Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he will not be afraid to replicate Sir Alex Ferguson hairdryer treatment on Manchester United players
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he will not be afraid to emulate Sir Alex Ferguson’s dressing room manner in order to keep his Manchester United players in check.2The Norwegian has been appointed caretaker manager until the end of the season following Jose Mourinho’s dismissal on Tuesday and is tasked with reinvigorating his old club who struggled during the Portuguese’s turbulent tenure amid a number of rifts with players.Ferguson was renowned for his fiery demeanour and never let anyone get above their station during his 26 years in charge which brought huge success. His outbursts were designed to get the best out of under-performing players, as well as keeping those who chose not to respond to the Scot’s demands, in line.Only once was Solskjaer on the receiving end when he was sent off against Newcastle United in 1998, but he understood why this method was used.“We are all different to how we manage people and [Ferguson] was different to every individual,” Solskjaer explained. “Of course, maybe I should get the hairdryer out of my pocket because Ive got a hairdryer.2“When my hair needs lifting I use it on myself but I am also not afraid of, if you like, laying down the law. You know with your kids when they disappoint you, you tell them off, you dont give them some chocolate then, do you?“So you treat players similar to how you treat your kids really because you want the best for them, you want to guide them, you want to help them, but if I get disappointed? Ask Noah, or Kane or Ellia or some of the players I had in Molde. Once in a while you really have to tell them standards weve got.”Solskjaer will oversee Man United for the first time today when they face the last club he managed in the Premier League, Cardiff City, at 5.30pm on talkSPORT.

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Gareth Southgate has told James Ward-Prowse he can force his way into the England squad - despite axing him for the Under 21s in the summer. The Southampton midfielder is targeted a call-up.
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'It's difficult to accept' - Gracia calls for introduction of VAR Javi Gracia was unhappy with a couple of calls that went against Watford in their dramatic draw with Everton.
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The goal was controversial, however, with Everton's Theo Walcott appearing to be offside in the build-up. "I prefer not to say anything about the referees," said Watford manager Javi Gracia. "If VAR was ready today the result would have been different."
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Newcastle United striker Ayoze Perez is a transfer target for two European clubs, according to reports in Italy. Italian media outlet Calciomercato reports that Real Betis lead Napoli in pursuit of Perez. Perez, who operates as a striker or as an attacking midfielder, has been a regular for Newcastle this season.
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Former Manchester United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been named as the caretaker manager of the football club. The Norwegian striker made 366 appearances for United and scored 126 goals
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Liverpool and Chelsea are the latest two clubs to join West Ham in the hunt for Celta Vigo striker Maxi Gomez, according to The Sun. Both Liverpool and Chelsea are eyeing £35m swoops for Gomez, who has been recommended by former Reds star Luis Suarez.
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Transfer news and football gossip: Gareth Bale faces uncertain future, Manchester United target Wan-Bissaka, Arsenal ace to get new contract Arsenal ace to get new contract. gossip Chelsea
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Arsenal face battle to sign 22-year-old Serie A striker - report Arsenal are interested in a deal to sign Patrik Schick but face still competition from three clubs, according to a report
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'BANTER ERA' The former Arsenal and Manchester City playmaker is still serving the last part of an 18-month drugs ban Samir Nasri is reportedly closing in on a move to West Ham United in what is being descried by many fans as 'the most West Ham signing of all time' by fans.
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Manchester United transfer news: Paul Pogba's wage demands 'could block' potential Real Madrid switch by: 161385360554578 — Talk Sport 22 Apr Real Madrid are reluctant to match Paul Pogba's wage demands because it could upset other big earners like Gareth Bale and Sergio Ramos, reports claim.
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The headteacher of a school that Raheem Sterling bought FA Cup tickets for has said everyone has been 'blown away' by the Manchester City man's generosity. Sterling, who attended Ark Elvin Academy in London as a child, bought 550 tickets for pupils to go to City's FA Cup semi-final tie against Brighton on Saturday - a match you can

