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Mar 31, 2017 10:11:44 The Blues loanee sympathises with his compatriot over his struggles to get into the first team after returning from a loan spell in January Marco van Ginkel says that he might have stayed at Bournemouth, if he was in Nathan Ake's shoes, after the defender was recalled to Chelsea from the Cherries in the January transfer window.  The PSV Eindhoven midfielder is close friends with Ake and he has shared a similar career path having moved from the Netherlands to Stamford Bridge, then looked to go on loan to gain experience. Ake's return at Chelsea came after a string of impressive performances for Eddie Howe's side, but he has since only managed two FA Cup starts since his return. Van Ginkel said that he was proud of Ake's recall from his loan spell but that, in hindsight, it may been better to stay. "There was a certain pride when he was called back by Chelsea," Van Ginkel told Goal. "He returned to Chelsea and it was goi

Next 0 The Frenchman insists the current uncertainty over his future at the club is no reason for his team's recent awful run of results Arsene Wenger says it would be "an easy excuse" to blame Arsenal's poor form on the uncertainty over his future and has called on his players to fight to improve performances. A run of four Premier League defeats in five matches has seen the Gunners drop to sixth in the table ahead of Sunday's clash with Manchester City, and failing to beat Pep Guardiola's side would leave them facing a huge challenge to qualify for the Champions League. Wenger stated after the 3-1 defeat to West Brom this month that he had made up his mind over whether or not he will sign a new contract, though neither he nor the club have yet to make any announcement. The persistent speculation has also cast the futures of some Arsenal stars into doubt, with contract talks with Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez o

Stop telling Nigerians lies, Buhari has a scandal to answer for Ex-special aide to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari still has questions tom answer regarding his certificate. Stop telling Nigerians lies, Buhari has a scandal to answer for In Facebook post, Omokri noted that: “The Presidency is being clever by half by saying that President Muhammadu Buhari, like Dino READ MORE

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ARSENAL POTENTIAL STARTING LINE-UP David Ospina will start in goal as Petr Cech is injured and it's likely that the back four will be unchanged from the 3-1 defeat at West Brom. Wenger faces a selection dilemma in midfield, with Aaron Ramsey and Granit Xhaka the predicted partnership, although Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will be hopeful of getting a chance through the middle. Alexis Sanchez is set to start in attack ahead of Olivier Giroud while Alex Iwobi and Theo Walcott are the preferred partnership on either flank.

Getty Images 0 Coaching Brazil would excite Jose Mourinho, although the Manchester United manager acknowledged the difficulties of the job. Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho would find it exciting to coach Brazil, but said he would be searching for something easier. Mourinho is considered among the best club tacticians in the world, having had plenty of success – including at Real Madrid and Chelsea – before joining United. The Portuguese boss would seemingly consider moving into international management, although he said he wanted a simpler job once he moved on from life at Old Trafford. "I think following Manchester United I need an easier job than Manchester United," Mourinho told ESPN Brasil. "Coaching the Brazilian team should be more difficult. Obviously it would be exciting. Any coach wants to work with the best clubs and with the best.

Signing Neymar is impossible – Mourinho Getty Images 0 Mar 30, 2017 00:49:00 The Red Devils boss believes it will be too difficult to bring the Brazil and Barcelona star to Old Trafford Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho believes signing Barcelona star Neymar is "impossible". The Brazil international has regularly been linked with a move to Old Trafford, with reports the Premier League giants were planning a huge bid in the off-season. Mourinho dismissed the speculation, however, and said bringing Neymar to United was far too difficult. "I always try to be objective and pragmatic with the clubs and ask the clubs what can be given to me," he told ESPN Brasil. "Neymar is absurd. A club like Barcelona cannot and will not lose Neymar.

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SOUTHAMPTON EYE SAKHO AS VAN DIJK REPLACEMENT Southampton are eyeing a move for Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho, as they look to replace Chelsea target Virgil Van Dijk. Van Dijk is valued at £50 million by the Saints and they expect a flurry of bids from elite clubs, with the Blues in pole position. As a result, the Saints have put contingency plans in place should the 25-year-old leave, with Sakho, currently on loan at Crystal Palace, a key target.