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Niasse: I learnt to how to play on the streets

The 27-year-old relived his earliest football memories and says playing on the streets of Ouakam helped him develop a resilient mentality

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Fikayo Tomori wants fresh Hull City start

The Tigers lost three games on a spin before the break and the Chelsea loanee wants the whole team to regroup as league action resumes this weekend

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Iwobi: Everyone's behind Wenger at Arsenal

The French tactician has come under heavy criticism for the Gunners’ performances this season but the 21-year-old says the whole squad is behind him

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Bony fired up for Swansea’s clash vs. Burnley

The 28-year-old is excited to be back in action after his injury layoff and is ready to help the Swans get all three points against the Clarets

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Ighalo advises Wilshere to leave Arsenal

The former Watford striker has admonished the 25-year-old to leave the Gunners if he wants to make the Three Lions World Cup squad next summer

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Niasse: I feel sorry for Koeman

The 27-year-old insists he bears no ills towards the Dutch tactician and feels sorry about the manner of his departure from Goodison Park

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Ojo returns to full training at Fulham

The 20-year-old began training with the Cottagers first team as he steps up recovery from a shoulder injury that has sidelined him since September

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Nevin: Bolasie’s return will be important for Everton

The 28-year-old is currently stepping up his rehabilitation process and the Toffees legend believes his return will be of great benefit to the club

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Ashton: Salah is the signing of the summer

The 25-year-old has been in terrific form since his move to Anfield and the ex-England international believes he is the best buy this season

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Everton's Calvert-Lewin positive with Niasse partnership

The pair played together in the Toffees U23 setup and the young forward said their chemistry can gives the Blues another dimension in attack

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Gueye over the moon with Senegal’s WC berth

The Terranga Lions defeated Stuart Baxter’s men at the Peter Makaba Stadium to book their place in Russia 2018 and the 28-year-old is ecstatic

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Ameobi inducted into Newcastle’s hall of fame

The 36-year-old forward who graduated from the Magpies' academy was rewarded for his stellar career at St. James’ Park

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Ayew wins West Ham’s goal of the month award

The 27-year-old’s screamer against the Eagles has been voted the Hammers’ goal of the month of October by the club’s supporters

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Cardiff should sign Newcastle's Diame in January

The former Bluebirds striker has urged Neil Warnock to pursue the Magpies midfielder when the winter transfer window opens to aid their promotion bid

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Everton’s Bolasie unsure of return date

The DR Congo man has been out of action for the last 11 months but said he does not know when he will be fit enough to play in the first team

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Zaha eyes Morocco scalp on return to Cote d’Ivoire

The Elephants square off against the Atlas Lions for a place in Russia 2018 and the 25-year-old has set his sights on nothing but a win

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Madjer defends non-inclusion of Feghouli for Nigeria

The Galatasaray midfielder was left out of the Greens squad of the Super Eagles and the gaffer has defended his decision to leave out the player

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Iwobi: I almost cried’ after scoring against Zambia

The 21-year-old relives the goal against the Chipolopolo that sent the Super Eagles to Russia 2018 and says he was close to tears after scoring

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Seri: I might not have been guaranteed first-team football

The 26-year-old was courted by the Blaugrana in the summer but a deal never materialised and he admits he might not have been a regular at the club

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Feghouli: I joined Galatasaray to win trophies

The Algeria international has revealed that the appeal of winning silverware is what made him join the Turk Telekom Stadium

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Ameobi nominated for Championship player of the month

The 25-year-old scored three goals in four games for the Whites which has earned him a nomination for the Skybet Championship October’s award

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Wilkins: Salah is a bargain for Liverpool

The 25-year-old has been in great form in front of goal and the former Blues striker has hailed the Red’s record signing

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Klopp: We were all convinced about Salah

The 25-year-old has had a fantastic start to life at Anfield and the Reds boss said it was a unanimous decision to bring him to the club

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Ndidi praises Leicester City spirit after draw vs Stoke City

The Foxes were held by the Potters in a thrilling encounter at the Bet365 stadium and the 22-year-old has hailed his side's performance

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Benitez: Abraham could have joined Newcastle

The 20-year-old moved to South Wales in the summer but the Magpies boss revealed he would have been at the St. James' Park

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Benitez: Atsu to be assessed following injury concern