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Alexandre Lacazette: Questions asked as Arsenal striker gets at least one vote for Football Writers' Association footballer of the year by: 161385360554578 — Talk Sport 29 Apr
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Huddersfield Town have suffered the joint-earliest relegation in Premier League history. The Terriers fate was confirmed on Saturday, following their defeat at Crystal Palace.. Combined with
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Liverpool have reportedly outbid Borussia Dortmund for the transfer of Thorgan Hazard - the brother of Chelsea star Eden Hazard. The 26-year-old has been superb in the Bundesliga in recent times
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Alex McLeish has named his Scotland squad for the double-header against Kazakhstan and San Marino. Hibernian striker Marc McNulty has won his first Scotland call-up for the opening Euro 2020
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Arsenal transfer news: Everton ‘move ahead’ of Gunners in race for Djene Dakonam
Everton have reportedly moved ahead of Arsenal in the battle to sign Getafe centre-half Djene Dakonam in the summer.Both clubs are chasing the Togo international who is valued at around 30million.Getty1The Sun report that the Toffees are more likely to land the 27-year-old during the transfer window.Unai Emery is keen on Dakonam but his limited transfer budget could cause an issue. It is thought to only be around 45million and Evertons intervention means the Gunners may be priced out of the market.Marco Silva is looking for a possible replacement for Kurt Zouma, who has been on loan from Chelsea.

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The centre-back looks set to head back to Stamford Bridge and may be fighting for a first-team place with the Blues facing a transfer window ban and Gary Cahill leaving.Dakonam had a good season for Getafe as they finished fifth in LaLiga and made 34 appearances.

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Burnley 2-0 West Ham United: Clarets end losing streak with comfortable win By Steve Sutcliffe BBC Sport 30 Dec From the section Premier League Share this page Share this with Digg Facebook Google LinkedIn Reddit StumbleUpon Twitter Copy this link Read more about sharing.
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Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez on loan until the end of the season. The La Liga champions have extended the 25-year-old's contract until June 2021

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Leeds United 3-4 Derby County: Rams play-off victory 'up there with Liverpool and Tottenham comebacks', says Simon Grayson Simon Grayson believes Derby's stunning play-off semi-final victory over Leeds at Elland Road is 'up there' with Liverpool and Tottenham's amazing talkSPORT 1 week ago Also reported by •Derby Telegraph
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Liverpool and Manchester United meet at Anfield in what in unfailingly one of the most hotly-anticipated matches of the Premier League season. Juan Mata comes on for GOAL! LIVERPOOL 3-1
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- The 18-year-old midfielder is compared to Italy legend Andrea Pirlo - Serie B side Brescia have reportedly placed a £30m price-tag on the player. Liverpool have opened talks for Brescia youngster Sandro Tonali 'dubbed' the next Andrea Pirlo after getting positive reviews from scouts.
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Jose Mourinho says he is "too young" to consider retirement as he spoke for the first time since being sacked by Manchester United in December. Mourinho, who was appearing as a pundit for Qatar
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Rangers' Ryan Kent faces a two-game ban after being charged for shoving Celtic captain Scott Brown. Footage showed the winger, 22, lash out at Brown in the aftermath of James Forrest's late winner
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Declan Rice backed by Harry Arter over his decision to choose Republic of Ireland or England. The West Ham ace will sit out the international fortnight as he takes the time and space to decide on
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Gordon Taylor's resignation was today welcomed by former PFA chairman Clarke Carlisle, who worked alongside the chief executive for a number of years. Taylor has been in his role for nearly 40 years but confirmed at today's annual general meeting that he would be stepping down.
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Lionel Messi: Where Barcelona superstar’s amazing free-kick against Liverpool ranks among his goals against Premier League teams
Lionel Messi broke his scoring duck against Liverpool with a brace in Barcelona’s Champions League semi-final first leg on Wednesday night.Barca won 3-0 with a former Red, Luis Suarez, scoring the other goal.GETTY10Messi’s first goal came in rather fortuitous circumstances but his second, which was his 600th for Barca, was just sensational.His 30-yard free-kick went straight into the top corner, beating Alisson Becker all ends up.

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• Gary Lineker and Rio Ferdinand can’t contain their delight at Messi’s free kick

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If you haven’t seen it already, here it is for you to enjoy!

