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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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      Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp described Mohamed Salah's attitude as 'incredible'. Reuters
      Klopp 'very positive' that Salah will sign new Liverpool contract

      Ahead of League Cup semi-final against Arsenal, German manager insists that prolific Egyptian striker wants to stay at club

      FootballJanuary 12, 2022
      Thiago Silva could return for Chelsea's League Cup semi-final second leg against Spurs. EPA
      Chelsea consider Silva and Kante gamble for Spurs League Cup clash

      Manager Tuchel must make last minute call on pair who come out from Covid isolation one day before semi-final second leg

      FootballJanuary 11, 2022
      Kaide Gordon of Liverpool celebrates after scoring the equalizer during the English FA Cup third round match between Liverpool FC and Shrewsbury Town in Liverpool, Britain, 09 January 2022. 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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      Chelsea, Liverpool and City youngsters impress: FA Cup team of the week

      Cambridge United also have two players in the XI after the shock win at Newcastle

      FootballJanuary 11, 2022
      Tanguy Ndombele walks off the pitch during Tottenham's FA Cup tie against Morecambe after being substituted by manager Antonio Conte. Reuters
      Ndombele looks destined for Spurs exit after failing to impress Conte

      Midfielder has shown glimpses of his talent but not often enough and his substitution against Morecambe may have been the low point of his Spurs career

      FootballJanuary 10, 2022
      Liverpool's English striker Kaide Gordon celebrates after scoring the equalising goal during the English FA Cup third round football match between Liverpool and Shrewsbury Town at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on January 9, 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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      Gordon enters the Liverpool history books in FA Cup win over Shrewsbury

      The 17-year-old became the club's second youngest goalscorer in 4-1 victory at Anfield

      FootballJanuary 09, 2022
      Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, left, with assistants Juanma Lillo, centre, and Rodolfo Borrell. Getty
      Stand-in manager Borrell remains calm as City face Covid outbreak

      City's available pool of players severely depleted for FA Cup match against Swindon

      FootballJanuary 07, 2022
      Kieran Trippier won the Spanish title with Atletico Madrid last season. AFP
      Arrival of Trippier shows pulling power of Newcastle

      Signing England right-back from Atletico Madrid represents major coup for relegation-haunted Magpies

      FootballJanuary 06, 2022
      Manchester United's Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to a missed chance during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on January 3, 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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      Pressing matters for Rangnick as United go from bad to worse

      German's underwhelming reign continues after his team is outclassed by Wolves

      FootballJanuary 04, 2022
      PREMIER LEAGUE TEAM OF THE WEEK: Goalkeeper: Jose Sa (Wolves) – A terrific injury-time save from Bruno Fernandes secured his clean sheet and Wolves’ first win at Old Trafford since 1980. Getty Images
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      Chelsea and Liverpool stars selected: Premier League team of the week

      Arsenal's 'outstanding' midfielder also picked in XI despite defeat to Manchester City

      FootballJanuary 04, 2022
      Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 22, 2021. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / 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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      Aubameyang, Vlahovic, Trippier: Premier League transfer targets

      We pick out 10 players who could be on the move in the English top-flight this month

      FootballJanuary 03, 2022
      Soccer Football - Premier League - Leeds United v Burnley - Elland Road, Leeds, Britain - January 2, 2022 Leeds United's Daniel James celebrates scoring their third goal with teammates Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith 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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      Leeds United worthy winners on damaging day for Burnley

      Bielsa's side run out 3-1 victors at Elland Road against struggling Clarets

      FootballJanuary 02, 2022
      Manchester City's Rodri (left) celebrates with team-mates after scoring their side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Saturday January 1, 2022.
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      Rodri extends Manchester City's winning run as Arsenal self-destruct

      Gunners produced arguably their best performance of the season but were undermined by temperamental failings and individual errors

      FootballJanuary 01, 2022
      FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Norwich City v Arsenal - Carrow Road, Norwich, Britain - December 26, 2021 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Mohamed Elneny applaud fans after the match Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley 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. / File Photo
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      Man City will provide the ultimate test for Arsenal looking to raise the bar

      Gunners are on a roll but their record against Guardiola's team is awful

      FootballDecember 31, 2021
      Manchester United attacker Cristiano Ronaldo was lucky to escape red cards against Liverpool and Newcastle. AFP
      Whingeing Ronaldo and Fernandes playing blame game at United

      Star duo's antics are symbolic of attitude problem at Old Trafford

      FootballDecember 29, 2021
      Soccer Football - Premier League - Southampton v Tottenham Hotspur - St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, Britain - December 28, 2021 Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte talks to Harry Kane REUTERS/David Klein 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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      Conte disappointed after 10-man Southampton keep Tottenham at bay

      Italian becomes first Spurs manager to remain unbeaten in first seven league games in charge

      FootballDecember 28, 2021
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