The 25-year-old was subbed off in the Magpies loss to the Cherries due to injury and the Spaniard says the club will check the extent of the damage

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Gueye hails Everton supporters after comeback win

The Toffees overcame a two-goal deficit to defeat Marco Silva’s side and the 28-year-old has praised the Blues’ faithful for their support

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Odemwingie delighted with Madura win vs Barito Putera

The 36-year-old forward was instrumental as the Sapeh Kerab Warriors brushed aside Jacksen Tiago’s side and he is extremely pleased with the victory

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Balde: My heart told me to play for Senegal

The Monaco forward could have opted to play for the La Furia Roja but said he followed his heart to play for the Teranga Lions

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Balde on target in Monaco victory over Guingamp

The 22-year-old added a third as the Red and Whites fired six past Antoine Kombouare’s side at the Stade Louis II

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Palace’s Zaha fired up for Tottenham clash

The Eagles will visit the Wembley Stadium to face the Spurs and the 24-year-old who has had a purple patch recently is raring to go

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Iheanacho pleased with Leicester’s draw at Stoke

The Foxes were denied maximum points away at the bet365 Stadium after substitute Crouch ensured both sides earned a share of the spoils

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Aboubakar leads Porto past Belenenses

The 25-year-old forward scored on the stroke of full time as the Dragons recorded a victory over Domingos Paciencia’s men

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Leicester’s Mahrez delighted with goal vs. Stoke

The 26-year-old was on target as the Foxes were held by the Potters at the bet365 Stadium and he has expressed his joy at getting on the scoresheet

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Eto’o powers Antalyaspor to victory vs. Karabukspor

The 36-year-old netted a goal in either half to power the Scorpions past Tony Popovic's side at the New Antalya Stadium

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Zaha nominated for EPL player of month

The 25-year-old’s impressive performances for the Eagles in October has earned him a nomination for the best player in the English top flight

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Hodgson: Zaha is a ‘very important player’

The 25-year-old has been impressive since his return from an ankle injury and the Eagles gaffer admits he is an integral part of the squad

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Hughes: Diouf wants to play as a striker

The 29-year-old is currently being deployed as a wing-back but the Potters gaffer admitted the forward still longs to play down the middle

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Iwobi: Defensive solidarity is key vs Manchester City

The Gunners visit the Etihad to face the Citizens and the 21-year-old admits a solid defensive showing will bolster their chances

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Ibrahim Alhassan: ‘I am living my dream’

The 21-year-old joined the Violets from the Promise Keepers and he has termed the move to Austria a dream come true

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Bolasie: I want to come back feeling refreshed

The 28-year-old is gearing to make his return after being sidelined for the past 11 months with a knee injury and he wants to hit the ground running

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Clement unsure of Bony for Brighton and Hove clash

The 28-year-old has been sidelined with a hamstring injury and the Swans gaffer is still unsure of his involvement against the Seagulls

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Napoli's Ghoulam ‘feels fine’ despite ACL tear

The 26-year-old defender faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after his injury in the Light Blues’ loss to the Citizens, but he remains calm

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Boufal’s wonder strike wins goal of the month award

The 24-year-old’s superb solo effort in the Saints' victory over the Baggies was voted as the best for October

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Zaha named Crystal Palace player of the month

The 24-year-old scored two goals and helped his side amassed their first four points of the season on his return from an ankle injury

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Atsu: ‘I have nothing to prove to Bournemouth’

The 25-year-old had an uneventful loan spell at the Cherries and he is set to face them with the Magpies

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Monaco’s Balde anticipates difficult Besiktas tie

The Red and Whites face the Black Eagles in a must-win game at the Vodafone Arena and the 22-year-old doesn’t expect an easy game in Turkey

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Drogba shows support for Chelsea after Roma loss

The Blues were defeated by the Yellow and Reds at the Stadio Olimpico and the 39-year-old has sent a message of solidarity to his former team

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Bolton’s Parkinson delighted with Ameobi’s impact

The winger was again impressive as the Trotters were held in an English second tier encounter and his manager is pleased with his display

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Wickham: Souare is an inspiration to me

The 24-year-old says the Senegal’s international recovery from a horrific car crash has served as motivation on his own road to recovery

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Sylla: Onyekuru wants Everton return quickly

The duo played together last season for the Pandas and the Senegalese believes the 20-year-old is itching for an immediate return to Goodison Park

