao Cup, quarter-finals of the FA Cup, and face Monchengladbach in the Champions League last-16

FootballMarch 15, 2021

Arsenal's Alexandre Lacazette, centre, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates stadium in London, England, Sunday, March 14, 2021. (Nick Potts/Pool via AP)

Lacazette leads Arsenal's charge as Tottenham cause their own downfall

Gunners defeat 10-man Spurs despite disciplinary action against captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

FootballMarch 14, 2021

LEEDS, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Kai Havertz of Chelsea is challenged by Mateusz Klich of Leeds United during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Chelsea at Elland Road on March 13, 2021 in Leeds, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Lee Smith - Pool/Getty Images)

Tuchel's unbeaten run continues but Chelsea gripped by uncertainty

Blues have just 13 goals in a dozen games after draw against Leeds

FootballMarch 13, 2021

Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce needs a win for his side. Reuters

Newcastle in danger as Steve Bruce takes a nervous look over his shoulder

Just two wins in 18 games and a threat from resurgent Fulham ahead of meeting with Aston Villa

FootballMarch 12, 2021

AC Milan's Brazilian midfielder Ricardo Kaka (R) scores despite the tackle of Manchester United's Argentinian defender Gabriel Heinze during their European Champions League semi final first leg football match at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, 24 April 2007. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES (Photo by ANDREW YATES / AFP)

Manchester United and Milan to lock horns again in European battle

After a relationship that goes back six decades, English and Italian giants meet for first time in the Europa League on Thursday

FootballMarch 11, 2021

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MARCH 07: Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool reacts during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Fulham at Anfield on March 07, 2021 in Liverpool, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Klopp rules out Germany job and vows to fight on at Liverpool

Under pressure manager insists he aims to see out current contract at Anfield, ahead of Champions League second leg against Leipzig

FootballMarch 09, 2021

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Kane and Bale double up - Premier League team of the week

Tottenham forwards both on target in resounding win over Crystal Palace

FootballMarch 09, 2021

Manchester United's Norwegian manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (L) and Manchester City's Spanish manager Pep Guardiola (R) interact after the final whistle of the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on March 7, 2021. 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. / AFP / POOL / PETER POWELL / 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.

United's derby win was latest tactical triumph for Solskjaer

While few believe Norwegian is a world-class manager, he has consistently displayed an impressive ability to defeat elite coaches

FootballMarch 08, 2021

Manchester City's English defender John Stones reacts during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on March 7, 2021. 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. / AFP / POOL / PETER POWELL / 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.

Manchester City's glorious run ends with painful defeat to Manchester United

Bruno Fernandes and Luke Shaw score to extend their record in away games

FootballMarch 07, 2021

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has overseen a winning run of 21 matches. AFP

Less Pep Guardiola, more success for a record-breaking Manchester City

City chasing victory No 22 in succession against Manchester United

FootballMarch 07, 2021

Arsenal's Granit Xhaka looks dejected during the Premier League match at Turf Moor, Burnley. Picture date: Saturday March 6, 2021. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Burnley. Photo credit should read: Peter Powell/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised 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.

Xhaka blunder gifts Burnley a point as Arsenal become their own worst enemies

Swiss midfielder adds to unwanted record of most errors by outfield player resulting in goals

FootballMarch 06, 2021

Liverpool's manager Jurgen Klopp gestures during the English Premier League soccer match between Sheffield United and Liverpool at Bramall Lane stadium in Sheffield, England, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021. (Oli Scarff, Pool via AP)

Klopp admits failure to finish in top four could cost Liverpool top transfer targets

Ahead of crunch clash with Chelsea, Reds manager says the financial pressure to qualify for Champions League is always there and that this season is no different

FootballMarch 04, 2021