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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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      Soccer Football - Carabao Cup Final - Chelsea v Liverpool - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - February 27, 2022 Liverpool's Jordan Henderson lifts the trophy as they celebrate winning the Carabao Cup REUTERS / David Klein
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      Liverpool win League Cup after Tuchel’s Kepa gamble backfires

      Chelsea substitute keeper Arrizabalaga misses in shootout after 21 successful penalties to hand Reds ninth title

      FootballFebruary 27, 2022
      Tottenham Hotspur's South Korean striker Son Heung-Min (L) celebrates with Tottenham Hotspur's English striker Harry Kane (R) after scoring their fourth goal from a pass by Kane during the English Premier League football match between Leeds United and Tottenham Hotspur at Elland Road in Leeds, northern England on February 26, 2022. (Photo by Jon Super / 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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      Tottenham savour change in fortunes as Leeds fall apart again

      Marcelo Bielsa’s team extend disastrous defensive record in 4-0 defeat on Saturday

      FootballFebruary 26, 2022
      Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa on the touchline during his side's 6-0 thrashing by Liverpool in the Premier League on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Reuters
      Bielsa clocks up worst defensive record as Leeds face Kane and Spurs

      'Best manager in world' must find a fix after his side ship 16 goals in four games

      FootballFebruary 24, 2022
      Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reacts during the English Premier League match between Arsenal and Brentford at the Emirates Stadium on February 19, 2022. EPA
      Arsenal take on Wolves looking to end five-year Champions League exile

      Rearranged Premier League clash at the Emirates a battle between two teams aiming for place on European football's biggest stage

      FootballFebruary 24, 2022
      Liverpool's German manager Jurgen Klopp celebrates on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Norwich City at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on February 19, 2022. - Liverpool won the game 3-1. (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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      Klopp adamant 'nothing has changed' as Liverpool close in on City

      Reds can reduce gap on Guardiola's league leaders to three points with win over Leeds on Wednesday

      FootballFebruary 22, 2022
      Chelsea's German head coach Thomas Tuchel (R) embraces Chelsea's Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku (L) after the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Chelsea at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England on December 26, 2021. - Chelsea won the game 3-1. (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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      Lukaku's struggles at Chelsea no laughing matter for Tuchel

      Record signing quickly becoming another expensive underachiever at Stamford Bridge

      FootballFebruary 21, 2022
      Goalkeeper: Jose Sa (Wolves) – Another week, another excellent display. Six saves included a late stop from Youri Tielemans that clinched victory in a Midlands derby against Leicester. PA
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      Salah scores goal 150 and Kane torments City: Team of the week

      Kane double leads Tottenham to 3-2 victory at the Etihad Stadium as Liverpool close gap on leaders

      FootballFebruary 21, 2022
      Harry Maguire of Manchester United celebrates after scoring his team's first goal against Leeds United at Elland Road on Sunday, February 20, 2022. Getty
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      Fred and Elanga inspire Manchester United to galvanising victory

      Ralf Rangnick's substitutes set up 4-2 win against Leeds United after losing a two-goal advantage on Sunday

      FootballFebruary 20, 2022
      Liverpool's Egyptian midfielder Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Norwich City at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on February 19, 2022. (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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      'Outstanding' Salah's record 150th Liverpool goal sinks Norwich

      Brilliant strikes from Sadio Mane and Luis Diaz cap fine comeback at Anfield

      FootballFebruary 19, 2022
      Tottenham striker Harry Kane during their recent Premier League defeat at home to Wolves. PA
      Spurs' Kane has point to prove against former suitors Man City

      Since the England striker's transfer saga, the clubs' fortunes have gone in opposite directions

      FootballFebruary 18, 2022
      Leicester City's Youri Tielemans during a training session at Leicester City Training Ground. Picture date: Wednesday February 16, 2022.
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      Leicester look to Europa Conference League for salvation

      Premier League side take on minnows Randers knowing inaugural competition offers last hope for European football next season

      FootballFebruary 16, 2022
      Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, right, leads training on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, ahead of Wednesday's Champions League last-16 clash with Inter Milan. PA
      Klopp excited by Liverpool's Champions League clash with Inter

      Premier League title chasers face Serie A champions in last-16 first leg at San Siro

      FootballFebruary 15, 2022
      Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola with defender Joao Cancelo. AFP
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      Guardiola proud of City record but insists he is 'not going to be Alex Ferguson'

      Manager resumes Champions League pursuit with Sporting Lisbon clash on Tuesday as Joao Cancelo prepares for added responsibility

      FootballFebruary 14, 2022
      Soccer Football - Premier League - Norwich City v Manchester City - Carrow Road, Norwich, Britain - February 12, 2022 Manchester City's Raheem Sterling in action with Norwich City's Sam Byram REUTERS/Chris Radburn 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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      Raheem Sterling shines: Premier League team of the week

      Wins for Manchester City and Liverpool while West Ham leave it late to claim a point at Leicester City

      FootballFebruary 14, 2022
      Liverpool's Brazilian midfielder Fabinho (L) celebrates scoring the opening goalduring the English Premier League football match between Burnley and Liverpool at Turf Moor in Burnley, north west England on February 13, 2022. (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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      Fabinho helps Liverpool avoid Burnley 'banana skin'

      Reds reduce Manchester City’s lead at the summit to nine points

      FootballFebruary 13, 2022
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