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Coppell: Zaha can help Palace avoid relegation

The Eagles sit rock bottom of the English topflight log but the tactician believes with the winger fit, the team stand a chance of beating the drop

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Hodgson not surprised by Zaha’s heroics

The 24-year-old scored to help the Eagles snatch a draw against the Hammers and his gaffer says he is not shocked by his on-field displays

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Agu on target in Bursaspor’s win vs Antalyaspor

The 24-year-old midfielder opened the scoring for the Green Crocodiles in their comfortable win over the Scorpions at the Timsah Arena

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Zaha delighted with Palace’s draw vs West Ham

The Hammers had raced to a two-goal lead at halftime but the Eagles fought back to earn a point and the 24-year-old is happy with the fight they gave

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Balde on target as Monaco beat Bordeaux

The 22-year-old forward opened the scoring as the Red and Whites brushed aside Jocelyn Gourvennec’s side at the Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux

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Diouf delighted with Stoke's vs Watford

The Potters secured a slim victory over Marco Silva’s side at Vicarage Road and the 29-year-old is ecstatic his side hung on for all three points

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Abraham frustrated with Swansea loss vs Arsenal

The Swans were beaten by the Gunners despite drawing scoring first, and the 20-year-old was disappointed that his side left the Emirates empty handed

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Bentaleb on target in Schalke's draw

The 22-year-old had opened the scoring for the Royal Blues but a late equalizer by the Wolves ensured the points were shared at the Veltins-Arena

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Aina: Forest will be a stern test for Hull

The Tigers take on the Reds at the KCOM Stadium and the right-back expects a very tough game but believes his side will overcome them

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Satin: Koulibaly is 100% focused on Napoli

The 26-year-old has been linked with several top clubs in Europe but his agent has denied the player has any plans to leave the Stadio San Paolo

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Brahimi wins Porto player of the year award

The 27-year-old has been rewarded for his stellar performances for the Blue and Whites all year round in an elaborate ceremony at the Dragao

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Klopp sets date for Mane's return

The 25-year-old is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury and the Reds gaffer has provided updates on when he returns to action

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Chadli: Hegazi is a great player

The 26-year-old defender has been impressive since joining the Baggies on loan and the Belgium international has hailed him

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Kalou: Renard is ‘a bit like Mourinho’

The Elephants face the Atlas Lions in a crucial clash for a place in Russia and the 32-year-old has likened the Frenchman to the Red Devil's boss

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Onazi scores as Trabzonspor brush aside Belediyespor

The 24-year-old added a goal and an assist as the Black Sea Storm put six past their hapless non-league opposition at the Turhan Kilicoglu Stadium

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Kelechi Iheanacho revels in first Leicester City goal

The 21-year-old forward scored his first goal for the Foxes since his summer move from the Citizens, and he is delighted breaking his goal drought

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Yaya Toure lauds Bravo penalty heroics

The Chilean made two saves during the penalty shootout as the Citizens breezed past the Wolves and the 34-year-old has hailed his impact

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Alex Iwobi revels in Arsenal League Cup win

The Gunners battled past a dodged Canaries to reach the quarters-final of the League Cup and the 21-year-old is delighted with the victory

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Sako on target in Crystal Palace defeat

The 29-year-old was on the scoresheet as the Eagles crashed out of the League Cup after they were comprehensively beaten by the Robins

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Nyom: West Brom are a strong team

The Baggies currently sit two points above the relegation zone but the 29-year-old believes they will turn things around with their resilience

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N’Diaye: Wolves can beat Manchester City

The Wolves visit the Etihad to take on the Citizens in the round of 16 of the English League Cup and the 28-year-old fancies their chance

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Rangnick: Keita ‘one of the best I've worked with’

The Bulls sporting director has hailed the 22-year-old’s ability and revealed wage structure was a factor in his sale to the Reds

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Dembele: I have been waiting for my time

The 21-year-old is pleased to have found the back of the net twice as the Bhoys brushed aside the Cabbage in the Scottish League Cup

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Swansea's Bony to miss Man United clash

The Cote d’Ivoire international has been struggling with a hamstring strain and is set to miss his third consecutive game for the Swans

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Matip: Tottenham 'were the better team'

The Reds suffered a massive defeat at the hands of Spurs and the 26-year-old admitted his side were no match for their opponents

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Bakambu on target in Villarreal win vs. Palmas