You just knew that Lionel Messi had something special up his sleeves for goal No. 600 A magnificent free-kick should be enjoyed from every angle pic.twitter.com/IGyAOzZ7BB— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) May 1, 2019

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But this got us thinking, where does this rank among his best goals against Premier League opposition?Below you can see Messi’s top 10 goals according to talkSPORT.com against English sides.And see a video of his best goals against English sides before the match against Liverpool at the bottom of the page!

10) vs Chelsea – 2nd goal (March 2018)

It took Messi until his ninth meeting with Chelsea to finally get a goal but on match No.10 against the Blues, the little wizard bagged a brace at the Nou Camp where Barca won 3-0.Thibaut Courtois should have done better for his first but was powerless for Messi’s second which saw the Argentine show a great turn of pace before drilling the ball through the big Belgian’s legs.The goal was also Messi’s 100th in the Champions League.10

9) vs Arsenal – 1st goal (April 2010)

Messi well and truly put Arsenal to the sword in Catalonia that night, scoring FOUR goals as Barca ran out 4-1 winners in the quarter-final tie, going through 6-3 on aggregate.Nicklas Bendtner gave the Gunners a surprise lead but two minutes later Messi decided enough was enough.He went on one of his trademark runs in from the right, played a slightly fortunate one-two off Mikael Silvestre, but then rifled the ball home into the top corner giving Manuel Almunia no chance.10

8) vs Arsenal – 3rd goal (April 2010)

But perhaps an even better strike was his third that night which saw Messi exquisitely chip the ball above the keeper as Barca blew away the Gunners in the first-half.He was expected to score as he was clean through but the audacity to try and brilliantly execute such a delicate chip in a high stakes game deserves huge credit.

7) vs Arsenal – 1st goal (February 2016)

Again, when you look back at this game, it seems like another routine Messi goal in what was a routine 2-0 win for Barcelona.However, he produced a subtle piece of skill of taking an extra touch when the ball was played across to him, which eliminated any threat from Gunners keeper Petr Cech, before nonchalantly kicking the ball into an empty net.10

6) vs Tottenham – 1st goal (October 2018)

Barcelona’s 4-2 triumph over Tottenham at Wembley earlier this season was arguably one of Messi’s best performances ever. And given it’s Messi, you know it’s sensational if it’s one of his best.He scored just the two goals with his first one an excellent team goal.Messi started the move with a ball out to Jordi Alba and the left-back’s low cross was brilliantly dummied by Philippe Coutinho AND Suarez before Messi casually tapped the ball into the corner of the net.10

5) vs Manchester City (November 2016)

But if you’re looking for sensational team goals, then Messi’s strike against Manchester City in the group stage of the 2016/17 season tops the one against Spurs.The attack started from just outside Barca’s penalty area where Messi picked up the ball before sending the ball out left to Neymar.Neymar went down the left, cut inside and played an inch-perfect pass to Messi’s feet and he did the rest with a crisp finish.This would have finished higher, but City actually fought back to win the match 3-1 so Messi’s strike that night didn’t lead to much.10

4) vs Liverpool – 2nd goal (May 2019)

If you can beat one of the world’s best goalkeepers from 30 yards then it’s some strike and that’s exactly what Messi did when he curled a free-kick beyond Alisson Becker.How significant it is remains to be seen but it’s likely to help Barca reach the Champions League final.Again, this could have finished higher but Messi was fortunate to receive the free-kick in the first place as he managed to successfully fool referee Bjorn Kuipers into thinking Fabinho fouled him when it was Messi who was the aggressor in the challenge.10

3) vs Manchester United (May 2011)

Barcelona were struggling to break down a stern Manchester United back line in the Champions League final at Wembley until Messi had his say.He picked up the ball 25 yards out before firing it through a crowd and Edwin van der Sar to put his side 2-1 up en route to a 3-1 triumph.10

2) vs Manchester United (May 2009)

This was actually Messi’s first goal against a Premier League side and what a time it was to get it… in your first Champions League final appearance!It was also a header, which Messi doesn’t get too many of due to his 5ft 5in frame but he placed Xavi’s pinpoint cross expertly beyond van der Sar like he’d been heading all his life!10

1) vs Arsenal – 1st goal (March 2011)

At No.1 though is Messi’s delightful chip and finish against Arsenal in the second leg of their last-16 tie.Following Arsenal’s heroic 2-1 win in the first leg at the Emirates Stadium, Messi got the breakthrough goal in sumptuous style.10Wojciech Szczesny appeared to have narrowed the angle well but Messi chipped the ball up to himself and above the keeper before crashing the ball home. Coolness personified.

