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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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