The DR Congo international got the curtain raiser as the Yellow Submarine put four past La UD at the Estadio de la Ceramica

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Taarabt: Milan 'experience destroyed me psychologically’

The 28-year-old admitted his time at the Red and Blacks took a toll on his mental health but says the Ivan Juric-led Genoa has helped in his recovery

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Diouf on target in Stoke’s loss

The 29-year-old was on the scoresheet as the Potters were defeated by Eddie Howe’s side at the Bet365 Stadium

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Super-sub Dembele fires Celtic to League Cup final

The 21-year-old came off the bench to score twice as the Bhoys defeated Neil Lennon's side at Hampden Park in Glasgow

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Onuachu on target in Midtjylland win

The 23-year-old forward made the points safe for the Wolves as they rolled past Bo Henriksen's men at the MCH Arena in Herning

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Clement: Bony will miss clash against Leicester

The Swans gaffer has confirmed the 28-year-old will miss the tie against the Foxes with a hamstring strain but says the injury is a minor knock

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Eto'o fires Antalyaspor to victory

The 36-year-old forward got the leveller as the Scorpions battled back from a goal down to defeat Kemal Ozdes’ men at the Antalya Arena

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Cannella: Southampton the first EPL side to bid for Koulibaly

The 26-year-old's performances for the Light Blues has attracted attention but his agent says the Saints were the first to table an offer for him

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Lampard: Chelsea made a mistake loaning out Abraham

The 20-year-old has impressed with the Swans and the former Blues midfielder believes Antonio Conte should have kept him at Stamford Bridge

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Salah did not 'even need half an hour’ to settle at Liverpool

The 25-year-old has made a terrific start to his career at Anfield and the Reds manager says this is due to his seamless transition into the squad

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Clement: Abraham will be at Swansea all season

There are speculations that the Blues might recall the 20-year-old early from his loan but the Swans gaffer is confident the player will be staying

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Hodgson: It is unfair to pin Palace survival hopes on Zaha

The Eagles gaffer says the 25-year-old winger alone cannot drag the team off the foot of the table despite his performance against the Blues

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Akpom, Iwobi looking forward to Arsenal’s Europa League clash

The Nigerian duo will be looking to feature when the Gunners take on the Red-Whites at the Rajko Mitic Stadium on Thursday evening

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Owen: Salah is a ‘brilliant signing’ for Liverpool

The former England international has hailed the impact of the 25-year-old and says the Reds made an excellent decision to bring him to Anfield

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Newcastle’s Atsu eyes Crystal Palace win

The Magpies shared the spoils against Mauricio Pellegrino’s side and the 25-year-old is targeting maximum points against the Eagles at St. James' Park

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Balde upbeat despite Monaco loss

The Red and Whites were defeated by the Black Eagles at the Stade Louis II but the Senegal international has opted for a positive outlook

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Injured Mane included in Senegal squad

The 25-year-old has been sidelined with a hamstring injury but the Teranga Lions has named him in the squad to face Bafana Bafana

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Salah wants improved EPL showing from Liverpool

The 25-year-old scored twice as the Reds hammered the Purples and he wants them to use the rout as a springboard for better performances

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Aboubakar on target in Porto defeat to Leipzig

The Cameroon international netted in the first half as the Blue and Whites were defeated by Red Bulls at the Red Bull Arena

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Brahimi: Porto 'will give everything' for win vs. Leipzig

The Blue and Whites tackle the Bundesliga side at the Red Bull Arena and the 27-year-old said the team wants nothing but a win

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Swansea is the best place for Abraham

The 20-year-old has had an impressive start to life at the Swans and the former England international believes he will develop faster there

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Bolton's Ameobi eyes QPR scalp

The 25-year-old scored on his return for the Wanderers over the weekend and has set his sights on getting another win against the Hoops

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Abraham: Tactical change inspired win over Huddersfield

The Swans defeated David Wagner’s men at the Liberty Stadium and the 20-year-old believes a change in shape was the deciding factor in the victory

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Kouyate: West Ham have the best fans in England

The Senegal international has hailed the Hammers faithfuls for their incredible support during his side's stalemate against Burnley

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Morrison: Zaha is the ‘talisman for Crystal Palace’

The former Eagles striker has lauded the impact of the Cote d’Ivoire international and says his return can see them rise up the English top flight log