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Lionel Messi added to his incredible free-kick repertoire on Wednesday night with a stunning goal to clinch victory for Barcelona against Liverpool. Sportsmail rank the top 10.
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It was the Lionel Messi show as he helped Barcelona secure a 3-0 triumph over Liverpool, taking his tally against Premier League sides to 26 Where Barcelona superstar's amazing free-kick
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With FC Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi having clinched his sixth European Golden Shoe, here are ten teams in Europe's ideal five leagues which he has outscored this season, including Bafana Bafana famous person Percy Tau's figure club in England.Tired of studying?
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Raheem Sterling: FA release statement on alleged racial abuse aimed at Manchester City star
The Football Association have released a statement saying they are taking the allegations ofracial abusedirected at Raheem Sterling ‘extremely seriously’.Sterling was reportedly the subject of racist abuse in the first half of Manchester City’s defeat by Chelsea, which took place at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening.1Social media users highlighted the incident which occurred in the Matthew Harding Stand and now the FA have come to address the matter.“We take all allegations of discrimination extremely seriously and will work with the clubs and the relevant authorities to ensure this matter is dealt with appropriately,” an FA spokesperson said.“We strongly condemn all forms of discrimination and encourage all fans and participants who believe that they have been the subject of, or witness to, discriminatory abuse to report it through the appropriate channels: The FA, our County FAs or our partners Kick It Out.” Earlier today, Sterling took to social media to call out newspapers for ‘fuelling racism’ by their reporting of young black players in relation to their white counterparts.I am not normally the person to talk a lot but when I think I need my point to (sic) heard I will speak up, he wrote.Regarding what was said at the Chelsea game as you can see by my reaction I just had to laugh because I dont expect no (sic) better.For example you have two young players starting out there (sic) careers both play for the same team, both have done the right thing. Which is buy a new house for there (sic) mothers who have put in a lot of time and love into helping them get where they are, but look how the news papers get there (sic) message across for the young black player and then for the young white player.I think this in (sic) unacceptable both innocent have not done a thing wrong but just by the way it has been worded. This young black kid is looked at in a bad light.Which helps fuel racism an aggressive behaviour, so for all the news papers that dont understand why people are racist in this day and age all I have to say is have a second though about fair publicity an (sic) give all players an equal chance.The alleged abuse of Sterling is already being investigated by Chelsea and the Metropolitan Police.

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According to a new report by the Daily Mail, Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri is going to start want-away winger Callum Hudson-Odoi against Sheffield Wednesday, despite the player's wish to move to Bayern Munich. Having put in an official transfer request yesterday, the youngster is reportedly
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Arsenal captain Laurent Koscielny has returned to training and could be fit to face United striker Romelu Lukaku unintentionally stepped on Koscielny's face Koscielny on his injury: "I
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The time is upon us when snippets of information about kits for the new season find their way into the public forum. It's now Tottenham fans' turn to see a leaked image of what is apparently their new away shirt for the 2019/20 season.
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Wayne Hennessey is pictured in an Instagram story making the alleged gesture. Crystal Palace goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey is to contest an FA charge for making an alleged Nazi salute during a meal
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Tottenham are interested in signing the Belgian midfielder Youri Tielemans this summer. According to the reputed Belgian reporter Kristof Terreur on a transfer podcast (via Express), the Londoners have already held talks with the player's agent regarding a move.
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Manchester United forward Alexis Sanchez did something Ole Gunnar Solskjaer loved. Alexis Sanchez is close to recovering from a hamstring injury for Man Utd and has already got off on the right
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Former Manchester United wonderkid Ravel Morrison scores first goal for Swedish club Ostersunds Morrison held talks with Rangers boss Steven Gerrard over a move to in the Championship, who
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