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Mintzlaff: Keita release clause only reason for Liverpool move

The 22-year-old will depart the Bulls for the Anfield Stadium outfit next summer and the German says the clause was the only reason they agreed a deal

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Britton: Abraham can become a star at Chelsea

The 20-year-old is on loan at the Liberty Stadium from the Blues and the Swans skipper has backed him to be a success at Stamford Bridge

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Zaha return should not overshadow team performance

The Cote d'Ivoire international scored the winner on his return from injury but the Eagles manager says that is not the only factor in the win

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Bakambu’s brace powers Villarreal to victory

The DR Congo international struck twice in the opening 20 minutes to hand the Yellow Submarine victory against Pablo Machin’s side

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Wright prefers Abraham to Batshuayi at Chelsea

The Arsenal legend has hailed the 20-year-old forward's impact and says he will pick him over the Belgium international to lead the Blues attack

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Kessie: AC Milan 'must win' derby di Milano

The Red and Blacks face off against the Black and Blues at the San Siro and the 20-year-old wants victory for his side by any means possible

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Ameobi ends ten-month barren spell in Bolton win

The 25-year-old scored his first goal since December 2016 to help the Wanderers pick up their first win of the season against Carlos Carvalhal’s men

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Souare delighted with first Crystal Palace win

The Senegal international was not part of the matchday squad but he is glad the Eagles picked up their first victory of the season against the Blues

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Diouf grabs brace in Stoke’s heavy defeat

The Senegal international scored twice but it was not enough as the Potters got hit for seven by Pep Guardiola’s men at the Etihad Stadium

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Tammy Abraham delighted to bag brace

The 20-year-old is pleased following his heroics which propelled the Swans to victory against David Wagner’s men at the Liberty Stadium

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Aubameyang nets brace in Dortmund loss

The Gabon international found the back of the net twice as the Black and Yellows were beaten by Ralph Hasenhuttl's side at the Westfalenstadion

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Ayew eyes improved home form for Swansea

The Ghana international bemoaned the Swans poor start at the Liberty Stadium and said they cannot afford to continue their unimpressive showings

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Onyekuru eyes Everton return in January

The 20-year-old striker is currently on loan at the Belgian champions but he is hoping for an early return to Goodison Park during the winter window

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Klopp: I am ‘very proud’ of Salah

The 25-year-old was the hero as the Pharaohs qualified for the World Cup after a 27-year absence and the Reds’ gaffer is pleased with his heroics

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Zaha in contention for Chelsea game

The 24-year-old has recovered from an ankle injury and the Eagles gaffer has said he is likely play a part against the Blues at Selhurst Park

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Can: Salah is the ‘King of Egypt!’

The Germany international has hailed the role played by the 25-year-old as helped the Pharaohs seal qualification for next year's showpiece in Russia

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Leicester's Ndidi fit for West Brom clash

The Nigeria international suffered after his international duty with Nigeria but the Foxes gaffer has cleared him for action against the Baggies

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Toure concerned about racism ahead of Russia 2018

The 34-year-old says he has fears that the tournament might be ruined by racists and has offered to help curb this ahead of next year’s showpiece

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Elmohamady sets sights on promotion with Aston Villa

The 30-year-old full back is committed to helping the Villains return to English football topflight after the Pharaohs triumph

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Koulibaly: Maurizio Sarri is a genius

The Senegal international has hailed the Light Blues gaffer for his impact on the squad after the team’s impressive start to the new campaign

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Ameobi: Sammy can have a big impact on Bolton

The 25-year-old had been sidelined with injury since July and the Super Eagles forward believes his return can revitalise the Whites

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Salah: ‘We have to fight’ against Manchester United

The Egypt international expects a stern test against Jose Mourinho’s men but he wants his side to dig deep for the victory at Anfield

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Bony faces late fitness test ahead of Huddersfield clash

The 28-year-old is not a sure bet for the Swans ahead of their clash against the Terriers on Saturday

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Sakho offered second chance at West Ham

The 27-year-old striker tried to force a move on transfer deadline day which fell through and his manager is prepared to give him another chance

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Niasse 'settling very, very well' at Everton

The 27-year-old had a rocky start to life at Goodison Park but has now found his way back to Ronald Koeman's heart

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Elmohamady joins Aston Villa

The 29-year-old defender has teamed up with the English Championship outfit from the Tigers

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